SONG: In Dreams ARTIST: Roy Orbison YEAR: 1963 Listen to it here: THE SONG: After 4 years of struggling to fit the rock mold at Sun Records, Roy Orbison moved to Monument Records in 1960, where he changed his style to the plaintive balladeer that he’s known as today. His popularity started with a songContinue reading “145 Song Review – In Dreams”
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143 Song Review – Louie Louie
Before we start this review – whoops, Holly got really busy and forgot to schedule posts last week! So enjoy extra reviews this week to catch up! Sorry, friends! SONG: Louie Louie ARTIST: The Kingsmen YEAR: 1963 Listen to it here: THE SONG: Louie Louie was written and composed by American musician Richard Berry inContinue reading “143 Song Review – Louie Louie”
141 Song Review – Harlem Shuffle
SONG: Harlem Shuffle ARTIST: Bob & Earl YEAR: 1963 Listen to it here: THE SONG: The Harlem Shuffle was written and originally recorded by the duo Bob & Earl in 1963. The single, arranged by Gene Page, peaked at no. 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The record was a commercial failure when itContinue reading “141 Song Review – Harlem Shuffle”
139 Song Review – Cry Baby
SONG: Cry Baby ARTIST: Garnet Mimms and the Enchanters YEAR: 1963 Listen to it here: THE SONG: Cry Baby was originally recorded by Garnet Mimms and the Enchanters in 1963, but is definitely much better known for the 1970 recording by Janis Joplin. The song was written by Bert Berns and Jerry Ragovoy, and theContinue reading “139 Song Review – Cry Baby”
Song Review 137 – Do You Love Me
SONG: Do You Love Me ARTIST: The Contours YEAR: 1962 Listen to it here: THE SONG: Do You Love Me is considered a rhythm and blues song (who knew?) that was written by the owner of Motown Records, Berry Gordy Jr and recorded by the Contours. The song was originally earmarked for the Temptations asContinue reading “Song Review 137 – Do You Love Me”
Song Review 135 – Boom Boom
SONG: Boom Boom ARTIST: John Lee Hooker YEAR: 1962 Listen to it here: THE SONG: Boom Boom was written and recorded by John Lee Hooker in 1961. Before this point, Hooker was known mostly as a solo performer but for this recording, he used a small backing band including the Funk Brothers, who were consideredContinue reading “Song Review 135 – Boom Boom”
015 Album Review – Dance Mania
ALBUM TITLE: Dance Mania ARTIST NAME: Tito Puente YEAR OF RELEASE: 1958 Favourite Song: Holly: Saca Tu Mujer Kelly: Estoy Siempre Junto a Ti ALBUM HISTORY: Dance Mania remains to this day the Latin dance album that holds the record for sales is Dance Mania. It was recorded in late 1957 and released in 1958Continue reading “015 Album Review – Dance Mania”
Song Review 133 – Tous les garcons et les filles
SONG: Tous les garcons et les filles ARTIST: Francoise Hardy YEAR: 1962 Listen to it here: THE SONG: “Tous les garcons et les filles” translates in English to “All the Boys and Girls, and was written and performed by Francoise Hardy. The song describes the feelings of a young person who has never known loveContinue reading “Song Review 133 – Tous les garcons et les filles”
Song Review 131 – Blue Moon
SONG: Blue Moon ARTIST: The Marcels YEAR: 1961 Listen to it here: THE SONG: Blue Moon goes back a few decades from the recording we will be reviewing today. It was written in 1934 by the famous songwriting duo of Rodgers and Hart, and was a standard ballad for years. The 1961 doo-wop recording byContinue reading “Song Review 131 – Blue Moon”
Song 129 – I Fall to Pieces
SONG: I Fall to Pieces ARTIST: Patsy Cline YEAR: 1961 Listen to it here: THE SONG: I Fall to Pieces was written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard, and was released by Patsy Cline as a single in1961. Before the song made its way to Patsy Cline, it was turned down by numerous other performers,Continue reading “Song 129 – I Fall to Pieces”
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