Category: Rock and Roll
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The Temptations – Papa Was A Rolling Stone
About The Song Journey into the Heart of Soul with The Temptations’ “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” In the annals of music history, few songs have captured the complexities of human relationships and societal struggles as poignantly as “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” by The Temptations. Released in 1972, this soul masterpiece, penned by Norman…
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Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – Who Loves You
About the Song A Timeless Melody of Love and Comfort: “Who Loves You” by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons As we navigate life’s journey, moments of joy and sorrow inevitably weave themselves into our tapestry of memories. Sometimes, during these times, we yearn for a comforting voice, a melody that speaks to our hearts…
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Berlin – Take My Breath Away
About The Song “Take My Breath Away” is hardly the first soundtrack ballad to get to #1. But even so it feels like the start of something, a harbinger of the soon-come glory age of the film tie-in, when balladosaurus rex bestrode the charts, roaring and beating its chest and weeping for week upon emotional week. Of…
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Nat King Cole – Nature Boy
About The Song Nat King Cole’s “Nature Boy”: A Timeless Classic In the realm of American music, few voices have resonated with such enduring warmth and charm as that of Nat King Cole. With his velvety baritone and effortless mastery of jazz, blues, and pop, Cole captivated audiences for decades, leaving an indelible mark on…
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Keith Whitley – When You Say Nothing at All
About The Song When Keith Whitley released his “L. A. To Miami” album, he could have kicked off his career with a couple of No. 1 records. However, George Strait notched a chart-topping single with Dean Dillon’s “Nobody In His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her.” Not only that, Randy Travis did the same with “On…
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Eric Donaldson – Cherry Oh Baby
About The Song Eric Donaldson’s “Cherry Oh Baby”: A Timeless Classic In the realm of Jamaican music, Eric Donaldson stands as a true icon, his voice echoing through the decades with a blend of soulfulness and romanticism that has captivated listeners worldwide. Among his extensive repertoire of hits, one song stands out as a timeless…
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The Righteous Brothers – You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
About the Song A Timeless Classic: The Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” In the realm of popular music, few songs have achieved the enduring appeal and widespread recognition of “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” a soulful masterpiece performed by the legendary duo, The Righteous Brothers. Released in 1964, this timeless classic has captivated…
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Sam Cooke – A Change is Gonna Come
About The Song In the turbulent tapestry of American history, certain voices rise above the clamor, echoing with poignant clarity and timeless truth. Sam Cooke, the gospel-infused soul singer, was one such voice. His music, imbued with both the sweetness of soul and the raw power of gospel, resonated deeply with audiences, particularly during the…
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Bobby Vinton – Roses Are Red (My Love)
About the Song Composed by Al Byron and Paul Evans, “Roses Are Red (My Love)” was recorded by Bobby Vinton and was his first hit. The song was released in April 1962. Vinton found the song in a reject pile at Epic Records. He first recorded it as an R&B number but was allowed to re-record it in…
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Billy Joel – Uptown Girl
About The Song This song was released on September 29, 1983, on his ninth studio album, An Innocent Man (1983). “Uptown Girl” peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks from November 12 to December 10, 1983. It also reached number one in the United Kingdom for five weeks, his only number-one hit in…