Category: Rock and Roll
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight – Song by The Tokens
About the Song The Lion Sleeps Tonight, a song that has transcended generations and cultural barriers, remains a beloved classic to this day. Although most readily associated with the animated film The Lion King, the song’s journey began much earlier, taking it from the heart of Africa to the global stage. This vibrant and rhythmic…
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The Seekers – I’ll Never Find Another You
About The Song This was written by Tom Springfield, Dusty Springfield’s brother and band mate of the English folk group The Springfields. After The Springfields disbanded, Dusty began a successful career in Pop and Soul music, while Tom began a career as a songwriter. He wrote most of the Seekers’ identifiable material during the…
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Mr. Lonely – A Melancholic Bobby Vinton Song
About The Song “Mr. Lonely” is a song co-written and recorded by American singer Bobby Vinton. The song was first released on Vinton’s 1962 album Roses Are Red. The fourth and last of the no. 1 singles by Vinton, this is the only one that was not a cover. Vinton wrote the song with Gene Allan, a songwriter…
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Bobby Darin – Dream Lover
Every night I hope and pray A dream lover will come my way A girl to hold in my arms And know the magic of her charms ‘Cause I want (yeah-yeah, yeah) A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah) To call (yeah-yeah, yeah) My own (yeah-yeah) I want a dream lover So I don’t have to dream aloneDream…
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Otis Redding – (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay
About The Song “Dock of the Bay” was based on a few thoughts and lines Redding came up with during some time he spent sitting and watching the ocean in California. He took these ideas back to Memphis, where he and collaborator/producer Steve Cropper ended up making one of the most famous soul records…
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The Platters – Only You, And You Alone
About The Song Composed by Buck Ram, “Only You (And You Alone)” was originally recorded by American vocal group The Platters and was released in May 1955. Lead singer Tony Williams played the lead vocals. With a lengthy title, the song was often shortened to “Only You” which was more popularly known. On May 20,…
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Mary Hopkin – Those Were The Days
About the Song A Timeless Journey: Recalling the Nostalgia of “Those Were The Days” with Mary Hopkin Close your eyes for a moment, and let your mind drift back in time. Imagine a world painted with sepia tones, a simpler era where innocence and optimism danced hand-in-hand. This is the world evoked by the unforgettable…
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Everly Brothers – Crying In The Rain
About The Song The death of Phil Everly brought forth a host of kind words and condolences from some of the music industry’s biggest stars, a testament to the influence that the music of Phil and his brother Don still exerts more than a half-century past their heyday in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s.…
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Los Del Rio – Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)
About The Song The Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) is a remix of the original song “Macarena” by Los del Río. The remix was released in 1996 and was a global hit, reaching number one in over 20 countries. The song is known for its catchy tune and its accompanying dance moves. The remix was created…
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Elvis Presley – I Believe in the Man in the Sky
About The Song Undoubtedly, someone up above is watching over us. The one that guides us every day from the time we wake up to the time we close our eyes. No matter where we go and no matter what we do, he’s up there looking after us. He can listen to every silent…