Category: Rock and Roll
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Roy Orbison – Only the Lonely
About The Song The song was written by Orbison and Joe Melson, and it was originally released in 1960. It was Orbison’s first major hit, and it reached number one on the charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. The song’s lyrics tell the story of a man who is heartbroken after…
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Dean Martin – Sway
– This song is about dancing, and being infatuated with your dance partner – Martin sings that when they sway together on the dance floor she is all he sees.- About The Song – This song was written in 1953 as “Quien Sera” by the Mexican bandleader Pablo Beltran Ruiz. Norman Gimbel, who also…
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Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire
About The Song Singer-songwriter June Carter was married when she co-wrote “Ring of Fire” in 1962. So was Johnny Cash — though not to each other. But this paean to submitting to the throes of all-consuming passion was to ignite their love, and become one of the most lauded songs in country music history.…
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All Shook Up – Elvis Presley’s longest running #1 single
About The Song Elvis recorded “All Shook Up” at Radio Recorders in Hollywood on January 12, 1957. In a 1991 interview, Otis Blackwell said that on this song, as on “Don’t Be Cruel,” Presley copied Blackwell’s vocal style on the demo. It’s hard to judge the validity of his claim without hearing Blackwell’s demo,…
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The Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody
About The Song In 1954, Alex North composed the score for the prison film “Unchained.” North was asked to write a song based on the movie, and he asked his friend Hy Zaret to write the lyrics. Zaret declined the opportunity, reportedly saying he was busy painting his house at the time. North’s persuasion…
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Don Williams – You’re My Best Friend
– “You’re My Best Friend” is a song written by Wayland Holyfield, and recorded by American country music artist Don Williams. It was released in April 1975 as the first single and title track from the album You’re My Best Friend. About The Song – The song was Williams’ second No. 1 hit on…
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Elvis Presley – Final Song At His Last Ever Performance
– Elvis Presley’s untimely death on August 16, 1977 was the end of the era for rock and roll music as the world knew it. Years of alcohol and prescription drug misuse saw the demise of one of history’s greatest performers at the age of just 42. However, two months before his death Elvis…
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Elvis Presley – It’s Now Or Never
About The Song When Elvis Presley recorded “It’s Now or Never” in 1960, he answered a challenge Frank Sinatra had issued three years earlier. In June 1957, a Hollywood reporter asked Sinatra his opinion of Elvis Presley’s singing ability. “Presley has no training at all,” Frank responded. “When he goes into something serious, a…
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Don McLean – American Pie
About The Song According to McLean, “American Pie” was originally inspired by the death of Buddy Holly. “I loved his music,” he told. “When that whole crash happened, it was a real ache in my heart. So, I ended up bringing back all those memories of 1959 and the things that happened later.” “The…
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The Beatles – Let It Be
About The Song Paul McCartney wrote this song. It was inspired by his mother, Mary, who died when he was 14. Many people thought “Mother Mary” was a biblical reference when they heard it.According to McCartney, this is a very positive song, owing to its inspiration. One night when he was paranoid and anxious,…