Category: songs
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The Sound Of Silence – Simon and Gurfunkel (LIVE The 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)
Introduction “The Sound of Silence,” a hauntingly beautiful creation by the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel, has captivated hearts and minds with its introspective lyrics and ethereal melody. Released in 1964, this folk-rock masterpiece invites listeners to embark on a journey of self-discovery and contemplation. The iconic harmonies of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, combined…
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The Platters – Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (1958)
About The Song Over six decades ago, The Platters recorded their version of “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.” It was released off the group’s 1958 album Remember When? and became a No. 1 hit in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. It also peaked at No. 3 on the Rhythm and Blues chart. The song…
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The Ronettes – Be My Baby (1961)
About The Song In 1961, The Ronettes, the New York City girl group made up of Veronica (Ronnie) Bennett, her sister Estelle Bennett, and their cousin Nedra Talley, were signed to Colpix Records and released a handful of singles, but nothing hit. By 1963, the trio caught the attention of producer Phil Spector, and moved…
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Suspicious Minds – Elvis Presley (1969)
Introduction “Suspicious Minds,” an iconic hit by the legendary Elvis Presley, delves into the complexities of love and doubt with its emotionally charged lyrics and captivating melody. Released in 1969, the song marked a revival in Presley’s career, showcasing his enduring charisma and vocal prowess. “Suspicious Minds” is more than just a song; it’s a…
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The Drifters – Save the Last Dance for Me (1960)
About The Song Put Pomus and Shuman together with Lieber and Stoller. Add the Drifters. And you end up with a classic. Save the Last Dance for Me by the Drifters was a joint enterprise by the two greatest songwriting teams of the early rock era: it was written by Pomus and Shuman, and produced…
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It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones (1965)
It’s Not Unusual by Tom Jones is a popular song released in 1965. It was written by Les Reed and Gordon Mills and became Jones’ signature song, reaching number one on the UK charts and achieving international success.Tom Jones Did You Know CD ‘It’s Not Unusual‘ Video Lyrics It’s not unusual to be loved by anyone…
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Elvis Presley & Celine Dion – If I Can Dream
About The Song Do you remember when the King of Rock & Roll and the Queen of Pop performed a duet on the American Idol stage in 2007? Yes, it did happen. The late Elvis Presley and Celine Dion sang Presley’s 1968 hit, “If I Can Dream.” (Interestingly, Dion was born in 1968.) It is one of the few duets in history that utilized technology. It…
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Elvis Presley – Baby Let’s Play House – 1955
“Baby Let’s Play House” is a song written and originally recorded by Arthur Gunter in 1954 on the Excello Records label and covered by Elvis Presley the following year on Sun Records. A line from the song (“I’d rather see you dead, little girl, than to be with another man”) was borrowed by John Lennon…
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The Beatles – Penny Lane (1967)
Did You Know? Video Let’s sing along with the lyrics! Lyrics Penny Lane, there is a barber showing photographsOf every head he’s had the pleasure to knowAnd all the people that come and goStop and say, “Hello” On the corner is a banker with a motorcarAnd little children laugh at him behind his backAnd the…
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The Troggs – Wild Thing (1966)
Did You Know Video Lyrics Wild thingYou make my heart singYou make everything groovyWild thing Wild thing, I think I love youBut I wanna know for sureSo come on and hold me tightI love you Wild thingYou make my heart singYou make everything groovyWild thing Wild thing, I think you move meBut I wanna know…