Category: songs
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Elvis Presley – Don’t (1958)
About The Song – “Don’t” is a song recorded by Elvis Presley and released in 1958. Written and produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller – It became a giant hit all over the world. And it was #1 on the Top 100 chart for one week; and it spent a total of 20 weeks…
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Elvis Presley – Hard Headed Woman
About The Song “Hard Headed Woman” is a rock and roll song recorded by American singer Elvis Presley. It was written by Claude Demetrius and published by Gladys Music, Presley’s publishing company, in 1958. The song is a 12-bar blues with a strong backbeat, and features Presley’s vocals accompanied by a band that includes Scotty…
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Elvis Presley – It’s Now Or Never (Live 1977)
– The single is the second best-selling single by Elvis Presley. It is also the number eight on a list of best-selling U.S. singles of all time. About The Song – “It’s Now or Never” is based on the Italian ballad “O Sole Mio”. – Tony Martin’s song “There’s No Tomorrow” (1949), also a version…
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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 Presley…
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Don Mclean – VINCENT (STARRY STARRY NIGHT) – 1971
Vincent (Starry Starry Night) is a song written and performed by Don McLean. It was released in 1971 as a tribute to the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The lyrics of the song touch on van Gogh’s troubled life and his emotional connection to his artwork. The song has since become one of McLean’s most popular…
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Elvis Presley – In The Ghetto (Live In Las Vegas 70*)
– The original title of the song was “In The Ghetto (The Vicious Circle)”, but RCA Records shortened it before handing it out to Elvis Presley. The end of the song describes the same picture as in the first verse, about a child born in the ghetto, whose father has just died, being born in…
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ABBA – Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
Introduction “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” is an electrifying disco hit by the legendary Swedish pop group ABBA. Released in 1979, this song showcases ABBA’s talent for crafting infectious melodies and became an anthem of the disco era. Did You Know? ABBA’s “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)” is known for its…
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Roxette – It Must Have Been Love (1987)
Introduction “It Must Have Been Love” by Roxette is a timeless love ballad that has touched the hearts of listeners for decades. Released in 1987, the song gained international fame when it was featured in the soundtrack of the hit movie “Pretty Woman” in 1990. Known for its emotive lyrics and Marie Fredriksson’s soulful vocals,…
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Electric Light Orchestra – Last Train to London (1979)
Introduction “Last Train to London” is a captivating song by the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), a band renowned for their fusion of rock and orchestral elements. Released in 1979, this track is a standout hit in ELO’s impressive discography. Did You Know? “Last Train to London” features ELO’s signature symphonic rock sound, blending orchestral arrangements…
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Tie Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree – Dawn (1973)
Introduction In the tapestry of classic songs, “Tie Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree” stands as a timeless emblem of longing, redemption, and the enduring power of hope. Penned by [Songwriters’ Names], this heartfelt ballad has touched countless hearts since its release in [Release Year]. Dawn’s soulful interpretation breathed new life into the lyrics,…