These are songs that contain the word “Music” in their lyrics.
“I Can Hear Music” is a pop ballad written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector, first recorded by the Ronettes in 1966 but most famously covered by the Beach Boys on their 1969 album 20/20; the Beach Boys’ version, produced by Carl Wilson, was notable as one of his first major productions for the band and featured him on lead vocal,
“The maestro has passed.”
Brian Wilson was born on Sunday, June 20, 1942, in Inglewood, California, growing up in Hawthorne alongside his brothers Carl and Dennis. Brian was the first child of Audree Neva (née Korthof) and Murry Wilson, a machinist who later pursued songwriting part-time. From a young age, he displayed precocious musical talent—learning piano, crafting vocal harmonies, and teaching his siblings to sing.
Went to a dance, looking for romance, Saw Barbara Ann, so I thought I’d take a chance.
“Barbara Ann” is a classic rock and roll song that gained popularity in the 1960s. The original version was recorded by The Regents in 1961. The song was written by Fred Fassert and was originally released as a single by The Regents in 1961 on the Gee label.
The Regents were an American doo-wop vocal group formed in 1958. Comprising Guy Villari, Sal Cuomo, Chuck Fassert, Tony Gravagna, and Don Jacobucci, the group gained fame with their hit single “Barbara Ann,” written by Chuck Fassert’s brother, Fred Fassert. Released in 1961 on the Gee label, the song reached No.13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
My 6th inductee of 2023, in my Doyle’s Space Music Hall of Fame, and my 18th inductee overall is The Beach Boys.
The Beach Boys, an iconic American rock band, emerged in the early 1960s and quickly became synonymous with the California sound, surf music, and intricate harmonies. Comprising Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine, this group left an indelible mark on the music industry, producing a remarkable discography that spans decades.
Long, Long, Long – Turn!, Turn!, Turn! – Dance, Dance, Dance – Da, Da, Da – Bills, Bills, Bills – No, No, No
How many songs can you think of that have the same word, repeated three times, for the song title? In this series of posts, I’m going to try to come up with a few. Wish me luck. I’ll check in with some of the big rock bands and solo artists to see what I can find.
