This “Stand Out Single” contained the first two songs I ever heard by Elvis!
The single “Don’t Be Cruel” / “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley, released by RCA Victor on July 13, 1956, is widely considered one of the most important double A-side records in rock and roll history. Both tracks became massive hits and showcased Presley’s unique ability to blend rhythm and blues, country, and pop,
Songs that contain the phrase “Wavy Hair” in the lyrics.
Emmylou Harris’s rendition of Mr. Sandman was released on her 1981 album Evangeline. Written by Pat Ballard in 1954, the original version became a hit for The Chordettes, with other notable covers by the Andrews Sisters and later by Chet Atkins. Harris’s interpretation adds a country twist, blending harmonies with Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt,
With a keen sense of production and a deep understanding of emerging trends in rock music, he quickly established himself as a sought-after producer.
Shel Talmy is an American-born record producer and songwriter who played a pivotal role in shaping the British rock and pop scene of the 1960s. Known for his innovative production techniques and for working with some of the most iconic artists of the era, Talmy is celebrated for his contribution to hits that remain legendary.
Hi, Hi Hi – Stop, Stop, Stop – Cry, Cry, Cry – Run, Run Run – Fun, Fun, Fun – Well, Well, Well – Why, Why, Why
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.
Trying to make some sense of it all
But I can see it makes no sense at all
Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor?
Well, I don’t think I can take anymore
“Stuck in the Middle With You” is the song everyone knows by Stealers Wheel. It reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart and was given new life when used in Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 debut film Reservoir Dogs. What most folks don’t realize is just how great Stealers Wheel was and that just about every song they recorded was excellent in my opinion.
