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Hermans Hermits: ‘Mrs. Brown You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter’

This song by Herman's Hermits is about a guy who is heartbroken over losing his girl, and decides to tell her mother…

8 years ago

The Platters: ‘Smoke Gets In Your Eyes’

Before this song was gorgeously sung by The Platters, it was first on Broadway! "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" is…

8 years ago

Rock ’em Sock ’em

If you grew up before video games, Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots were the closest thing to virtual reality you had…

8 years ago

Cyndi Lauper: ‘Time After Time’

One of the biggest Pop hits of the early '80s. Watch Cindi Lauper's 'Time After Time' music video and read…

8 years ago

Johnny Preston : “Running Bear”

This hit Johnny Preston song was actually written by J.P. Richardson. You may know J.P. as an influential Texas disc…

8 years ago

Willie Nelson: “Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain”

Even by the standards of sorrowful country songs, Willie Nelson's "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" is one somber tune.…

8 years ago

It Wasn’t Just Any Hairspray, It Was Aqua Net!

Whenever there was a special occasion growing up you could always count on the ladies in my family putting their best…

8 years ago

Paul Revere & The Raiders : “Indian Reservation” (Cherokee People)

This was written by John D. Loudermilk, a singer/songwriter who recorded as "Johnny Dee" and wrote "Tobacco Road" for The…

8 years ago

Kenny Rogers: “Lady”

Lionel Richie wrote Kenny Rogers' "Lady" especially for him. When Motown Records' publishing company, Jobete Music, told the Country and…

8 years ago

The Righteous Brothers : “Soul and Inspiration “

With soaring vocals and a symphonic arrangement, this song bears a strong resemblance to the Righteous Brothers' breakout hit, "You've…

8 years ago

We Still Dream of Jeannie

In the early days of television, sexuality was a taboo subject. Couples, who were always married, slept in separate beds.…

8 years ago

George Carlin and Those Seven Words You Can’t Say on Television

It was in 2008 that comedic genius George Carlin passed away due to heart failure at the age of 71.…

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