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“Yesterday”, A Beatles Song Like None Other

Paul McCartney wrote "Yesterday" and was the only Beatle to play on it. It was the first time a Beatle…

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Rod Stewart’s “The First Cut Is the Deepest”

"The First Cut Is the Deepest" is a 1967 song written by Cat Stevens, originally released by P. P. Arnold…

8 years ago

Sam The Sham and The Pharaohs: Their Take on ‘Little Red Riding Hood’

Also known as "Lil' Red Riding Hood," is an updated version of the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale, with…

8 years ago

Captain and Tennille and the Song that Kept them Together

Captain & Tennille covered this hit in 1975. Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield wrote this in 1973 - it was…

8 years ago

The Inspiration and Story Behind Elvis’s “It’s Now Or Never”

When Elvis was in the US army, he was stationed in Germany and heard "O Sole Mio." When he was…

8 years ago

Saturday Mornings With H.R. Pufnstuf

I used to hate getting up early for school, and would get dressed half-asleep, taking a nap in the car…

8 years ago

The Drifters: “Under The Boardwalk”

There were over 60 members of The Drifters and their membership overlaps and recurs throughout the existence of the quartet,…

8 years ago

Frank Sinatra: Strangers in The Night

"Strangers in the Night" is a popular song credited to Bert Kaempfert with English lyrics by Charles Singleton and Eddie…

8 years ago

Creedence Clearwater Revival: “Who’ll Stop The Rain”

Group leader John Fogerty wrote this song for Creedence Clearwater Revival. The song is often interpreted as a protest of…

8 years ago

Paul Anka, You Can Be My Destiny

"You Are My Destiny" is a song written and performed by Paul Anka. It was released in 1957 and reached…

8 years ago

Right From the Start, We Gave Elton John and Kiki Dee Our Hearts

Kiki Dee explained in the book 1000 UK #1 Hits by Jon Kutner & Spencer Leigh, "Both Elton and I…

8 years ago

Let’s Share Some Old Memories About Ricky Nelson’s ‘Garden Party’

As a child, Nelson starred with his parents on The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet and became a teen idol…

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