MUSIC

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…

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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

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

“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…

8 years ago

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

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