http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008PIMLKG In 1960, Ray Charles released “Georgia On My Mind”, a wonderful remake of a classic from the Thirties. The song was written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell in 1930. Before Ray Charles, the most popular version of the … Continue reading →
This is the second number one song Brenda Lee has on the chart this year. The first was “I’m Sorry.” “I Want to be Wanted” has an unusual story. The melody was heard in the 1960 movie, Never on Sunday … Continue reading →
I could write an entire book about the Drifters. I just checked Amazon and there are no books about this great group, so maybe I will. Did you know that there were three different Drifters groups. There have been over … Continue reading →
“Please Mr. Custer, I Don’t Want To Go.” And the arrow whizzes by. Another great novelty song. “Mr. Custer” was written by three guys named Al DeLory, Fred Darian, and Joseph Van Winkle. Larry Verne was not a singer, he … Continue reading →