In the summer of 1965, I enlisted in the Air National Guard in Michigan where I was living. Before this time, I had listened to rock and roll on the radio and enjoyed the songs, but had not really felt … Continue reading →
In between the two weeks “I Can’t Help Myself” was number one, this song by the Byrds snuck into the number one spot. The Byrds were an American rock band who helped to shape the sound of the Sixties. “Mr. … Continue reading →
Holland-Dozier-Holland were definitely on a roll as they penned two number ones in a row. The last song by the Supremes and now this one, “I Can’t Help Myself” for the Four Tops. This was the first time a number … Continue reading →
“Back in My Arms Again” was the Supremes fifth number one in succession. I’m pretty sure they are the only American group, male or female to have done that. The only groups to have surpassed five straight number ones were … Continue reading →
“Help Me Rhonda, like most of the Beach Boys songs was written by Brian Wilson. The first version of the song was titled “Help Me Ronda,” just a little different spelling. By 1964, the stress of constant touring and being … Continue reading →
“Ticket to Ride” was lucky number eight for the Beatles. Their eighth number one in the United States. As for so many others, John Lennon wrote “Ticket to Ride.” He wrote it just before the group left England to travel … Continue reading →
Now we get to one of my favorite songs of the Sixties. In fact, I like everything Herman’s Hermits did. Sometime around 2005, my wife and I went a local concert venue and saw Peter Noone perform. Peter was the … Continue reading →
Wayne Fontana was born Glyn Ellis in Manchester, England in 1945. He held many jobs after leaving school, but music was always in the back of his mind and in his future. He took the name Wayne Fontana from Elvis … Continue reading →
As the British kept invading America, more and more groups and individuals were heard on this side of the pond. We know that the Beatles started the whole thing and then came Peter and Gordon and Gerry and the Pacemakers … Continue reading →
The reign of the Supremes continued as they had their fourth number one in a row. No other group had ever done that before, not even the Beatles. (The Beatles would do just that a few months later in 1965.) … Continue reading →