Since 1964, America has been influenced by British music. Now we have a British group singing a song that was written by an American. “Wild Thing” was first written by a songwriter named Chip Taylor in 1965. The song was … Continue reading →
This song has quite a history. It was written by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich when they were The Raindrops back in 1963. This duo (husband and wife team) also wrote “Do Wah Ditty Ditty” which was later recorded by … Continue reading →
It’s hard to picture Frank Sinatra following the Beatles as the next number one in 1966. Frank Sinatra was one of the greatest singers of all time. They call Elvis the king of rock and roll. I wonder what we … Continue reading →
Now we have possibly the two biggest groups of the Sixties, back to back at the top of the chart: The Rolling Stones and now, The Beatles. “Paperback Writer was the 12th number one in America for the Beatles and … Continue reading →
The Stones were looking for another number one and, one day while fooling around in the studio, they came upon the melody that would become “Paint It Black.” It was originally released as “Paint It, Black,” much the same except … Continue reading →
Is there anyone in this country or the world, for that matter, that doesn’t recognize the voice of Percy Sledge when he starts belting out the words to “When a Man Loves a Woman. It is Valentine’s Day as I … Continue reading →
The Mamas and the Papas were the first group to be be completely integrated along gender lines. They were two women and two men. This had never been done before. There had been lots of groups which contained women, but … Continue reading →
Do you remember Joey Dee and the Starliters? They had a number one, “The Peppermint Twist,” back in 1964. After “The Peppermint Twist,” Joey Dee left the group and opened a nightclub called The Starliter and the rest of the … Continue reading →
After the Righteous Brothers, Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield, hit number one in 1965 with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” they wanted to do it again. They recorded “Just Once in My Life” (#9,) and then a song called “Hung … Continue reading →
Barry Sadler was a real soldier. The Vietnam War was going strong in 1966 and Barry was serving active duty at the time. He was a medic and had achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSgt.) In 1961, President John … Continue reading →