Rick Nelson – String Along (1963
quantriweb2023 Ricky Nelson’s 1963 hit “I Will Follow You” is a captivating testament to the pop and rock sensibilities of the early 1960s. Released in an era when rock and roll…
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The Platters – The Great Pretender (1955)
“The Great Pretender” is an iconic song that epitomizes the lush, melodic style of the 1950s and remains a staple of classic pop music. Recorded by The Platters, with Tony…
Carly Simon – Coming Around Again
“Coming Around Again,” a song by Carly Simon, originally written for the 1986 film Heartburn, quickly became one of her defining hits upon its release as a single in 1986…
Marlene Dietrich – Lili Marleen
“Lili Marleen,” performed by the iconic Marlene Dietrich, is a song that holds a significant place in the annals of music history, especially within the context of the 20th century.…
Astrud Gilberto – AGUA DE BEBER – 1965
“Água de Beber,” translated as “Water to Drink,” stands as a quintessential bossa nova jazz standard that emerged from a moment of serendipity and inspiration in the early days of…
Tom Jones “Delilah” on The Ed Sullivan Show
Ladies and gentlemen, today I’m thrilled to delve into the iconic performance of “Delilah” by the legendary Tom Jones on The Ed Sullivan Show. This classic song, released in 1968,…
THE HOLLIES – He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother (1970)
“He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” is a poignant ballad that has touched the hearts of listeners around the world since its debut. Written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell,…
Bee Gees – Jive Talkin’
About the song Jive Talkin’ by the Bee Gees is a song that perfectly captures the disco era of the 1970s. With its catchy melody, funky bassline, and Gibb brothers’…