Del Shannon – Runaway (1961)
About The Song A Del Shannon record today is as immediately identifiable as when it crackled from a transistor radio 60 years ago. Shannon’s debut single, “Runaway,” was released in…
The Temptations – My Girl (1965)
About The Song “My Girl” is a soul music song recorded by the Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) record label. Written and produced by the Miracles members Smokey Robinson and…
Never Been to Spain – Elvis Presley
About the song Never Been to Spain by the one and only Elvis Presley. This 1972 gem, though not as widely known as some of his earlier hits, offers a…
Fortunate Son – Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969)
About the song Fortunate Son, a veritable rock and roll anthem that reverberates not just with catchy guitar riffs and John Fogerty’s powerful vocals, but with the very spirit of…
Elvis Presley – Blue Hawaii (1961)
Ah, yes, Elvis Presley’s iconic “Blue Hawaii” (1961). This song transports us directly to a sun-drenched paradise, a world away from the realities of 1961 America. Presley, at the height…
Elvis Presley – I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
Ah, yes, Elvis Presley’s iconic ballad, “I Want You, I Need You, I Love You”. This 1956 single stands as a testament to the King’s undeniable charisma and the burgeoning…
The Drifters – Under the Boardwalk (1964)
About The Song “Under the Boardwalk” is a pop song written by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick and recorded by the Drifters in 1964. It charted at number four on…
Elvis Presley – One Night (1958)
Elvis Presley’s “One Night” (1958). Now that’s a song that evokes a very specific era in American music. Released at the tail end of the 50s, it captures the raw…
Elvis Presley – If I Can Dream (1968 Comeback Special)
Ah, yes, Elvis Presley’s iconic performance of “If I Can Dream” from the legendary 1968 Comeback Special. This powerful ballad stands as a testament to Presley’s enduring legacy, showcasing not…
Lobo – Me And You And A Dog Named Boo
Lobo“Me and You and a Dog Named Boo” by the enigmatic Lobo. A song that perfectly encapsulates the carefree spirit of the early 1970s, it’s a tune that lingers in…