Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Brown Eyed Girl" is a song by singer-songwriter Van Morrison. Written and recorded in 1967 by Van Morrison, it was first released in May 1967 on the album Blowin' Your Mind!. The record rose to number eight on the Cashbox charts, and reached number ten on the Billboard Hot 100.
Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream
"All I Have to Do Is Dream" is a song made famous by the Everly Brothers. The song was released in April 1958, and rose to number 0ne in the Billboard top 100. The song is ranked No. 141 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Kingsmen - Louie Louie
Louie Louie by the Kingsmen was released in July 1963, There version of the song is ranked #55 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
The Byrds Mr. Tambourine Man
Mr. Tambourine Man is the debut album by the American rock band The Byrds and was released in June 1965 on Columbia Records. The single on the album also called Mr. Tambourine Man reached the Billboard top 100.
The Crew Cuts - Sh Boom Sh Boom
The Crew-Cuts were a Canadian vocal quartet, They were most famous for their recording of The Chords hit record, "Sh-Boom."
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
RHYTHM & BLUES
The Chords - Sh Boom
Sh-Boom was released in 1954 by the R&B vocal group The Chords. "Sh-Boom" reached #2 on the Billboard R&B charts, and this version is ranked #215 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs.
Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
"Why Do Fools Fall in Love" is a song by New York City rock and roll group Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers. The song was released in April 1956. It rose to No. 1 on the R&B chart, No. 6 on Billboard's Pop Singles chart, and to number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was ranked #307 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
"Please Mr. Postman" is a single released in August 1961 by The Marvelettes. The recored reached number 1 on the R&B charts,and number 1 on the BillBoard Hot 100 pop singles chart. "Please Mr. Postman was the first Motown song to reach the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart.
Jr Walker & Allstars - Shotgun
"Shotgun" is song released in February 1965 by Junior Walker & the All Stars. The song reached number 1 on the U.S. R&B Singles chart, and number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The O'Jays - I Love Music
"I Love Music" is song recorded in 1975 by R&B group The O'Jays. The song appeared on the group's 1975 album Family Reunion. The single rose to number 1 on the soul singles chart and to number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Sh-Boom was released in 1954 by the R&B vocal group The Chords. "Sh-Boom" reached #2 on the Billboard R&B charts, and this version is ranked #215 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Songs.
Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers - Why Do Fools Fall In Love
"Why Do Fools Fall in Love" is a song by New York City rock and roll group Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers. The song was released in April 1956. It rose to No. 1 on the R&B chart, No. 6 on Billboard's Pop Singles chart, and to number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. The song was ranked #307 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman
"Please Mr. Postman" is a single released in August 1961 by The Marvelettes. The recored reached number 1 on the R&B charts,and number 1 on the BillBoard Hot 100 pop singles chart. "Please Mr. Postman was the first Motown song to reach the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart.
Jr Walker & Allstars - Shotgun
"Shotgun" is song released in February 1965 by Junior Walker & the All Stars. The song reached number 1 on the U.S. R&B Singles chart, and number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The O'Jays - I Love Music
"I Love Music" is song recorded in 1975 by R&B group The O'Jays. The song appeared on the group's 1975 album Family Reunion. The single rose to number 1 on the soul singles chart and to number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Friday, November 11, 2011
ALL TIME TUNES
B J Thomas --- Rain drops keep falling on my head
Rain drops keep falling on my head by B. J. Thomas reached #1 on charts in the United States, Norway, and Canada. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1970 and also reached number 1 in the Billboard adult contemporary chart. In 2008, This single was ranked as the 85th biggest song on Billboard's Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs
Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head' was written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach for the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Candida - Tony Orlando & Dawn
"Candida" was released by Tony Orlando and Dawn, in August 1970. The single reached number 3 on the Billboard charts and was the signature track of the group's first album, also named Candida.
Mama Told Me Not To Come (Live) by Three Dog Night
"Mama Told Me (Not to Come)" Is a song sung by the group Three Dog Night, The Song was released in 1970 and reached Number 1 in the US Billboard Hot 100. The single was also certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on July 14, 1970.
THE FLAMINGOS - I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU. 1959.
I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU was released by The Flamingos in 1959, their version of this song became one of their most popular hits. Rolling Stone magazine ranked the Flamingos' version number 157 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The Flamingos version reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
"Will You Love Me Tomorrow" is a song originally recorded by The Shirelles. The song is ranked among Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at number 125. The song is notable for being the first song by an all-girl group to reach number 1 in the US.
Will You Love Me Tomorrow" Single by The Shirelles from the album Tonight's the Night Released in 1960.
Rain drops keep falling on my head by B. J. Thomas reached #1 on charts in the United States, Norway, and Canada. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1970 and also reached number 1 in the Billboard adult contemporary chart. In 2008, This single was ranked as the 85th biggest song on Billboard's Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs
Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head' was written by Hal David and Burt Bacharach for the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Candida - Tony Orlando & Dawn
"Candida" was released by Tony Orlando and Dawn, in August 1970. The single reached number 3 on the Billboard charts and was the signature track of the group's first album, also named Candida.
Mama Told Me Not To Come (Live) by Three Dog Night
"Mama Told Me (Not to Come)" Is a song sung by the group Three Dog Night, The Song was released in 1970 and reached Number 1 in the US Billboard Hot 100. The single was also certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on July 14, 1970.
THE FLAMINGOS - I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU. 1959.
I ONLY HAVE EYES FOR YOU was released by The Flamingos in 1959, their version of this song became one of their most popular hits. Rolling Stone magazine ranked the Flamingos' version number 157 on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. The Flamingos version reached number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The Shirelles - Will You Love Me Tomorrow
"Will You Love Me Tomorrow" is a song originally recorded by The Shirelles. The song is ranked among Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at number 125. The song is notable for being the first song by an all-girl group to reach number 1 in the US.
Will You Love Me Tomorrow" Single by The Shirelles from the album Tonight's the Night Released in 1960.
RHYTHM & BLUES
Oh What a Night - The Dells
Oh What a Night was first recorded by the Dells in 1956, then re-released in 1969. The re-release version reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number 1 on the Best Selling Soul singles chart. The 1969 version was ranked number 260 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" is a song recorded by Jimmy Ruffin and released on Motown Records' Soul label in 1966.
"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 6 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.
The Delfonics Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time
"Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" is a song recorded by The Delfonics in 1970.
"Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" reached number 3 on the Billboard R&B singles chart, number 10 on the Billboard pop chart, and number 22 on the UK Singles Chart.
The group also won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group.
The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love And Hate
Thin Line Between Love and Hate" is song recorded in 1971 by The Persuaders. The song was written and produced by the Poindexter brothers, Robert and Richard, and was also co-written by Jackie Members. The song reached number 1 on Billboard R&B chart in 1971, and also reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
FREDA PAYNE LIVE - BAND OF GOLD
Band Of Gold is a song recorded by Freda Payne in 1970. The song was Freda Payne's first gold record. Band Of Gold reached number 3 in the U.S. and number 1 on the UK singles chart.
Oh What a Night was first recorded by the Dells in 1956, then re-released in 1969. The re-release version reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and number 1 on the Best Selling Soul singles chart. The 1969 version was ranked number 260 on Rolling Stone's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Jimmy Ruffin - What Becomes Of The Broken Hearted
What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" is a song recorded by Jimmy Ruffin and released on Motown Records' Soul label in 1966.
"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, and number 6 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart.
The Delfonics Didn't I Blow Your Mind This Time
"Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" is a song recorded by The Delfonics in 1970.
"Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time)" reached number 3 on the Billboard R&B singles chart, number 10 on the Billboard pop chart, and number 22 on the UK Singles Chart.
The group also won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group.
The Persuaders - Thin Line Between Love And Hate
Thin Line Between Love and Hate" is song recorded in 1971 by The Persuaders. The song was written and produced by the Poindexter brothers, Robert and Richard, and was also co-written by Jackie Members. The song reached number 1 on Billboard R&B chart in 1971, and also reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
FREDA PAYNE LIVE - BAND OF GOLD
Band Of Gold is a song recorded by Freda Payne in 1970. The song was Freda Payne's first gold record. Band Of Gold reached number 3 in the U.S. and number 1 on the UK singles chart.
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