An early publicity photo of Johnny Rivers in New York City, where I met him in the late 1950's. Johnny would go through some major changes as the 1960's went on in his appearance. What never changed was his determination. I've posted a lot on Johnny, and you can find those posts using the Search feature on this Google Blogger!
Showing posts with label singer songwriter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label singer songwriter. Show all posts
Saturday, June 8, 2013
JOHNNY RIVERS A DECADE BEFORE THE WHISKY
An early publicity photo of Johnny Rivers in New York City, where I met him in the late 1950's. Johnny would go through some major changes as the 1960's went on in his appearance. What never changed was his determination. I've posted a lot on Johnny, and you can find those posts using the Search feature on this Google Blogger!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
MR TAMBOURINE MAN WRITTEN BY SINGER-SONGWRITER BOB DYLAN : CLASSIC COVER TUNE
: THE BYRDS REMASTERED
THE SONGWRITER BOB DYLAN : AT ALBERT HALL
or maybe
JUDY COLLINS:
THE SONGWRITER BOB DYLAN : AT ALBERT HALL
or maybe
JUDY COLLINS:
Thursday, March 14, 2013
CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF YOU : CLASSIC COVER TUNE!
Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio were the songwriters. Frank Sinatra and Andy Williams covered it. "Can't Take My Eys Off You" went high up to about #2 on the chart in 1967 for Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons. Here are versions by Lauren Hill and Muse.
Check out these covers. WHICH ONE DO YOU LIKE BEST ?
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Sunday, January 6, 2013
ELVIS PRESLEY : GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME
I think the song reminded Elvis of going home to Graceland TM.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
(446) TOM JONES : GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME : ONE OF ELVIS PRESLEY'S FAVORITE SONGS 1966
Tom got Knighted by the Queen of England over there in Britain, like a few other musical greats such as Paul McCartney and Elton John, but his name isn't Sir Tom Jones, it's SIR THOMAS WOODWARD!
Here's the link to his official site!
TOM JONES OFFICIAL!
Elvis loved this song! He played it over and over and over again! I remember having a conversation with him about proper breathing for singing. He talked to me about Tom's voice and his breathing.
Here's the link to his official site!
TOM JONES OFFICIAL!
Elvis loved this song! He played it over and over and over again! I remember having a conversation with him about proper breathing for singing. He talked to me about Tom's voice and his breathing.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Sunday, December 23, 2012
BILL MEDLEY CHRISTMAS WITH MICHAEL GRIMM and TYRIG JOHNSON
Michael Grimm invited Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers and Tyriq Johnson, who performs with Santa Fe & the Fat City Horn, to share the stage with him at the Flamingo Showroom. They trio sang "Please Come Home for Christmas" Lots of fun and laughter!
Video was originally posted by The Grimmettes, A Michael Grimm Fan Club on Facebook.
Video was originally posted by The Grimmettes, A Michael Grimm Fan Club on Facebook.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
BEACH BOYS : LITTLE SAINT NICK : AFTER THEIR AMERICAN INVASION OF EUROPE
From 1965, a best selling Christmas album, the Beach Boys use their harmonies so well.
BEACH BOYS 50th ANNIVERSARY OFFICIAL SITE link here!
BEACH BOYS 50th ANNIVERSARY OFFICIAL SITE link here!
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
(441) THE BLOSSOMS : FREQUENT MUSICAL ARTISTS ON SHINDIG : DARLENE LOVE AND THE WALL OF SOUND
BLOSSOMS HISTORY OF ROCK link here!
They were the background group on so many popular records, working for Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, and so many others. The writer of this article is right when he says they were the most unknown successful group there was!
The Blossoms covered so many songs and were frequent guests on the Shindig television show as performing artists. In the studio they are probably most famous for working with music producer Phil Spector and his Wall of Sound. You know them for the song "He's The Rebel." Here is just one of so very many videos presently on YouTube featuring their performances.
Now, over the years there were a number of different women who worked as a Blossom. Darlene Love is the Blossom most mentioned. Check our previous posts about the Blossoms and Darlene, using the Google Blogger search feature!
The Rock and Roll hall of Fame also Inducted Darlene Love in 2011, age 70, after a career of 50 years! Below the link to the bio and a long but very funny and very touching video of
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: DARLENE LOVE link!
They were the background group on so many popular records, working for Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, and so many others. The writer of this article is right when he says they were the most unknown successful group there was!
The Blossoms covered so many songs and were frequent guests on the Shindig television show as performing artists. In the studio they are probably most famous for working with music producer Phil Spector and his Wall of Sound. You know them for the song "He's The Rebel." Here is just one of so very many videos presently on YouTube featuring their performances.
Now, over the years there were a number of different women who worked as a Blossom. Darlene Love is the Blossom most mentioned. Check our previous posts about the Blossoms and Darlene, using the Google Blogger search feature!
The Rock and Roll hall of Fame also Inducted Darlene Love in 2011, age 70, after a career of 50 years! Below the link to the bio and a long but very funny and very touching video of
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME: DARLENE LOVE link!
Monday, November 26, 2012
STARTED THE MORNING WITH ELVIS : IF I GET HOME ON CHRISTMAS DAY
It's still a little too early for those of us who like to spend Thanksgiving as a holiday at home and Christmas in the Christmas season, but this morning started with coffee while this song played on the radio...
Sunday, November 25, 2012
(440) JACKIE DESHANNON : WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW
JACKIE DESHANNON OFFICIAL SITE link here
When you get to Jackie's site you'll learn that this singer-songwriter is now an activist. Here is her new song she wrote about her cause, clean water in Africa.
FROM HER SITE: "Singer-songwriter Jackie DeShannon is the soulful voice behind two enduring 1960’s anthems -- Burt Bacharach & Hal David's "What The World Needs Now Is Love" and DeShannon's own "Put A Little Love In Your Heart." Beyond those standards is an artist who has created a body of work covering a diverse range of genres including rock, folk, R&B, country, gospel, reggae and jazz.
Her songs have been performed by Brenda Lee, The Byrds, Marianne Faithfull, Al Green, Annie Lennox, The Searchers, Pam Tillis, The Carpenters, Kim Carnes, The Temptations, Rick Nelson, Cher, Van Morrison, Ella Fitzgerald, Dolly Parton, Irma Thomas..."
When you get to Jackie's site you'll learn that this singer-songwriter is now an activist. Here is her new song she wrote about her cause, clean water in Africa.
FROM HER SITE: "Singer-songwriter Jackie DeShannon is the soulful voice behind two enduring 1960’s anthems -- Burt Bacharach & Hal David's "What The World Needs Now Is Love" and DeShannon's own "Put A Little Love In Your Heart." Beyond those standards is an artist who has created a body of work covering a diverse range of genres including rock, folk, R&B, country, gospel, reggae and jazz.
Her songs have been performed by Brenda Lee, The Byrds, Marianne Faithfull, Al Green, Annie Lennox, The Searchers, Pam Tillis, The Carpenters, Kim Carnes, The Temptations, Rick Nelson, Cher, Van Morrison, Ella Fitzgerald, Dolly Parton, Irma Thomas..."
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