Friday, September 2, 2011

"Operator" by William Spivery.

OK, back to the 50's: This long-time Cleveland resident was born in '31 and was an upholsterer and car seat repairman by trade but also penned a Gospel classic in the 50's. It was popularized by and became The Manhattan Transfer's first successful chart single in '75 (#22 on Billboard's Hot 100). It remains a staple in churches and karaoke bars. Other compositions include "Mr. John" ('64), a tribute to JFK and "Non-Violent Man" ('68) about Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. He left us in '04 at the age of 73. Gospel hit? Composer?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r8286teVgc

Yesterday's answer: "It Must Have Been Love" by Roxette. Other 3 U.S. #1 hits: "The Look" ('89), "Listen To your Heart" ('89) and "Joyride" ('91). Anyone who plays a Rickenbacker is OK in my book!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2C5TjS2sh4&ob=av2e
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2C5TjS2sh4&ob=av2e
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCC_b5WHLX0&ob=av2e
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCorJG9mubk&ob=av2e

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