tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3833825160450225242024-03-14T01:12:20.307-07:00Poldo's Music Trivia BlogPoldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.comBlogger513125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-18317974110093053802012-05-22T09:14:00.003-07:002012-05-22T12:54:15.245-07:00Harrison's GretschesOK, more Fabdom: George Harrison's first Gretsch Country Gentleman was destroyed when it fell from his car. When did his second one make its last "public" appearance and who owns it now?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjEUwZ21wts
Answer: Olivia gave it to Ringo upon George's death and he still has it. Last seen in "Help" doing "You're Gonna Lose That Girl". The GREAT Gretsch sound! I string mine with Pyramid Gold lights - nothing else will do! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjEUwZ21wtsPoldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-30240251740334097202012-05-05T10:08:00.002-07:002012-05-05T10:23:35.122-07:00"Pomp and Circumstance"OK, time to don your caps and gowns: The title of this British romantic composer's 1901 march comes from Act III, Scene III of Shakespeare's "Othello". It was dedicated to his friend Alfred E. Rodewald and the members of the Liverpool Orchestral Society. The Trio section, "Land of Hope and Glory" debuted in the U.S. as the processional at Yale's 1905 commencement when the composer was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Music. It has since become a standard in U.S. high-school and university graduations. Work? Composer?
Answer: "Pomp and Circumstance Military March No. 1 in D" by Sir Edward Elgar. In Puerto Rico, the "Triumphal March" from Verdi's "Aida" is the standard processional music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moL4MkJ-aLkPoldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-75432202339440292152012-01-02T06:26:00.000-08:002012-01-02T08:18:38.569-08:00"Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan.OK, back to the 70's: This Beatles-influenced Irish singer singer/songwriter/pianist's given name was Raymond Edward; his stage name was adapted to resemble that of a popular 19th century operettist duo. His only U.S. #1 hit was a 1972 poignant and introspective quasi-autobiographic account of contemplating suicide after being left at the altar as well as the death of his parents. It topped the charts for 6 weeks, received 3 Grammy nominations and Casey Kasem ranked it as the 5th most popular song of the 70's. The memorable nylon-string guitar solo comes from English session musician Big Jim Sullivan. Artist? Song?<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_P-v1BVQn8<br /><br />Comment: This beautiful pop ballad first hit the U.S. market in Philly and was still hot when I arrived there during the summer of '73.Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-87565497041173784772011-12-27T10:33:00.000-08:002011-12-27T14:59:16.940-08:00"It Doesn't Matter Anymore".OK, back to the 50's: A 17 year-old Paul Anka wrote this 1958 pop classic for his touring mate Buddy Holly at his request. Backed by Dick Jacobs' Orchestra, it was one of Holly's 1st recordings with strings - Jacobs wrote the orchestral arrangement 3 hours before the recording session! Anka donated his composer royalties to Buddy's family after his untimely death. It topped the charts in the UK, becoming the first posthumous #1 hit in UK history. It was Holly's last U.S. Top 20 hit, peaking posthumously at #13. Linda Ronstadt charted with it in '74 and it was also masterfully covered by the late great Eva Cassidy. <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IbvVOgFce4<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKx9hmt5G8U<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lt6-ykIkTQ<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lt6-ykIkTQ<br /><br />Comment: Jacobs' pizzicato arrangement for Holly is so different from Anka's original tempo - Ronstadt's and Cassidy's versions are much truer to the original composition. Great tune!Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-16021142811132269472011-12-23T13:15:00.000-08:002011-12-24T07:04:01.136-08:00"The Hot Canary" by Florian ZaBach.OK, more 50's one-hit wonders: This Chicago-born jazz violinist's only hit came in 1951 with a Paul Nero composition. Played on a 1732 Guarnieri del Gesu from Cremona, it made the Top 15 on the Pop charts and sold over one million copies. Artist? Hit?<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrojPd_7gA4<br /><br />One of my Dad's faves. A regular on the old Bogen hi-fi.Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-70560173411497906772011-12-20T17:57:00.000-08:002011-12-20T17:59:17.528-08:00Christmas Songs by Jewish Composers.OK, in the true spirit of the Season: Twelve of the Top 25 Christmas Songs were written by our Jewish brothers. Name them.....<br /><br /><br />Answer: Winter Wonderland, The Christmas Song, Sleigh Ride, Santa Claus Is Coming To Town, Let It Snow, White Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree, Silver Bells, I'll Be Home For Christmas, A Holly Jolly Christmas.Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-76018634674209685412011-12-08T10:28:00.000-08:002011-12-08T10:39:40.823-08:00"Behind Closed Doors"OK, back to the 70's: This 1973 Kenny O'Dell classic love ballad was Charlie Rich's first #1 Country hit as well as a solid crossover, peaking at #15 on the Pop charts. Country Song and Single Of The Year as well as a Grammy for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. #9 on CMT's 100 Greatest Songs in Country Music.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyoPaVxMyWYPoldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-14945542807514131672011-12-03T07:48:00.000-08:002011-12-03T08:07:45.092-08:00"Day After Day (It's Slippin' Away)".OK, more 60's one-hit wonders: Based upon concerns about overpopulation and dire earthquake predictions in California, this 1969 "novelty" Calypso tune was the only hit for a Cali-based rock band. A collaboration between Jerry Riopelle, Thomas Reynolds (later of Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds) and Davenport, IA native Stuart Margolis (as in "The Rockford Files"). Song? Group? <br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2ZXco32IRUPoldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-25751256613245701472011-12-02T10:25:00.000-08:002011-12-02T10:45:28.635-08:00"Baby (You've Got What It Takes)".OK, back to the 60's: This 1960 Otis/Stein/Benton soul ballad was first recorded and popularized as a duet by Brook Benton and Dinah Washington. It made the Top 5 on the Pop charts and topped the R&B charts, becoming one of the most popular R&B ballads of the 60's. Covered by Michael Buble and by Anne Murray. It is NOT to be confused with a similarly-titled 1959 Marv Johnson release. Song? For extra credit, name the Marv Johnson tune. But wait, there's more! For FURTHER extra credit, whom was it attributed to and who REALLY wrote it?<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkZc5YR36Q0<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oOtECHc5uA<br /><br />Yesterday's answer: "Orange Colored Sky".<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-6QknAOsVo<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4D4WgwYQAMPoldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-19686728647663270492011-12-01T11:36:00.000-08:002011-12-01T11:46:42.551-08:00"Orange Colored Sky"OK, back to the 50's: This 1950 Milton DeLugg/Willie Stein standard was popularized by Nat "King" Cole accompanied by The Stan Kenton Orchestra, peaking at #11. It was one of the first tunes to become a hit from TV exposure. Masterfully covered by Lady Gaga on last week's "A Very Gaga Thanksgiving".<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-6QknAOsVo<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4D4WgwYQAMPoldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-62797696663115500382011-11-23T16:16:00.000-08:002011-11-23T16:17:28.772-08:00November 23, 1936.75 years ago today was a landmark day in recorded music history. Robert Johnson recorded eight songs, including his seminal "Crossroads", in wax at the Gunther Hotel in San Antonio, TX. At the same time, a 60 year old Pablo Casals recorded two of Bach's Cello Suites at the Abbey Road Studio in London, establishing him as one of the finest musicians ever.Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-65908294445307233162011-11-03T10:44:00.000-07:002011-11-03T10:58:42.229-07:00"Love Or Let Me Be Lonely".OK, back to the 70's: This 1970(great year!)Scarborough/Peters/Poree composition was the 2nd Top 10 hit for The Friends Of Distinction and their only Adult Contemporary hit single (#6 on both charts). It also peaked at #13 R&B. Paul Davis' 1982 cover went to #40 Pop and #11 Adult Contemporary. For extra credit name The Friends Of Distinction's first hit.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XqbS-vjkBA<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iMqIMzFIpEPoldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-73807864212863803962011-10-26T10:11:00.000-07:002011-10-26T10:30:47.720-07:00"Liebestraum(e)" by Franz Liszt.OK, back to the classics: Franz Liszt wrote and published these three technically challenging piano soli in 1850 based on amorous poems by Uhland and Freiligrath. By far the best-loved one is the 3rd, subtitled "Notturno", about "mature and unconditional love". Three separate variations upon the same melody separated by fast and difficult cadenzas, it is a standard on most pianists' repertoires.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4XEPdYO5mMPoldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-32355596819810470862011-10-14T10:15:00.000-07:002011-10-14T10:25:57.004-07:00"Your Heart Has Changed Its Mind"OK, more 60's: Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield co-wrote this poignant ballad in 1961. Sedaka recorded it on that same year but did not release in until 1978 on "The Many Sides Of Neil Sedaka", a compilation of his lesser-known songs and B-sides from '58 to '65. Jan and Dean's '62 cover was the B-side to their hit "Tennessee".<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzwt4ZXBXaU&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLD9448710A958B0B3<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-xQCM4tljg&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLA40877CFE6C0E213<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-CaP7snr0gPoldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-18338912621812301562011-10-12T11:06:00.000-07:002011-10-12T12:49:59.777-07:00"Why" by Frankie Avalon.OK, back to the 50's (barely!): This Bob <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Marcucci</span></span>/Peter <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">DeAngelis</span></span> composition sung by Philly-native Frankie Avalon topped the charts during the last week of December of '59, making it the last #1 hit single of the 50's. It was his 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span></span> and last #1 hit. Donny Osmond's '72 cover peaked at #13. Song? First #1 hit?<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqjjUKu9t-8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqjjUKu9t-8</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEZJyfPkWCY">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEZJyfPkWCY</a><br /><br />Answer: "Why" by Frankie Avalon. His first #1 hit was "Venus" (NOT to be confused with Kevin <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Meaney's</span> version!).Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-66180723508581719052011-10-08T20:14:00.000-07:002011-10-08T20:22:22.104-07:00"Let It Be" by The Beatles.OK, more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fabdom</span>: This <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Macca</span> composition is THE only Beatles tune in which Linda McCartney sang AND their first release in the Soviet Union (1972).Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-78714053552654388552011-09-19T09:10:00.000-07:002011-09-19T10:46:59.804-07:00"Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" by James Brown.OK, back to the 60's: This 1965 James Brown composition is widely recognized as the first "funk" tune, defining the genre. The old man is bold enough to show off some dance moves. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Topped</span> the R&B charts and was his first Pop Top 10 hit at #8. It pioneered his funk sound with heavy horns and driving electric guitar. He recorded the vocals in one take and the instruments in less than one hour! Ranked #72 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time and was inducted into the Grammy Hall Of Fame in '99.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtqDB2spyG0">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtqDB2spyG0</a><br /><br />Yesterday's answer: "Lily The Pink" by The Scaffold. <br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x8D4T--0v4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x8D4T--0v4</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XEDkVHrUWk">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XEDkVHrUWk</a>Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-16561358757493401972011-09-17T12:47:00.000-07:002011-09-18T16:36:41.041-07:00"Lily The Pink" by The Scaffold.OK. more 60's: This Liverpudlian comedy/poetry/music trio's only #1 UK hit came in late 1968 with their adaptation of "The Ballad Of Lydia <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pinkham</span></span></span>", a traditional 19<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span></span></span>-century rugby and pub song. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pinkham</span></span></span> was an early <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">entrepreneuse</span></span></span>, manufacturing a "women's tonic". One of their members, Mike <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">McGear</span></span></span> (born Peter Michael McCartney) was Sir Paul's younger brother. It sold over a million copies and was Certified Gold. Graham Nash, Tim Rice and Reg Dwight (aka Sir Elton John) lent background vocals and Cream's Jack Bruce added bass. The Irish Rovers' cover was a minor U.S. hit. Group? Hit?<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x8D4T--0v4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2x8D4T--0v4</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XEDkVHrUWk">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XEDkVHrUWk</a><br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Yesterday's</span> answer: "In The Quiet Morning" by Mimi Farina. Folk music at its best!<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWX81dvYkes">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWX81dvYkes</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HA5AobLE74">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HA5AobLE74</a>Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-35718010366835910282011-09-16T10:37:00.000-07:002011-09-17T21:55:49.231-07:00"In The Quiet Morning" by Mimi Farina.OK, more 70's: This <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Palo</span></span> Alto-born singer/songwriter penned a tribute to Janis Joplin shortly after her untimely death in 1970. Her older sister Joan Baez recorded it as part of her 1972 album "Come From The Shadows". She left us in 2001 at the age of 56. Artist? Song?<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWX81dvYkes">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWX81dvYkes</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HA5AobLE74">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HA5AobLE74</a><br /><br />Yesterday's answer: "Wichita Lineman" by Glen Campbell". A classic! In my book Jimmy Webb is arguably our greatest living popular composer.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qoymGCDYzU" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qoymGCDYzU</a>Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-44625676950494065722011-09-15T12:00:00.000-07:002011-09-16T09:19:43.617-07:00"Wichita Lineman" by Glen Campbell.OK, more 60's: Jimmy Webb wrote this '68 classic ballad while driving along the Kansas-Oklahoma border. He saw a telephone repairman perched atop a pole and thought about his first love affair with a woman whom eventually married another man. A tale of loneliness and yearning for an absent lover. Glen Campbell recorded it with Webb on the Hammond organ. It received 4 Grammy nominations and won one. Topped the Country and Easy Listening charts and peaked at #3 Pop. Ranked #192 among Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qoymGCDYzU">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qoymGCDYzU</a><br /><br />Yesterday's answer: "Brown Eyed Handsome Man" by Chuck Berry. John <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fogerty's</span> seminal "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Centerfield</span>" was his best-selling post-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">CCR</span> album. He played every instrument, did all the vocals and, other than for 2 "bonus tracks", wrote all the songs. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uyw5_z4ElA" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uyw5_z4ElA</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT96UoUAz_Y" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT96UoUAz_Y</a>Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-19750659392586194992011-09-13T10:06:00.000-07:002011-09-15T11:33:18.951-07:00"Brown Eyed Handsome Man" by Chuck Berry.OK, back to the 50's: Chuck Berry wrote and recorded this controversial '56 rock-and-roll/R&B classic after witnessing a California policeman arrest a Hispanic man for loitering only to release him after a woman vouched for him. Berry was widely known for bragging about his penchant for white women. He packs 6 verses into 2:15 minutes! The 5<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span></span> verse was inspired by Leopold <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">von</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sacher</span></span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Masoch's</span></span> "Venus In Furs" and the last verse influenced John <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fogerty's</span></span> '85 "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Centerfield</span></span>". It features Willie Dixon on bass. Buddy Holly's cover was a posthumous hit. Peaked at #5 R&B and is ranked #374 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uyw5_z4ElA">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Uyw5_z4ElA</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT96UoUAz_Y">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HT96UoUAz_Y</a><br /><br />Yesterday's answer: "O-o-h Child" by The Five <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Stairsteps</span>".<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DyrotsEzgEpg&h=5AQDv8LmnAQDEfd4jFy8E0nWOwBdEvsEyMdJjUJT7G0u1AQ" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank" __untrusted="true">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrotsEzgEpg</a>Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-72591605306055539842011-09-12T10:11:00.000-07:002011-09-14T11:24:02.984-07:00"O-o-h Child" by the Five Stairsteps.OK, more 70's one-hit wonders: This Chicago-based Burke family quintet was self-dubbed "The First Family Of Soul". They got their name from the way they looked when they stood in line by age. Their only major hit (#8 Pop, #14 R&B) came in '70 with a Stan Vincent composition. An uplifting tune of comfort, hope and optimism during times of adversity. Has been extensively covered and is ranked #392 among Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time. Group? Song?<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrotsEzgEpg">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrotsEzgEpg</a><br /><br />Yesterday's answer: "I'm Down" by The Beatles. One of the most frenetic Beatles tunes. A staple on the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">tableside</span> jukeboxes at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Mastro's</span> Pizza Palace. Amazing that they recorded those three songs in one day!<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7dHoEmUtIs" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7dHoEmUtIs</a>Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-37815330860437991332011-09-10T20:07:00.000-07:002011-09-14T05:38:16.787-07:00"I'm Down" by The Beatles.OK, more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fabdom</span></span>: <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Macca</span></span> wrote this '65 "frantic rocker" inspired by his hero Little Richard. The B-side for "Help", it was never included in any of the original Beatles albums. Recorded on the same day as "I've Just Seen A Face" and "Yesterday"! Sir Paul used it to open his set during the 2001 "Concert For New York City" to benefit the surviving first responders of 9/11/01.<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7dHoEmUtIs">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7dHoEmUtIs</a><br /><br />Yesterday's answer: "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Livin</span>' thing" by <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">ELO</span>. <br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiYdFbH4nNw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiYdFbH4nNw</a>Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-16837959043268200572011-09-10T06:09:00.000-07:002011-09-12T09:36:27.965-07:00"Livin' Thing" by ELO.OK, more 70's: Rumors abound as to the meaning of this '76 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ELO</span></span> Jeff Lynne composition. Anti-abortion? Loss of virginity? Environmental causes? Lynne himself has said that it is about love gone wrong. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Background</span> vocals by Patti <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Quatro</span></span> (Suzi's sister - who can forget Leather <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tuscadero</span></span> on "Happy Days"?!). Peaked at #13. Part of the "Boogie Nights" soundtrack ('97).<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiYdFbH4nNw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiYdFbH4nNw</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Yesterday's answer: "Mr. Lonely" by Bobbi <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vinton</span>. KILLER falsetto! His other 3 #1 hits were "Roses Are Red", "Blue Velvet", and "There, I've Said It Again". <br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dx4fdr_4QL5c&h=mAQABko15AQBwlTgU-9YAp4CIrc6ZBTrNn0mHMGISbajyrw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" __untrusted="true">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4fdr_4QL5c</a>Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-383382516045022524.post-49948804862702151382011-09-10T05:52:00.000-07:002011-09-11T10:07:25.591-07:00"Mr. Lonely" by Bobby Vinton.OK, back to the 60's: Bobby "The Polish Prince" <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vinton</span></span> co-wrote this tear-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">jerker</span></span> with Gene Allen in '62 while serving in the Army. First recorded by Buddy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Greco</span></span> (#64 in'62). A soldier overseas with no word from home. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Vinton's</span></span> version was released in '64 as the Vietnam War escalated and quickly topped the charts. The last of his four #1 hits and the only one which was not a cover. Song? For extra credit, his other 3 #1 hits?<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4fdr_4QL5c">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4fdr_4QL5c</a><br /><br />Yesterday's answer: "You've Really Got A Hold On Me" by The Miracles. As with so many of their other R&B covers of the day, in my humble opinion The Beatles' version was FAR better than the original!<br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2EsZpobWJs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2EsZpobWJs</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QT6GqfGgko" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QT6GqfGgko</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYmjFhMUJQw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYmjFhMUJQw</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REm59jVRq3I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REm59jVRq3I</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJiUz3J41Io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJiUz3J41Io</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwVKCRzBVmI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwVKCRzBVmI</a>Poldo Deluccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14707604121153593788noreply@blogger.com0