"Yeh Yeh" by Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames.

OK, more 60's: Born Clive Powell, this British singer/keyboardist/guitarist started out with The Dominoes at age 15. He joined Billy Fury's backup band at 17 until Fury let them go to pursue a solo career. He then became the band's front man - at one point a young Cat Stevens sat in with them. In '65 they released a cover of a Grant/Patrick/Hendricks Latin soul number originally performed by Mongo Santamaria in '63. Their version topped the UK charts in '65 dethroning The Beatles, earning them a Gold Record and peaking at #21 in the U.S. Band? Song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZTh9Hy5x5o

Yesterday's answer: "Yellow River" by Christie. Written by Jeff Christie, The Tremeloes rejected it in favor of another tune that barely charted - I bet they were thrilled! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ5-FoiBuVc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOlWjqbG52E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEs2nFwo-i8

"Yellow River" by Christie.

OK, more 70's one-hit wonders: This eponymous British band's only hit came in '70 with a catchy tune penned by its leader and lead singer. It was originally recorded by The Tremeloes but they decided not to release it so the producer took the vocals off the master and added this band's voices. A young soldier has finished his tour of duty in Vietnam and is looking forward to returning home. #1 in the UK and 25 other countries; #23 on Billboard's Hot 100. CBS Records' biggest-selling song in '70. Covered by REM and Sir Elton John. Band? Hit?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ5-FoiBuVc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOlWjqbG52E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEs2nFwo-i8

Yesterday's answer: "Duncan" by Paul Simon. A testament to the songwriting genius that is Paul Simon. Can you imagine taking a class from him?! After "American Tune" this has to be my fave Simon solo tune.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgMTDeYgDuU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNg3jjmVQDQ

"Duncan" by Paul Simon.

OK, back to the 70's: After splitting with Art Garfunkel, Paul Simon taught songwriting at NYU. Among his students were Maggie and Terre Roche and Melissa Manchester. It took him 2 1/2 years to release his first solo album "Paul Simon" in 1972. The 2nd cut is a poignant minor-chord coming of age ballad about a fisherman's son. Between the verses we hear flute, charango and percussion interludes by Los Incas, an Andean group also featured in "El Condor Pasa". It peaked at #52 on the Pop charts in '72.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgMTDeYgDuU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNg3jjmVQDQ

Yesterday's answer: "The Rainbow Connection" by Kermit the Frog (Jim Henson). I LOVE that tune - still chokes me up every time I hear it. Interestingly, even though Kermit is a "one-hit wonder", Jim Henson isn't, as he had another hit as Ernie in '70 with "Rubber Duckie" (#16 on Billboard).
http://www.youtube....com/watch?v=jSFLZ-MzIhM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRvhRhWWE44
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deebKNI-dTE

"The Rainbow Connection" by Kermit the Frog.

OK, more one-hit wonders: This "artist's" only hit came in November, 1979 with a Paul Williams/Kenneth Ascher composition, peaking at #25 on Billboard's Hot 100 and staying in the Top 40 for 7 weeks. Oscar and Golden Globe nominated. AFI's 74th Greatest Movie Song of All Time. KILLER duet with Debbie Harry on the "artist's" show in '81. Covered by many, including Willie Nelson who is often mistakenly credited as its composer. "Artist"? Song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSFLZ-MzIhM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRvhRhWWE44
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deebKNI-dTE

Yesterday's answer: "Dies Irae" ("Day Of Wrath"). One of my most cherished musical memories is singing Mozart's "Requiem" as part of my med school's choir backed by members of the Philadelphia Symphony Orch. POWERFUL!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFq-HHA0k2E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDFFHaz9GsY

"Dies Irae" ("Day Of Wrath")

OK, back to gloom and doom: This famous 13th century trochaic Latin hymn was originally attributed to Thomas de Celano but, amid controversy, it is now believed to have been written by an unknown Franciscan monk. A reflection upon the Final Judgement, it was inspired by Zephaniah 1:15-16 and by Unetanneh Tokef in the Jewish liturgy. It constitutes the core of Requiem Masses by Mozart, Verdi, Berlioz and Stravinsky, among others. The last two stanzas, "Lacrimosa" and "Pie Jesu" are perhaps the best known. Used by Kubrik in "A Clockwork Orange" and "The Shining".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFq-HHA0k2E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDFFHaz9GsY


Yesterday's answer: "Hey Leroy your Mama's Calling You" by Jimmy Castor. Don't ask me why but that tune was pretty popular in P.R. when it came out in '66. Must have been the Latin rhythm.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5sd_4k6fwM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlRXQEA0yj0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki8u8G2WZbI

"Hey Leroy, Your Mama's Calling You" by Jimmy Castor.

OK, back to the 60's (a toughie!): This NYC native started his career as a doo-wop singer and in time replaced Frankie Lymon when he left The Teenagers in '57. He took up the sax in '60. His one solo hit came in '66 with a latin/soul/jazz-influenced number. He eventually became the undisputed master of novelty disco-funk with "Troglodyte" in '72 and "The Bertha Butt Boogie" in '75. Artist? Hit?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5sd_4k6fwM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlRXQEA0yj0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki8u8G2WZbI

Yesterday's answer: "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You" by Glenn Medeiros.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLxTEV5vpyg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBSTE4xPBsk
http://www.youtube.co...m/watch?v=CBSTE4xPBsk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21RVgBu5o2c

"Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You" by Glenn Medeiros.

OK, more 80's one-hit wonders: This Hawaiian singer/songwriter of Portuguese extraction is strictly considered to be an "80's one-hit wonder" as a soloist even though he topped the charts in '90 with "She Ain't Worth It", a duet with Bobby Brown. His solo hit was a Goffin/Masser composition originally recorded by George Benson in '84. At seventeen he won a local talent competition with his version of the song which he recorded on a small indie label, catching the attention of mainland DJ's. Peaked at #12 US in '87-'88 and topped the charts in the UK. He also recorded it in Spanish even though it was Argentinian Sergio Denis' cover that became extremely popular in Latin America. His two children are named Chord and Lyric (?!) Singer? Song?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLxTEV5vpyg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBSTE4xPBsk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBSTE4xPBsk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21RVgBu5o2c

Yesterday's answer: "Smoke From A Distant Fire" by the Sanford-Townsend Band. Always liked the vocals.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy8ba2eL7cI