Personality | Lloyd Price

Originally posted on MissBackInThe DayUSA Lloyd Price (born March 9, 1933) is an American R&B vocalist. Known as “Mr. Personality”, after one of his million-selling hits. His first recording, “Lawdy Miss Clawdy”, was a hit on Specialty Records in 1952, and although he continued to release records, none were as popular until several years later, […]

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Jazzman by Carole King

“Jazzman” is a 1974 song performed by Carole King, from her album Wrap Around Joy. King composed the music for the song, while David Palmer (formerly of Steely Dan) wrote the lyrics. The song is best known for its lengthy saxophone solos, performed by Tom Scott, while King sings an ode to “the Jazzman” and […]

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Sam Cooke “A Change Is Gonna Come”

pinterest Samuel “Sam” Cooke (January 22,1931 – December11,1964) was an American recording artist and singer-songwriter, generally considered among the greatest of all time. Influential as both a singer and composer, he is commonly known as the King of Soul for his distinctive vocals and importance within popular music. His pioneering contributions to soul music contributed […]

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Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me

“Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” is a song written by Harry Noble and originally performed by Karen Chandler in 1952. It has been re-recorded several times since then, the most notable covers being by Mel Carter in 1965 and Gloria Estefan in 1994. The version most often associated with the song was recorded by […]

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You Send Me | Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke, wrote and released his song, “ You Send Me” in 1957 through Keen Records. The record was produced by Bumps Blackwell and arranged and conducted by René Hall. You Send Me was a massive hit, and has since received numerous covers over the years. Cooke’s pioneering contributions to soul music contributed to the […]

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“And I Love Her” the Beatles

Pinterest And I Love Her” is a song recorded by English rock band the Beatles, written primarily by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. It is the fifth track of their third UK album A Hard Day’s Night and was released 20 July 1964, along with “If I Fell”, as a single release […]

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THE SUPREMES “NATHAN JONES”

Nathan Jones” is a hit single recorded by The Supremes, released in spring 1971 (see 1971 in music) on the Motown label. Produced by Frank Wilson and written by Leonard Caston – a.k.a. Leonard Caston, Jr. – and Kathy Wakefield, “Nathan Jones” was one of eight Top 40 hits the Supremes recorded after its original […]

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