What Does It Take – Junior Walker- 1969

Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr. (June 14, 1931 – November 23, 1995), known by the stage name Junior Walker, styled as Jr. Walker, was an American musician. His group, Jr. Walker & the All Stars, were signed to Motown’s Soul label in the 1960s, and became one of the company’s signature acts. Life and career Walker […]

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ONE DIRECTION – NIGHT CHANGES

“Night Changes” is a song recorded by British-Irish boy band One Direction. It was written by the band alongside Jamie Scott, Julian Bunetta and John Ryan, while the production was handled by Bunetta and Ryan. The song was released on 14 November 2014 as the second and final single from their fourth studio album Four. […]

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“I’M NOT IN LOVE – 10cc”

I’M NOT IN LOVE – 10cc: 1972–76: Original line-up Undeterred by Apple’s rejection, the group decided to plug another song which had been written as a possible B-side to “Waterfall”, a Godley/Creme composition entitled “Donna”. The song was a Frank Zappa-influenced 1950s doo-wop parody, a sharp mix of commercial pop and irony with a chorus […]

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“Chicago – Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?”

Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. The self-described “rock and roll band with horns” began as a politically charged, sometimes experimental, rock band and later moved to a predominantly softer sound, generating several hit ballads. The group had a steady stream of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Second […]

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“THE HUSTLE” / Van McCoy / Dance / Perfume”

Van Allen Clinton McCoy (January 6, 1940 – July 6, 1979)[1][2] professionally known as Van McCoy. was an American musician, record producer, arranger, songwriter, singer and orchestra conductor. He is known best for his 1975 internationally successful song “The Hustle”. He has approximately 700 song copyrights to his credit, and is also noted for producing […]

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“Curtis Mayfield And The Impressions – People Get Ready”

Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an African American soul, R&B, and funk singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, who was one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music. He first achieved success and recognition with the Impressions during the Civil Rights Movement of the late […]

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Jerry Butler – For Your Precious Love

“For Your Precious Love” is a song written by Arthur Brooks, Richard Brooksand Jerry Butler, and performed by Jerry Butler and The Impressions in 1958. It was released as a single on Vee-Jay Records and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Best Sellers in Stores and Top 100 charts. The song was ranked #335 […]

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“The Righteous Brothers – Unchained Melody

The Righteous Brothers were the musical duo of Bobby Hatfield and Bill Medley. They recorded from 1963 through 1975 and continued to perform until Hatfield’s death in 2003. Their emotive vocal stylings were sometimes dubbed “blue-eyed soul”. Hatfield and Medley both possessed exceptional vocal talent, with range, control and tone that helped them create a […]

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“Counting Crows – Big Yellow Taxi ft. Vanessa Carlton”

“Big Yellow Taxi” is a song written, composed, and originally recorded by Joni Mitchell in 1970, and originally released on her album Ladies of the Canyon. It was a hit in her native Canada (No. 14) as well as Australia (No. 6) and the UK (No. 11). It only reached No. 67 in the US […]

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