Any Day Now” is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Bob Hilliard in 1962. It has been recorded by numerous artists over the years, including… Read more ““Any Day Now” Chuck Jackson”
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“Who’s Loving You” Christian Guardino (AGT) Michael Jackson cover
Christian Guardino: Humble 16-Year-Old Is Awarded the Golden Buzzer – America’s Got Talent 2017. Enjoy!
“AMOS LEE – SWEET PEA (with lyrics)”
Amos Lee (born Ryan Anthony Massaro, is an American singer-songwriter whose musical style encompasses folk, rock and soul. He was born in Philadelphia and graduated from the… Read more ““AMOS LEE – SWEET PEA (with lyrics)””
“Mother-in-Law” Ernie K-Do
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“Mother-in-Law” is a 1961 song recorded by Ernie K-Doe. It song was a number-one hit in the U.S. on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. The song was written and produced by Allen Toussaint who also played the piano solo. It was issued by Minit Records.
After several unsuccessful takes, Allen Toussaint balled the composition up and threw it away as he was leaving the room. One of the backup singers, Willie Hopper, thought that it was such a good song that he convinced Ernie K-Doe to calm down and give it one more try.
Other versions
The 65 album, Big Beat Sounds by The Newbeats.
Jello Biafra released a live cover of the song as part of his 2015 album, Walk on Jindal’s Splinters.
Herman’s Hermits released a version on their first U.S.,LP. Wiki
“Johnny Ace – Pledging my love”
John Marshall Alexander Jr. (June 9, 1929 – December 25, 1954), known by the stage name Johnny Ace, was an American rhythm-and-blues singer. He had a string… Read more ““Johnny Ace – Pledging my love” “
Chris Cornell / Cat Stevens (cover)
Grunge legend and peerless rock vocalist Chris Cornell was found dead in a Detroit hotel room on Wednesday (May 17) 2017 night, shortly after Soundgarden performed a… Read more “Chris Cornell / Cat Stevens (cover)”
Harry Nilsson Without You 1972 HD
The Badfinger original wasn’t released as a single, so most people weren’t familiar with it. Nilsson’s version, laced with lush orchestration, became a huge hit, climbing to #1 US in February 1972 and staying for four weeks. Nilsson was known as a songwriter and wrote most of the songs he recorded, but two of his biggest hits were covers: “Without You” and “Everybody’s Talkin’.”
“Without You” is not the kind of song Nilsson, who died in 1994, would have written. His compositions were far more acerbic, and he took pains to avoid the topic of love (or lack of it).
Nilsson first came across this song at a Laurel Canyon party in 1971 and thought it was a Beatles song. Badfinger was signed to Apple Records, The Beatles’ label, and their version of “Without You” was produced by Beatles associates Geoff Emerick and Mal Evans.
Nilsson also had a Beatles connection: John Lennon helped launch his career when he referred to Harry as his “favorite American group.” He and Lennon enjoyed a destructive time together from 1973-1975 that became known as the “lost weekend.”
Nilsson’s version added an orchestra and gave the song a dramatic production. When Nilsson recorded it, he initially played the song slow and dark, accompanied only by piano.
Producer Richard Perry recalled to Mojo magazine April 2008 that he had to persuade an unwilling Nilsson to record it as a big ballad: “I had to force him to take a shot with the rhythm section. Even while we were doing it, he’d be saying to the musicians, ‘This song’s awful.'” Songfacts.com
“Use Me – Bill Withers”
Sussex records During early 1970, Withers’ demonstration tape was auditioned favorably by Clarence Avant, owner of Sussex Records. Avant signed Withers to a record deal and assigned… Read more ““Use Me – Bill Withers””
“My Cherie Amour”
Cherie Amour” is a 1969 soul classic by Motown singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder. The song was originally recorded from late 1967 to early 1968, but not released until early 1969.… Read more ” “My Cherie Amour” “
“A Wink and a Smile by Harry Connick Jr.”
Joseph Harry Fowler Connick, Jr.[1] (born September 11, 1967)[1] is an American singer, musician, and actor. He has sold over 28 million albums worldwide.[2] Connick is ranked… Read more ““A Wink and a Smile by Harry Connick Jr.””