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Post by pgfromwp on Jan 6, 2014 15:21:16 GMT -5
Offering a lost classic from 1/07/67, which failed to crack Billboard's top 40. It's the original recording that was successfully covered by the Fifth Dimension and released in fall 1969 as an eventual #1 hit:
"Wedding Bell Blues" - Laura Nyro
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Post by rayshae3 on Jan 7, 2014 11:32:43 GMT -5
From this week in 1967: A touch of sitar doesn’t change the overall infectious Bossa-Nova-influenced sound of the newly-formed group in this, their second chart, hit. Lead vocals by Lani Hall, who later in 1974 becomes the wife of the trumpeter and A&M Records executive Herb Alpert. Incidentally, the single was produced by Alpert and on A&M label. (#78 for week ending January 14, 1967 on its way to the high of #71): Constant Rain-Sergio Mendes & Brasil ‘66
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 8, 2014 11:36:03 GMT -5
Recapping my past 10 weeks of lost 60s classics: 1960 - Wabash Blues/Viscounts 1961 - It Will Stand/Showmen 1962 - Anna (Go To Him)/Arthur Alexander 1963 - You're No Good/Betty Everett 1964 - Harlem Shufle/Bob & Earl 1965 - Steppin' Out/Paul Revere and the Raiders 1966 - I Can Hear Music/Ronettes 1967 - Piece Of My Heart/Erma Franklin 1968 - Fire/Five By Five 1969 - Funk 48/James Gang
As mentioned in an earlier post, we now stretch the boundaries of the 60s to include the 1970 pre-AT40 era. For the January 10, 1970 survey, we'll be doubling our pleasure and bubbling under for our selections. This was the only charting week for this FM classic which bubbled under at #102. His band the Bluesbreakers boasts Eric Clapton and Mick Fleetwood among their alumni. He calls this tune his "chicka chicka" song. Room To Move - John MayallOne notch higher at #101 was a killer cover of a Sam & Dave tune featuring the vocals of Lydia Pense. The song would eventually peak at #52 during a 6 week chart run. You Got Me Hummin' - Cold Blood
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Post by pgfromwp on Jan 8, 2014 13:54:30 GMT -5
Offering a lost classic from 1/10/70, which failed to crack Billboard's top 40. It's a solid rocking cover of the Chuck Berry top 10 hit from spring 1958:
"Johnny B Goode" - Johnny Winter
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Post by rayshae3 on Jan 9, 2014 18:04:30 GMT -5
In this case, here’s my offering from 1/10/70 chart: “Say Goodbye to Daddy”-Winstons (w/Lead vocal by Richard Spencer). Bluesy soul backed with “Mama’s Song” on the flip. I Can see this original being covered by Elvis' baritone voice in one of his Rock/Blues fronts circa early 70s perfectly. A soldier’s ballad? Little reference on the web. (This week was its highest charting position: #107 for Week Ending January 10, 1970 in the Bubbling Under the Hot 100) Say Goodbye to Daddy-Richard Spencer & the Winstons
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Post by pgfromwp on Jan 9, 2014 18:32:34 GMT -5
In this case, here’s my offering from 1/10/70 chart: “Say Goodbye to Daddy”-Winstons (w/Lead vocal by Richard Spencer). Bluesy soul backed with “Mama’s Song” on the flip. I Can see this original being covered by Elvis' baritone voice in one of his Rock/Blues fronts circa early 70s perfectly. A soldier’s ballad? Little reference on the web. (This week was its highest charting position: #107 for Week Ending January 10, 1970 in the Bubbling Under the Hot 100) Say Goodbye to Daddy-Richard Spencer & the WinstonsIs this the same Winstons group that recorded "Color Him Father" the previous year? That was a solid soul hit.
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Post by rayshae3 on Jan 9, 2014 19:01:41 GMT -5
In this case, here’s my offering from 1/10/70 chart: “Say Goodbye to Daddy”-Winstons (w/Lead vocal by Richard Spencer). Bluesy soul backed with “Mama’s Song” on the flip. I Can see this original being covered by Elvis' baritone voice in one of his Rock/Blues fronts circa early 70s perfectly. A soldier’s ballad? Little reference on the web. (This week was its highest charting position: #107 for Week Ending January 10, 1970 in the Bubbling Under the Hot 100) Say Goodbye to Daddy-Richard Spencer & the WinstonsIs this the same Winstons group that recorded "Color Him Father" the previous year? That was a solid soul hit. It was. Although this was the first time (and the only time to my knowledge) Richard Lewis Spencer's name was credited on the 45 ahead of the Winstons, despite what was acknowledged on the Hot 100 pages. BTW, a country version of "Color Him Father" also charted on Billboard's C&W list by Linda Martell in 1969.
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Post by rayshae3 on Jan 13, 2014 3:44:12 GMT -5
From this week in 1960: Solid soul material from Sam Cooke; but without the mass appeal of his other works. Maybe 1finemrg knows if this was a bigger hit in the Chicago region, but it eventually only peaked at #103 nationally. (#108 for the week of 1/18/60 on Billboard Bubbling under the Hot 100) One of his last 45s -after many hits- on Keen Records (incl. his million seller #1 “You Send Me”), before signing on a long-term commitment to the bigger RCA Victor label (which ultimately was cut too soon following his murder in 1964 at the age of 33.) SAM COOKE-NO ONE (Can Ever Take Your Place)
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 13, 2014 6:04:38 GMT -5
From this week in 1960: Solid soul material from Sam Cooke; but without the mass appeal of his other works. Maybe 1finemrg knows if this was a bigger hit in the Chicago region, but it eventually only peaked at #103 nationally. (#108 for the week of 1/18/60 on Billboard Bubbling under the Hot 100) One of his last 45s -after many hits- on Keen Records (incl. his million seller #1 “You Send Me”), before signing on a long-term commitment to the bigger RCA Victor label (which ultimately was cut too soon following his murder in 1964 at the age of 33.) SAM COOKE-NO ONE (Can Ever Take Your Place)Wasn't a hit in the Chicago area rayshae3. The largest Top 40 station WLS didn't switch formats until October 1960, and it did not chart on WJJD. Unfortunately R & B surveys are hard to come by.
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 13, 2014 6:06:15 GMT -5
We begin this round of 60s Lost Classics at the bottom of the Hot 100 from January 19, 1963. This novelty record of sorts debuted at #100, and peaked at #97 during a three week chart run. The Lone Teen Ranger – Jerry LandisP.S. If you think Jerry Landis was a one and done act, guess again. Using his given name, he would become a 12 time Grammy winner, and is going on a US tour next month. I doubt “The Lone Teen Ranger” will be on the set list. He is all over this week's lost classics, including rayshae3's "B" side and my lost 80s classic
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Post by dukelightning on Jan 13, 2014 8:07:11 GMT -5
Wow just 4 days after hearing this song mentioned for the first time, I am hearing it for the first time now. In the 1/9/82 show that Bob Eubanks (thought we were done talking about that show huh!) did a story about the artist who used the most recording pseudonyms. And the artist is none other Paul Simon who used 3 and that's when this song and artist was mentioned. BTW, Casey has mentioned on many occasions his first pseudonym, Tom and Jerry alias Simon & Garfunkel.
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Post by rayshae3 on Jan 20, 2014 1:59:48 GMT -5
This is a novelty/comedy single from this week in 1964. I’ve heard it on Dr. Demento radio show; additionally it is on a Various Artists CD box-set I bought back in the 90s titled ‘The Complete Stax-Volt Singles 1959-1968’. The song is called “Can Your Monkey Do the Dog” (on Stax label record); an apparent reference to a couple of the 60s dance crazes. It is by Rufus Thomas, and was for the week 1/25/1964 bubbling under at #108 on its way to enter the Hot 100 the following week and eventually peak @ #48. Besides the irrelevant lyrics, the tempo is of course a thumping bluesish R&B. It is co-written by Rufus Thomas with Steven Cropper. Cropper was a founding member of Booker T & the MG’s, who also co-wrote other classics like “Knock on Wood”and Otis Redding’s “The Dock of the Bay”. Can Your Monkey Do the Dog - Rufus ThomasA few more words about Rufus Thomas and the Stax label. Father of Queen of Memphis Soul, Carla Thomas, Rufus Thomas is a rare example of an act whose daughter, charted in the Billboard prior to himself. His trademark was basically impersonating all kinds of creatures in songs: “Do the Funky Chicken” and “Do the Funky Penguin” were a couple of his early 70s chart songs. This particular lost 60s song was the follow-up to his only Top 10 “Walking the Dog”, that one is a Grammy Hall-of-Famer. And Stax was a legendary label, that at one time was actually competing (although un-successfully) with Motown attracting R&B artists. Its significance, especially being located in the deep south of the 1950s and 60s, was its ethnically integrated groups and bands. However this label was small enough its distribution arm was handled by much bigger Atlantic label during most of the 60s. Its decline came after its difficulty in its partnership with CBS during the 70s that led Stax to go under. Comprehensive info/docu. kept at ‘Stax Museum of American Soul Music’ in Memphis.
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Post by 1finemrg on Jan 20, 2014 6:17:45 GMT -5
On January 25, 1969, this lost classic would bubble under at #116 in its only week on the chart. It was the debut single for a band who would dominate the singles charts during first half of the seventies. Their next 21 singles would chart in Top 40, including 11 top tens and three that reached #1. Nobody - Three Dog NightFor more on this 45, check out the "B" side classic.
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Post by pgfromwp on Jan 20, 2014 10:09:57 GMT -5
On January 25, 1969, this lost classic would bubble under at #116 in its only week on the chart. It was the debut single for a band who would dominate the singles charts during first half of the seventies. Their next 21 singles would chart in Top 40, including 11 top tens and three that reached #1. Nobody - Three Dog NightFor more on this 45, check out the "B" side classic. Any song recorded by Three Dog Night is a hit in my book.
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Post by pgfromwp on Jan 20, 2014 13:38:08 GMT -5
Offering a lost classic from 1/24/70, which failed to crack Billboard's top 40. It's an interesting tune from the band fronted by Jay Ferguson and Randy California:
"1984" - Spirit
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