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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 21, 2013 4:48:51 GMT -5
Here’s a recap of my first 9 posts on This Week’s 60’s Lost Classic… - 1960: Shoppin’ For Clothes – Coasters
- 1961: I Love You, Yes I Do – Bull Moose Jackson
- 1962: Lookin’ For A Love – Valentinos
- 1963: A Fine Fine Boy – Darlene Love
- 1964: See below
- 1965: I Live For The Sun – Sunrays
- 1966: Sometimes Good Guys Don’t Wear White – Standells
- 1967: Run, Run, Run – Third Rail
- 1968: San Francisco Girls (Return Of The Native) – Fever Tree
- 1969: Time Machine – Grand Funk Railroad
This week’s lost classic takes us back to October 24, 1964. Released on Motown’s VIP label, this one just missed the Top 40, peaking at #45 during an 8 week run. They were a great girl group whose career suffered in the shadows of the Supremes, Marvelettes, and Martha Reeves and the Vandellas. Needle In A Haystack - Velveletteswww.youtube.com/watch?v=MWY77AQnZ68
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Post by 1finemrg on Oct 28, 2013 4:38:28 GMT -5
We start a new round of Lost 60s Classics with one from October 29, 1966. In its only week on the chart, it peaked at #100. This was the last Hot 100 single for this girl group who were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. It was written by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich along with Phil Spector. I Can Hear Music – Ronetteswww.youtube.com/watch?v=c6bjwgv5l18The Beach Boys would make it to #24 in 1969 with what is considered the definitive version, featuring the vocals of Carl Wilson. It would also bubble under in 1973 with a version by Larry Lurex (aka ? ? ?), who would go on to front a band that is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Post by briguy52748 on Oct 29, 2013 11:47:47 GMT -5
OK, I'll bite – for this week, Nov. 3, 1962.
We have a song that was later popularized and made synonymous with Johnny Cash in a series of commercials for Choice Hotels (his 1996 cover version from one of his "American Recordings" albums), but in 1962, this Geoff Mack-penned homage to American cities was made by one of the stalwart country superstars of the early 1960s.
This native of Halifax, Nova Scotia had been around for about 25 years on the country scene, first in his native Canada and then drifting to the United States. He had a long string of hits in the 1950s, including one of three songs that spent 21 weeks at No. 1 – "I'm Movin' On" (a record that was shattered late this summer by (groan) Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise"). By 1960, his success tapered off a little bit, but he still was a prime presence in the top 10, with hits like the Big Bopper's "Beggar to a King" and Jack Clement's "Miller's Cave."
The Geoff Mack song, then, was actually originally a listing of Australian towns, paying homage to Mack's homeland. The Canadian-born artist heard the song and thought it had potential as a hit in the United States if it were rewritten to apply directly to North America. Mack obliged, referred to an atlas and listed approximately 80 placenames in the song's four verses.
The result was a No. 1 hit on the Hot Country Singles chart – newly renamed from Hot C&W Sides, a name it would keep for 27 years. On the Billboard Hot 100, it charted, too ... and it was on its way up to a peak of No. 68. It's a country standard and a core part of many classic country music station libraries, but to pop radio, this original version is a lost classic, as the 1996 Johnny Cash version is more familiar to many today.
The lost classic is ...
• "I've Been Everywhere" – Hank Snow.
Later.
Brian
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Post by briguy52748 on Oct 29, 2013 11:49:33 GMT -5
OK, I'll bite – for this week, Nov. 3, 1962. (voices in a very 1960s cue: "Oooooooohhhh ... Casey!") We have a song that was later popularized and made synonymous with Johnny Cash in a series of commercials for Choice Hotels (his 1996 cover version from one of his "American Recordings" albums), but in 1962, this Geoff Mack-penned homage to American cities was made by one of the stalwart country superstars of the early 1960s. This native of Halifax, Nova Scotia had been around for about 25 years on the country scene, first in his native Canada and then drifting to the United States. He had a long string of hits in the 1950s, including one of three songs that spent 21 weeks at No. 1 – " I'm Movin' On" (a record that was shattered late this summer by (groan) Florida Georgia Line's " Cruise"). By 1960, his success tapered off a little bit, but he still was a prime presence in the top 10, with hits like the Big Bopper's " Beggar to a King" and Jack Clement's " Miller's Cave." The Geoff Mack song, then, was actually originally a listing of Australian towns, paying homage to Mack's homeland. The Canadian-born artist heard the song and thought it had potential as a hit in the United States if it were rewritten to apply directly to North America. Mack obliged, referred to an atlas and listed approximately 80 placenames in the song's four verses. The result was a No. 1 hit on the Hot Country Singles chart – newly renamed from Hot C&W Sides, a name it would keep for 27 years. On the Billboard Hot 100, it charted, too ... and it was on its way up to a peak of No. 68. It's a country standard and a core part of many classic country music station libraries, but to pop radio, this original version is a lost classic, as the 1996 Johnny Cash version is more familiar to many today. The lost classic is ... • " I've Been Everywhere" – Hank Snow. Later. (Outcue: "Casey's Coast to Coast" in a very early 1960s-like a capella cue.) Brian
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Post by pgfromwp on Oct 29, 2013 13:28:56 GMT -5
Offering a lost classic from the 11/01/69 Billboard hot 100 chart, which failed to reach the top 40. It preceded a favorite song of mine, "Baby, Take Me in Your Arms" and, IMHO, it should have charted higher:
"The Colour of My Love" - Jefferson
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 4, 2013 6:01:28 GMT -5
The November 6, 1965 charts featured the first Hot 100 single from the classic Columbia era for this band. They had reached #38 in 1961 with the instrumental "Like, Long Hair" on the Gardena label. This rocker made it to #46 during a 9 week chart run, and featured the snarling vocals of Mark Lindsay. Steppin' Out - Paul Revere and the Raiderswww.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5udpASWmVY
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Post by pgfromwp on Nov 4, 2013 7:42:23 GMT -5
The November 6, 1965 charts featured the first Hot 100 single from the classic Columbia era for this band. They had reached #38 in 1961 with the instrumental "Like, Long Hair" on the Gardena label. This rocker made it to #46 during a 9 week chart run, and featured the snarling vocals of Mark Lindsay. Steppin' Out - Paul Revers nnd the Raiderswww.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5udpASWmVYSounds a tad similar to "Hungry", released less than a full year later.
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Post by pgfromwp on Nov 4, 2013 20:14:12 GMT -5
Offering a lost classic from the 11/11/67 Billboard hot 100 chart, which failed to reach the top 40. It's the group's signature sound covering the Doris Troy top 10 hit from Summer 1963:
"Just one Look" - Hollies
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 11, 2013 6:57:09 GMT -5
We turn to the November 17, 1962 charts for this 60s lost classic. The artist would have the distinction of having his songs covered by the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. The Beatles would cover this one, but the original would reach #68 during a 6 week chart run. If you ask Al Bundy from "Married With Children", he'd tell you he was once obsessed about owning a copy of this song. Anna (Go To Him) - Arthur Alexanderwww.youtube.com/watch?v=ihsfVEFvrxA
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Post by bestmusicexpert on Nov 11, 2013 9:52:44 GMT -5
We turn to the November 17, 1962 charts for this 60s lost classic. The artist would have the distinction of having his songs covered by the Beatles, Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan. The Beatles would cover this one, but the original would reach #68 during a 6 week chart run. If you ask Al Bundy from "Married With Children", he'd tell you he was once obsessed about owning a copy of this song. Anna (Go To Him) - Arthur Alexanderwww.youtube.com/watch?v=ihsfVEFvrxAIs that the version? I always wondered. One of my favorite episodes of the show. That and the Weenie tots one. They never say in the credits, the artist, just the songwriter info.
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Post by briguy52748 on Nov 12, 2013 21:39:56 GMT -5
"Ooooohhh, Casey!"
From the depths of the Billboard Hot 100 came a song by one of country music's top stars of the 1960s. At the time, he was hosting an eponymously titled "Ranch" program, a big hit in syndication, particularly in rural markets, but would become far better known as the sidekick of Roy Clark on "Hee Haw."
The leader of the Buckaroos, he had 14 straight No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart without a miss from 1963-1967 (excepting for some non-charting Christmas singles, notably "Santa Looked a Lot Like Daddy," which AT40 listeners might be listening to on some AC-holiday stations right about now). He missed with this song, but came about as close as you could get to making it 15 straight with this'n ... a tribute to his fans. (Much like 20 years later, Alabama missed making it 22 consecutive No. 1 songs with a tribute-of-sorts to their fans ... "Tar Top.")
On the country chart, No. 2, but from a Hot 100 standpoint, a lost classic, not even making the Hot 100 but bubbling under -- so officially, No. 114 is where it peaked ... and I speak of:
* "It Takes People Like You to Make People Like Me" -- Buck Owens and the Buckaroos.
(Outcue of later 1960s-style "Casey's Coast to Coast" jingle ... although in our make-believe world the show still uses the very earliest cues from 1961 mixed in.)
Brian
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 18, 2013 6:06:43 GMT -5
This week's lost 60s classic looks back 50 years to 11/23/63, the week America experienced and mourned the assassination of our 35th president John F. Kennedy. Originally recorded by Dionne Warwick's sister Dee Dee, this cover debuted at #81 and was the first 45 charting from this artist. Her next release "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)" would become her signature hit. This one peaked at #51 during a ten week chart run. About 11 years later, Linda Ronstadt's remake would chart 50 positions higher becoming her only #1 single. You're No Good - Betty Everett
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Post by pgfromwp on Nov 20, 2013 7:02:24 GMT -5
This week's lost 60s classic looks back 50 years to 11/23/63, the week America experienced and mourned the assassination of our 35th president John F. Kennedy. Originally recorded by Dionne Warwick's sister Dee Dee, this cover debuted at #81 and was the first 45 charting from this artist. Her next release "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's In His Kiss)" would become her signature hit. This one peaked at #51 during a ten week chart run. About 11 years later, Linda Ronstadt's remake would chart 50 positions higher becoming her only #1 single. You're No Good - Betty EverettGreat recording. I was considering posting it beforehand.
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Post by 1finemrg on Nov 20, 2013 8:51:28 GMT -5
We start a new round of Lost 60s Classics with one from October 29, 1966. In its only week on the chart, it peaked at #100. This was the last Hot 100 single for this girl group who were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. It was written by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich along with Phil Spector. I Can Hear Music – Ronetteswww.youtube.com/watch?v=c6bjwgv5l18The Beach Boys would make it to #24 in 1969 with what is considered the definitive version, featuring the vocals of Carl Wilson. It would also bubble under in 1973 with a version by Larry Lurex (aka ? ? ?), who would go on to front a band that is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In case someone is wondering, Larry Lurex would become Freddie Mercury lead singer of Queen.
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Post by mga707 on Nov 20, 2013 9:51:44 GMT -5
We start a new round of Lost 60s Classics with one from October 29, 1966. In its only week on the chart, it peaked at #100. This was the last Hot 100 single for this girl group who were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007. It was written by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich along with Phil Spector. I Can Hear Music – Ronetteswww.youtube.com/watch?v=c6bjwgv5l18The Beach Boys would make it to #24 in 1969 with what is considered the definitive version, featuring the vocals of Carl Wilson. It would also bubble under in 1973 with a version by Larry Lurex (aka ? ? ?), who would go on to front a band that is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In case someone is wondering, Larry Lurex would become Freddie Mercury lead singer of Queen. Learned something new today--thank you!
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