Who's Sorry Now
"Who's Sorry Now?" is a popular song with music written by Ted Snyder and lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby in 1923.
But it was only made popular by American songstress Connie Francis in 1958. It reached #4 in the US Billboard charts and did much better in UK at #1 for six weeks (May - June 1958).
Among the artistes who covered the song are Ella Fitzgerald (1960), Marie Osmond (1975) and Harry Connick, Jr (2009).
Lyrics:
Who's sorry now?
Who's sorry now?
Whose heart is aching for breaking each vow?
Who's sad and blue?
Who's crying too?
Just like I cried over you?
Right to the end
Just like a friend
I tried to warn you somehow
You had your way,
Now you must pay
I'm glad that you're sorry now.
Saturday, 16 January 2010
50s - All I Have To Do Is Dream (Everly Brothers)
All I Have To Do Is Dream
"All I Have to Do Is Dream" is a popular song made famous by the Everly Brothers, written by the husband and wife songwriting team of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, whose songs were tailor-made for the brothers' distinctive style.
It stayed at #1 spot in the US Billboard charts for 4 weeks in May 1958 and then topped the UK charts (for the first time) for 7 weeks (July - August 1958).
The single sold well over a million copies and it said that it took only 15 minutes to write. Incidentally, the b-side of this single, "Claudette", was penned by Roy Orbison.
Other hit versions of the song include Richard Chamberlain (1963) and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (1975). The duets by Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell in 1969 and by Andy Gibb and actress Victoria Principal in 1981 are popular too. Cliff Richard, singing with Phil Everly, took the song to #14 on the U.K. singles chart again in 1994.
"All I Have to Do Is Dream" is a popular song made famous by the Everly Brothers, written by the husband and wife songwriting team of Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, whose songs were tailor-made for the brothers' distinctive style.
It stayed at #1 spot in the US Billboard charts for 4 weeks in May 1958 and then topped the UK charts (for the first time) for 7 weeks (July - August 1958).
The single sold well over a million copies and it said that it took only 15 minutes to write. Incidentally, the b-side of this single, "Claudette", was penned by Roy Orbison.
Other hit versions of the song include Richard Chamberlain (1963) and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (1975). The duets by Bobbie Gentry and Glen Campbell in 1969 and by Andy Gibb and actress Victoria Principal in 1981 are popular too. Cliff Richard, singing with Phil Everly, took the song to #14 on the U.K. singles chart again in 1994.
Friday, 8 January 2010
50s - Magic Moments (Perry Como)
Magic Moments
"Magic Moments" is a popular song composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, one of the earliest compositions by the famous duo. The song was published in 1957.
The biggest hit version of the song was recorded by Perry Como in 1957, and became a hit in early 1958. It was a top ten hit in the US Billboard charts. The song was a bigger hit in the United Kingdom where it topped the Single Chart for 8 wees (!) from March to April 1958.
Among the more popular artistes who covered this song were Ronnie Hilton (1958)and the synthpop duo Erasure (1997).
"Magic Moments" is a popular song composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David, one of the earliest compositions by the famous duo. The song was published in 1957.
The biggest hit version of the song was recorded by Perry Como in 1957, and became a hit in early 1958. It was a top ten hit in the US Billboard charts. The song was a bigger hit in the United Kingdom where it topped the Single Chart for 8 wees (!) from March to April 1958.
Among the more popular artistes who covered this song were Ronnie Hilton (1958)and the synthpop duo Erasure (1997).
Monday, 4 January 2010
50s - Tequila (The Champs)
Tequila
Named after a potent Mexican drink, "Tequila" had won overnight acclaim for one-hit wonder band, The Champs.
The instrumental, written by sax player Chuck Rio (real name: Danile Flores), was only recorded to use up left-over time on a session by singer-guitarist Dave Burgess. The resultant track was so appealing that the owners of the label decided to release it... under the name of The Champs
As the record began its meteoric rise to the top of US charts for 4 weeks (March - April 1958), Chuck and Dave roped in three musicians and took to the road under their new prophetically chosen name.
The song was covered by The Ventures twice. Other musicians who had recorded this song included Eddie Platt, and jazz guitarists Larry Carlton and Wes Montgomery.
Named after a potent Mexican drink, "Tequila" had won overnight acclaim for one-hit wonder band, The Champs.
The instrumental, written by sax player Chuck Rio (real name: Danile Flores), was only recorded to use up left-over time on a session by singer-guitarist Dave Burgess. The resultant track was so appealing that the owners of the label decided to release it... under the name of The Champs
As the record began its meteoric rise to the top of US charts for 4 weeks (March - April 1958), Chuck and Dave roped in three musicians and took to the road under their new prophetically chosen name.
The song was covered by The Ventures twice. Other musicians who had recorded this song included Eddie Platt, and jazz guitarists Larry Carlton and Wes Montgomery.
Sunday, 3 January 2010
50s - The Story Of My Life (Michael Holliday)
The Story Of My Life
"The Story of My Life" is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1957. The song first became a 1957 hit for US country singer Marty Robbins, reaching #1 on the country chart for four weeks.
British crooner, Michale Holliday, who also made it big with his version. The song topped the UK single chart for 2 weeks in February 1958.
Lyrics:
Someday I'm gonna write,
The story of my life.
I'll tell about the night we met,
And how my heart can't forget
The way you smiled at me.
I like the world to know,
The story of my life.
The moment when your lips met mine,
And that first exciting time I held you close to me.
Chorus:
The sorrow when our love was breaking up.
The memory of a broken heart.
Then later on the joy of making up,
Never never more to part.
There's a one thing left to do,
Before my story's through.
I've got to take you for my wife,
So the story of my life can start and end with you.
"The Story of My Life" is a popular song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David in 1957. The song first became a 1957 hit for US country singer Marty Robbins, reaching #1 on the country chart for four weeks.
British crooner, Michale Holliday, who also made it big with his version. The song topped the UK single chart for 2 weeks in February 1958.
Lyrics:
Someday I'm gonna write,
The story of my life.
I'll tell about the night we met,
And how my heart can't forget
The way you smiled at me.
I like the world to know,
The story of my life.
The moment when your lips met mine,
And that first exciting time I held you close to me.
Chorus:
The sorrow when our love was breaking up.
The memory of a broken heart.
Then later on the joy of making up,
Never never more to part.
There's a one thing left to do,
Before my story's through.
I've got to take you for my wife,
So the story of my life can start and end with you.
50s - Great Balls Of Fire (Jerry Lee Lewis)
Great Balls Of Fire
"Great Balls of Fire" is a 1957 song written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. The best known version was by Jerry Lee Lewis who took the song to #2 US Billboard pop chart and topped the #1 spot in UK charts for 2 weeks in January 1958.
Among the many artistes who had recorded the song were: Dolly Parton (1979), Electric Light Orchestra (1974)and Fleetwood Mac (1999).
Lyrics:
You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain
Too much love drives a man insane
You broke my will
But what a thrill
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
I laughed at love cause I thought it was funny
but you came along and moooooved me honey
I've changed my mind
This love is fine
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
Kiss me baby
Mmmm feels good
Hold me baby
Welll I want to love you like a lover should
You're fine, so kind
Got to tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine
I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I'm real nervous but it sure is fun
C'mon baby, you drive me crazy
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
(piano solo)
Welll kiss me baby
Mmmm feels good
Hold me baby
Welll I want to love you like a lover should
You're fine, so kind
Got to tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine
I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I'm real nervous but it sure is fun
C'mon baby, drive me crazy
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
"Great Balls of Fire" is a 1957 song written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. The best known version was by Jerry Lee Lewis who took the song to #2 US Billboard pop chart and topped the #1 spot in UK charts for 2 weeks in January 1958.
Among the many artistes who had recorded the song were: Dolly Parton (1979), Electric Light Orchestra (1974)and Fleetwood Mac (1999).
Lyrics:
You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain
Too much love drives a man insane
You broke my will
But what a thrill
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
I laughed at love cause I thought it was funny
but you came along and moooooved me honey
I've changed my mind
This love is fine
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
Kiss me baby
Mmmm feels good
Hold me baby
Welll I want to love you like a lover should
You're fine, so kind
Got to tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine
I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I'm real nervous but it sure is fun
C'mon baby, you drive me crazy
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
(piano solo)
Welll kiss me baby
Mmmm feels good
Hold me baby
Welll I want to love you like a lover should
You're fine, so kind
Got to tell this world that you're mine mine mine mine
I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I'm real nervous but it sure is fun
C'mon baby, drive me crazy
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
50s - At The Hop (Danny & The Juniors)
At The Hop
"At the Hop" is a rock 'n' roll song written by Arthur Singer, John Medora and David White and originally released by Philadelphian foursome,Danny & the Juniors. It topped the #1 spot on the US Billboard charts for 7 weeks from end December 1957 to mid February 1958.
The song became more prominent after it was performed by rock 'n" roll revival act Sha Na Na at the August1969 Woodstock Festival.
Lyrics:
Bah-bah-bah-bah, bah-bah-bah-bah
Bah-bah-bah-bah. bah-bah-bah-bah, at the hop!
Well, you can rock it you can roll it
You can stop and you can stroll it at the hop
When the record starts spinnin'
You chalypso when you chicken at the hop
Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation at the hop
Ah, let's go to the hop
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
Well, you can swing it you can groove it
You can really start to move it at the hop
Where the jockey is the smoothest
And the music is the coolest at the hop
All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop
Let's go!
Let's go to the hop
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
Let's go!
Well, you can rock it you can roll it
You can stop and you can stroll it at the hop
When the record starts spinnin'
You chalypso when you chicken at the hop
Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation at the hop
You can swing it you can groove it
You can really start to move it at the hop
Where the jockey is the smoothest
And the music is the coolest at the hop.
All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop.
Let's go!
Let's go to the hop
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
Bah-bah-bah-bah, bah-bah-bah-bah
Bah-bah-bah-bah. bah-bah-bah-bah, at the hop!
"At the Hop" is a rock 'n' roll song written by Arthur Singer, John Medora and David White and originally released by Philadelphian foursome,Danny & the Juniors. It topped the #1 spot on the US Billboard charts for 7 weeks from end December 1957 to mid February 1958.
The song became more prominent after it was performed by rock 'n" roll revival act Sha Na Na at the August1969 Woodstock Festival.
Lyrics:
Bah-bah-bah-bah, bah-bah-bah-bah
Bah-bah-bah-bah. bah-bah-bah-bah, at the hop!
Well, you can rock it you can roll it
You can stop and you can stroll it at the hop
When the record starts spinnin'
You chalypso when you chicken at the hop
Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation at the hop
Ah, let's go to the hop
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
Well, you can swing it you can groove it
You can really start to move it at the hop
Where the jockey is the smoothest
And the music is the coolest at the hop
All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop
Let's go!
Let's go to the hop
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
Let's go!
Well, you can rock it you can roll it
You can stop and you can stroll it at the hop
When the record starts spinnin'
You chalypso when you chicken at the hop
Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation at the hop
You can swing it you can groove it
You can really start to move it at the hop
Where the jockey is the smoothest
And the music is the coolest at the hop.
All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop.
Let's go!
Let's go to the hop
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop, (oh baby)
Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
Bah-bah-bah-bah, bah-bah-bah-bah
Bah-bah-bah-bah. bah-bah-bah-bah, at the hop!
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