. This song has held very special memories for me for over 50 years. We lost my beautiful 17 year old cousin, Beth, in an auto accident in 1974. . Not only my first funeral, but the first time I had heard the song. It’s been hard to hear it ever-since, but I carry treasured […]
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MM – 1965
. . . The Animals – Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood Released in 1965 as part of The Animals’ second album Animal Tracks, “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” became one of the band’s most enduring hits, reaching #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the UK Singles Chart. Written by Bennie Benjamin, Gloria […]
MM – 2004
. . While My Guitar Gently Weeps During the 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tribute to George Harrison, Prince delivered a guitar solo that would forever be remembered. Performing “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” alongside Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Steve Winwood, and Dhani Harrison, Prince emerged from the background with uncontainable energy and […]
MM – 1965
Released in 1965, “Looking Through The Eyes Of Love” became one of Gene Pitney’s most memorable hits, peaking at No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart. Written by the legendary songwriting duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, the song showcases Pitney’s powerful, emotive vocals and dramatic […]
MM – 1961
“Seasons in the Sun,” popularized by Terry Jacks, is an English adaptation of Jacques Brel‘s 1961 French song “Le Moribond” (The Dying Man). Rod McKuen translated the lyrics in 1963, creating a version that portrays a dying man’s farewell to loved ones. While McKuen’s version is known for its sentimental tone, Terry Jacks’ 1974 hit notably altered the lyrics to […]
MM – 1969
“In the Ghetto” is a song written by Mac Davis and popularized by Elvis Presley in 1969. It tells the story of a child born into poverty and violence in the ghetto, and the cyclical nature of hardship that perpetuates from one generation to the next. The song became a significant hit for Elvis, marking a return to the […]
MM – 1987
She’s Like The Wind Released in December 1987 and featured on the Dirty Dancing soundtrack, this heartfelt ballad—co-written and performed by Patrick Swayze—became a surprise hit. It reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. “She’s Like the Wind” became one of the most unexpected hits of the decade — not just because it was […]
MM – 1986
“The Lady in Red” is a song by British-Irish singer-songwriter Chris de Burgh. It was released on 20 June 1986 as the second single from the album Into the Light. Charting at number one in several countries and reaching the top three in the United States, the song was responsible for introducing de Burgh’s music to a […]
MM – 1961
Released in 1961 as a single, “Walk Right Back” became a major hit for The Everly Brothers, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and peaking at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart. Written by Sonny Curtis, the song showcases the duo’s signature close-harmony singing, blending country and rock & […]
MM – 6/9
From the series McLeod’s Daughters… Enjoy your week!