“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 […]
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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!
MM – 1967
“Nights in White Satin” by The Moody Blues, written by Justin Hayward, debuted in 1967, reaching #19 in the UK & #103 in the US. After its 1972 reissue, it soared to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100! This haunting ballad earned a gold certification & was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
MM – R.I.P.
. . . .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJO7lJIxG10 . . “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” — Joseph Campbell
MM – 1967
Yep…it’s another Monday… . … … “Medley: Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” (commonly called “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In”, “The Age of Aquarius” or “Let the Sunshine In”) is a medley of two songs written for the 1967 musical Hair by James Rado and Gerome Ragni (lyrics), and Galt MacDermot (music), released as a single by American R&B group the 5th Dimension. The song spent six weeks at […]
MM – 1973
. . . The Eagles – “Desperado” A timeless ballad of solitude, pride, and the quiet ache of the untamed heart. First released in April 1973 as the haunting title track of their second studio album, “Desperado” wasn’t a chart-topper—it was something rarer: a song that etched itself into the soul of American music. Though […]