It came to him in a dream. Paul McCartney woke up one morning and the melody for “Yesterday” was in his head. He says he sleeps with a piano in his bedroom, so he got up and immediately started putting … Continue reading →
I’ve been listening to this song for the past fifty years and did not know that Sloopy was a real person. At least, that is the rumor. The song was written in 1964 and was first called “My Girl Sloopy.” … Continue reading →
You may remember “Eve of Destruction” but it’s possible you may not remember Barry McGuire. And yet, Barry was involved with a lot of things in the early Sixties. Barry McGuire was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1935 and … Continue reading →
We all know that most Beatles songs were written by Lennon-McCartney. But “Help!” is all John. Paul helped him write it, but this is John’s song. He was the one who was crying for help. The song was written expressly … Continue reading →
We all know Sonny’s last name is Bono even though he didn’t use it for this song. Who knows Cher’s last name? She is one of just a handful of artists who are known by just one name. Madonna comes … Continue reading →
So, we have the second number one from Herman’s Hermits with Peter Noone still singing lead and playing the part of Herman. Now, he singing as if he were Henry or from the way it is pronounced in the song, … Continue reading →
In the summer of 1965, I enlisted in the Air National Guard in Michigan where I was living. Before this time, I had listened to rock and roll on the radio and enjoyed the songs, but had not really felt … Continue reading →
In between the two weeks “I Can’t Help Myself” was number one, this song by the Byrds snuck into the number one spot. The Byrds were an American rock band who helped to shape the sound of the Sixties. “Mr. … Continue reading →
Holland-Dozier-Holland were definitely on a roll as they penned two number ones in a row. The last song by the Supremes and now this one, “I Can’t Help Myself” for the Four Tops. This was the first time a number … Continue reading →
“Back in My Arms Again” was the Supremes fifth number one in succession. I’m pretty sure they are the only American group, male or female to have done that. The only groups to have surpassed five straight number ones were … Continue reading →