Archive for the ‘Song of the Week’ Category
Song of the Week #111 – “Band on the Run”
Written by admin on June 18, 2012 – 12:15 pm -| In celebration of Paul McCartney’s 70th Birthday today, “Band on the Run” has been selected as Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons. |
Tags: Band on the Run, Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney, Paul McCartney and Wings, Richie Havens, Wings
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Song of the Week #110 – “Oh, Pretty Woman”
Written by admin on June 11, 2012 – 10:58 pm -| Roy Orbison’s biggest hit “Oh, Pretty Woman” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“Oh, Pretty Woman” was released in August 1964, backed with “Yo Te Amo Maria.” It wouldn’t appear on an album until the November 1965 release of “Orbisongs – Roy Orbison,” which came out in November 1965. |
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Tags: Bruce Springsteen, Chris Isaak, Chris Isaak Beyond the Sun, John Fogerty, Oh Pretty Woman, Roy Orbison, Van Halen
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Song of the Week #109 – “It’s Not Unusual”
Written by admin on June 4, 2012 – 10:42 pm - |
Tom Jones’ breakthrough hit “It’s Not Unusual” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons. |
Tags: It's Not Unusual, the supremes, Tom Jones
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Song of the Week #108 – “Songbird”
Written by admin on May 28, 2012 – 10:32 pm -| Fleetwood Mac’s “Songbird” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“Songbird” closed side one of Fleetwood Mac’s monster hit album “Rumours.” It was also the B-side of the hit single “Dreams”. |
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Tags: Christine McVie, Eva Cassidy, Fleetwood Mac, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Rosie Thomas, Rumours, Songbird, Stevie Nicks
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Song of the Week #107 – “It’s All In The Game”
Written by admin on May 21, 2012 – 8:04 pm - |
Tommy Edwards’ signature hit “It’s All In The Game” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons. |
Tags: Cliff Richard, Four Tops, It's All In The Game, Tommy Edwards
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