Archive for the ‘Song of the Week’ Category
Song of the Week #80 – “Layla”
Written by admin on November 14, 2011 – 10:43 am -| Eric Clapton’s signature song “Layla” is “Song of the Week” on Classic Pop Icons.
“Layla” was released in 1970 on the album “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs,” which was Clapton’s one and only album with his band Derek and the Dominos. |
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Tags: Derek and the Dominos, Eric Clapton, Layla, Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
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Song of the Week #79 – “On Broadway”
Written by admin on November 7, 2011 – 10:40 am -| The Drifters’ “On Broadway” is “Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.
“On Broadway” was released on single in early 1963, backed with “Let The Music Play,” and became one of The Drifters’ signature songs. |
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Tags: George Benson, Leiber and Stoller, On Broadway, The Dave Clark Five, The Drifters
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Song of the Week #78 – “Thriller”
Written by admin on October 31, 2011 – 10:09 am - |
We celebrate Halloween on Classic Pop Icons by selecting Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” as Song of the Week. |
Tags: Michael Jackson, Michael Jackson Thriller, Quincy Jones, Thriller
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Song of the Week #77 – “Piano Man”
Written by admin on October 24, 2011 – 11:50 am - |
Billy Joel’s signature song “Piano Man” is “Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons. |
Tags: Billy Joel, Piano Man, Piano Man Legacy Edition
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Song of the Week #76 – “River Deep, Mountain High”
Written by admin on October 17, 2011 – 6:56 pm -| Ike and Tina Turner’s pop classic “River Deep, Mountain High” is Song of the Week.
“River Deep, Mountain High” was released on single in May 1966, backed with “I’ll Keep You Happy.” It was also the title track of the “River Deep Mountain High” album released in September 1966. |
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Tags: Ike and Tina Turner, phil spector, River Deep Mountain High, the wall of sound, Tina Turner
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