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Song of the Week #75 – “Something”

Written by admin on October 10, 2011 – 4:08 pm -

We celebrate the release of Martin Scorsese’s excellent documentary, “George Harrison – Living in the Material World“, by selecting the Harrison-penned Beatles classic “Something” as Song of the Week.

Song of the Week #74 – “Crazy”

Written by admin on October 3, 2011 – 11:22 am -

Patsy Cline’s country pop masterpiece, “Crazy,” is Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

Tags: Crazy, Diana Krall, Elvis Costello, LeAnn Rimes, Nashville Sound, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson
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Song of the Week #73 – “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me”

Written by admin on September 26, 2011 – 11:11 am -

The Miracles’ timeless hit “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” is “Song of the Week on Classic Pop Icons.

“You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” joins the likes of “Rock Around the Clock” and “Be-Bop-a-Lula” in the list of classic recordings that were originally only deemed worthy of B-side status. As was often the case, savvy DJs recognised the hit potential of the song and it soon replaced “(Have A) Happy Landing” as the A-side.