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Song of the Week #45 – “The Boys Are Back In Town”
Written by admin on March 14, 2011 – 7:13 am -| This week’s Song of the Week is Thin Lizzy’s rock classic “The Boys Are Back In Town.”
“The Boys Are Back In Town” opened side two of Thin Lizzy’s sixth studio album “Jailbreak” which was released in March 1976. The following month saw the release of “The Boys Are Back In Town” on single in the UK, backed with “Emerald.” In some countries, including the US and Canada, it was backed with “Jailbreak.” |
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Tags: Everclear, Huey Lewis and the News, Jailbreak, Johnny the Fox, Live and Dangerous, Phil Lynott, The Boys Are Back In Town, Thin Lizzy
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Song of the Week #44 – “Let’s Stay Together”
Written by admin on March 7, 2011 – 6:56 am - |
This week’s Song of the Week is Al Green’s timeless signature song “Let’s Stay Together.” |
Tags: Al Green, Let's Stay Together, Margie Joseph, Memphis Horns, Tina Turner
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Song of the Week #43 – “The River”
Written by admin on February 28, 2011 – 6:57 am - |
This week’s Song of the Week is Bruce Springsteen’s classic “The River.” |
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Song of the Week #42 – “Paint It Black”
Written by admin on February 21, 2011 – 9:14 am -| This week’s Song of the Week is the Rolling Stones’ brilliant 1966 recording “Paint it Black.”
“Paint it Black” was released on single in May 1966, backed with “Stupid Girl” in the US and “Long Long While” in the UK. It was also the lead track on the US version of the album “Aftermath”, and appeared on the UK version of the 1966 compilation “Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass).” |
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Tags: paint it black, The Rolling Stones, The Standells, vanessa carlton
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Song of the Week #41 – “And I Love Her”
Written by admin on February 14, 2011 – 9:44 am - |
As it is Valentine’s Day today, it is fitting that the Song of the Week is one of The Beatles’ finest love songs, “And I Love Her.” |
Tags: A Hard Days Night, And I Love Her, Diana Krall, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Beatles
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