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The Johnny Tillotson 1962 cover of the song "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" highlights Johnny's clear voice and perfect phrasing making this version my favorite cover. The song was written by Hank Williams in 1949 about loneliness and his troubled relationship with his wife.
Continue reading "Johnny Tillotson Country Music Classic | I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"
This Earl Grant best love song, "The End," was a #7 song in 1958. It is sad that 60 years later, it still does not appear on any best love song lists currently viewed online. It is another beautiful classic ballad from the fifties you never hear played on the radio.
Continue reading "Earl Grant Best Love Song | 1958 "The End" Vinyl Record Memories "
The Happy Trails vinyl record Memories will carry you into a world of legends, lullabies and longhorn cattle. And for the real cowboy songs listener, what better world could there be than listening to these classic cowboy campfire songs from Michael Martin Murphey.
Continue reading "Happy Trails Vinyl Record Memories | Michael Martin Murphey Cover Song"
Gene Thomas Baby's Gone, captures the essence of lost love and heartbreak. With its soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, "Baby's Gone" takes listeners on an emotional journey through the ups and downs of a failed relationship.
Continue reading "Baby's Gone Vinyl Record Memories | Teenage Memories Like This. "
Devil or Angel is a vinyl record memories favorite and a remake of the 1956 song by The Clovers. Covered by Bobby Vee in 1960, his version placed this smoothe, romantic ballad at #6 on the charts and made it his own.
Continue reading "Devil or Angel Oldies Music Lyrics | Bobby Vee Vinyl Record Memories."
Dance With Me (Just One More Time) returns to 1974 with more Johnny Rodriguez vinyl Memories along with a great new video and his self-composed #2 country classic, one of the prettiest waltzes ever recorded.
Continue reading "Dance With Me (Just One More Time) | Johnny Rodriguez Vinyl Memories."
Charley Pride vinyl memories reflect on the song, "She's Just An Old Love Turned Memory" and on a past romantic relationship. In this song, the singer describes how a former girlfriend is no longer a significant part of his life but merely a faded memory.
Continue reading "Charley Pride Vinyl Memories | She's Just An Old Love Turned Memory"
The Angels Vinyl Record Memories from the early '60s was still somewhat a time of innocence. They sang of true love, dreamy boys, and heartbreak, and sang this vengeful song with a passion.
Continue reading "The Angels vinyl record memories | My Boyfriend's Back from 1963."
The Johnny Rodriguez 1976 Lyin' Eyes Vinyl Record cover of the Eagles 1975 song may not outshine the original. Still, his cover version with an added country twist might be the best ever on this song.
Continue reading "Johnny Rodriguez Lyin Eyes Vinyl Record | Classic Eagles Cover Song"
Poetry in Motion vinyl memories was originally written about our most popular American pastime, girl-watching. A fun "Soda Shop" song from 1960 that would send Johnny Tillotson to fame and fortune.
Continue reading "Poetry in Motion Vinyl Memories | Johnny Tillotson's 1960 #2 song"
For all nostalgia lovers the Burgers and Fries vinyl record memories is another classic that turns back the clock to another time and another American culture. Come with me on a feel good sing-a-long walk down memory lane.
Continue reading "Burgers and Fries Vinyl Memories | Oldies Music Lyrics"
The remarkable Andrew Gold is a welcome addition to vinyl record memories with his 1975 classic, "That's Why I love You." Andrew Gold died on June 3rd, 2011, at the young age of 59 and is, in my opinion, one of the most underrated artists of our time.
Continue reading "Andrew Gold Oldies Music Lyrics | That's Why I Love You "
The Jailhouse Rock Vinyl Memories returns to 1957, along with another classic, "Loving You." These two and the 1958 "King Creole" showcase a young Elvis at his best. If you ever wondered why Elvis was so popular, watch Jailhouse Rock. He defines cool.
Continue reading "Jailhouse Rock Vinyl Memories | Elvis Presley 1957 Movie Classic."
From radio and jukebox hits Dale Hawkins Susie-Q Vinyl Memories is another heavy blues sound of this swamp-rock classic from 1957. Louisiana guitarist and future Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, James Burton provided the signature guitar riff and solo.
Continue reading "Dale Hawkins Susie-Q | 1957 Swamp Rock Classic"
A look back on the classic Del Shannon Runaway vinyl memories. Few songs remain so enduring and haunting as the 1961 No. 1 hit, "Runaway." Written by Del Shannon and his keyboardist, Max Crook, it outlines in tear-streaked detail a guy who's lost his girl.
Continue reading "Del Shannon Runaway Memories | 1961 Story and Vinyl Record Memories"
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"I don't usually contact doo wop article authors as I rarely find much value in the articles, but your article struck me as sincere, genuine and respectful."
Tom Sokira,
Producer, Audio Engineer
"In The Still Of The Night" (1956)
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Danny, I could not believe the content of your website. It is just amazing to recall so much we lived through just by checking out so many old posters & album covers.
Your site floods me with memories & reinforces my belief that it truly was a great time to be a teenager. Good work, Danny, please stick with it.
Sincerely Dale
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Danny, I think you did a great job and my family enjoyed it as well. I have had some more time to go through your site and find it to be fantastic, and your personal story is great as well.
You truly
are a blessing to all of Us. Thanks for sharing your memories with us. I
look forward to seeing and hearing more from you.
Paul Giacalone
The song "You Were Mine" was written by Paul Giacalone. Read the story here.
I just read your article on Duke of Earl/Vee Jay Records. My father was Randy Wood, President of Vee Jay at the time.
I'm doing some research on the company and am learning how influential Vee Jay was in shaping the future of music. Nice to see your web page.
Michele Marotta
February 15, 2015
Danny, Great job !!!! I can't express enough how much my mother
would have been so happy with your work on her song. As for myself and
the rest of my family, we really appreciate your time & effort to
let everyone who is interested in her song know the true story behind
it. Read more...
Thanx so much, Bob
"Thank you so much for all the work you have done on these pages. I found my way here, and spent the next two hours in absolute bliss. Memories, memories...thank you for rekindling them."
Bob Douglass,
VA
Thanks for an excellent musical experience. I found your website by accident and just kept enjoying one classic after another. Great job! Like yourself, I'm still enjoying my vinyl collection. We share many of the same favorite artists.
Regards, Jim Miles
MD
"Just stumbled onto this site and decided to stay and visit for a while. You have it laid out so wonderfully. Easy to get around and love your comments. Thanks for my trip down memory lane. Really, really enjoyed it."
Priscilla Hernandez,
Arkansas
Danny, great going with your site. I will be visiting often. I have all of my dad's LPs and several of my own, so your site is of special interest to me.
Roy Webber,
Utah
Congratulations on an outstanding site. I am from old school. I was 13 when Rock & Roll erupted in 1955. I would literally run home from school to watch Bandstand every day. I lived outside Philly and grew up with all the Philadelphia music scene and its performers. Keep up the good work and I thank you for your time and effort in keeping the old vinyl music alive for us and future generations.
Bill Moore,
Lugoff, SC
Deceased 2020
Bill was our first newsletter subscriber.
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