Post by H2IZCOOL on Jul 7, 2003 21:41:28 GMT -5
I have been remiss. I did part 5 almost a month ago, and I KNOW you guys have been waiting anxiously 
for the next installment of songs that had legitimate airplay back "in the day", but never made it really big (if at all), and are now nearly all forgotten --- except by me --- and maybe -- you??
Every Day I Have To Cry - Steve Alaimo (1963, #46): Steve hit the Hot 100 nearly 10 times, but he never cracked the Top 40. (That may be a record, albeit of dubious distinction). This one got a reasonable amount of airplay for one that peaked at 46.
I May Not Live To See Tomorrow - Brian Hyland (1962, #69): Brian had 8 top 40 hits (including a #1 and two #3s) This one, a teenager-in-love's lament, didn't get that high.
Summer Wine - Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood (1967 #49): Nancy teamed with her writer and producer for several hits. This Western song is richly orchestrated, and is one of my favorite by the duo.
I Wish I Were -Andy Kim (1971, #62): After How'd We Ever Get This Way and Baby I Love You among others, Andy sang this very pretty ballad, that went upbeat (ala Be My Baby) at the very end. Andy was still three years away from his lone #1 song, Rock Me Gently.
And Suddenly - The Cherry People (1968, #45): One hit wonders. A light rocker with an almost bubblegummy sound.
Mr. Turnkey - Zager and Evans (1969, unranked): This duo is considered to be the kings of the one-hit-wonders. In The Year 2525 went to #1, but Z and E never cracked the Top 100 again. This folk lament about a man confessing his sins in prison deserved more fame than it got.
No Chemise Please - Gerry Granahan (1958, #23): Earlier Gerry was the lead singer for Dickey Doo and the Don'ts, but he cashed in here on a late '50s fashion craze, the chemise, or "sack" dress. "I couldn't tell the front from the back".Good 50s style Rock N Roll.
Can't You See Me Cry - The New Colony Six (1968, #52) Another good sound for the Chicago group, who had far too many near misses. Greatharmonies here.
Ian Whitcomb -This Sporting Life (1965, #100). On one of the lowest tiers of the British Invasion, Ian had a top 10 hit with You Turn Me On. This ballad, released just prior to his bigger hit, literally just snuck into the Hot 100.
Jimmy Loves Marianne - Looking Glass (1973, #33): The New Jersey pop group returned to the Top 40 about a year after their #1 smash, Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) with this sing-songy light-pop tune, with good harmonies.
for the next installment of songs that had legitimate airplay back "in the day", but never made it really big (if at all), and are now nearly all forgotten --- except by me --- and maybe -- you??Every Day I Have To Cry - Steve Alaimo (1963, #46): Steve hit the Hot 100 nearly 10 times, but he never cracked the Top 40. (That may be a record, albeit of dubious distinction). This one got a reasonable amount of airplay for one that peaked at 46.
I May Not Live To See Tomorrow - Brian Hyland (1962, #69): Brian had 8 top 40 hits (including a #1 and two #3s) This one, a teenager-in-love's lament, didn't get that high.
Summer Wine - Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood (1967 #49): Nancy teamed with her writer and producer for several hits. This Western song is richly orchestrated, and is one of my favorite by the duo.
I Wish I Were -Andy Kim (1971, #62): After How'd We Ever Get This Way and Baby I Love You among others, Andy sang this very pretty ballad, that went upbeat (ala Be My Baby) at the very end. Andy was still three years away from his lone #1 song, Rock Me Gently.
And Suddenly - The Cherry People (1968, #45): One hit wonders. A light rocker with an almost bubblegummy sound.
Mr. Turnkey - Zager and Evans (1969, unranked): This duo is considered to be the kings of the one-hit-wonders. In The Year 2525 went to #1, but Z and E never cracked the Top 100 again. This folk lament about a man confessing his sins in prison deserved more fame than it got.
No Chemise Please - Gerry Granahan (1958, #23): Earlier Gerry was the lead singer for Dickey Doo and the Don'ts, but he cashed in here on a late '50s fashion craze, the chemise, or "sack" dress. "I couldn't tell the front from the back".Good 50s style Rock N Roll.
Can't You See Me Cry - The New Colony Six (1968, #52) Another good sound for the Chicago group, who had far too many near misses. Greatharmonies here.
Ian Whitcomb -This Sporting Life (1965, #100). On one of the lowest tiers of the British Invasion, Ian had a top 10 hit with You Turn Me On. This ballad, released just prior to his bigger hit, literally just snuck into the Hot 100.
Jimmy Loves Marianne - Looking Glass (1973, #33): The New Jersey pop group returned to the Top 40 about a year after their #1 smash, Brandy (You're A Fine Girl) with this sing-songy light-pop tune, with good harmonies.
Nevertheless, I'm not familiar with it, but I'll bet it's not half as catchy as the Turn On Song!
