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Post by Dawn on Jun 19, 2003 19:02:15 GMT -5
Only ones I don't know are 10 and 8, the non rock numbers. The rest, for the most part, are songs that are all over the dial to this day, and even the squares know. The one exception would be Elvis' Crying in the Chapel, which, while being a top 10 hit, doesn't get airplay. That's true about 'Crying in the Chapel' - I almost never hear that song on the radio either. Actually, come to think of it, a lot of his 60's material doesn't seem to get played very often, for some reason. |
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Post by Dawn on Jun 19, 2003 19:22:05 GMT -5
Basically, my feelings are the same as Adam's. I've never heard the Patti Page tune (I would like to though, because it was such a big hit). My dad had the Roger Miller 45, but I don't remember the song itself. Obviously, "Help Me Rhonda" is my favorite. To this day, I can't hear the song without thinking of the infamous bootleg tape of Murray Wilson "crashing" the recording session. I tried to find a transcript on the net, but to no avail. Here are some of the highlights... MURRAY: "What we need to do..." BRIAN: "What YOU need to do is get that big booming voice of yours at least 20 feet away from that microphone!" (turns to the others) "I've got one good ear and his big booming voice is killing it!" MURRAY: "I'm just trying to help" BRIAN: "We'd like to record in an atmosphere of calm, and you're NOT providing that!" MURRAY: "You'll never get anywhere by 'phony singing for money'" BRIAN: "Yeah, why don't you go tell that to Johnny Rivers!" I'd never heard Patti Page's song either, but I found a clip of it on Amazon.com. It's nice - I like many of those old standards. Here's the link to it: www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000000DBZ/qid=1056067505/sr=8-7/ref=sr_8_7/002-9110353-9875250?v=glance&s=music&n=507846. That does sound like a very tense exchange between Murray and Brian. It's a shame they couldn't have had a better relationship. |
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Post by Railyn on Jun 19, 2003 21:27:41 GMT -5
Still before my time. My dad would have just graduated high school.
10) Not familiar with this one.
9) Good song. A bit repetitive, but great beat.
8) Again, not familiar.
7) Not my favorite Beach Boys song, but not bad.
6) Again, not my favorite but a good song.
5) Ditto. Not my favorite Supremes song, but good.
4) Not Familiar, although I'm sure I've heard it.
3) One of my dad's favorites.
2) Dare I say I like it better than Dylans version?
1) Love Motown, and this is a classic!
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Post by Dawn on Jun 19, 2003 21:37:15 GMT -5
Still before my time. My dad would have just graduated high school. 10) Not familiar with this one. 9) Good song. A bit repetitive, but great beat. 8) Again, not familiar. 7) Not my favorite Beach Boys song, but not bad. 6) Again, not my favorite but a good song. 5) Ditto. Not my favorite Supremes song, but good. 4) Not Familiar, although I'm sure I've heard it. 3) One of my dad's favorites. 2) Dare I say I like it better than Dylans version? 1) Love Motown, and this is a classic! I feel the way you do about 'Help Me, Rhonda', 'Wonderful World', and 'Back in my Arms Again' - all good songs, but not my favorites of these artists. I love Motown also - the Tops were great! |
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Post by 55dodger on Jun 20, 2003 0:06:09 GMT -5
Hey Dawn
Again another chart with a lot of variety and the clash of sounds so prevelant in the 60s. A little motown, a little country & folk/rock, a little Elvis
1. Patti Page, Roger Miller, & Elvis (maybe just this song) I consider the music of my parents. On the pop charts, but I think adults were buying these records, not the kids.
2. Yardbirds - One of the unsung heroes of the British Invasion, born way before their time. For Your Love is one of my favorites.
3. Help Me Rhonda is one of my favorites from the Beach Boys. I like the sound and the opening ditty.
4. Wonderful World & Back in Baby's Arms - Good songs by good groups, just not my favorites by them.
5. Wooly Bully - Crazy song on most 60s party song compilations. Like it but maybe gets more airplay now then it deserves.
6. Mr. Tambourineman - The version of the song, thanks to Bob for writing it. Number 1 song next week because it was Number 1 on my birthday.
7. I Can't Help Myself - I want to say this song was number 1 for the year. Not sure, but I think so. One of the best songs from one of Motown's best groups.
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Post by Dawn on Jun 20, 2003 7:00:01 GMT -5
Hey Dawn Again another chart with a lot of variety and the clash of sounds so prevelant in the 60s. A little motown, a little country & folk/rock, a little Elvis 1. Patti Page, Roger Miller, & Elvis (maybe just this song) I consider the music of my parents. On the pop charts, but I think adults were buying these records, not the kids. 2. Yardbirds - One of the unsung heroes of the British Invasion, born way before their time. For Your Love is one of my favorites. 3. Help Me Rhonda is one of my favorites from the Beach Boys. I like the sound and the opening ditty. 4. Wonderful World & Back in Baby's Arms - Good songs by good groups, just not my favorites by them. 5. Wooly Bully - Crazy song on most 60s party song compilations. Like it but maybe gets more airplay now then it deserves. 6. Mr. Tambourineman - The version of the song, thanks to Bob for writing it. Number 1 song next week because it was Number 1 on my birthday. 7. I Can't Help Myself - I want to say this song was number 1 for the year. Not sure, but I think so. One of the best songs from one of Motown's best groups. Hi dodger! You're absolutely right about the Yardbirds. What a great sound they had. I like 'Wooly Bully', but agree it probably gets a little too much airplay on the oldies stations. A fun song, though. |
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Post by lora on Jun 20, 2003 13:38:09 GMT -5
I've never seen the movie, but from the description, it sounds really interesting! You should definitely check it out! It's a cult classic! |
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Post by Dawn on Jun 20, 2003 18:44:16 GMT -5
You should definitely check it out! It's a cult classic! Thanks - I will do that! It does sound like a great movie!  |
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Post by Kat on Jun 20, 2003 23:29:23 GMT -5
Hush, Hush Sweet Charlotte - I'm not familiar with Patti Page's song, though I have seen the movie and I remember hearing it at the end. Dawn, see the movie.. among others, there's Bette Davis and a very young Bruce Dern - creepy.
For Your Love, Help Me, Rhonda, Crying in the Chapel, Woolly Bully, Mr. Tamborine Man - I wish I could step back in time to live just one day in the 60s when I hear these songs on the radio!
I Can't Help Myself - Absolutely love the Four Tops.. this is my favorite from the list.
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