Terry Jacks – Seasons In The Sun
“Seasons in the Sun” is a song written by Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel and translated into English by Rod McKuen. It was first released by Brel in 1973, and then…
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Aretha Franklin – Respect
“Respect” is a song written and originally recorded by American soul singer Otis Redding. It was released in 1965 as a single from his third album Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings…
Simon & Garfunkel – The Sounds of Silence
About The Song Paul Simon wrote “The Sound of Silence” in 1963 or 1964, and Simon & Garfunkel first performed it live as Kane & Garr in February 1964. The…
The Righteous Brothers – You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
About The Song In the annals of pop music, few songs have achieved the enduring popularity and critical acclaim of “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” by the Righteous Brothers. This…
Bob Dylan – Like A Rolling Stone
The origin of these lyrics was in a piece of verse Bob Dylan wrote in June 1965, after he had returned from an exhausting tour of England. He reworked it…
Bee Gees – Massachusetts
About The Song “Massachusetts” is a song by the Bee Gees, written by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb and released in 1967. Robin Gibb sang lead vocals on this song,…
Elvis Presley – (Such An) Easy Question
About The Song Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott wrote (Such An) Easy Question for Elvis in early 1962. He recorded the song on March 18, 1962, at RCA’s Nashville Studios.…
Ray Charles – Hit The Road Jack
About The Song Certain songs feel like they’ve always existed, to the point where it’s strange to imagine them as being new, as being songs that people would hear on…
Thurston Harris – Little Bitty Pretty One
About The Song The narrative commences in a straightforward manner. A group of individuals harmonizing over a captivating backbeat sets the stage for what became the enduring charm of “Little…
Sam Cooke – Bring It On Home to Me
About The Song “Bring It On Home to Me” is a song by American soul singer Sam Cooke, released on May 8, 1962, by RCA Victor. Produced by Hugo &…