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The B-52's - How old are they, the members of the band?
My friend says in the 80’s they were in their 40’s and I disagree.
The B-52's, well I suppose they were in their 30's in the 80's, the band was started in 1976, when they were in their 20's
Frontman, Fred Schneider was born on July 1, 1951, (aged 55)
Kate Pierson, vocals, keyboard and guitarist was born on 27 April 1948, (aged 58)
Cynthia Leigh Wilson, vocals and bongos was born on February 28, 1957, (aged 50)
Keith Strickland, drummer was born on 26 October 1953, (aged 54)
and now sadly deceased Ricky Helton Wilson, the original guitarist was born on March 19, 1953 and died on October 12, 1985 of aids, aged 32.
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please can you tell me how many no1 has elton john had and
also whos had the most no1 elvis or the beattles please
Elton John has had 6 No. 1 hits.. according to my Guinness book of Singles
Elvis has had 21 No 1 hits
The Beatles have had 17 No 1 hits
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Hi....You was very helpful last time i asked a question so i am wondering if you could help me again..Please. Who was the first solo female to enter the UK charts at No1?
According to the The Guinness Book of UK Hits, surprisingly it wasn't until 1994 Feb 19th:
Mariah Carey ~ Without You @ No.1 for 4 weeks (her first UK hit)
Just in case you wanted the first male artist (besides the very first one in 1952)
it was in 1958 Jan 25th: Elvis Presley ~ Jailhouse Rock @ No.1 for 3 weeks
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who sang Storm in a teacup please?
The Fortunes recorded "Storm In A Teacup" in 1972 it reached Number 7.
BUT
The Red Hot Chilli Peppers have got a track "Storm In A Teacup" on thier latest double album 'Stadium Arcadium', I think they are going to release it as a single soon.
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I have tried everywhere to get the music & lyrics to Bingo Bingo I'm in love, kellys eye I'm the guy and she's my number one ? I'm certain it was by Bryan Johnson,, can you please help
"BINGO" was written and sung by Dave Carey in 1961 .. scroll down to the "B's", you can hear a fairly long sample of the song and it gives you a bit of information for you.
http://www.offshoreechos.com/offshorethemes/promos%20A-C.htm
Some of the CD'S with the songs and music from TV adverts / commercials on may have "Bingo" , as it was used by Top Rank. Ebay also sell a lot of oldies. I do have the lyrics
CLICK HERE FOR LYRICS
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Does anyone know the lyrics to "Fings Ain't Wot They Used t'Be"
A John from down south has kindly sent the lyrics to this catchy old song ~Thanks John
CLICK HERE FOR LYRICS
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who sang "she's a woman, she's a lady, she's a free spirit" something like that?
please help me, no one seems to know it - thanks
That is one of Texan country singer, song writer Mac Davis tracks from 1974 called
"She's One Hell Of A Woman", which starts off ...
She's a woman
She's a baby
She's a witch
She's a lady
She's a free and gentle spirit
CLICK HERE FOR LYRICS
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Which artist did the song "Black Horse And The Cherry Tree"
Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall wrote and sang this track. It reached No.28 in the UK charts in 2005 and No.20 in the US Billboard Top 100 charts after an American Idol season 5 contestant named Katharine McPhee sang the song on the show.
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Who sings the song "1984"? It has words about 1984. Talking about Blondie, Madonna, Nirvana, ETC….
The song is actually "1985" which is by Bowling For Soup. The chorus goes ...
Bruce Springstein, Madonna
way before Nirvana
there was U2 and Blondie
and music still on MTV
her two kids in high school
they tell her that she's uncool
but she still preoccupies
with 19, 19, 1985
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My mother used to sing a song which I think was from the Music Hall era that went " Joshua, Joshua, sweeter than lemon squash you are" . Do you know the complete version. Any ideas?
The song Joshua.. as with many old music hall songs, may vary from artist to artist and with time.
"JOSHUA"
Joshua, Joshua,
Why don't you call and see Mama,
She'll be pleased to know
You are my best beau.
Joshua, Joshua,
Sweeter than lemon squash you are.
Yes, by gosh you are,
Joshu-oshu-a."
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Does anyone know the title of a 70's Disco song repeating the refrain,
"this time, this time baby, we won't be in and out of love, in and out baby".
The song you are looking for is "This Time Baby" by Jackie Moore which was a hit #1 on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart, it also inspired the 2005 Dance radio and club hit "Love On My Mind" by the Freemasons featuring Amanda Wilson.
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who did liam gallagher of oasis say was a has been at the 1996 brit awards?? i am not sure if they were a presenter , or the person they dissed
It was Noel Gallagher who said.. "Why is a has-been presenting to the gonna-bes?" to Michael Hutchence, when Michael presented an award to Oasis, I think maybe, Liam was too busy taunting Blur band that night.. again!!
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I am looking for the techno song played in the Chasing Liberty movie. The one when Ben goes running after Anna. If anyone knows what I'm talking about that would be great.
Benny Benassi presents The Biz - Satisfaction, it is a track from his 2002 album 'Hypnotica'
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Who sang Bittersweet Symphony?
The Verve had a No.2 hit with "Bitter Sweet Symphony" in June 1997, it was the the lead track on their third album 'Urban Hymns'.
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Do you know of any woman that sings lonstar's song Amazed
Bonnie Tyler covered Lonestar's "Amazed" on a maxi single, in 2002 released in Europe.
It reached #157 in the Euro Airplay charts in 2003.
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Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens: Do you know who lost the coin toss and did not get on the plane?
Guitarist Tommy Allsup was the lucky one who lost the coin toss to Ritchie Valens.
The Big Bopper (Jiles Perry Richardson), pleaded with Waylon Jennings for his seat.
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Was Nik Kershaw in a band if so what was it called
Yes, Nik Kershaw played guitar and sang in a number of bands, 'Thor', "Half Pint Hogg", "Hogg" , and full-time pro-band "Fusion" . Those are the only ones I know. From 1982 he concerntrated on his song writing, although I think he sessioned at different record studios until 1989.
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I am going crazy trying to remember the name of the artist or song of a female artist that sang a song that went like: I wake in the morning and I step outside and I take a deep breath and I get real high and I feel a little peculiar I said hey ey ey whats going on. It goes something like that and it is driving me crazy!! Any help would be great!!!
Great number, "Whats up" by The 4 Non Blondes, a hit in 1993; the lead singer Linda Perry
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can you tell me whos sings finally? it goes, so tell me how do you do; finally i need you; you dont know what ive been through!
Those lines are from Layo And Bushwacka's "Love Story" from their 2002 album Night Works.
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Please can you help find this song, theses are the only lyrics I remember are "To be hurt... to be lost... to be left out in the dark..." I would much appreciate it if you could get back to me and let me know if you have any idea of who sings this. I have been trying to track it for 6 years.
I think the track you are looking for is "Welcome To My Life" by Simple Plan
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This song was playing in the late 60's or early 70's. A woman on a bus begins talking to the man seated next to her. I believe this is how the song begins:
"See this ring? What's it mean to you? Yes, it's pretty. But to me it just meant true. I'm so sorry for being such a bore. But this ring and everything mean nothing anymore."
But I don't remember much more than that. I have been asking people about this song for 20 plus years and so far seem to be the only person in the world to ever hear it. Amazing. Can you help?
I have another from the same time period that again, no one but me seems to have heard.
It starts out: You wrote on the corner of the table, "This is the one that will last." For you, for me, for always. . . . . Chorus: Don't say you don't remember. I'll never love anyone else. If you say you don't remember, how can I go on living with myself.
The first of your songs is 'That's Where I Went Wrong' by Family Poppy featuring Susan Jacks (1970) ... you remembered the start of the second verse.
Your second song is Beverly Bremers' "Don't Say You Don't Remember," which reached #15 in early 1972.
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I would really like to know the film that featured the big hit song 'Amazed' by 'Lonestar'. I have tried to look on the internet but i have had no luck.
Love Can Change Your Mind - Lonestar, was featured on the mini epic "Jesus" ~ thanks to: Katey
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I was wondering if you could help me establish who done the big band
version of “Downtown” on the soundtrack to Jaws 2 ? — Thanks.
I didn't think Down Town was on the soundtrack of Jaws 2. However, all the music on Jaws 2 original soundtrack was arranged / composed by John Williams who at that time was the Principal Conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra which played the music.
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Who is the girl in the video 'Amazed' by Lonestar?
The actress in Lonestar's video "Amazed" is Sunny Mabrey . She is also in the Limp Bizkit
"Nookie" video.
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do you know who plays bass on the Temptations version of "Someday at Christmas"? I enjoy it a lot, but I haven't been able to find out. I'm guessing it's either Jamerson or Babbit. Please help.
I think it is Eddie Watkins on most of The Temptations 1970 'Christmas Card' album. James is only on 2 of the tracks.. 'Let It Snow' and 'Little Drummer Boy'. Bob Babbitt's first album with the Temptations wasn't until 1971 with 'Sky's the Limit'
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I have a question who is playing the piano on Marvin Gaye record My Last Chance? - thanks
My Last Chance was released as a single in 1991, from "The Marvin Gaye Collection" album, (his 3rd hit after his death I think) BUT all those tracks were actually recorded between 1970 and 1972. Mr Gaye used to play piano on all his tracks back in that era... Well most of his recordings. Earl Van Dyke would have been playing keyboard on it too. Joe Hunter's piano can easily be heard on Marvin's earlier hits , like Pride and Joy.
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You were so helpful with my last request for help that I thought I might try my luck again.
Five or six years ago I heard a song on a now discontinued Canadian radio show, Basic Black. I have looked for it ever since. It is a Christmas song, sort of. At least one of the lines seemed to go something like this: My little sister brought her new boyfriend Turns out he's a Mexican.
The song you are looking for is Robert Earl Keen Jr's .. "Merry Christmas from the Family". Yes it certainly is a Christmas song.. LOL.. maybe too honest!!! I have sent you more info in an email.
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Who was the female backup singer for George Jones' "He stopped loving her today" on the Letterman show 11/13/06. Great voice."
Her name is Brittany Allyn.. Yes she does have a great voice.
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I am trying to find who recorded a version of "Abide With Me" in a pop genre. It featured a very strident guitar solo similar in style to the Carpenters "Goodbye To Love". Also sounded very choral
It could be Amy Grant's rendition of "Abide With Me" on her 'Rock Of Ages: Hymns & Faith' Album. It is Carpentery with lovely guitar. I think some of the guitar solos on the album are played by her husband Vince Gill. Ah also.. "The Inspirational Choir", they are choral.
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Who was Motown's first white female artist?
Debbie Dean (Born Reba Jeanette Smith) was the first white female artist, joining Motown in 1960, recording (Don't Let Him) Shop Around / A New Girl (accompanied by The Miracles) - 1961; Itsy, Bitty, Pity Love / But I'm Afraid (Marvin Gaye on Drums) – 1961; Everybody's Talking About My Baby/ I Cried All Night - 1962.
BIT MORE FURTHER DOWN THE PAGE
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Who was the first person to sing "My Foolish Heart" ? Was it Billy Eckstine? Thanks
No .. Martha Mears was the first to sing and record 'My Foolish Heart' in 1949 for the Susan Hayward film of the same name. The music was by Victor Young, the lyrics were written by Ned Washington. Here is a list of pre 60's in order of recording the song: Martha Mears - 1949, Billy Eckstine - 1950, Gordon Jenkins & His Orch.(vocals: Sandy Evans) - 1950, Mindy Carson - 1950, Margaret Whiting - 1950, Richard Hayes - 1950, Hugo Winterhalter & His Orch. - 1950.
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What was the name of the blond backin singer in bowies line up at live aid 85
David had 2 backing singers on that song .. Tessa Niles was the blonde one, and Helena Springs the dark one (just in case you needed to know her name too!!)... both very pretty!!
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I have a version of Keith Washington's "Kissing You" (recorded on tape via the radio so it was a few years ago). This is more up tempo and 'raw'. Absoulutely nothing on the Google Search. I'd really like to know who this is so I can get an original copy.
Colour Me Badd recorded "Kissing You" on their 1998 'Awakening' album. It is a little more raw and a slighly more up tempo rendition.
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There was a version of "Windmills Of Your Mind" that a female singer sang but I never did get her name. To date , I heard Dusty Springfield’s , Petula Clarks’, Maureen Mcgovern’s version and its not it. Please let me know some other female version of the song. Thank you so much!
Here are some more female singers who have recorded "Windmills of Your Mind". BUT I suppose a lot more have included it as an album track.
Alison Moyet, Nana Mouskouri, Esthero, Sally Harmon, Patricia Kaas, Nina Simone, Ian & Sylvia, Dorothy Ashby, Swing out Sister, Anita Kerr Singers, Paige Claire, Leslie Uggams.
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who sang ,? i.m on the road again
There are 2 very different, well known "On The Road Again" songs.
Canned Heat in 1968 ~ a 60's classic
Willie Nelson's which was made famous by the early 80's movie Honeysuckle Rose.
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Who sung the lyrics "he walked into my life, ... ... ... , and its beautiful"? Sorry I can't remember the middle bit.
That is Fern Kinney's 1980 UK No.1 hit "Together We Are Beautiful". (It is on a Norr ad)
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I go to a lot of quizzes, please when did the hit parade started & who was top at the time.
The hit parade started in November 1952
1: Al Martino - Here In My Heart - week ending 14/11/1952 it stayed at No.1 till Jo Stafford knocked it off with 'You Belong To Me' w/e 16/1/1953
On our site I have EVERY number one single and number one album with dates.
SINGLES: http://bittersuiteband.com/music_uk-no1-hits-singles.htm
ALBUMS: http://bittersuiteband.com/music_uk-no1-hits-albums.htm
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There is a song that is played once in a while during some commercials. It features a woman's breathy, sexy voice in Spanish, almost as if she is having sex. Any idea as to her name or the song's title ? I really don't remember the commercial or context but it did play in the background.
I am in the U.S. Sorry I can't provide more information.
1) email thinking it could be Saint Etienne
2) Saint Etienne is a possibility, but what springs to my mind is Jungle fever by Chakachas. A top 30 hit from 1972. They were Belgian & it featured heavy breathing and simulated sex. Jon K.
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Quiet a few years ago I saw a television show in celebration of either diana ross, berry gordy or just a Celebration of Motown. During the show Kenny G came from the back of the auditorium and walked onto the stage playing a single note. It was amazing. I would like to see this performance again. Can you help. I would like to identify the show and purchase a DVD .
The famous one which I know was televised is Motown's 25 years (today together forever) which did feature a guest sax player , but can't find Kenny G in the credits.
Kenny G is on this show, he is at the end when the video/DVD is ending
But he is not on the credits
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What is the song at the beginning of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
"Who Are You" by The Who, 1978 U.K. charted: 18 .. U.S. charted: 14.
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Please help, really bugging me. What is that phycodelic music/song on that No 7 (or 9) advert where a woman is putting stuff on her face, in a room with floaty curtains. The song is getting in my brain, if you know the song, do you know all the words.
Well it is definately 'feeding your head' excuse the pun, LOL ... That 'psychedelic' track is Jefferson Airplane's "White Rabbit" written by Grace Slick from their 1967 album: 'Surrealistic Pillow' . It reached No 8 in the US charts, didn't charted here in UK.
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Who sang "Windmills Of My Mind"
Noel Harrison sang "Windmills Of My Mind", it was featured the 1968 film ' The Thomas Crown Affair.' I think it got an oscar for best song too. Noel Harrison is the son of actor Rex Harrison
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Help!! What was the magazine called that featured song lyrics?? 1960's & early 70's..
Well that was a brain exercise!! I thought of 12 music weeklies back then, however the one which features a lot of top 20 (hit parade) lyrics was "SMASH HITS"
DISCO 45 is the earlier one, Smash Hits didn't start publishing until 1978 ~ thanks Paul Clare
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There are 3 songs that only mention the title for the first time at the very end of the song. These are Up the junction - Squeeze, Virgina Plain - Roxy music. Have you any idea of the 3rd??
The other is George Michael's 1987 hit "One More Try" U.S. Chart: 1. ~ U.K. Chart: 8. It was a hit song from the album Faith. (there are 4 ~ further down the page)
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I heard this song and can't remember the title-artist. It goes "i wake up in the morning and i step outside i take a deep breath n i
I used to love that song!! The song you are looking for is "What's Up" by The Four Non Blondes, off their 1992 album 'Bigger, Better, Faster, More'.. UK charted at No2, US charted at No 11.
A lot of people thought it was called "What's Going On", but the proper title is "What's Up"
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Have you ever heard of Ronnie Grieco and if so did he play sax for Joey Dee and the starlighters. Is there any way I can find out more about him?
Yes he played and recorded with Joey Dee and the Starlighters from the late 60's for a long time, then again from 2000 to 2003. Ronnie has just opened a website where you can find more.
http://www.ronniegrieco.com
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Hi, need to know who sings the song on the post office ad? it has the words Darling you send me.
The song you are looking for is the great Sam Cooke's "Darling You Send Me".
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Hi, Anyone know if the uk musician Phil Cordell (SpringWater) is still with us? I have just bought a rare car that he once owned and would be interested in contacting him for more details! Cheers
Yes he is still with us .. I have sent you his recording companies website, I am sure they will pass a message on to him.
Sadly since this enquiry Phil Cordell has passed away, he died March 31st 2007
TRIBUTE TO PHIL CORDELL
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Who is the bass player with "New Birth" , what has happened to him , Thanks
New Birth, originally the Nite-Lites, used 2 bass players over their history.
LEROY TAYLOR & JOHN GRANT
I have sent you 2 links to show you who they have been recording with lately
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I've been searching to no avail to find the name of a song. It's played on all the classic rock stations and it's mostly just a saxaphone doing the melody/chorus. An electric guitar comes in and takes over at some point as well. I don't remember if there are any words in the song. I have attached my interpretation I made on a music making website.
You are listening to the last few minutes of Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street" when the verses have finished .. they bought Raphael Ravenscroft in to play the sax solo, great classic of 1978.
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I have heard a song a few times but could never catch who sang it. the name 'Its 5 O'Clock somewhere' Any idea? Thanks Madeline
'Its 5 O'Clock Somewhere' was written by: Alan Jackson, performed by: Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett. It was originally from the 2003 album: Alan Jackson Greatest Hits Volume II
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I would like to know who sung a fifties (I think), song which starts "See the pyramids along the Nile..." it was sung by Mike Myers over the closing credits of Shrek but I've heard it sounding like Nat King Cole. I'm not sure of the title
The legendary Jim Reeves. 'See the pyramids along the Nile.....' is the opening line to "You Belong To Me" which was written by Pee Wee King and recorded by Jim Reeves, released June 6th 1957, (Patsy Cline also recorded it in 1962)
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I have an oldish Mojo magazine free disc called Soul Riot, the tracklist is in the mag which I no longer have. I am wanting to know who sang I think the title may be 'You're Right Ray Charles'
It is Joe Tex who sang 'You're Right Ray Charles' on the 2004 Mojo Mag free disc Soul Riot
http://soultwist.blogspot.com/2006/06/two-from-mojo.html
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In the trailer for the film ULTRAVIOLET (which you can view @sonyfilms.com or itunes) toward the end of the trailer a song begins with a female vocalist. I am trying to find out what group and song that is. I appreciate any help.
The song you are looking for is "24" by JEM and is on the album "Finally Woken".
You can get it from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001FFIY2/103-4849104-3459010?v=glance&n=5174
or I am sure LimeWire, which is a music sharing site will have it
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There is a remix out of the song San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair). Performed by Scott McKenzie that i heard at a club. Do you know who it is or where i could get it
The song you are after is Techno - "If YourTo San Francisco" . The easiest place to get is off LimeWire http://www.limewire.com/english/content/home.shtml
This is a free programme to download, when downloaded go onto audio search. put ~ If your going to san francisco ~ into the TITLE Box & click search. It will bring lots up, but there are several which come up "Techno - If Your Going To San Francisco" .. that's what you are looking for.
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