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"A WINDMILL FROM OLD AMSTERDAM" (a Little Mouse With Clogs On)
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Info about "NATASHA'S SONG" (Gideon's Daughter).. CLICK HERE
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Words to "FINGS AIN'T WOT THEY USED T'BE" .. CLICK HERE
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Please help me to remember a name - it's driving me wild trying to dredge it up.
She was a fairly minor British female vocalist of the mid to late fifties. I don't think she had any big hits but was on TV quite a lot at one time. I believe her first name was Rosemary but am not totally certain. I'm afraid I can't tell you more than that. Can you help? I know it's not much to go on but I've trawled through Internet lists and none of them mention her.
(IT IS NOT ROSEMARY SQUIRES)
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I heard once on the radio (I was in Italy at the time) a brilliant a cappella version of "Back in the USSR" - sounded like a Ukrainian choir, but the soloist could have been Billy Joel. I bought his "Koncept" album from his Russia tour, but this wasn't on it. Can anyone help?
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I have seen an old video of a pop music show from either Australia or Great Britan where a great cover song of the Chiffons hit "I have a boyfriend" was performed by a 60's female vocalist. I have tried to find it again on Youtube, but to no avail. If you can help it would be much appriciated.
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I am trying to get information on a former Sax player by the name of Mary Lamphier.
I understand she started as a child prodigy and played for Michael Bolton, Whitney Houston, Billy Joel etc. etc . I would appreciate anything you could tell me. Thanks.
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I was wondering if anyone knows what trumpet fanfare was used
for late 70’s/early 80’s Air Force recruitment tv ads. The recruit theme was Aim High.
The music ended with a trumpet soloing in the upper octaves.
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at some point in the last twelve years me and the wife saw a christmas music video featuring ww1 0r ww2 soldiers in a church we remember thinking it was great but cant remember the title or lyrics or the tune im pretty sure it was a remix of a classic but the wife disagrees please help! i know its obscure but i know it didnt hit no1 spot....
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I am desperately trying to track down the lyrics to a song I once knew by heart. Trouble is I don't know who if anyone recorded it. I know the lyrics to the first verse however so it might trigger someone's memory.

"I met her in Mars port some three months ago
In a tavern called Astronauts Will
A woman called Myrtle had spent all me dough
And I hadn't enough for the bill
So they sent round the bullies to example me
But me mates were there to defend
Coz though they be deck rats and scum of the void
They will stick with a mate til the end

CHORUS
And it's Ki Li Riddi Ki whisky and rye
I'm locked in a rat hole with ten
I'm off to Venus to work in the mines
And I wont be a free man again".

it's such a brilliant song I'd like to know where I could get the rest of the lyrics, please help if you can. - Paul from UK
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I AM TRYING TO THINK OF A SONG , MAYBE ABOUT 5 OR 6 YEARS AGO, WITH JEFF BUCKLEY'S NAME IN IT, IT ISNT IN THE TITLE, BUT ITS IN THE LYRICS ALONG WITH OTHER ARTISTS WHO ARE POSSIBLY DEAD.
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Anyone know what happened to Frank Miles. I knew him about 40 years ago when he played with Dave Berry in Blackpool. In fact still have a publicity pic of the Cruisers taken in about 1962!!!
Would be nice to say hello again. .. Phil Chapman (Bass)
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Who played the smokey little saxophone solo on Dionne Warwick's 1964 hit
"Anyone Who Had A Heart"
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Hello, I am trying to find a name and artist to a song. It's usually played during the holidays on classic rock stations though it's not a Christmas song. The song is sung by a male. In the video the male is singing and every so often there are scenes of war footage. The song has an orchestra backing them and the instruments play explosions in the song. I believe the song came out around the mid to late 80's. Can you help?
Is it 19 by Paul Hardcastle.The title "19" comes from the documentary's claim that the average age of an American combat soldier in the Vietnam War was nineteen, as compared to the claim of World War II's 26. Thanks Arnie
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I was wondering whether you have
any information on what happened to Melvyn Gale (former cellist of
ELO), where is he know, what is he doing, are there any contact details
in this world on him??
After producing and performing on at least one solo album (1980 - " Gift Wrapped Set" Wilson, Gale, and Co.) in the 80's he ended up auctioning off most his ELO memorobilia and settling into "normal" life. Last known he was running a CD manufacturer in London
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melvyn_Gale
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Hi, heard a song on radio and cannot find anything anywhere. Song about a father giving advice to his son. Some of the words were... follow your call , follow your call, you need to dance to a different drum son, be a man son, your not stupid, something like that anyway.. was by , don somebody i think , late 70's hit. kinda country sound.
Thanks appreciate your help.
The song is called Follow your drum. The words and music were by John D Loudermilk & it was sung by Don Fardon...It was a big hit for him in the 70's.
Regards:- Mark. Thanks Mark
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Hi, I hope you can help. I am trying to find out who sang the vocals from the Film 'Summer of '42'. The soundtrack of which was by Michel Legrand and if this piece of music is available. I have only been able to loacte instrumentals but still no idea who sang on it. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanx.
The film's soundtrack consists partly of compositions by Michel Legrand, many of which are variants upon the movie's theme "The Summer Knows", (the film also features the song "Hold Tight" by The Andrews Sisters). The rest of the album is from another film.
But the Legrand's "The Summer Knows" has been recorded by several artists including Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis and Nana Mouskouri. Hope this helps.
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Can you help with the name of a old comedy song, thought it was by Jim Stafford but cant find a title or any information. Song was based on someone that kept calling a girl for a date and even when he was arrested for harassment he used his last 10 cents to call her and ask for a date when he got out?
There is a comedy song about a fella pestering a girl, I hope it is the one you are looking for "It's Me Again Margaret" by Ray Stevens,
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I'd like to know if Elvis' grand entry fanfare that I believe was played at his concerts in Vegas, has a name. It truly was a grand, grand entry, with all the flashing lights etc. just before Elvis came on stage. I would love to have a recording of that moment in time, but haven't had any success in searching for it. I'm pooped! Can you help???
Elvis's grand opening fanfares were staged to the Richard Strauss music "Also Sprach Zarathustra" . I am sure if you put ' Also Sprach Zarathustra ' into the search window on youtube.com, you will find plenty of Elvis opening footage.
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I am trying to find the name and artist of a song that was out in the 1960s. Sounded something like this - Mamamamamama the bird ......I thought the kinks sang it but I cannot find anything like this and do not know the name Thanks
The song and artist are, "Surfin' Bird" by the Trashmen from 1963. Thanks: Jack Conrad
No, the answer is both “Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow” 1962 and “The Bird is the word”, conversely, the B-side of "Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow" by The Rivingtons. Thanks: J. Oliver
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Jerry Lewis movie from 1950 "At War with the Army". In one of the musical numbers,there is this KICK ASS alto solo near the end of the movie I think. Is that Jimmy Dorsey???
The musician was big friend of Jerry L, the great saxophonist Dick Stabile.
The track is "G.I. Follies"
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Please tell me if Scott Murray is still alive, still playing? He had a club in NYC in the 60's called the "Open End". Thank You for any and all information ... B. A.
Sax player, singer, Scott Murray passed away in 1996 at Hopkins House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wyncote, Penn. aged 69. His real name was Murray Schaff, one time Murray Schaff & His Aristocrats. He ended up running his late father's shop 'Murray's Variety Store' back in Philadelphia.
lordbalto.com/Franklin/348.htm
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There was a group in the 1970s called The Sisters Love. They recorded for Motown a song called Give Me your Love. I have been unable to find any lyrics for this song although "and this is love " may be a line in the song. I'm afraid this all I know.
The Sisters Love did a great, funky rendition of ‘Give Me Your Love’, a cover of the original by Curtis Mayfield (on his Superfly album). Sadly, Sisters Love never made an album, although they released some great singles, which are now very rare.
Sisters Love ‘Give Me Your Love’ on youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=aqlq0za7M48
CLICK HERE FOR LYRICS
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I heard a song on the radio yesterday, with the words-- don't you know she said hello and after all this time, don't you know she turned to go then she changed her mind" , i didn't catch the group. i haven't heard it since the sixties, please can you tell me who sang it?
The track is 'Don't You Know' , it charted in 1970, by a band called Butterscotch.
Thankyou ~ Stuart C.
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There was a song in the 1970s with lyrics like, “The time it is today for young hearts to go their way…” And part of the song just kept repeating the word “time!” with drums in between each utterance of the word that sounded like a ticking clock.
The track is "Time Has Come Today" was a The Chamber Brothers No.1 (US) hit recorded and released in 1967. The group was formed in 1954 in Los Angeles, California by the 4 four brothers from Mississippi. The Ramones, Angry Samoans, Willy DeVille and American pop Idol .. Bo Bice have all covered this track.
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The opening lines of this song are "Sunrise, this is the last thing that I ever see. Out in the courtyard they're waiting for me..." or something like that. I think this song was sung by Tom Jones. Can someone please give more info.
It is Tony Christie singing "I did What I Did For Maria" No.2 hit in 1971.
The song is about a widower who, on the eve of his execution, recalls how he avenged his dead wife with no visible remorse, hence the title.
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I'm trying to remember the name of a U.K. girl duo from late 80s maybe early 90s. They both had shaved or cropped hair and wore suits
The Banderas .. cropped haired Sally Herbert and shaven headed singer Caroline Buckley, they had a hit with "This is your Life" in the early 90's. They started out as backing singers for Jimmy Sommerville's band, The Communards.
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I wonder if anyone knows who sang a song maybe from the 60's?. I think it was a double A side single I had, it came with an old record player my dad got me when I was a kid. any way I think it was called Sarah
Verse - Met her in a nightclub, looking so sweet, from the stars on her makeup to the bow on her feet, we danced until midnight then we went home, just me and Sarah left all alone
chorus - Sarah my Sarah my Sarah my love, its you I depend on like the the light from above Sarah my Sarah my Saray my love, its you I depend on Its you that I love
etc etc I remember all the lyrics I think just can't remember who sang it.
“Sarah” sarah my, sarah my, sarah my love….. It was by Nicholson – Hugh Nicolson’s band after he left Marmalade in the earlyish 70s ... Thankyou Yvonne
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Bruce Springstein wrote 'Fire' in 1978/79. I recall that at some stage is was sung by a female rock singer but do not know who. Can anyone assist.
Yes Bruce wrote this song, it was originally intended for Elvis Presley, but Robert Gorden first recorded it in 1978, then later in 1978 The Pointer Sisters recorded it and it reached #2 in the billboard charts in 1979. But you may be thinking of Des'ree (Desiree Weeks) , she recorded it with Babyface in 1998. Bruce Springsteen himself did not release his own recording of the song until his 1986 Live/1975-85 album, which contains his (heavily edited, to eliminate on-stage hijinks) 1978-12-16 performance.
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Who sang the song "Again" in the 40's or 50's. It was a female singer from Britain?
Vera Lynn was the UK singer who recorded 'Again' in late 1948, it was released by London Records as catalog number 310. Funnily, in 1949 there were 7 renditions of this song in the billboard charts!!!!! Versions by Vera Lynn, Vic Damone, Doris Day, Tommy Dorsey, Gordon Jenkins, Art Mooney, and Mel Tormé. What a popular song!!
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I wonder if anyone knows if there was a piano number, I would guess it was played on the radio in the 60s, called The Last Dance? I have about 3 bars of a tune whizzing around my head and it's driving me mad. All I vaguely remember is that it was a gentle, slow number, the sort of thing that Russ Conway might have played.
The song is Floyd Cramer's Last Dance Or Last Date the b side to "On The Rebound" ~ B. Oliver
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Could you kindly tell me the title of the songs played in the ITV soap 'Echo Beach'
There are many songs in each episode, but one that seems to be played a lot is
‘The Otherside’ by Breaks Co-Op
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Who is singing and what is the theme tune to ITV's Echo Beach
The theme music is actually called "Echo Beach" , it is a cover of Martha and the Muffins 1980's hit ... think it is Gabriella Cilmi covering the song.
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I would like to ask you another question... The artist V_____ Mardones? I just know a couple of the words in the song. Its something like this... If I could fly I would pick you up.. I believe his name is Vinnie? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks again
Yes that is Benny Mardones - "Into The Night" .. it charted twice, in 1980 and 1989. But it was Benny's only proper hit really.
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HELLO CAN U TELL ME THE NAME OF THE BLONDE DRUMMER IN FUN BOY 3 ,SHE ALSO SINGS BACKING,THE SAME PERSON PLAYED DRUMS FOR FERGAL SHARKEY . CHEERS GAZ.
The blonde drummer is June Miles-Kingston.
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I am searching for the words to the current ipod nano commercial. Thanks for your help.
The song is "1,2,3,4" by Feist, it reached No.8 in UK and US this year 2007.
Click below link for the words.
CLICK HERE FOR LYRICS
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What was the longest “Satisfaction” was #1 on the music charts, we have read 4 weeks, but a friend and I believe it was #1 on the charts about 24 weeks. Can you tell me which charts had the song #1 and how long?
I hate to disappoint you!! (I am presuming you are from US) but it was at the top for just 4 weeks in the Billboard Hot 100, from July 10th and another UK band knocked it off, Herman's Hermits, with "I'm Henry VIII, I Am" August 7th 1965. ... In the UK it was at the top for only 2 weeks from Sept 9th 1965, the Walker Brothers 'Make It Easy On Yourself' tumbled it on Sept 23rd 1965.
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Anyone know which English artist(s) were the first to be number 1 in the Japan charts ??
In Japan the music charts, are called The Oricon aka Oricon Style, simular to The Billboard in America. Their first official chart was produced in January of 1968 in those days they were called "Original Confidence" they changed their name to Oricon in 1997.
There have only been seven No.1 hits singles by, or featuring, a non-Japanese artist. The first ever was actually an English artist, Daniel Boone with "Beautiful Sunday" issued in Japan in 1976. Infact this is still the all-time best-selling single in Japan by a non-Japanese artist.
THE FULL LIST OF No.1 HIT SINGLES > BY or FEATURING < A NON - JAPANESE ARTIST IN
"THE ORICON SINGLES CHART"
1976: "Beautiful Sunday" by Daniel Boone (UK)
1980: "I'm in the Mood For Dancing" by The Nolans (Irish)
1983: "Flashdance... What a Feeling" by Irene Cara (US)
1995: "To Love You More" by Celine Dion with Kryzler & Kompany (Canadian + Japanese)
1997: "La-La-La Love Song" by Toshinobu Kubota with Naomi Campbell (Japanese + US)
1997: "Candle in the Wind '97" by Elton John (UK)
2004: "Mickey" by Gorie featuring Jasmine & Joann (Japanese + US)
*In 1967, before the Origon Charts started The Bee Gee's are noted as being the first ever non- Japanese act to reach No. 1 in Japan with "Massachusetts (The Lights Went Out In)".
*It is also said by some, that Helen Shapiro topped a Japanese chart in the early 60's, but I cannot find any reference to this.
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Who sung the 60's song Norman, I would like the lyrics?? Thanks in advance
Sue Thompson sang "Norman" ... Billboard position # 3 in 1961
the words & music were by John D. Loudermilk
CLICK HERE FOR LYRICS
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I am trying to find the name of the female artist that sang the song "STOP". I know that Jamelia sang it, but I want to know the name of the lady that sang it in the late 80's or the early 90's. Can you help?
Jamelia's recording of "Stop" is a cover version of the Sam Brown song, Sam (Samantha) Brown recorded "Stop" in 1988.
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What chart topping song stopped the Rolling Stones #2 hit "Start Me Up" from reaching #1 spot.
I presume you are from the US, as 'Start Me Up' only reached #7 here in the UK. It charted when they re-released it in 1981 and it reached it's peak at #2 in the US in August '81. Maybe few tracks kept it from reaching No.1 .... The Billboard No.1 hits in July/August 1981 were
July 25 - "The One That You Love" - Air Supply
August 1 - "Jessie's Girl" - Rick Springfield
August 8 - "Jessie's Girl" - Rick Springfield
August 15 - "Endless Love" - Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
August 22 - "Endless Love" - Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
August 29 - "Endless Love" - Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
September 5 - "Endless Love" - Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
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I have been looking on the internet for the words to the old French song 'Le mer'; There are many versions of it ,in both French and english. Goes, Somewhere, beyond the sea, somewhere waiting for me. de da de de....
Yes 'La Mer' was written and composed in 1943 by Charles Trenet in 1943, the English "words", were written by Jack Lawrence in 1945. Jack Lawence used the music and was inspired by the song to write the English lyrics calling it 'Beyond The Sea'.
CLICK HERE FOR LYRICS
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Ok this one is driving me crazy guys. Who was the original artist the sang 'See the pyramids along the Nile' My father had it on a 78 when I was a kid (honest) I've just heard a new recoding by a female country artist and thats started me off. Any chance you can put me out of my misery.
This song is actually called "You Belong To Me" written by Pee Wee King, Redd Stewart, and mainly Chilton Price. The original version of the song was recorded by Sue Thompson having a minor hit in 1952 . Soon after Jo (Elizabeth) Stafford released the song August 1st 1952 topping US & UK charts. With this song she became the first female singer to top the UK chart on Jan 16th 1953. (second ever song in the chart)
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For many years I have been trying to find the title of the theme music of the serial drama David Copperfield, which was broadcast sometime in the 1950's on childrens' T.V. So far, all enquiries have come to a dead end. Any help would be much appreciated. Regards Dave
If it is the TV drama series David Copperfield of 1954 , the theme was Robert Busby's "Orchid Room" performed by the Queen's Hall Light Orchestra.
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Please help, what is the theme song for Taggart, Taggart the TV programme on Sky drama channel, does ANYONE know please?
The programme's theme music is "No Mean City" composed by Mike Moran and performed by Maggie Bell, formerly a member of Stone the Crows.
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i've got a tune in my head, it's driving me mad!!!! it's from an advert about 1994, classical music, all I can see is a rose that is slowly opening as the music is playing, the rose is blue, anyone any ideas please. i'd be most grateful x
The song is Chi Mai by Ennio Morricone / Simom May
it was on the Friends Provident in year 2000
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Hi, Do you know if the bassline to Streetbeater (Sanford and Son theme)
is transcribed anywhere? Thanks, Jonathan
(Sanford and Son theme played in the key of G-major)
Bassline : repeat throughout the whole song
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d--9-----------7--8-9----------7--8--
a---7----10----------7----10---------
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http://www.enuta.pl/tabshow.php?id=13798
at the bottom of the link page, after lead guitar tabs
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What year was So Macho by Sunita released?
"So Macho" was released in 1986 by Sinitta, it reached No.2 in the UK singles chart. It was a double A side with the re-release of her 1984 single "Cruising" (which didn't chart). It is also track 6 on her 1987 debut album "Sinitta!" and included on a few other albums since.
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Looking for a song. I think it's sang by Ol frank or george jones, "She cried all the way to the bank" or "She smiled all the way to the bank"
The song is called "Ol Frank" sung by George Jones. yes .. she cried all the way to the grave side and smiled all the way to the bank!! LOL It is on his "Wine Colored Roses" album
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I am looking for the song title to the SPANISH song played in the CLOSING CREDITS of the 2004 movie “Man on Fire” with Denzel Washington. Can anyone help me find the artist or title of that song? Thanks.
the song is 'Una Palabra' by Carlos Varela, he is from Havana, Cuba.
(Una Palabra translates to: A Word) ~ CLICK HERE
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In the early or mid 1960s, the female or female group sang "Till." (Till the moon deserts the sky, till all the seas run dry, till then I'll worship you.) who is it?? Thanks.
The biggest "hit" version was by The Angels in 1961 (the female group who had a hit a few years later with "My Boyfriend's Back") Dorothy Squires had a hit with it in 1970 (and Tom Jones in 1971 but he's no lady ..LOL)
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Hi again do you know the first British women to have a number one in the British charts . . .
Thanks Teresa
Lita Roza (born in Liverpool in 1926 ~ Lilian Patricia Lita Roza) with "How Much Is That Doggie In The Window" week-ending April 17th 1953. (It was the 8th No.1 hit ever in UK charts) She was also voted the 'Top British Female Singer' in the New Musical Express pool winners charts consecutively from 1951 to 1955. Melody Maker readers also voted her their 'Top Girl Singer' in the Dance Band section of their pools in 1951 and 1952.
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I just heard another song I like but can't find out what it is. It was on Mtv's The Hills when Lauren and Jason ran into Heidi and Spencer at Ketchup. When Jason drops Lauren off there is music playing and a girl says three times (Between the lines) Can you find this song for me Please.
Sara Bareilles ~ Between the Lines ~ Thankyou anon
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Hi can you please tell me who was the first women to reach number one in the British music charts . . . . Thanks Teresa
That was Jo (Elizabeth) Stafford with "You Belong To Me" - 16/1/1953, it was at No.1 for one week. It was the second No.1 ever in the UK charts, knocking Al Martino's 'Here In My Heart' (the first ever No.1) 9 week runner off the No.1 spot.
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There were specials on Chicago's channel 11 last fall and winte where the host was Ramsey Lewis. He featured jazz musicians. One night he had an elderly gentlemen on that played saxophone with beautiful tone. He wore a tan or light brown hat and suit coat. He said he had played with all the greats. Did anyone else happen to see it and could you tell me who he was? I would like to pick up some of his recordings. He played smooth as silk.
Thankyou for watching the show. The gentleman that you are speaking of is the world class sax player , Phil Woods,. You should be able to find a list of his recordings on line at Amazon.com. Thankyou Mr. Lewis
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just got back off me hols and the Irish Bingo song is constantly on me brain, but who sang it???
The song you are after is Bingo by Dave Carey, released back in 1961.
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hi do you have anything on ricky dodd, he was my uncle and use to play with the new formula in the 1960s. he sadly passed away two years ago after along illness.
They were a band from Corby and the line-up was your uncle Ricky Dodd playing saxophone and vocals .. with Martin Fallon on guitar, Bruce Carey was the bassist, Tommy Guthrie was on drums and singer Mike Harper. They covered 2 US hits which I think made the UK radio charts, but not the national top twenty "Do It Again A Little Bit Slower" and "I Want to Go Back There Again" (they are not in the Guinness book of British hits)
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The song "The Windmills of Your Mind"- sung by Noel Harrison - can you let me know what film it featured in - thanks
"The Windmills of Your Mind", was the theme tune from the film "The Thomas Crown Affair," and also won the Academy Award for best song in 1968.
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DOES ANYONE KNOW .. what is the connection between:-
Blue Moon - The Marcels
Wonderful Land - The shadows
Silence is Golden - The Tremeloes
Stand and Deliver - Adam and the Ants
A little peace - Nicole
Nothings gonna stop us now - Starship
The Shoop shoop song - Cher.
Thank you
They were all UK No.1 hits?????
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My dad has a cassette with a female country-type singer singing three songs and he would love to know who she is. I've managed to find out that the songs are Night Rider's Lament, Little Things Mean A Lot, and Clifford T Ward's Lost Again. She does some gentle yodelling in Night Rider's Lament. She has a beautiful clear voice, she sounds fairly young, and I think the yodelling is just by the by. There is a slight chance that she is Irish. Does anyone have a clue who she may be? I've listened to Nanci Griffith, and it's definitely not her voice. Who can solve this for my old dad?
it could be Ann Breen, I know on one of early albums she definately sang 'Little Things Mean A Lot' and 'Lost Again', but I cannot remember if she ever did Night Rider's
Lament. She started recording in her early teens.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO EMAIL ANY OTHER ANSWERS
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Who sang the song from the 50's titled Norman?
The only 'Norman' I can think of was by Sue Thompson a No.3 hit in 1961
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Does ANYONE PLEASE know which Motown (or simular) track this bass lick is from??
sorry it is a very short mp3, it is sample ~ not the original record - CLICK TO LISTEN
First version of Ain't No Mountain High Enough .. Thankyou Kevin
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"Wherever I Lay My Hat" , we know Paul Young sung it but who sang the original ~ Jean
It was the great Marvin Gaye who first sung "Where Ever I Lay My Hat" in 1964.
(Marvin Gaye co-wrote the song with Barrett Strong and Norman Whitfield).
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PLEASE help me .. do you know a 70's song with the chorus ,"just give me sunshine through the Autumn, sweet snow through the Spring, corn by the water of an old meadow stream", More words from this song...."came across a simple man, a drifter just like me" .. "said he'd seen the biggest plane flying in the sky, I said I'd seen the smallest bird learning how to fly" is from the very early seventies, or very late sixties.
This song is called "Simple Ben" by John J Francis ~ thanks anon
CLICK HERE FOR LYRICS
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Has anyone got any idea which punk type band covered Harvey Andrews' "Soldier" or recorded a song with a simular story of a British soldeir who died saving the people who mocked and hated him. Harley Andrews' lyrics
This track or a very simular one, was recorded by a skinhead/punk band
called "Angelic Upstarts" late 70's or early 80's .. thanks Lyndsey
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Please help me find a 70's soul/R&B song. The theme is a mid slow theme, and begins with a
"guitar solo", after appears a male voice very,very similar to Al Green voice but not identical.
The lyric say something like this :- Fire, I want fire..., … fire,fire...
(the refrain is sung by a mixt male and female chorus with a voices very similar to the group earth,wind and fire – falsetto and after this,
the lyric continues with a estrofa similar like this : - … High to the sky …
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It´s possible that the chorus says : ... I´m on fire ... (instead of : .. I want fire ...),
and ,
- ...Fly to the sky ... (instead of : ... High to the sky ...)
I don´t remember more words of the theme,the main voice it´s a male voice very,very similar to the voice of the vocalist of the Isley Brothers , it´s a 70´s soul/r&b theme that begins with a guitar (followed of two saxos and a battery, according I could appreciate) later appears the vocalist voice followed (two estrofas later) of the chorus (mixt male/female) -falsseto voice-
that says something like this :
- ... High to the sky (or, Fly to the sky ...) ....
- .... Fire,I want fire ( or,I´m on fire),... (instr: saxos + battery)
- … Fire,fire!
I haven´t more information, Please could you help me ?
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the guitar introduction is simular to Gary Moore's Parisienne Walkways
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then saxophones and drum backing enters for about 20 seconds .. then words .. Fire...
I think this track is a rare Temptations song called " Im On Fire (Body Song)" I cannot find when they first bought this track out, I cannot find the lyrics either , but it can be heard on "Motown Legends: Just My Imagination - Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" ~ The Temptations
ANYMORE SUGGESTIONS WELCOMED
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Hi! I wonder if anyone has heard of song from Motown 60s era called I'll take you where the music's playing Could be by Isley Bros or similar. Love to be able to locate the song somewhere. If anyone has any idea I'd love to know name of artist?
"I'll Take You Where The Music's Playing" was The Drifters, from back in 1966, it is from the same titled album... http://www.rhapsody.com/thedrifters/illtakeyouwherethemusicsplaying
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Is there a version of the song "Man on Fire" by Lisa Gerrard without the remix with Hybrid? This haunting song appears several times throughout the movie 'Man on Fire'.
No references about this track's proper make-up anywhere. It is simular to the ending of Gladiators .. Gregson-Williams may have used part of Lisa Gerrard's song "Now We are Free" CLICK HERE
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Hello I am trying to locate Gus Yeadon in order to purchase some L.A and Elastic Band realises from the late sixties and early seventies period -- having had all of his music but in recent years losing all collection including the above
Can you help Many thanks, Phil Raisbeck (AKA Phil fender) Oswestry Shropshire
I have passed your contact info on to Gus
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could you help me track down a couple of early sixties songs. I don't know who sang them . The first song is by a male singer from late fifties early sixties. I am pretty sure the song is called "Mr. Rainbow Man" .One little bit goes "let the sun shine Nell ( let the sun shine Nell ) Mr Rainbow Man. It's a layback type song a bit of a Buddy Holly sound. the second song is by a female singer or group from the early sixties and i think it 's called " No Never". I would like to get a copy of both these songs so if you know anyone who may have them could you let me know.
"Mr. Rainbow Man" - The Kampus Kids were a "sort of" Buddy Holly tribute band. On the below link you will see and can listen to "Leave Me Alone" by The Kampus Kids .. that is the flip side to "Rainbow Man" so I am sure the fellow Bob who runs the site will definately be able to help you. Also old songs seem to be his speciality, he may know your other song too.
http://boppinbob.multiply.com/music/item/330
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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
Kenny G is on the Motown 25; Yesterday-Today-Forever DVD, He is at the end where Dick Clark introduces Clive Davis and then plays "Thats what friends are for" as credits roll. So the actual live TV show he may have done his long note, It could have been edited out of the video/dvd.
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This song is still being played, albeit sporadically, on "Oldies" stations - it's about a mother who takes her only son, sits him down and gives him advice about living - she tells him to be a Simple Kind of Man, and that appears to be the chorus. Who sings it - and what are the rest of the lyrics?
The song you are wanting is by the great US southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd , recorded in 1973 ~ "Simple Man".
CLICK HERE FOR LYRICS
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Did anyone cover itsybitsy teenyweeny yellow polka dot bikini around late 80's early 90's
Yes, Timmy Mallett formed the band Bombalurina, along with female vocalists / dancers Dawn and Annie, and released the single Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini. It reached to No.1 in UK in August 1990
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What is the track on the latest M & S clothes ad, the one with Twiggy
Itchycoo Park - Small Faces
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just out of interest has jonny walker died he was a DJ for BBC radio 2 i remember he was ill with cancer but not heard anything about him for such a long while can you help ?
Yes Johnny Walker is happily (to date), still with us and keeping very busy. Since 2006 April 23rd, Johnnie has been presenting a new show on Sundays from 5-7 pm and also continues to deputise for Terry Wogan on Radio 2's Breakfast Show. As well as his Sunday show, Walker was also deputising for Brian Matthew on Radio 2's long-running Sounds of the 60s until the programme broadcast on 25th November 2006. He returned to the programme on 6th January 2007, following a spell in hospital. He also returned to his Sunday show the following day. Since January 28th 2007, his Sunday show has been broadcast from 4.30-6.30pm.
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Hello I am going crazy can anyone help me I need to know if there was a female singer who sang Bittersweet Symphony, hope someone can help me to put my mind at rest. I know the verve sang it but I got told there was a woman too. Thanks
The only female artist I have heard of doing this is.. Madonna .. when touring in 2004, she used part of it when she performed "Don't Tell Me"
ANYONE KNOW ANY OTHER?
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what is the tune currently being used on M & S food adverts?
On the very latest M&S food ad for 2007, it is "At The River" by Armada Groove
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