“December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)” by The Four Season was written by keyboardist Bob Gaudio and his future wife Judy Parker. It was originally going to be about Dec. 1933 and the repeal of Prohibition in the US. Judy Parker changed the lyrics to be about a first date. The song features drummer Gerry …
Eric Carmen had been the lead singer for the Raspberries from 1970 until when the group broke up. His first song as a solo artist was “All By Myself.” The verse is based on the second movement of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff’s 1900–01 Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Opus 18. That composition was …
Smokey Robinson left The Miracles in 1972. His replacement was Billy Griffin and the group continued making hits. In 1975 they had a big hit with “Love Machine.” It was at the top of both the Billboard and Cash Box charts for the week of March 1 – 6. This version of The Miracles continued until …
This is a version of a theme from a TV Show. “Theme from S.W.A.T.” by Rhythm Heritage isn’t the version used on the S.W.A.T. series. That was much shorter (under a minute) and written and performed by Barry De Vorzon. This song by Rhythm Heritage was at the top of both the Billboard and Cash …