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What Were Johnny Rivers’ 5 Biggest US Hits?

What Were Johnny Rivers’ 5 Biggest US Hits?

65 Years Ago Today, Ricky Nelson Kicked off a Two-Week Run at No. 1 With a Song Literally Pulled From the Trash

Ricky Nelson spent two weeks at No. 1 with the single "Travelin' Man", a song originally meant for Sam Cooke. The post

Monday, Monday - The Mamas and the Papas

The Mamas & the Papas 1966 hit lyrics. In 2026, Ed Sullivan was inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. ... read more...

57 Years Ago, a “Singing Bellhop” Was the First To Record This Kris Kristofferson Masterpiece (Later Immortalized by Jan...

Roger Miller was the first artist to record "Me and Bobby McGee" on May 16, 1969. His version reached No. 12 on the country charts. The post

57 Years Ago, a “Singing Bellhop” Was the First To Record This Kris Kristofferson Masterpiece (Later Immortalized by Jan...

Roger Miller was the first artist to record "Me and Bobby McGee" on May 16, 1969. His version reached No. 12 on the country charts. The post

This Massive Linda Ronstadt Hit From 1977 Was First Recorded by Roy Orbison Over a Decade Prior

Linda Ronstadt had a massive hit in 1977 with "Blue Bayou", a song that was actually first recorded by Roy Orbison. The post

On This Day in 1977, One Half of an Iconic TV Cop Duo Was at No. 1 With a Song Later Covered by Actor Owen Wilson

Forty-nine years ago today, one half of a legendary TV cop duo was at the top of the Hot 100 for the first and only time. The p...

3 Massive Creedence Clearwater Revival Hits That Were All Released in 1969

These ar...

61 Years Ago, Roger Miller Was at No. 1 Thanks to a Timeless Tune With an Uncertain Origin Story (Later Covered by Georg...

On This Day 57 Years Ago, Creedence Clearwater Revival Released This Apocalyptic Hit Inspired by John Fogerty’s Favorite...

Creedence Clearwater Revival released "Bad Moon Rising", their only No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom, 57 years ago today. The post

SANTO & JOHNNY - VOL. II

Here's an ep from brother-duo Santo and Johnny, from Brooklyn, New York, four excellent instrumental covers of songs from The Beatles.... GET IT HERE Enjoy!

This 1964 Folk Standard-Turned-Pop Hit Was Originally an Attempt to Stand Out at Chuck Berry Concerts

They wanted to stand out, and they certainly did. The post This 1964 Folk Standard-Turned-Pop Hit Was...

SIMON JUNIOR & THE MELODIANS - FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE

Here's an ep from Simon Junior with Maurice Patton and The Melodians, thid came out in 1967... GET IT HERE enjoy!

SIMON JUNIOR & THE STYLERS - BORN TO LIVE

Gere's an ep from Simon Junior with The Stylers, this came out in 1971.... GET IT HERE Enjoy!

Most People Forget That Otis Redding Covered This Big Hit by The Rolling Stones in 1965

After The Rolling Stones had a massi...

Most People Forget That Otis Redding Covered This Big Hit by The Rolling Stones in 1965

After The Rolling Stones had a massi...

On This Day in 1972, Jerry Lee Lewis Was at No. 1 for the Last Time With a Song Penned by a ‘50s Rock Legend

On This Day in 1974, Charlie Rich Was at No. 1 with a Grammy-Winning International Crossover Hit Penned by Billy Sherril...

Fifty-two years ago today, Charlie Rich was at the top of the country chart with a Grammy-winning hit penned by a legendary figure. The post

Leon Russell LIVE San Bernardino Swing Auditorium 1970-12-05

 LIVE  San Bernardino Swing Auditorium 1970-12-05Very decent audience recording here8/10   I'd call itNot much of Leon's stuff  aroundTRACKS LISTOkie From MuskogeeGirl From The Nor...

How a Writer’s Strike Against a Label Connected to the Mob Helped Create This 1968 Smash Hit

Tommy James proved everyone wrong when he wrote this 1968 hit with his drummer. The post How a Writer’s Strike Against a Label...

How a Writer’s Strike Against a Label Connected to the Mob Helped Create This 1968 Smash Hit

Tommy James proved everyone wrong when he wrote this 1968 hit with his drummer. The post How a Writer’s Strike Against a Label...

SANDY NELSON PLAYS TEEN BEAT

Here's Sandy Nelson's first 1959 album Sandy Nelson Plays Teen Beat.... GET IT HERE Enjoy!

SIMON JUNIOR & THE MELODIANS - I DON'T CARE

Here's an ep from Simon Junior with Maurice Patton and The Melodians, this came out in 1967.... GET IT HERE Enjoy!