Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight
About This Song A fixture at proms and weddings, Eric Clapton wrote “Wonderful Tonight” in 1976 while waiting for his girlfriend (and…
The Rolling Stones – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction (Live- Ireland 1965)
Mick Jagger wrote all the lyrics except the line “can’t get no satisfaction.” The lyrics deal with what Jagger saw as the…
Rags To Riches – Tribute To Tony Bennett
Did You Know The song uses the well-known term “rags to riches,” meaning to rise from poverty to wealth. Fictional examples of…
Perry Como – And I Love You So
About The Song Don McLean released the song in 1970 which captured the hearts of millions. On the other hand, it was…
Keith Whitley – Don’t Close Your Eyes
About The Song Keith Whitley released the song “Don’t Close Your Eyes” as the third single from his album of the same…
Elvis Presley with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Always On My Mind
About The Song “Always on My Mind” has remained a timeless love song. Several artists have covered it through the years, but…
Elvis Presley – Suspicious Minds
About The Song The last number-one hit during Elvis Presley’s lifetime. It became his first hit since his previous number one seven…
Elvis Presley – Heartbreak Hotel
About The Song Would You Like to Check in with Elvis at the “Heartbreak Hotel?” A news about the suicide of a…
The Righteous Brothers – You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
About The Song According to BMI music publishing, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” was played on American radio and television more times…
Bob Dylan – Like A Rolling Stone
About The Song On June 16, 1965, on their second day of recording at Columbia Records’ Studio A in Manhattan, folk rock…
Aretha Franklin – Respect
About The Song Originally written and recorded by Otis Redding in 1965, off of the soul singer’s third album Otis Redding Sings…
The Sounds of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel
About The Song The first recording was an acoustic version on Simon & Garfunkel’s first album, Wednesday Morning, 3 AM, which was…
Ray Peterson – Tell Laura I Love Her
About The Song A teenage tragedy song, “Tell Laura I Love Her” was written by Jeff Barry and Ben Raleigh. In 1960,…
Terry Jacks – Seasons In The Sun
About The Song “Seasons in the Sun” is an English-language adaptation of the song “Le Moribond” by Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel with…
The Beatles – Let It Be
About The Song Paul McCartney wrote this song. It was inspired by his mother, Mary, who died when he was 14. Many…
Bertie Higgins – Casablanca
“Casablanca” became the Song of the Year in all of the Pacific Rim, and when the CD reached double platinum status, Higgins…
ABBA – Dancing Queen
About This Song “Dancing Queen” was inspired by artist George McCrae’s 1974 disco track “Rock Your Baby” and was originally titled “Boogaloo”.…
The Beatles – Hey Jude
About The Song “Hey Jude” was officially released in August of 1968 during a period of personal turmoil for the band. Lennon…
Don McLean – American Pie
About The Song According to McLean, “American Pie” was originally inspired by the death of Buddy Holly. “I loved his music,” he…
Bee Gees – Night Fever
About The Song In 1977, The Bee Gees manager Robert Stigwood was producing a movie about the New York disco scene. The…