pinkstones Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 (Night Time Is) The Right Time Ray Charles Originally recorded by Nappy Brown in 1957, it failed to reach the national charts. It borrowed heavily from a song written by Roosevelt Sykes in 1937, also called Night Time Is The Right Time. Ray Charles recorded his version in 1958, and it differed from Brown's in that it was more up-tempo and had female backing singers. It became a hit in 1959, when it reached #5 on the R&B charts and #95 on the Pop chart. Other artists who have recorded this song include CCR, Aretha Franklin, and The Animals. The most memorable usage of this song in popular culture came in 1985, when the cast of The Cosby Show performed it during the episode celebrating Russell and Anna Huxtable's 49th wedding anniversary. Information taken from Wikipedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 "Do Ya" Electric Light Orchestra Written by Jeff Lynne in 1971. The song was first recorded by The Move as the B-side for "California Man", a single from June 1972. ELO recorded tehir version in 1976, in Munich. The song was a track of their 1976 LP, "A New World Record". It was released in february in the US. Also a single with "Nightrider" on the B-side. Lynne recorded the song at his home studio. Electric Light Orchestra began to perform "Do Ya" live with Lynne on lead vocals during 1973-75, and they recorded it in the studio for inclusion on their 1976 album A New World Record. In a 1978 interview for Australian radio stations 2SM and 3XY, Bev Bevan stated the reason for the re-recording was that after ELO had added the song to their live performances a music journalist asked the band their opinion of the original version by Todd Rundgren. Bevan did not name the journalist but stated the "guy was a professional". He said they decided to re-record it as ELO in order to "let everyone know that it's a Jeff Lynne song". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 "Foolin'" Def Leppard Written by Joe Elliott/Steve Clark/Robert John/ "Mutt" Lange It was recorded in 1982 and released as a single in september 1983. It went up to #9 on Mainstream Rock Chart and #28 Billboard Hot. Also a track from their album "Pyromania". The music video was directed by David Mallet. Shot in June 1983, at Ritz theatre, Elizabeth, NJ, USA. Aired on August 1983, it featured Billy Idol's then-girlfriend Perri Lister playing the harp with her eyes closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkstones Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Perri Lister was also the woman in the music video for White Wedding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 3, 2012 Report Share Posted October 3, 2012 Thank you pinkstones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 4, 2012 Report Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) "Celebrate" Three Dog Night Written by Gary Bonner, Alan Gordon. Released as a single with "Feeling Allright" as the B-side in February 1970. It went #15 on Billboard Hot 10O. Also a track of their second album, "Suitable For Frame", released in June 1969. "Celebrate" was the third single. The horn section is performed by members of Chicago. Edited October 4, 2012 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 The Songfactors' Choice Top Ten #305 This week there is 3 (three) songs needing facts. The Songfactors' Choice Top Ten #305 1. Love Minus Zero/No Limit - Bob Dylan (1965) 2. My Own Worst Enemy - Lit (1999) 3. Selling The Drama - Live (1994) If you have any info on any of the songs mentioned anywhere in this thread, please feel free to post your knowledge here. Submissions on songs will be collated and sent to the main site and you will receive credit for your contribution. As always the Songfish thanks you :guitar: :rock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zabadak Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 My Own Worst Enemy :sing1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zabadak Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Love Minus Zero/No Limit :sing1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thanks for the info, Zab!! I'll write somehting tomorrow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 "My Own Worst Enemy" - Lit A single from their 1999 album, A Place In The Sun. It peaked at #51 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, where it stayed at the #1 position for 11 weeks. It peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It peaked at #16 on the UK Singles chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 "Selling The Drama" - Live A single from their 1994 album, Throwing Copper. It peaked at #43 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, where it stayed at #1 for three weeks. It peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart (now known as Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart). It peaked at #30 on the UK Singles chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 (edited) "My Own Worst Ennemy" Lit Written by A. Jay Popoff and Jeremy Popoff. A track from their March 1999 second album, "A Place in the Sun" released in March 1999. It was released as a single with "Bitter" as the B-side on 14 June 1999. It was the first single from the LP. "My Own Worst Enemy" - Lit A single from their 1999 album, A Place In The Sun. It peaked at #51 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, where it stayed at the #1 position for 11 weeks. It peaked at #6 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It peaked at #16 on the UK Singles chart. Thank you Zabadak and Brad!! Edited October 10, 2012 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 "Selling The Drama" Live Written by Ed Kowalczyk and Live. A single from their second album, "Throwing Copper", released in April 1994 and produced by Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads) The single had "The Dam at Otter Creek","******* Towne" and "Lightning Crashes" as the B_side. It was released in 1994 as the second single from the album. It peaked at #43 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. It peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, where it stayed at #1 for three weeks. It peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart (now known as Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart). It peaked at #30 on the UK Singles chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 "Love Minus Zero/No Limit Bob Dylan Written by Bob Dylan. Released in March 22nd 1965 as a single. Also a track of "Bringing It All Back Home", his fifth LP, in 1965. Inspired by Sara Lowndes (his future wife) and written for her, Its main musical hook is a series of three descending chords, while its lyrics articulate Dylan's feelings for his lover, and how she brings a needed zen-like calm to his chaotic world. The song uses surreal imagery, some of which recalls Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" and the biblical Book of Daniel. The style of the lyrics is reminiscent of William Blake's poem, "The Sick Rose". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 The Songfactors' Choice Top Ten #306 This week there is 3 (three) songs needing facts. The Songfactors' Choice Top Ten #306 1. You've Got Another Thing Comin' - Judas Priest 2. Working My Way Back To You - The Spinners (1979) 3. There's Only One - Graham Nash (1971) If you have any info on any of the songs mentioned anywhere in this thread, please feel free to post your knowledge here. Submissions on songs will be collated and sent to the main site and you will receive credit for your contribution. As always the Songfish thanks you :guitar: :rock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_M Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" - Judas Priest A single from their 1982 album, Screaming for Vengeance (certified 2x platinum in the U.S. by RIAA). Peak chart positions: #67 (1982) U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart #4 (1982) U.S. Billboard Top Tracks chart (now known as Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart) #66 (1982) UK Singles chart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" Judas Priest Written by Rob Halford,K. K. Downing and Glenn Tipton. Released also as a single in August 1982 with a live version of "Exciter" as the B-side. "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" - Judas Priest A single from their 1982 album, Screaming for Vengeance (certified 2x platinum in the U.S. by RIAA). Peak chart positions: #67 (1982) U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart #4 (1982) U.S. Billboard Top Tracks chart (now known as Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart) #66 (1982) UK Singles chart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 "Working My Way Back To You" The Spinners Written by Denny Randell and Sandy Linzer. The song was recorded and released by The Four Seasons in 1966. The Spinners recorded it as a track of their album "Dancin' And Lovin'" en 1979. A meddley with "Working My Way Back to You/Forgive Me, Girl" was released as a single on the 14th December, 1979. It went #1 in the UK charts and #2 on Billboard Hot 100, in the US. Also #6 in the Soul Singles charts and #8 on the US Billboard Disco list. In Adult Contemporary Charts it made #5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Thank you, Brad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 "There's Only One" Graham Nash Written by Graham Nash. A track of his 1971 album "Songs For Beginners", his first solo album. Bobby keys plays saxophone, John Barbata is on drums, Rita Coolidge plays piano and sings backing vocals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 The Songfactors' Choice Top Ten #307 This week there is 4 (four) songs needing facts. The Songfactors' Choice Top Ten #307 1. I'm Into Something Good - Herman's Hermits (1964) 2. Soul Deep - The Box Tops (1969) 3. I'll Be There For You - Bon Jovi (1989) 4. Tears In The Rain - Triumph (1986) If you have any info on any of the songs mentioned anywhere in this thread, please feel free to post your knowledge here. Submissions on songs will be collated and sent to the main site and you will receive credit for your contribution. As always the Songfish thanks you :guitar: :rock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 (edited) "Tears In The Rain" Triumph Written by Emmett,Levine and Moore. A track of their album "The Sport Of Kings", released in September 1986. Also released as the B-side of the first single from the album, "Somebody's Out There" Gil Moore sings lead vocals. Edited October 23, 2012 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 " I'll Be There For You" Bon Jovi Written by Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora. A track of their 1988 LP "New Jersey". Also the third single from the album, released on April 4th with "Homebound Train" as the B-side. It made #1 on Billboard Hot 100. Also #5 in the Mainstream Charts. Wikipedia says: Some think the verses have an eerily and uncredited similarity to..."Don't Let Me Down" (recorded during the Get Back sessions) and the chorus was claimed, by some fans of the late '80s hard rock genre, to have been culled from an unreleased song by Joel Ellis of Cats in Boots and Heavy Bones. Joel Ellis said that Lehua Reid (Richie Sambora's ex-fiancée) regaled him with anecdotes regarding Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora 'sitting at the piano for hours with a box full of tapes they got from people and going through the songs looking for stuff they could rip off and laughing about it,... the song was played over and over and over'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 "Soul Deep" The Box Tops Written by Wayne Carson Thompson. A track from their 1969 LP "Dimensions". Released in June 1969 with "(The) Happy Song" as the B side. It went #13 on Cashbox and #18 on Billboard Hot 100. It also charted in Australia(#7), Canada(#9) and in the UK(#22) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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