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Date: June 13, 2026
Host: Gregory James
Feature: Eyes, Seeing and Looking
Birthday Calendar
June 7
Tom Jones 86 years old
Prince (b. 1958)
June 8
Nancy Sinatra 86 years old
Boz Scaggs 82 years old
Bonnie Tyler 75 years old
June 9
Jackie Wilson (b. 1934)
Jon Lord (Deep Purple keyboards) (b. 1941)
June 10
Shirley Alston Owens (Shirelles) 85 years old
June 11
Joey Dee 86 years old
Frank Beard 77 years old
Bernard Purdie (drummer) 87 years old
June 12
Len Barry (b. 1942)
June 13
Bobby Freeman (b. 1940)
Marv Tarplin Motown/Miracles guitarist (b. 1941)
Dennis Locorriere (Dr. Hook lead singer) Died 5/16/26
Uriel Jones (Funk Brothers drummer) (b. 1934)
Rock n’ Roll Trivia
Question: In the 6:00 hour I played two pairs of different songs with the same title by different artists. Name one of those pairs of songs.
(scroll down to find the answer below the playlist)
Playlist
* songs with * were requests
* all chart information comes from the Billboard Top 100 (for chart dates before/during July 1958) or Billboard Hot 100 (for subsequent dates) unless otherwise noted
* glossary of terms is below the playlist
6:00-7:00
OPENING THEME: Good Old Rock n’ Roll—Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys (1969, #29, produced by Jimi Hendrix)
Doctor My Eyes Jackson Browne 1972 #8
Harmonies by Graham Nash and David Crosby, guitar solo by Jesse Ed Davis. The original lyrics were apparently even more pessimistic than in the final version..
When Will I See You Again The Three Degrees 1974 #2 H100 #1 AC #4 RB
The Three Degrees were Sheila Ferguson, Fayette Pinkney and Valerie Holiday. Sheila Ferguson was originally opposed to the song, saying “it took no talent to sing it.”
*Ebony Eyes Bob Welch 1978 #14
The backing singer was Juice Newton. Requested by Scottie for Peggy with love.
The Waddle Bravados 1965
They were a collegiate party band consisting of Bruce Bergman, Mongo Booth, Gene Coggshall, Gary Gross, Larry Lauger and Jeff Newman. The song was written by Bernie Milton and John Perialas.
Open My Eyes Nazz 1968 #112
This was the B-side to “Hello It’s Me” by Nazz, a group that lasted fewer than three years, but which spawned Todd Rundgren.
Look in My Eyes The Chantels 1961 #14 H100 #6 RB
The group’s musical influences included classical music and Latin hymns.
Tell Me What You See The Beatles 1965 NR
This McCartney tune was recorded for the album “Help!” but was not included in the movie.
*Still the One Orleans 1976 #5
Requested by Bill and Gail for their 55th wedding anniversary.
Come See About Me Supremes 1964 #1
The song opens with a fade-in, which was unusual for the time. It topped the Hot 100 two separate times, dueling with the Beatles for the top spot.
Private Eyes Daryl Hall & John Oates 1981 #1
If you ever saw Hall and Oates in concert, you know that the audience joined in on the song’s hand clap.
My Eyes Have Seen You The Doors 1965 NR
Critic Stephen Davis wrote that the song equates love with ocular vision.
In Your Eyes Dionne Warwick NR
Barry Manilow wrote and produced the song as well as playing piano on this B-side.
In Your Eyes George Benson 1983 #30 AC
Look Of Love Lesley Gore 1965 #27
Quincy Jones produced this song written by Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry.
The Look Of Love Dusty Springfield 1967 #22
Springfield originally recorded the song for the “Casino Royale” movie sound track. She re-recorded the song for her “Look of Love” album in an arrangement that was about 30 seconds shorter than the soundtrack version.
7:00-8:00
What’s New Pussycat? Tom Jones 1965 #3
Burt Bacharach had to convince Tom Jones to sing the waltz because he thought the song’s wackiness needed Jones’ big voice to put it across.
1999 Prince 1983 #12
The record entered the Hot 100 four separate times, including once posthumously. Phil Collins has said that he drew inspiration for “Sussidio” from “1999.”
Drummer Man Nancy Sinatra 1969 #98
The Drummer Man in question was Hal Blaine.
Runnin’ Blue Boz Scaggs 1971 NR
Before he was a pop star, Boz was a bluesman.
Lonely Teardrops Jackie Wilson 1959 #7 H100 #1 RB
Backing vocals were by the Ray Conniff singers. The song was written by siblings Berry and Gwen Gordy.
Have You Ever Seen the Rain Bonnie Tyler 1983 NR
She has a good voice for this Creedence cover. She is reportedly recovering from cardiac arrest.
This Time Around Deep Purple 1975 NR
Truly a lost nugget.
Will You Love Me Tomorrow? Shirelles 1960 #1
The first girl group record to reach #1, the record was banned on some radio stations. No one night stands for the Shirelles.
Peppermint Twist Joey Dee and the Starliters 1962 #1
The lead singer was not Joey Dee but David Brigati.
Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings ZZ Top 1975 NR
From ZZ Top’s “Fandango” album. Starting at 3:14 in the video below, check out how Frank Beard keeps time while Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons go off on a completely separate rhythm.
Home at Last Steely Dan 1977 NR
Drummer Bernard Purdie invented the Purdie shuffle heard on this and many other records. The pattern is triplets played against a half time backbeat.
Like a Baby Len Barry 1966 #27
Before his solo career, Barry was the lead singer for the Philadelphia based Dovells. His singing was first noted when he sang with the Coast Guard band at Cape May New Jersey.
Lies Bobby Freeman DNC
This was a B-side on Loma records, and was a big hit on the Northern Soul circuit in the Midlands and Northern cities of England.
Tracks of My Tears Smokey Robinson and the Miracles 1965 #16 H100 #2 RB
Composer Marv Tarplin’s opening guitar riff is one of the most recognizable in pop music. The song was actually developed from that riff.
When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman
Dr. Hook 1979 #6
Recorded at Muscle Shoals studio. The late Dennis Locorriere (pictured below) played lead guitar, and the disco beat was by drummer John Wolters.
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg Temptations 1966 #13 H100 #1 RB
Uriel Jones’ iconic drum roll is the first thing heard on this iconic track, which twice failed to be approved for release by Motown’s Quality Control panel.
8:00-9:00
See Me, Feel Me The Who 1970 #12
From “Tommy,” of course.
Close Your Eyes Peaches & Herb 1967 #8
This was their first top 10 hit.
I Only Have Eyes for You The Flamingos 1959 #11 H100 #3 RB
In concert, the Flamingos used dance moves that later inspired the choreography of The Temptations.
I Can't See Myself Leaving You Aretha Franklin
1969 #28 H 100 #3 RB
From her 13th album “Aretha Now” which sold a million copies. Backing vocals by The Sweet Inspirations.
Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue Crystal Gayle 1977 #2
The released version of the song was the first take, recorded at Jack’s Track’s studio in Nashville.
I Can See Clearly Now Johnny Nash 1972 #1
Nash had previously collaborated with Bob Marley, whose influence can be clearly heard on the recording.
Can't You See That She's Mine The Dave Clark Five 1964 #4
This was their fourth US single, included on the album “The Dave Clark Five Return!”
Brown Eyed Handsome Man Chuck Berry 1956
B-Side to “Too Much Monkey Business”
The track eventually reached #5 on the RB chart and was later covered by men and women alike.
Green-Eyed Lady Sugarloaf 1970 #3
This was Sugarloaf’s first single. The green eyed lady was Kathy Peacock.
My Lovin' Eyes Carole King 1974 NR
From her album “Wrap Around Joy.”
Lyin' Eyes Eagles 1975 #2 H100 #8 CW
Glenn Frey sang lead on this Grammy winning record, and he said the song developed fairly swiftly. “The story had always been there,” he once said to Cameron Crowe.
Take A Look Irma Thomas 1965 #118
Irma Thomas was known as the Soul Queen of New Orleans.
My Eyes Adored You Frankie Valli 1975 #1
Even though only Valli was credited, the entire group performed the song, and Joe Long (pictured below) took the lead on the final chorus.
Blue Eyes Elton John 1982 #12 H100 #1 AC
While Sir Elton's “Goodbye Norma Jean” referred to Marilyn Monroe, “Blue Eyes” was written as a tribute to Elizabeth Taylor.
Long As I Can See The Light Creedence Clearwater Revival 1970 B-side
In the U.S., this was the flip side of “Lookin’ Out My Back Door.” In the U.K. this was the A-side and reached #20 there.
CLOSING THEME: Sleep Walk – Santo and Johnny (1959, #1 for two weeks)
Trivia Answer
"Look of Love:" Leslie Gore and Dusty Springfield
"In Your Eyes:" George Benson and Dionne Warwick
Congratulations to Jane from Northeast Ithaca for correctly answering the question and winning a pair of passes to Cinemapolis, downtown Ithaca’s home for first-run, international, independent and local films.
Glossary of Terms:
DNC = did not chart
NR = not released as a single at the time
AC = Billboard’s chart for Adult Contemporary records
H100 = Billboard Hot 100
CW = Billboard’s chart for country and western records
RB = Billboard’s chart of rhythm and blues records
Host June 20: John Simon with a spotlight on Girl Groups
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