Rockin’ Remnants
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Date: March 5, 2022
Host: Gregory James
Feature: Thirty Years of Top 30 Hits
Birthday Calendar
February 28
Joe South (b. 1940 d. 2012)
Brian Jones (b. 1942 d. 1969)
March 1
Mike d’Abo (Manfred Mann) 77 years old
Roger Daltrey (The Who) 77 years old
March 2
Lawrence Payton (Four Tops) (b. 1938 d. 1997)
Karen Carpenter (b. 1950 d. 1983)
Lou Reed (b. 1942 d. 2013)
March 3
Mike Pender 79 years old
March 4
Bobby Womack (b. 1944 d. 2014)
March 5
Andy Gibb (b. 1958 d. 1988)
Murray Head 75 years old
Rock n’ Roll Trivia
Question: How many times do the Zombies sing “no” in “Tell Her No?"
(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
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OPENING THEME: Good Old Rock n’ Roll—Cat Mother and the All Night Newsboys (1969, #29, produced by Jimi Hendrix)
1967 Sock it to Me Baby Mitch Ryder/Detroit Wheels #7
Although Mark Twain used the expression, which had been in existence since the 1800s, the term found its way into popular music and TV starting in 1967.
1966 The Cheater Bob Kuban and the In-Men #17
A smoking one-hit-wonder by a St. Louis octet with lots of horns. Bob Kuban was the drummer.
1964 She Loves You Beatles #2
In the week ending March 7, 1964, the Beatles occupied three of the top four spots on the Top 30. They said the song was influenced by Bobby Rydell, Elvis Presley, and the Isley Brothers.
1965 Tell Her No Zombies
Peaking at #6 for the second week in a row, the word “no” is sung 63 times.
1984 Here Comes the Rain Again Eurythmics #11
The title came about, apparently, when Annie Lennox looked out her New York hotel room window at overcast skies and said to Dave Stewart, “Here comes the rain again.”
1972 Bang a Gong T-Rex #10
The song’s last line, “Meanwhile I’m still thinking,” is lifted from Chuck Berry’s “Little Queenie.” Wait, who is that on piano in the video?
*Communication Breakdown Led Zeppelin 1969 B-side
Based on a Jimmy Page guitar riff, the song was credited to all the band members except Robert Plant who was prohibited from receiving credit due to a pre-existing record contract. Requested by Alvin. In the Danish video below, the camera has an excellent angle to watch Jimmy Page shred his solo starting at 1:40.
*Too Hot ta Trot Commodores 1978 #24
This was the only studio track on the LP called “Commodores Live!” Requested by Pizzeria Bambini.
*Bend Me Shape Me American Breed 1968 #5
Requested by Scottie and dedicated to Brooktondale Peggy.
1957 Little Darlin’ Diamonds
It entered the chart for the first time this week at #22. The Diamonds were a Canadian group and their cover version of the song charted higher than the original by the Gladiolas.
There was some interesting fine print in the “Best Sellers in Stores” charts between June 24, 1957 and August 4, 1958. Between those dates, the Billboard charts were designed and verified by the School of Retailing at New York University.
*Power Failure Procol Harum NR
This song was a staple of their live concerts, and, although this track was recorded in the studio, applause is dubbed in at the end of the drum solo. Below is a live version of the song, complete with a three minute drum solo by B.J. Wilson. Requested by Greg.
1980 How Do I Make You Linda Ronstadt #16
This hard-driving track showed off Ronstadt’s ability to rock out in new wave style.
1976 Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover Paul Simon #8
This was Paul Simon’s only #1 chart hit. He got to #2 with “Kodachrome” and “Loves Me Like a Rock.” Backing Simon at the Central Park concert below were Richard Tee (piano), David Brown (guitar solo), Anthony Jackson (bass) and the genius Steve Gadd on drums.
1962 I Know Barbara George #23
Barbara George wrote the song and recorded it in New Orleans with some of that city’s best studio musicians.
1969 Can I Change My Mind Tyrone Davis
Charting at #14 on the Hot 100 for the second consecutive week, it eventually climbed to #5 on that chart. It also reached #1 on the R&B chart, displacing Marvin Gaye’s “Heard It Through the Grapevine.”
1960 Let It Be Me Everly Brothers #8
This was the first Everly Brothers track to use a string section.
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Hush Joe South 1968 NR
South wrote the song for Billy Joe Royal.
Don'tcha Bother Me Rolling Stones 1966 NR
From “Aftermath” with Brian Jones on slide guitar.
Handbags and Gladrags Mike d’Abo 1967
Mike d’Abo wrote the song when he was lead singer with Manfred Mann. His solo demo tape of the song was not discovered until 2004.
*Love Reign O’er Me The Who 1973 #76
Subtitled “Pete’s Theme” the song from "Quadrophenia" was a tour de force for Roger Daltrey who was at the peak of his vocal powers. Requested by Jeff in Brooklyn.
We All Gotta Stick Together Four Tops 1975 #97
Tenor Lawrence Payton was one of four composers of this song and, to the best of my knowledge, sang the lead vocal line.
Only Yesterday Carpenters 1975 #4
This was the Carpenters’ last top ten single on the Hot 100.
Sweet Jane Lou Reed 1973 NR
From the LP “Rock ‘n Roll Animal.”
When You Walk in the Room Searchers 1964 #35
A nice cover of the Jackie DeShannon song.
It’s All Over Now The Valentinos featuring Bobby Womack 1964 #94
The Rolling Stones cover version reached #26 in 1964.
Good Feeling Andy Gibb 1978 NR
He was a Gibb brother, but he was not a Bee Gee.
One Night in Bangkok Murray Head 1985 #3
Murray Head performed the spoken lyrics of the verses, while the chorus was sung by Anders Glenmark.
1974 Come and Get Your Love Redbone #24
Redbone was the first Native American band to crack the top 5 of the Hot 100.
1973 Do It Again Steely Dan #14
Denny Dias played the electric sitar solo and Donald Fagen’s Yamaha organ had a pitch bending control. In the live video below, David Palmer is the vocalist, Skunk Baxter on congas and Denny Dias plays guitar rather than electric sitar.
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1956 Heartbreak Hotel Elvis Presley #15 in its second week on the chart.
Floyd Cramer played piano and Bill Black played bass. A microphone was placed in a hallway to get the echo effect.
1963 He’s So Fine Chiffons #19This track spent four weeks at #1. The Tokens were the studio musicians for the track. “Doo-lang, doo-lang, doo-lang” was suggested by the recording engineer. The record was rejected by ten labels before Laurie Records bought it.
1981 Don’t Stand So Close to Me Police #26
Perhaps the only pop song that refers to Vladimir Nabokov…who spent time teaching at Cornell.
1959 I’ve Had It Bell Notes #13
From East Meadow Long Island, the group was noticed by DJ Alan Fredericks who arranged to have the song recorded for $50 at a Times Square studio.
1968 Dock of the Bay Otis Redding #3
This was a simpler, alternate take of the song from the original session that features Redding’s voice more prominently. Redding started writing the song while staying on a houseboat in Sausalito.
1973 Could It Be I’m Falling in Love Spinners #4
Philadelphia soul with MFSB providing the instrumentation. The Spinners recorded this track on Atlantic Records after spinning their wheels at Motown for nine years.
1982 Harden My Heart Quarterflash #18Lead singer Rindy Ross also played saxophone for the group. This live video features a blistering guitar solo starting at 2:06 that evolves from the familiar riffs into something much more interesting.
1977 Go Your Own Way Fleetwood Mac #11
This was the Mac’s first top ten hit in the U.S. It was written in a house with a vibe that made Mick Fleetwood think it might have been haunted.
1983 We’ve Got Tonight Kenny Rogers/Sheena Easton #8
Nice cover of a Bob Seger original (which was spelled “We’ve Got Tonite”). This version reached #1 on the CW chart and #2 on the AC chart.
1970 Hey There Lonely Girl Eddie Holman #5
Holman studied music in high school and college, and his astonishing vocal range and control of falsetto voicing was unrivaled.
1961 There’s a Moon Out Tonight
Capris #3
The record was not a hit when it was originally released in 1958, but radio came to the rescue in 1960 when DJs Alan Fredericks and Murray the K played the song and listener interest in the record led to its re-release.
1955 Earth Angel Penguins #13
The Penguins were from Los Angeles and they recorded the song in a garage, so the story goes. Originally intended to be the B-side, it was the second doo-wop record to reach the Top 10.
1974 Until You Come Back to Me Aretha Franklin #7
Stevie Wonder was a co-composer and he actually recorded a version that was not released until 1976.
1979 What a Fool Believes Doobie Brothers #6
This took the 1980 Grammys for best song and best record. Nice live video from the era. At the 2:00 point does Jeff Baxter seem bored to you?
1977 Things We Do For Love 10cc #15
This track eventually peaked at #5 and was the group’s biggest hit in the U.S.
CLOSING THEME: Sleep Walk – Santo and Johnny (1959, #1 for two weeks)
Trivia Answer How many times do the Zombies sing "no" in "Tell Her No?"
Answer: 63
Congratulations to Slade from West Hill for correctly answering the question and winning a pair of movie passes to Cinemapolis, Ithaca’s downtown, member-supported movie house featuring independent, international 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
BB = Billboard Magazine, publisher of the Hot 100 and other charts
H100 = Billboard Hot 100
Bubbling Under = songs that were ranked but fell below the top 100
CW = Billboard’s chart for country and western records
R&B = Billboard’s chart of rhythm and blues records
RRHOF = Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
RS 500 = Rolling Stone Magazine’s ranking of the top 500 singles of all time.
Host March 12, 2022: John Rudan with a spotlight on Still More Golden Oldies.
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