Hi Everybody,
      Randy Newman has had a successful career as a singer songwriter
with such hits as "I Love L.A.", "If I Didn't Have You" (From the
Movie Monsters Inc), and "You've Got A Friend In Me".  He also wrote
the sound tracks to such movies as "Ragtime","The
Natural", "Parenthood" and "Toy Story".  In 1977 he released this
song which was took a shot at people and how they are hung up on
their prejudices, "Short People".  It was a #2 hit for him.  Thanks
for all your support and have a great week, Eric

SHORT PEOPLE

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/short_people.html>SHORT
PEOPLE</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/short_people.html


INDEX OF ALL MY PAGES
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Hello Everyone,
    Doris Day has had a great career as a singer and actress.  With
roles in feature films such as "Pillow Talk", "Calamity Jane",
and "Please Don't Eat the Daisies" she established herself as one of
America's most prolific actresses during the 50's and 60's.  In 1956,
Doris starred in the remake of ALfred Hitchcock's "The Man Who Knew
Too Much" with Jimmy Stewart and also sang this song which was a #2
hit for her: "Que Sera Sera".  Thanks to all of you for your
continued support and have a great weekend, Eric

QUE SERA SERA

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/que.html>QUE SERA SERA</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/que.html


INDEX OF ALL MY PAGES

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Good Morning,
     The man who made white shoes a fashion statement, Pat Boone, had
a lot of hits in the mid to late 50's covering black artists music
because radio station were afraid to play what they felt was 'race'
music.  In 1962 Pat, along with the help of Mel Blanc, created a #2
hit with this song "Speedy Gonzales".  Thank you for your support and
have a great week, Eric

SPEEDY GONZALES

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/speedy.html>SPEEDY
GONZALES</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/speedy.html



Also check out MONSTER MASH

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Hello Everyone,
    Robert Pickett was obsessed with horror movies as a kid.  So much
so that when he was performing with the Cordials, he would often
imitate Boris Karloff between songs.  When one of his bandmates
suggested they use that to their advantage and capitalize on the
novelty song craze of the early sixties, the "MONSTER MASH" was
born.  It immediately became a #1 hit in October of 1962 and is one
of only 3 songs in history to break the top 100 charts on 3 separate
occasions.  Thanks for all of your support and have a great week, Eric

MONSTER MASH

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/mash.html>MONSTER MASH</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/mash.html


Also check out Keeper Of The Stars

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/keeper.html>KEEPER OF THE
STARS</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/keeper.html

Hello,
     Starting with his 1993 hit "Holdin' Heaven", Tracy Byrd
established himself as a new force in country music.  When the
crossover song "Keeper Of The Stars" was released in  1995 it
instantly became another hit as well as one of the most played
wedding songs there is.  Co-written by Dickey Lee (Patches,) the song
reached #1 on the country charts in the spring of 1995.  Thanks for
your support and have a great week, Eric

KEEPER OF THE STARS

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/keeper.html>KEEPER OF THE
STARS</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/keeper.html


Also check out:
TOSSIN' AND TURNIN'

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/tossin.html>TOSSIN' AND
TURNIN'</a>

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Hi Everybody,
Bobby Lewis grew up in an orphanage before being adopted by a Detroit
family at the age of 12. He reportedly worked with jazz greats Duke
Ellington and Wes Montgomery during his youth and befriended a young
Jackie Wilson in the mid-50s. Lewis signed to Beltone and
recorded "Tossin' And Turnin'". The record stayed at #1 for seven
weeks in 1961, becoming one of the year's biggest-sellers. Lewis
followed it up with "One Track Mind" another Top 10 hit, but
subsequent efforts were commercially disappointing. Thanks for all
your support and enjoy your week, Eric

TOSSIN' AND TURNIN'

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/tossin.html>TOSSIN' AND
TURNIN'</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/tossin.html


Also check out
DOES YOUR CHEWING GUM LOSE IT'S FLAVOR (ON THE BEDPOST OVERNIGHT)

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/gum.html>DOES YOUR CHEWING
GUM LOSE IT'S FLAVOR (ON THE BEDPOST OVERNIGHT)</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/gum.html

Hello Everyone,
    Using a washboard, a tea-chest bass and a cheap Spanish guitar
Lonnie Donegan gave the impression that anyone could do it, and had a
lot of fun.  This music was referred to as Skiffle music.  Some of
the artists attributing their influences to Lonnie include The
Beatles, Brian May of Queen, Elton John, Ron Wood, and Albert Lee.
He had 30 top 30 hits in the UK from 1959 to 1962 but none more
popular in the US than this 1961 hit "Does Your Chewing Gum Lose It's
Flavor (On The Bedpost Overnight).  Thanks for your support and have
a great week, Eric

DOES YOUR CHEWING GUM LOSE IT'S FLAVOR (ON THE BEDPOST OVERNIGHT)

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/gum.html>DOES YOUR CHEWING
GUM LOSE IT'S FLAVOR (ON THE BEDPOST OVERNIGHT)</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/gum.html


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Hello Everybody,
    Formed at Overbrook High School In Philadelphia, the Dovells had a
series of hits during the early to mid sixties such as "The Bristol
Stomp" and "You Can't Sit Down".  During a dispute with the group,
Len Barry left and signed his own deal with Decca Records in 1965.
The result was this #2 hit "1-2-3".  Thanks for your support and have
a great week, Eric

1-2-3
</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/1-2-3.html>1-2-3</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/1-2-3.html


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Hello Everyone,
     Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs had jut a couple of giant hits
during their stint as a band in the mid sixties.  The first, Woolly
Bully was a #2 hit in 1965. This one, "Lil' Red Riding Hood" was also
a smash hit reaching #2 in the summer of 1966 snd stayed on the
charts for 14 weeks.  I hope you all enjoy and have a great weekend,
Eric

LIL' RED RIDING HOOD

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/hood.html>LIL' RED RIDING
HOOD</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/hood.html

INDEX OF SONG EXPRESSIONS

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http://www.songexpressions.net

Good Morning,
    Today's song was recorded by so many artists that I found it hard
to actually choose a version.  Originally done by Fred Astaire, "The
Way You Look Tonight" has been recorded by many artists such as Frank
Sinatra, Guy Lombardo, Harry Connick Jr., Mel Torme and The Letterman
just to name a few. This version by Tony Bennett is one of my
favorites though.  Enjoy and have a good day, Eric

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/tonight>THE WAY YOU LOOK
TONIGHT</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/tonight.html


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http://www.songexpressions.net

Hello Everybody,
    I'd like to first welcome all the new members this week and hope
you enjoy the updates.  Branded as the funniest group in Rock and
Roll, the Coaster had a string of top 40 hits in the late 50's and
early sixties including Little Egypt, Poison Ivy, Charlie Brown, and
this page "Yakety Yak" which was a #1 hit for the group in 1958.
Thanks for your support and have a good weekend, Eric

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/yakety_yak.html>YAKETY
YAK</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/yakety_yak.html


INDEX OF ALL MY PAGES

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http://www.songexpressions.net

Hello Everyone,
   The Royal Guardsmen have spent their whole careers capitalizing off
of one thing; Snoopy.  With songs like Snoopy for President and
Snoopy's Christmas they were destined to be another one hit wonder.
In late 1966 they scored big with the #2 hit "Snoopy Vs. The Red
Baron" but was unable to repeat that success again only coming as
close as #15 with "The Return of The Red Baron the following year.
Thanks for all your support and have a great week, Eric

SNOOPY VS. THE RED BARON

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/snoopy.html>SNOOPY VS. THE
RED BARON</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/snoopy.html



INDEX OF THE REST OF MY PAGES:

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net>SONG EXPRESSIONS</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net

Hello,
   Roberta Flack has been creating hits for more than 30 years.
Surprisingly her first 2 albums were a flop until Clint Eastwood
featured  "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" in the movie "Play
Misty For Me".  After that her career took off (and so did that song reaching
#1). During the 70s she had many hits with her Duet partner and college friend
Donny Hathaway.  One of those songs were "The Closer I Get To You" which peaked
at #2 in 1978.  Thanks for all your support and have a good week, Eric

THE CLOSER I GET TO YOU

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/closer.html>THE CLOSER I
GET TO YOU</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/closer.html


INDEX OF ALL MY PAGES

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Hello Everyone,
    In New York of the 1950s, it was hardly unusual for guys to get
together in high school to sing on the corner or in hallways and
subway tunnels.  Such was the case of the Tokens who recorded an
African style folk song with the original title of "Mbube" also known
as "Wimoweh" which RCA loved. English lyrics were added, and the new
version was recorded. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" was a smash #1 hit
for the group.  One thing of interest about the group.  After finally
becoming successful as artists they became producers as well.  The
group produced the Chiffon's "He's So Fine" making history as the
first group to record and produce #1 hits.  Enjoy your holiday
weekend and thank you for all your support, Eric


THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT


</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/lion.html>THE LION SLEEPS
TONIGHT</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/lion.html


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Hello Everyone,
    Sheb Wooley has had a successful duel career in Hollywood and
Nashville. To country fans he has perhaps best been known for his
million dollar selling novelty tunes like Don't Go Near The Eskimos,
Harper Valley P.T.A. and Fifteen Beers Ago, which were recorded under
the pseudonym "Ben Colder.  He also starred with Clint Eastwood in
Rawhide as well as the movies High Noon, Rio Bravo, and Giant just to
name a few of the more than 50 he was in.  In 1958 he slapped
together Purple People Eater in about a half hour and it was a smash,
selling 1 million copies in the first 3 weeks and to this date over
100 million copies.  It was #1 on the charts for 6 weeks of that
year.  Enjoy and thanks for all your support, Eric

PURPLE PEOPLE EATER
</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/purple.html>THE PURPLE
PEOPLE EATER</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/purple.html



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Good Evening,
      For over 30 years the Moody Blues have been creating music for
one generation after another.  In 1966 with the Album "Days of Future
Passed" which is one of the biggest selling albums of all time, they
left their mark on music history.  They were the first band to
combine a symphony orchestra with their music and also to record in
stereo, which set the standard for many bands to follow.  This record
generated the mega-hit "Nights In White Satin" which peaked at #2 and
was on the charts for 3 years.  Thanks to all of you for your support
and have a great week, Eric

NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/satin.html>NIGHTS IN WHITE
SATIN</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/satin.html


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Hello Everyone,
   Whether or not you liked Elvis Presley there is no dispute he is
one of the most influential people in musical history.  Tomorrow,
August 16th will mark the 25th anniversary of his death and he still
looms larger than life to many.  I'm taking this opportunity to share
with you the song that was one of Elvis's most popular
hits, "Jailhouse Rock" which was a #1 hit for 7 weeks in 1957 and was
thought of as one of the top songs of that decade.  Have a good
weekend and thank you all for your continued support, Eric

JAILHOUSE ROCK

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/jailhouse.html>JAILHOUSE
ROCK</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/jailhouse.html



Also don't forget Silent Night World Trade Center

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/silent.html>SILENT NIGHT
WORLD TRADE CENTER</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/silent.html

Hello Everyone,
      This is a special update to my site.  Last September 11th the
world as we knew it changed forever from the terrorist attacks
against the World Trade Center and Pentagon.  Last Holiday Season I
came across this wav which I was really moved by and thought I'd
share it with all of you.  It's called "Silent Night World Trade
Center" and although I still don't know who the artist is I'm sure
that most of you will feel the same way I do when you here it. Take
care, have a good week and Never Forget! Eric

SILENT NIGHT WORLD TRADE CENTER

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/silent.html>SILENT NIGHT
WORLD TRADE CENTER</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/silent.html




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Hello everyone,
     Disco was the rage through most of the mid to late 70's in this
country dominating all of the top 40 charts.  A young Disc Jockey
named Rick Dees took advantage of the popularity of this music and
did a song parody "DISCO DUCK" which took the country by storm and
peaked at #1 in the fall of 1976.  Thanks so much for all your
support and have a good weekend, Eric

DISCO DUCK

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/discoduck.html>DISCO
DUCK</a>

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Hello Everyone,
     I think no one can argue the fact the Louis Armstrong was the
greatest Jazz trumpeter of the 20th century influencing such artists
as Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and Wynton Marsalis. In 1968 at 66
years old he charted his biggest song "What A Wonderful World" which
was a #1 hit for him.  I hope you all enjoy.  Thanks for your support
and have a great week, Eric

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/wonderful.html>WHAT A
WONDERFUL WORLD</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/wonderful.html



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Hello Everyone,
   I'd like to say welcome to all the new members that joined this
week and I hope you'll enjoy the updates.  In 1958 The Playmates paid
homage to the first American subcompact, the AMC Nash Rambler by
releasing the song "Beep Beep".  It was a huge hit for them and
probably the only one that people really know, peaking at #4 on the
charts and staying in the top 40 for 12 weeks.  Enjoy and have a safe
and happy weekend, Eric

BEEP BEEP

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/beep.html>BEEP BEEP</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/beep.html



Index of Song Expressions

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http://www.songexpressions.net

Good Evening,
   There is no song that is thought to be more of an influence in Rock
and Roll history  than "(We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock" by Bill
Haley and His Comets.  That's not to say it was the first but it
certainly was the most famous being featured in the movie "The
Blackboard Jungle".  It has sold more than 25 million copies and has
been remade by an estimated 10,000 artists worldwide.  It hit the
charts almost a year after being released and was a #1 hit for 8
weeks in 1955 as well as a top 10 song for the whole decade of the
50's.  He also rerecorded it for the opening credits for the TV
show "Happy Days" although that version was never officially
released.  Enjoy and have a great week, Eric

(WE'RE GONNA) ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/clock.html>(WE'RE GONNA)
ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/clock.html



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Hello Everyone,
   Country music icon Ronnie Milsap, who has influenced the genre for
more than 30 years, has six Grammys, six Billboard awards, eight CMA
awards, three ACM and four Cashbox awards, and an astounding 40 #1
singles and has sold well over 23,000,000 records.  The song "Any Day
Now" which was written by Burt Bacharach was also a hit for Ronnie in
1982.  The song originally was released by Chuck Jackson in 1962 and
was also recorded by Elvis Presley and Luther Vandross just to name a
few.  Hope you all enjoy and thanks for all your support, Eric

ANY DAY NOW (MY WILD BEAUTIFUL BIRD)

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/any.html>ANY DAY NOW (MY
WILD BEAUTIFUL BIRD)</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/any.html




Also check out: They're Coming to Take Me Away Ha-Haaa

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/away.html>THEY'RE COMING
TO TAKE ME AWAY</a>

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Hello Everyone,
    There are certainly a lot of 1 hit wonders from the 50's and 60's
but no one probably had more of a cult hit than Napoleon XIV with the
hit "They're Coming To Take Me Away Ha-Haaa".  The song peaked at #3
in 1966.   Even in recent years it was a staple of the Dr. Demento
show and I have heard more people reference it then most songs I know
(Actually it could be considered a theme song in some cases).   Enjoy
and have a good week, Eric

THEY'RE COMING TO TAKE ME AWAY HA-HAAA

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/away.html>THEY'RE COMING
TO TAKE ME AWAY HA-HAAA</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/away.html



Also check out SHE

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/she.html>SHE</a>

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Good Morning,
     Declan McManus otherwise known as Elvis Costello had a string of
hits in the late 70's and early 80's playing scathing pop/punk songs
and solidifying his statue as a songwriter.  He continued this
success writing songs writing songs for artists such as Linda
Rondstat and also Paul McCartney.  It was his late 90's
collaborations with Burt Bacharach that got his song writing
abilities noticed with the remake of Charles Aznavour's "She" which
was featured in the film Notting Hill and topped the charts at #16.
Have a great weekend and thanks for your support, Eric


SHE
</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/she.html>SHE</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/she.html



Also don't miss:
IF YOU WANNA BE HAPPY
</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/wanna.html>IF YOU WANNA BE
HAPPY</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/wanna.html

Good Evening Everyone,
   I'd like to welcome all the new members that joined me this week
and hope you're finding your experience here fun.  My newest page is
by a guy that recorded a couple of throw away hits for Gary US Bonds
in the early 60's.  Lucky for him one of the songs was "If You Wanna
Be Happy" which was a smash hit for Jimmy Soul in 1963.  Thanks for
all your support and have a good night, Eric

IF YOU WANNA BE HAPPY

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/wanna.html>IF YOU WANNA BE
HAPPY</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/wanna.html



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Hello Everyone,
  I've added another song to the novelty section of the site. Betty
Johnson started her career singing with her family "The Johnson
Family Singers" in the late 1930's and into the 40's before embarking
on her own in the mid 50's to perform more mainstream music.  In 1958
she scored a big hit with "The Little Blue Man" which stayed on the
charts for 4 months that year.  Thanks to all of you for your support
and have a great weekend, Eric

THE LITTLE BLUE MAN

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/little_blue_man.html>ThE
LITTLE BLUE MAN</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/little_blue_man.html


To see all of the songs:

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Hello,
   George Strait is one of the most popular country music artists in
the modern era having 37 #1 hits in his career and winning just about
every major music award there is including CMA artist of the year and
several Grammys.  He has never been off the Billboard Music charts
since his first release in 1981.  This song was a big cross-over hit
for him and is now one of the most popular romantic songs of the the
last decade: "I Cross My Heart".  Thanks for all your support and
have a great week, Eric

I CROSS MY HEART

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/cross.html>I CROSS MY
HEART</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/cross.html

Hello Everyone,
   I hope you all are enjoying your Holiday Weekend.  With the
Baseball All Star game happening this week I thought it was only
fitting that I send this classic comedy routine By Abbott and
Costello out "Who's On First".  It's been a favorite of mine as long
as I can remember and hope you enjoy it too.  It is the first of many
novelty and fun songs that I plan to add to the site over the coming
days and weeks.  Thanks for your support and enjoy, Eric

WHO'S ON FIRST

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/whos.html>WHO'S ON
FIRST</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/whos.html

Hello Everyone,
   Well I thought about waiting until after the holiday to send my
first posting but it was only fitting I made a tribute to Rosemary
Clooney who passed away this past Saturday night.  She started her
career in radio 57 years ago and starred in "White Christmas" with
Bing Crosby.  She received a well deserved lifetime achievement
Grammy this year for her work.  This is one of her most popular
songs: "Mambo Italiano".  Have a good holiday and thanks for your
support, Eric

MAMBO ITALIANO

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/mambo.html>MAMBO
ITALIANO</a>

http://www.songexpressions.net/mambo.html