Hi Everyone,
      Written by Paul Leka (Green Tambourine), "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him
Goodbye" was supposed to be just a lyric place holder as a "B" side
to the song "It's the Magic In You Girl".  The intent was that no DJ
would play the song.  Unfortunately for the group Steam, DJ's liked
the song and it was a smash #1 hit for the group.  It was to be the
band's only hit replacing The Beatles "Come Together" at the top of
the chart.  Anyone that has ever been to a sporting event will
recognize the song instantly (particularly fans of basketball).
Here's the whole thing with the lyrics (and yes there are more than
na na hey hey in them) Have a great weekend and thank you for all of
your support, Eric

NA NA HEY HEY KISS HIM GOODBYE

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/goodbye.html>NA NA HEY HEY
KISS HIM GOODBYE</a>

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




INDEX OF ALL OF MY PAGES

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

http://www.songexpressions.net

Hello Everyone,
     By now many of you have heard of the death of Maurice Gibb, one-
third of the trio known as the Bee Gees.  They were branded as a
disco band after the success of the soundtrack of Saturday Night
Fever which is still the highest selling movie soundtrack in history
at 40 million copies. The harmonizing brothers have had many hits in
their careers such as "Staying Alive", "Nights On Broadway", "Jive
Talkin'" and "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart".  In 1969 they
released "I Started A Joke" which was one of thier first singles to
break the top 10 in the US at #6.  Have a good week and thank you all
for your support, Eric

I STARTED A JOKE

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/joke.html>MAURICE GIBB
TRIBUTE-I STARTED A JOKE</a>

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



INDEX OF SONG EXPRESSIONS

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

http://www.songexpressions.net

Hello,
   Considered to be the first Rock and Roll star, Big Joe Turner
released "Shake Rattle and Roll" in 1954.  The song, the first Rock
and Roll song to reach #1, was thought to be by many way too
suggestive.  Later that year Bill Haley rewrote a toned down version
which catapulted him into stardom as well also topping the charts.
Here is the Bill Haley version which most people are more familiar
with.  Thanks for all of your support and have a great weekend, Eric

SHAKE RATTLE AND ROLL

</a><a
href=http://www.songexpressions.net/shakerattleandroll.html>SHAKE
RATTLE AND ROLL</a>

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



INDEX OF ALL MY PAGES

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http://www.songexpressions.net

Hi everyone,
      Named after group member Cornelius Harp's hair style, the
Marcels probably deserved a better fate than being known for this
novelty remake of the Rodgers and Hart song: "Blue Moon".  Yet the
Pittsburgh based band only had mild success after it hit #1 in 1961
and are considered another one of many one-hit wonders.  Enjoy and
have a good week, Eric

BLUE MOON

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/blue_moon.html>BLUE
MOON</a>

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



INDEX OF ALL MY PAGES

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Hello Everyone,
   Happy New Year. Andrew Gold is known primarily for his studio work
and production with artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Nicollette Larsen
and Stephen Bishop. In the mid to late 70's he had charted songs
with "Lonely Boy", "Never Let Her Slip Away" and the song "Thank You
For Being A Friend" which was a smash hit here in the states as well
being remade for the theme song for the hit show "The Golden Girls".
I thought it was only fitting to send this since I have made so many
new friends out here this year and you have welcomed the site with
open arms.  Thanks to you all for your continued support and have a
great week, Eric

THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/friend.html>THANK YOU FOR
BEING A FRIEND</a>

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



NEWLY REDESIGNED INDEX (always a work in progress)

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

http://www.songexpressions.net

Hello Everyone,
    I hope everybody had happy holiday.  When I mention the
songs "Mandy", "Can't Smile Without You", "I Write The Songs"
or "Copacabana" you can't help but know that it's Barry Manilow who
sings them.  In November he released his second Christmas Album which
featured the Frank Loesser written "What Are You Doing New Year's
Eve?".  This popular song has been recorded many times over the years
by such artists as Frank Sinatra, The Orioles, The Carpenters, and
Harry Connick Jr. just to name a few.  Enjoy and have a Happy and
Safe New Years, Eric

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEW YEAR'S EVE

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/eve.html>WHAT ARE YOU
DOING NEW YEAR'S EVE</a>

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




INDEX OF ALL MY PAGES

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Hello Everybody,
    This will be my last update for Christmas.  Next to the Beatles,
the Beach Boys were one of the most popular bands of the 1960's.
With their "Surf Sound" and great harmonies they produced many hits
such as "Good Vibrations", "Help Me Rhonda" and "Surfin' USA" just to
name a few.  In 1963 they recorded The Christmas Album producing one
of my favorite nontraditional Christmas songs: "Little Saint Nick"
which peaked at #3.  Thanks to all of you for your support and have a
Happy and safe Holiday, Eric

LITTLE SAINT NICK

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/nick.html>LITTLE SAINT
NICK</a>

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




MORE HOLIDAY PAGES

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/holidays.html>HOLIDAYS</a>

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

Hi there,
    With over 120 million albums and 50 million singles sold
worldwide, Whitney Houston has established herself as one of
Pop/R&B's leading ladies.  This song taken from the soundtrack
of "The Preacher's Wife", is a ballad that is fitting for the
Christmas Season.  Enjoy "Who Would Imagine A King"  Thanks for all
of your support and have a great week, Eric

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/king.html>WHO WOULD
IMAGINE A KING</a>

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



MORE HOLIDAY PAGES
</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/holidays.html>HOLIDAY
INDEX</a>

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

INDEX OF ALL MY PAGES

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net>Song Expressions</a>

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Good Morning,
     If you've read the subject line then you can probably guess what
song I've added.  Recorded in 1979, "Grandma Got Run Over By A
Reindeer" gained an enormous amount of popularity and is now one of
those novelty Christmas classics.  I hope you all enjoy and have a
great weekend, Eric


</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/grandma>GRANDMA GOT RUN
OVER BY A REINDEER</a>

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




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Hello Everyone,
     I'll be sending some Christmas songs of all types for the next
couple of updates.  This first one was a surprise novelty hit in 1958
but has been beloved by many since. Considered one of the top 100
Christmas songs of all time, The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be
Late) was #1 for 4 weeks starting in December 1958.  Enjoy and have a
great week, Eric

THE CHIPMUNK SONG (CHRISTMAS DON'T BE LATE)

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/chipmunk.html>THE CHIPMUNK
SONG(CHRISTMAS DON'T BE LATE)</a>

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




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Hello,
     This is a special update for a special lady.  When I first
started out making web pages I didn't know how to get the word out.
A friend of mine Amanda introduced me to a lady Janice who some of
you might know runs a link list called MY LINKS who has passed many
of my pages to her members.  Well recently she lost her husband and
this page is dedicated to him from her.  It's "One Sweet Day" which
was released by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men and spent 16 weeks on
the charts 1995/1996. I hope this brings comfort to Janice.  Thank
you for all your support and have a good weekend, Eric


ONE SWEET DAY
</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/sweet.html>ONE SWEET
DAY</a>

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




To Join Janice's List send a blank email to
MyLinks-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

or go to          http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MyLinks/
for more info

Hello Everyone,
     I've added a new page that I wanted to share with all of you.  It
took 4 singles for Steve Holy to finally get a #1 hit with "Good
Morning Beautiful" from his debut album "Blue Moon".  He is a rising
country artist and I'm sure most of you have heard the song by now
given it's heavy airplay in the last couple of years.  If not then I
hope you enjoy.  Thanks for all your support and have a great week,
Eric


GOOD MORNING BEAUTIFUL

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/beautiful.html>GOOD
MORNING BEAUTIFUL</a>

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




Also Don't Forget The Hannukah Song

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/hannukah.html>THE HANNUKAH
SONG</a>

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

Good Morning,
   Next week is the Jewish holiday Hannukah.  I made this page because
like Adam Sandler says, there aren't many songs for Hannukah like
there are for Christmas.  Whether you are Jewish or not I'm sure
you'll all enjoy "The Hannukah Song".  Take care and have a great
week, Eric

THE HANNUKAH SONG

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/hannukah.html>THE HANNUKAH
SONG</a>

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



ALSO NEXT WEEK IS THANKSGIVING-HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

</a><a
href=http://www.songexpressions.net/thanksgiving.html>THANKSGIVING
PRAYER</a>

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

Hello Everyone,
      Johnny Cash, "The Man In Black" has many hits over the years.
With hits like "Folsom Prison Blues", "I Walk The Line", and "Ring Of
Fire", it's no wonder that he has been inducted into the The
Nashville Songwriter's Hall Of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame and
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  On this rare recording from the
television show Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, he plays and
sings "Thanksgiving Prayer".  I wish you all an early Happy
Thanksgiving and I Thank You for supporting me, Eric


THANKSGIVING PRAYER

</a><a
href=http://www.songexpressions.net/thanksgiving.html>THANKSGIVING
PRAYER</a>

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



INDEX OF ALL MY PAGES

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Good Morning,
     When the Chordettes formed in the 1940's, they did so as an
attempt to become a female version of a Barbershop Quartet.  They had
several hits, most of which came after the introduction of the Rock
and Roll era.  None were more popular than this page "Mr. Sandman"
which was #1 for 7 weeks in 1954 and is still loved by many today.
Thanks for all your support and have a great weekend, Eric

MR SANDMAN

</a><a href=http://www.songexpressions.net/sandman.html>MR SANDMAN</a>

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



INDEX OF ALL MY PAGES

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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

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

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

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>

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

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


Index Of All My Pages

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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

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

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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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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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:

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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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