Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight
About This Song A fixture at proms and weddings, Eric Clapton wrote “Wonderful Tonight” in 1976 while waiting for his…
The Rolling Stones – (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction (Live- Ireland 1965)
Mick Jagger wrote all the lyrics except the line “can’t get no satisfaction.” The lyrics deal with what Jagger saw…
Rags To Riches – Tribute To Tony Bennett
Did You Know The song uses the well-known term “rags to riches,” meaning to rise from poverty to wealth. Fictional…
Perry Como – And I Love You So
About The Song Don McLean released the song in 1970 which captured the hearts of millions. On the other hand,…
Keith Whitley – Don’t Close Your Eyes
About The Song Keith Whitley released the song “Don’t Close Your Eyes” as the third single from his album of…
Elvis Presley with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Always On My Mind
About The Song “Always on My Mind” has remained a timeless love song. Several artists have covered it through the…
Elvis Presley – Suspicious Minds
About The Song The last number-one hit during Elvis Presley’s lifetime. It became his first hit since his previous number…
Elvis Presley – Heartbreak Hotel
About The Song Would You Like to Check in with Elvis at the “Heartbreak Hotel?” A news about the suicide…
The Righteous Brothers – You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’
About The Song According to BMI music publishing, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” was played on American radio and television…
Bob Dylan – Like A Rolling Stone
About The Song On June 16, 1965, on their second day of recording at Columbia Records’ Studio A in Manhattan,…
Aretha Franklin – Respect
About The Song Originally written and recorded by Otis Redding in 1965, off of the soul singer’s third album Otis…
The Sounds of Silence by Simon & Garfunkel
About The Song The first recording was an acoustic version on Simon & Garfunkel’s first album, Wednesday Morning, 3 AM,…
Ray Peterson – Tell Laura I Love Her
About The Song A teenage tragedy song, “Tell Laura I Love Her” was written by Jeff Barry and Ben Raleigh.…
Terry Jacks – Seasons In The Sun
About The Song “Seasons in the Sun” is an English-language adaptation of the song “Le Moribond” by Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques…
The Beatles – Let It Be
About The Song Paul McCartney wrote this song. It was inspired by his mother, Mary, who died when he was…
Bertie Higgins – Casablanca
“Casablanca” became the Song of the Year in all of the Pacific Rim, and when the CD reached double platinum…
ABBA – Dancing Queen
About This Song “Dancing Queen” was inspired by artist George McCrae’s 1974 disco track “Rock Your Baby” and was originally…
The Beatles – Hey Jude
About The Song “Hey Jude” was officially released in August of 1968 during a period of personal turmoil for the…
Don McLean – American Pie
About The Song According to McLean, “American Pie” was originally inspired by the death of Buddy Holly. “I loved his…
Bee Gees – Night Fever
About The Song In 1977, The Bee Gees manager Robert Stigwood was producing a movie about the New York disco…