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Found Performance

Found Performance: “Solitary Man”

One of the first songs I ever heard on the radio, back in 1966 when I was listening to KPUG,…

3 years ago

British Invasion (Memories From The NW Corner)

Introduction: Historians often refer to the British Invasion. Make no mistake about it, the information reported here isn't new or…

4 years ago

Jukebox Alive: Stand By Me – Ben E. King

It's difficult to find a video of a young Ben E. King singing “Stand by Me.” Most of the videos…

5 years ago

Memories Wrapped in Blue Velvet

Music is a powerful force. We all know that sometimes an old tune will trigger a memory of a past…

5 years ago

Found Performance: “Land of 1000 Dances” by Wilson Pickett

"Land of 1000 Dances" or "Land Of A Thousand Dances" was written by Chris Kenner in 1962. The first hit…

5 years ago

Found Performance: Brothers Gibb (1963)

Editor's note: I have had some fun with "Found Performances." This growing collection consists of rare and/or interesting TV or…

5 years ago

Found Performance: “Is That All There Is?” by Peggy Lee

I consider this Capitol Record's release to be in the category of very weird, but "likable"! In 1969 it was…

5 years ago

Found Performance: “Lightnin’ Strikes” by Lou Christie

When I started paying attention to radio in spring 1966, "Lightnin' Strikes" by Lou Christie had begun to slip down…

5 years ago
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