Favorite songs you havent heard in a long time?

[BlueHen]

I must say, as much fun as it was making up a list, it was equally as fun reading everyone else's. I went back and re-read this thread and noticed the original poster asked specifically for standards, not soft AC. When you look through the various songs mentioned, it's easy to see there's a fine line between the two, and people have different definitions for a standard.

A couple years ago there was an interesting discussion right here on this board about what constitutes a standard... age, staying power... probably a combination of the two. I think the industry today has lumped all easy listening music as adult standards. Not that that's necessarily wrong, but, to me, the term 'adult standards' tends to denote something very old with a certain stodginess attached to it. Who knows... maybe that's part of the problem facing this format. I wouldn't even use 'adult' which pigeonholes the audience, and when I hear 'soft AC' or 'soft or light rock,' I think of the boring, sappy stuff from the '70s I grew up with (and now sick of).

That's why I would prefer using a phrase like 'vintage.' It's something "of enduring interest." Like a fine wine... never goes out of style. So many of the songs listed on this thread are certainly ones I don't remember from my youth. I've just discovered them and they appeal to me.

Here's some more...
"The Very Thought Of You" I think the definitive version is Nat King Cole's.
"My Coloring Book" Sandy Stewart or Kitty Kallen
"A Certain Smile" Johnny Mathis
"Return To Me" Dean Martin
"Broken Hearted Melody" Sarah Vaughan
"Everybody Loves A Lover" Doris Day
"Wake The Town & Tell The People" Les Baxter
"That's All I Want From You" Jaye P Morgan
"He," "Unchained Melody" Al Hibbler
"Portrait Of My Love," "Footsteps" Steve Lawrence
"Blame It On The Bossa Nova" Eydie Gorme
"Cotton Candy," "Al's Place" Al Hirt
"All Alone Am I," "Johnny One Time" Brenda Lee
"Only Love Can Break A Heart" Gene Pitney
"There I've Said It Again" Bobby Vinton
"Beyond The Sea" Bobby Darin
"A Fool Never Learns," "Can't Get Used To Losing You" Andy Williams
"Telstar" Tornadoes (probably too rockish for this format)
"The Lonely Bull," "A Banda," "Casino Royale" Herb Alpert/Tijuana Brass

Remember "At Last" by Etta James? It was featured in a '90s Cadillac commercial. I surely never heard it before. Now it's one of my favorites and, thanks to this format, found a new popularity.

Anyone remember "Kites Are Fun" by Free Design? Definitely not a standard and not even a chart hit. But I remember hearing it on MOR radio in the late '60s.

 

[dx7]

Great list, BlueHen -- and I like the word "vintage" to describe this music.

I guess my idea of a good vintage radio format is more about deep cuts from classic MOR LPs from roughly 1955-1966, from artists like Tony Bennett, Eydie Gorme, Peggy Lee, Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat Cole, Henry Mancini, The Four Freshman, etc -- - in fact, just about anything from the classic MOR years from record labels like Capitol, Verve, Mercury, Columbia and RCA -- and before MOR artists started recording cover versions of rock songs around 1967 or so.

 

[BlueHen]

a good vintage radio format is more about deep cuts from classic MOR LPs from roughly 1955-1966

Sort of like unveiling something on the public that was previously hidden and... "whose time has come."

Here's a deep cut - I don't think it was ever a single: "Look To The Rainbow" by Dinah Washington

 

[vchimpanzee]

My thanks to Rick Crandell at KEZW at Entercom - Denver (a great guy) and to KAAM in Dallas and to Chuck in Longview, as well as each of you. Mr. Marino, you will remember a couple of refreshing posts from you a few months ago about this...I give you much credit. As well as to Hammando and Vic Chimpanzee, as well as my friend Chris Lash. Again, thank you all.

It's probably mentioned somewhere on the site, but in the first email I ever sent, I put "chimpanzee" on the subject line, only I made a typo. I decided that would be my name when I got my own email address.

At the time, my Stardust affiliate was playing what sounded like Unforgettable Favorites (the format Worthless Classics is now trying to sound like) during the day (returning to Stardust at night), back in '97, and almost no one liked it. I congratulated their music director in the email (the station had a new web site and I was trying it out) and suggested he make appearances on Leno and Letterman.

And I like most of what's in BlueHen's list.

 

[oaktree]

Well, from "Master Jack" to "At Last" and a huge amount of songs that are already being requested by our listeners, thanks to you.

Blue Hen, if you are from Delaware ... bless you, as am I, for all of my youth and listening to WIP, WCBM, WNEW and working in Wilmington on then MOR WILM and WDEL.

To wit: just from your list - "The Very Thought Of You" - Nat King Cole's.
"My Coloring Book" Sandy Stewart or Kitty Kallen (both)
"A Certain Smile" Johnny Mathis
"Return To Me" Dean Martin
"Broken Hearted Melody" Sarah Vaughan
"Everybody Loves A Lover" Doris Day
"Wake The Town & Tell The People" Les Baxter
"He," "Unchained Melody" Al Hibbler
"Portrait Of My Love," "Footsteps" Steve Lawrence
"Blame It On The Bossa Nova" Eydie Gorme
"All Alone Am I," Brenda Lee
"Only Love Can Break A Heart" Gene Pitney
"There I've Said It Again" Bobby Vinton
"Beyond The Sea" Bobby Darin
"Can't Get Used To Losing You" Andy Williams
"The Lonely Bull," "Casino Royale" Herb Alpert/Tijuana Brass
"At Last" by Etta James?

Anyone remember "Kites Are Fun" by Free Design? Do I ever! A great favorite...and I'm glad we're playing it.

To everyone who gave lists and contributed lists (thanks, Chuck!) my thanks. I am now half-way through the development of my new on air library ... including Michael Buble, Diana Krall and more, along with these "Timeless" songs and many more.

In my market, it's not "Big Band" that defines standards, it's "Forver Cool" by Dean Martin and the Rat Pack lives.

This poster has it right, as well saying "I guess my idea of a good vintage radio format is more about deep cuts from classic MOR LPs from roughly 1955-1966, from artists like Tony Bennett, Eydie Gorme, Peggy Lee, Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat Cole, Henry Mancini, The Four Freshman, etc -- - in fact, just about anything from the classic MOR years from record labels like Capitol, Verve, Mercury, Columbia and RCA -- and before MOR artists started recording cover versions of rock songs around 1967 or so."

Exactly! Well said.

I'm really getting excited about the "MOR-ity" of this format, with enough of a touch of soft-ac and newer standards adaptions that are making this really fun.

No trainwrecks from Buddy Holly to Perry Como. From Olivia Newton John (from Xanadu) to "Because of You" by Tony Bennett.

And our 12 year syndicator is non-too happy, as listeners have called them and, actually, thanked them for the "new" music ... not the same old tired Everly Brothers stuff.

Thanks to you ... AM is, "fabulous" again. www.fabulous1400.com -- and growing everyday. We launch, officially, in three weeks or so. "Sounds of Sinatra" has now joined our weekend lineup and it will be streamed, as well. Thanks again, guys ...

 

[dbdigital]

Just as an FYI, there is a great article on returning Adult Standards to AM as a way to revive the band.

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070827/NEWS/708270323/-1/news

Here is what WNNJ 1360, a Clear Channel station out of Newton, N.J. is programming:

"The artist mix includes Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, Anne Murray, Perry Como, Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, Engelbert Humperdink, Andy Williams, Barry Manilow, Neil Diamond, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass and others.

WNNJ Market Manager Dick Taylor said the new format "is a great mix of music not heard on the radio anywhere in Sussex County." "If listeners appreciate having this music back on local radio, they need to tell their friends, but even more importantly they need to tell our local advertisers." Other than talk, there is not much on the air targeting older listeners around here. Despite the lack of local voices, this might work."

The entire article is worth reading and encouraging for those of us who feel this format has been neglected far too long.

db

 

[oaktree]

Duly noted and thanks for the heads-up!

Shame that they didn't take time to invest a couple weeks and do their own "spin" for their market, as we are. First, they'd save money, second, they'd have control instantly of their format ...

 

[BlueHen]

Blue Hen, if you are from Delaware ... bless you, as am I, for all of my youth and listening to WIP, WCBM, WNEW and working in Wilmington on then MOR WILM and WDEL.

No trainwrecks from Buddy Holly to Perry Como. From Olivia Newton John (from Xanadu) to "Because of You" by Tony Bennett.

Thanks to you ... AM is, "fabulous" again. www.fabulous1400.com -- and growing everyday. We launch, officially, in three weeks or so. "Sounds of Sinatra" has now joined our weekend lineup and it will be streamed, as well. Thanks again, guys ...

oaktree:
(1) I'm from NJ but I did graduate from the U of D. Yes, WIP was the classic powerhouse MOR station. (Remember Chickenman and the cash call jackpot?) WDEL used to carry Delaware's football games... I miss hearing the late Bob Kelly. The games are on 94.7 FM now, but WDEL still has the best sports coverage, I think. Since you're in California, you'll appreciate this story. Back in the '70s, Delaware was playing Central Michigan (I think) for the Division II national championship. The game was played in California and people out there said "Delaware?? Is that in Maryland?" Later they had t-shirts for sale in the school bookstore that said DELAWHERE. By the way, Central Michigan killed us something like 54-14.

(2) Trainwrecks... Isn't it amazing how, during the golden age of Top 40 radio, you could hear a Carpenters song followed by Led Zeppelin, and not think anything of it?

(3) Question on the station (Fabulous 1400): Is what's being streamed on the internet the same as what people hear in San Luis Obispo on 1400? I heard the jingle "Great Songs & Great Memories" and expected to hear Jeff Rollins' voice. Is that the jingle for all stations carrying Dial Global?

When I listened today, it was almost uncanny. I thought I was listening to CDs I burned myself... "Games People Play" by Joe South, "Invisible Tears" by Ray Conniff, "A Little Bitty Tear" by Burl Ives, "Put On A Happy Face" by Tony Bennett. Also heard Carly Simon, Brook Benton, Andy Williams, Al Jarreau. This is a nice variety which has "multi-generational" appeal. It's not boring. A couple years ago the "Red" format in St Louis was supposed to be the new big thing. I personally didn't care for it. Every song was an uptempo standard. After 45 minutes or so, it got to be monotonous.

I thought I knew every song there is on this format, but I was surprised at around 12:25 today Eastern time. Heard a song by a female artist with a bit of a country flavor to it... "You're Never Alone"?? Who was this? If this is new, this would be a good example of a song where the repeat factor wouldn't be a turn off for me because it isn't familiar. Now, "Games People Play" or "A Little Bitty Tear," on the other hand, should not be repeated for several days or maybe even a week. As much as I like those songs, hearing them repeated too often demonstrates to me a limited playlist when there are thousands of songs that could be played. Will there by DJs? I don't know how others feel but, personally, I prefer DJs on a station. This is what separates the sound of the radio from my CD player. To me, totally jockless radio stations sound cold & impersonal even though that seems to be the trend today.

 

[oaktree]

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Blue Hen, if you are from Delaware ... bless you, as am I, for all of my youth and listening to WIP, WCBM, WNEW and working in Wilmington on then MOR WILM and WDEL.

No trainwrecks from Buddy Holly to Perry Como. From Olivia Newton John (from Xanadu) to "Because of You" by Tony Bennett.

Thanks to you ... AM is, "fabulous" again. www.fabulous1400.com -- and growing everyday. We launch, officially, in three weeks or so. "Sounds of Sinatra" has now joined our weekend lineup and it will be streamed, as well. Thanks again, guys ...

Wow! This is a post that I will forever refer to and treasure! Thanks, Blue Hen.

(2) Trainwrecks... Isn't it amazing how, during the golden age of Top 40 radio, you could hear a Carpenters song followed by Led Zeppelin, and not think anything of it?

LOL! You are absolutely correct. Now, for some silly reason, some of us pay attention to it. Then why did Steve Jobs invent iPods for gosh sakes? I learn from you guys every single day, I'm tellin' ya...

(3) Question on the station (Fabulous 1400): Is what's being streamed on the internet the same as what people hear in San Luis Obispo on 1400? I heard the jingle "Great Songs & Great Memories" and expected to hear Jeff Rollins' voice. Is that the jingle for all stations carrying Dial Global?

Great observation! What is being streamed each day for the next couple of weeks is a 3 hour sample of the "basic" music format without all the goodies, except for the spots. Yes, there will be jox (I'll do mornings) and we will use DG at night for now. Our air people are relevant to the market and know (and love) the music. But musically, though the rotation will be very much slower (remember ... it's a daily 3 hour demo to see how the computer blends things within the rules,) and, I check it in different environments such as offices, restaurants and clients. So far ... a lot of "oh wow!" type responses thanks to you and others.

When I listened today, it was almost uncanny. I thought I was listening to CDs I burned myself... "Games People Play" by Joe South, "Invisible Tears" by Ray Conniff, "A Little Bitty Tear" by Burl Ives, "Put On A Happy Face" by Tony Bennett. Also heard Carly Simon, Brook Benton, Andy Williams, Al Jarreau. This is a nice variety which has "multi-generational" appeal. It's not boring. A couple years ago the "Red" format in St Louis was supposed to be the new big thing. I personally didn't care for it. Every song was an uptempo standard. After 45 minutes or so, it got to be monotonous.

I thought I knew every song there is on this format, but I was surprised at around 12:25 today Eastern time. Heard a song by a female artist with a bit of a country flavor to it... "You're Never Alone"?? Who was this?

We will be playing currents and recurrents ... not just Michael Buble, Diana Krall and others ... but new "hits" that fit. This one, by Sarah Evans and Jim Brinkman a good-sized A/C hit of the past couple of months. These are very carefully selected. I don't play, for example, every cut on Dean Martin's "Forever Cool," but play a couple now, and will introduce new ones down the road to include in the library.

If this is new, this would be a good example of a song where the repeat factor wouldn't be a turn off for me because it isn't familiar. Now, "Games People Play" or "A Little Bitty Tear," on the other hand, should not be repeated for several days or maybe even a week. As much as I like those songs, hearing them repeated too often demonstrates to me a limited playlist when there are thousands of songs that could be played.

Those songs, and many like those, are not repeated for weeks and months, while others are rotated in and out on a days and weeks basis, while others rotate on a few day's rotation. Currents turn every two or three hours. Recurrents over a couple of days.

Will there by DJs? I don't know how others feel but, personally, I prefer DJs on a station.

See above. The personality angle must, however, be relevant, first, topical and sound like we enjoy being with those "companions" and "friends" we, somehow, abandoned some years ago. Community involvement is also very important to this format.
This is what separates the sound of the radio from my CD player. To me, totally jockless radio stations sound cold & impersonal even though that seems to be the trend today.

I totally agree, especially when it comes to "relevancy" and "relating" this music to the audience tha appreciates it. Otherwise, we might as well be a jockless automation system (like on far too many stations.)/i]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your post and hope you'll keep listening ... as we grow each day.

-oaktree-

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[BlueHen]

Currents, Recurrents & Fabulous 1400

I’ve been listening over the last several days and understand the concept now. “Games People Play” is a great song, but it’s one of those which shouldn’t be repeated for weeks or months. I often mention the “texture” of songs, and “Games People Play” would be one of the more noticeable to the audience if played too often. Its staying power has eroded over the years… not through any fault of its own, but simply because it’s been virtually ignored on the radio. You don’t hear it on oldies stations, let alone on any easy listening stations. I like to call these songs “attic oldies.”

On the other hand, something like “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison or “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers, if played every day, would probably not be noticed by the audience. Why? All these songs have a similar texture. It’s because of how they’ve been treated historically by radio. They may possibly be more popular now than when originally released. Of course, being featured in a movie or commercial certainly helps. But you could ask the question… would they have been chosen for that movie or commercial had they not been considered “cool” to begin with. “Brown Eyed Girl” and “Unchained Melody” have become staples of pop music over the years while “Games People Play” has not.

Now, for me, hearing a song like “Games People Play” makes me want to stay tuned in anticipation of hearing that next “attic oldie.” And today I heard two: “Up The Ladder To The Roof” by the Supremes and “All” by James Darren. While we’re on the subject of “Games People Play,” another nice Joe South tune is “Don’t It Make You Want To Go Home.” It’s a little reminiscent of that Verdelle Smith song “Tar and Cement” from 3 years earlier. (Anyone remember that?) I like it more than “Walk A Mile In My Shoes,” which might be a little strong for an easy listening format, but they’re all good songs.

I got to hear the Sara Evans/Jim Brickman song “Never Alone” several times. It’s one I didn’t hear before, and now I’m starting to like it, so this is a case where I looked forward to the repeats and I’ll probably buy the CD it’s on. Having these contemporary songs in the mix keeps the station relevant. The song reminds me of that Lee Ann Womack crossover hit “I Hope You Dance.”

It was refreshing to hear “Time Don’t Run Out On Me” by Anne Murray, “Paper Cup” by the 5th Dimension, and “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Tom Jones. This shows you can take “You Needed Me,” “One Less Bell To Answer,” and “It’s Not Unusual” out of the lineup for awhile and still have plenty of other material by these artists to keep the playlist from getting stale.

The covers by Andy Williams (“What Now My Love,” “Charade”), Sergio Mendes (“The Dock Of The Bay”), and Bette Midler (“Tenderly”) blend in nicely. I wouldn’t even mind hearing some of the old instrumental or choral covers by Percy Faith & Ray Conniff or Johnny Mann.

Looking forward to the addition of jocks, news, and how Christmas music is going to be programmed (if it is), but that’s another topic for another time.

Since this has been a continuous thread of forgotten song lists, I’d like to add a few more:
“Baubles Bangles & Beads” Kirby Stone Four
“Wish Me A Rainbow” Gunter Kallmann Chorus
“Pass Me By” Peggy Lee
“If I Never Knew Your Name” Vic Dana
“For The Love Of Him” Bobbi Martin
“The Race Is On” Jack Jones
“It’s Gonna Be Fine” Glenn Yarbrough

 

[oaktree]

Currents, Recurrents & Fabulous 1400

I’ve been listening over the last several days and understand the concept now. “Games People Play” is a great song, but it’s one of those which shouldn’t be repeated for weeks or months. I often mention the “texture” of songs, and “Games People Play” would be one of the more noticeable to the audience if played too often. Its staying power has eroded over the years… not through any fault of its own, but simply because it’s been virtually ignored on the radio. You don’t hear it on oldies stations, let alone on any easy listening stations. I like to call these songs “attic oldies.”

You are absolutely, 100% correct. The format, as the station owner told me yesterday, must be filled with many "OH WOW!" type songs. You mentioned "Games" and the other Joe South record ... "Games" which we play, now. Also, Baubles Bangles and Beads...I've heard it just once on our station stream in the last couple of weeks, but can't wait to hear it ... and other "Oh Wow!" songs that, with yours and others help have just really created a neat sound for us ... song after song after song. Thank you, again.

On the other hand, something like “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison or “Unchained Melody” by the Righteous Brothers, if played every day, would probably not be noticed by the audience. Why? All these songs have a similar texture.

True, but I've shied away from "Brown Eyed Girl" but am playing "Have I Told You Lately I Love You" by Van Morrison.

It’s because of how they’ve been treated historically by radio. They may possibly be more popular now than when originally released. Of course, being featured in a movie or commercial certainly helps. But you could ask the question… would they have been chosen for that movie or commercial had they not been considered “cool” to begin with. “Brown Eyed Girl” and “Unchained Melody” have become staples of pop music over the years while “Games People Play” has not.

That would also be true. But the "every once in a while" factor of a "Games" makes it one less time that a "staple" gets further burned to a crisp ... keeping it enjoyable for a lot of people longer.

Now, for me, hearing a song like “Games People Play” makes me want to stay tuned in anticipation of hearing that next “attic oldie.” And today I heard two: “Up The Ladder To The Roof” by the Supremes and “All” by James Darren. While we’re on the subject of “Games People Play,” another nice Joe South tune is “Don’t It Make You Want To Go Home.” It’s a little reminiscent of that Verdelle Smith song “Tar and Cement” from 3 years earlier. (Anyone remember that?) I like it more than “Walk A Mile In My Shoes,” which might be a little strong for an easy listening format, but they’re all good songs.

What a great memory you have! I can't play "Tar & Cement" but do like the song.

I got to hear the Sara Evans/Jim Brickman song “Never Alone” several times. It’s one I didn’t hear before, and now I’m starting to like it, so this is a case where I looked forward to the repeats and I’ll probably buy the CD it’s on. Having these contemporary songs in the mix keeps the station relevant. The song reminds me of that Lee Ann Womack crossover hit “I Hope You Dance.”

Very much so. And thanks to Chuck for the tip on the Natalie Cole/Diana Krall song "More Better." It's truly a wonderful contemporary "chick" song ... and sounds just great in this (and Chuck's) format.

It was refreshing to hear “Time Don’t Run Out On Me” by Anne Murray, “Paper Cup” by the 5th Dimension, and “I (Who Have Nothing)” by Tom Jones. This shows you can take “You Needed Me,” “One Less Bell To Answer,” and “It’s Not Unusual” out of the lineup for awhile and still have plenty of other material by these artists to keep the playlist from getting stale.

A tip learned right here on this very board ...

The covers by Andy Williams (“What Now My Love,” “Charade”), Sergio Mendes (“The Dock Of The Bay”), and Bette Midler (“Tenderly”) blend in nicely. I wouldn’t even mind hearing some of the old instrumental or choral covers by Percy Faith & Ray Conniff or Johnny Mann.

I am anxious to get "Chinatown" by Percy Faith and I would love to get a CD copy of "A Man And a Woman" by Johnny Mann. I have the Liberty LP and may have to work some audio magic. I love the song as much as I love, still, his jingles. We are playing "Up Up and Away" and "Cherish" by JM. Also a few Conniff ... one must play S'wonderful, of course ...

Looking forward to the addition of jocks, news, and how Christmas music is going to be programmed (if it is), but that’s another topic for another time.

Since this has been a continuous thread of forgotten song lists, I’d like to add a few more:
“Baubles Bangles & Beads” Kirby Stone Four
“Wish Me A Rainbow” Gunter Kallmann Chorus
“Pass Me By” Peggy Lee
“If I Never Knew Your Name” Vic Dana
“For The Love Of Him” Bobbi Martin
“The Race Is On” Jack Jones
“It’s Gonna Be Fine” Glenn Yarbrough

Well, we've got you covered on "Baubles", Bobbi Martin, Jack Jones ... will add Peggy and I really like the Gunter Kallmann song. Will have to seek the Yarbrough song...though we are playing "Baby the Rain Must Fall." What a post! Thanks, again...!

 

[Chuck]

Try playing Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's "Over the Rainbow." If you don't get phone calls on this one, nobody is listening....

He also did a version that is a medley of "Over The Rainbow" and "It's a Wonderful World." It is well worth playing. You might even like his version of "Coney Island Washboard."

 

[BlueHen]

I've shied away from "Brown Eyed Girl" but am playing "Have I Told You Lately I Love You" by Van Morrison.

I would love to get a CD copy of "A Man And a Woman" by Johnny Mann. I have the Liberty LP and may have to work some audio magic.

"Brown Eyed Girl" doesn't really fit the format. "Have I Told You..." was really popular at my former office... another one of those "chick songs" (just like Barry Manilow - I never met a female who didn't like Barry Manilow... I don't know why, but more power to him).

Well, I thought I'd be able to give you good news on the Johnny Mann song, but I can't. I have a compilation CD called Sixties Mann, but "Man & A Woman" isn't on it. However, as for that audio magic, have you tried that Crosley Songmaker ($399) which allows you to convert vinyl onto CD without a computer? So far, I've been satisfied with it, but I've only used it for cassettes; haven't tried it on vinyl yet.

 

[oaktree]

I'll do it ... I have an LP converter. I've got to play "A Man & A Woman" by Johnny Mann...

 

[BlueHen]

I'll do it ... I have an LP converter. I've got to play "A Man & A Woman" by Johnny Mann...

Now you have my curiosity up... I've got to hear it!

 

[oaktree]

It's truly a great song. Like his jingles, you can hear every nuance in a terrific song. Listen to just a sample of his stuff on Rosie Clooney's "Bye Bye Blackbird", for example. (Another favorite of mine.) I almost expect the group at the end of the record to take off into KSFO's "Sound of the City" or the KABC "City Song" or ... "93/KHJ"...or "WASH with the Stars ... W-A-S-H, Washington."

A lot of Anita Kerr's and the Singer's Unlimited (both wonderful radio jingle singers) and Liz Damon's Orient Express have similarities ... but Johnny Mann leads the way. (And a hell of a golfer, I might add.)

If I convert it right ... I'll gladly share "A Man & A Woman" with you. I know there is a :30 snippet of it online from some vinyl album emporium, but not on CD that I'm aware.

 

[bub]

The Dangling Conversation: Simon and Garfunkel

 

[cyberdad]

"You Got the Right String Baby, But the Wrong Yo-Yo"....Dr. Feelgood & The Interns (aka Piano Red). Okeh Records, 1962.

 

[dbdigital]

I don't know about this being a favorite song but it is a favorite rendition of a song of mine.

I'm not sure if anyone here has heard of a jazz/pop harpist named Robert Maxwell. But in the 60's he did a rendition of the Porgy & Bess tune "Summertime" that is both both beautiful, bluesy and very unusual. The recording is just of Maxwell on harp, an organist and a drummer (and maybe rhythm guitar).

I haven't heard this recording in decades but it's probably the strangest rendition of Summertime that anyone has ever produced. Once heard, it won't be forgotten.

db

 

[oaktree]

It reminds me of his big hit, "Shangri-la" in fact. Beautiful song. Great ending...