Neil Sedaka – Oh! Carol
About The Song “Oh! Carol” was co-written with Howard Greenfield, a longtime collaborator of Sedaka. In the aforementioned book, the story is that Sedaka and Greenfield were neighbors as kids; Sedaka would play piano in his apartment, and Greenfield’s mother…
Elvis Presley – Let It Be Me
Introduction Forget the hip-shaking swagger and electrifying stage presence. In 1970, Elvis Presley traded his rock ‘n’ roll crown for a tender whisper in “Let It Be Me,” a song that transcended genre, language, and time to become a timeless…
Elvis Presley – Baby, Let’s Play House
Introdution: Before the swirling hips and electrifying stage presence, Elvis Presley was just a young truck driver with dreams and a song simmering in his soul. That song, “Baby, Let’s Play House,” wasn’t written by him, but when he stepped…
Jim Croce – Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
About The Song “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” is an uptempo, strophic story song written by American folk rock singer Jim Croce. Released as part of his 1973 album Life and Times, the song was a No. 1 hit for him,…
Elvis Presley – Rubberneckin
Introduction: “Rubberneckin’” is a vibrant and rhythmically charged song that contributed to the eclectic musical journey of Elvis Presley. Co-written by Dory Jones and Bunny Warren, with a funky remix by Paul Oakenfold later released in 2003, the song was…
Elvis Presley – The Girl of My Best Friend
Introduction: “The Girl of My Best Friend” holds a distinctive place in Elvis Presley’s discography as a classic rock and roll ballad that exemplifies his vocal prowess and musical versatility. Originally written by Sam Bobrick and Beverley Ross, the song…
Whitney Houston – Greatest Love Of All
About The Song This was written by songwriters Linda Creed and Michael Masser. Creed was recovering from breast cancer when they wrote the song in 1977. Originally recorded by George Benson, his version went to #24 in the US. In…
Elvis Presley – Shoppin’ Around.(From G.I Blues 1960)
Introduction: “Shoppin’ Around” is a lively and upbeat song featured in the 1960 musical film “G.I. Blues,” starring the legendary Elvis Presley. Written by Aaron Schroeder and Sid Tepper, the song is a notable inclusion in the film’s soundtrack, contributing…
Elvis Presley – I’ll Remember You
Introduction: “I’ll Remember You,” a poignant ballad by Elvis Presley, stands as a testament to the King’s ability to evoke deep emotions through his music. Released in 1966 as part of the album “Spinout,” the song showcases a softer, more…
Elvis Presley – He Touched Me
Introduction: In 1972, Elvis Presley delivered a soul-stirring performance with the gospel hymn “He Touched Me.” The song, penned by Bill Gaither, encapsulates the spiritual depth and emotional resonance that characterized Elvis’s foray into gospel music. As the title track…