Carpenters – Only Yesterday
About The Song – Richard Carpenter wrote this with lyricist John Bettis. They were sure the song wouldn’t be a hit, and lost a $1,000 bet to their recording engineer Roger Young when they were proven wrong. – “Only Yesterday”…
B. J. Thomas – Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head
About the Song “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head”, a melody that’s as timeless as sunshine breaking through the clouds after a summer storm. Chances are, dear reader, this song holds a special place in your heart, nestled amongst memories…
Carpenters – Rainy Days And Mondays
About The Song “Rainy Days and Mondays” is a song by the American music duo The Carpenters. It was released in 1971 as the lead single from their album “Carpenters.” The song was written by Paul Williams and Roger Nichols,…
Bobby Darin – Dream Lover
About the Song Bobby Darin and “Dream Lover”, a match made in doo-wop heaven! This 1959 classic isn’t just another catchy tune; it’s a heartfelt yearning, a sweet serenade sung by a young man searching for his soulmate. Think back…
The Righteous Brothers – (You’re My) Soul And Inspiration
About The Song With soaring vocals and a symphonic arrangement, this song bears a strong resemblance to the Righteous Brothers’ breakout hit, “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’.” That song was written by the Brill Building songwriting duo of Barry Mann…
Bee Gees – Too Much Heaven
About the Song The Bee Gees’ song “Too Much Heaven” is a beautiful and poignant ballad about the power of love. The song was released in 1979 on the album Spirits Having Flown, and it quickly became a hit, reaching…
Bee Gees – Night Fever
In 1977, The Bee Gees manager Robert Stigwood was producing a movie about the New York disco scene. The working title of the film was “Saturday Night,” so he asked the group to write a song of that name. The…
Otis Redding – I’ve Been Loving You Too Long
About the Song Otis Redding, that powerful voice, that raw emotion – a true legend of soul music. And when it comes to soul-stirring ballads, few can rival the intensity of “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long”. Released in 1965,…
Don Williams – You’re My Best Friend
– “You’re My Best Friend” is a song written by Wayland Holyfield, and recorded by American country music artist Don Williams. It was released in April 1975 as the first single and title track from the album You’re My Best…
Modern Talking – You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul
About the Song Take a Trip Down Memory Lane with Modern Talking’s Enduring Hit, “You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul” Do the opening synth chords of “You’re My Heart, You’re My Soul” instantly transport you back to a time of…