This is one of my favourite instrumental songs. It reached number one on Billboard's Top 40 in 1959. It was composed and recorded by Santo & Johnny (Farina).
Sunday, 21 March 2010
Monday, 14 December 2009
Only The Good Die Young
To say this 1977 Billy Joel release stirred up some controversy would be an understatement. In fact, the ensuing condemnation by the clergy had kids racing to the record stores to buy it. Virginia was Virginia Callahan, a Catholic girl Billy had a crush on who wouldn't have premarital sex.
Sunday, 22 November 2009
American Woman
Arguably, the best Canadian single of all time, Burton Cummings and The Guess Who secured their place in the world music scene back in 1970. The song is controversial in its lyrics, written when times were turbulent, and I have put into this video some of what they say to me.
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