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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| need help finding a song | 1/25/2006 | Lisa DesGroseilliers |
| Q: I know this is a long shot, but here it goes. when i was 15 i was really into downloading music on ... A: It seems like the mp3 you downloaded was not credited to the right group. According to Wikipedia - ... | ||
| Version of "Dig" (Jimmy Drake/Nervous Norvus) | 12/6/2005 | Amarilis Gibeli |
| Q: I'm trying to track down a recording of the song "Dig". The song was written and originally ... A: I can recall a version to Drakes' "Dig" did by The New Rhythm & Blues Quartet (aka NRBQ), I suppose, ... | ||
| song that i can't find | 12/1/2005 | Lisa DesGroseilliers |
| Q: ok i have this big problem of a song i don't know who sings it and i don't know the song title so ... A: The song is called "New Sensation" by the group "War and Peace". You have the right theme with the ... | ||
| rolling stones song | 11/24/2005 | Lisa DesGroseilliers |
| Q: my aunt is on a quest to find the name of a Rolling Stones song that was originally recorded in a ... A: It seems like your aunt may be having a semi-flashback because she seems to have mixed up the band. ... | ||
| rolling stones song | 11/24/2005 | Grant Cooper |
| Q: my aunt is on a quest to find the name of a Rolling Stones song that was originally recorded in a ... A: Aloha Jeff from Honolulu; and hope you had a great Thanksgiving also! Stones recording in a ... | ||
| rolling stones song | 11/24/2005 | Mike Jarmus |
| Q: my aunt is on a quest to find the name of a Rolling Stones song that was originally recorded in a ... A: Jeff, First, very sorry for the delay. Blame it on holiday stuff and a fever! The only Stones song I ... | ||
| - | 11/24/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: Could you tell me,in short,what are the characteristics of these types of music: a.reggae b.soul ... A: "Reggae," with it's heavy Jamaican backbeat, is sometimes described as "rock 'n' roll upside down." ... | ||
| Looking for a song | 10/8/2005 | Lisa DesGroseilliers |
| Q: Hey, I'm hoping you can help me out. I'm trying to find out who sings this song that I keep thinking ... A: I will admit your question is a bit hard with the limited lyrics, but I do have a few suggestions as ... | ||
| Late 1960's Sheet Music | 10/3/2005 | Mike Jarmus |
| Q: I have a number of items of late 1960's UK original sheet music for hit singles that I am ... A: Miles, Since I buy and sell there, my first thought would have been to check eBay prices, but ... | ||
| Is Joy Martell indeed Jill Corey -Reader's Digest Alan Copeland orchestra? | 9/9/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: I stumbled across an entry you had for 5/8/2004 with the above title. I am Joy Martell's son, and I ... A: James. I am very sorry to hear about your Mom, who indeed recorded quite a bit for Reader's Digest ... | ||
| name of an artist | 8/6/2005 | Mike Jarmus |
| Q: I have a song in the back of my head that I can only describe in the vaguest terms. I think it is by ... A: Rick, Sounds like you're describing "Addicted to Love" by the late Robert Palmer, who died in ... | ||
| rock | 7/30/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: Gary! I was listening to K-Rock, 92.3 FM, on July 30, in about 10 pm. They played a great metal ... A: What comes to mind immediately is the 1979 Robert Palmer classic "Bad Case Of Loving You," which ... | ||
| History of Pop Rock | 7/27/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: Can you please tell me about the history of pop rock music asap A: That's a pretty broad question-- sort of like asking, "can you tell me about science?" Countless ... | ||
| Music | 7/25/2005 | Lisa DesGroseilliers |
| Q: I was wondering if you know of any songs about Coca Cola or soda that a child could do a dance ... A: I have a few options for you. Now if you strictly want THE SONG of Coca Cola, you have to get the ... | ||
| Music Question | 7/25/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: I was wondering if you know of any songs about Coca Cola or soda that a child could do a dance ... A: Probably the best-known Coca-Cola song is the Latin/calypso flavored dance number "Rum and ... | ||
| title of a song from the 70's | 7/10/2005 | Amarilis Gibeli |
| Q: I am looking for the title and artist of a song from the 70's which have the words chogladytes or ... A: You are looking for "Troglodyte (Cave Man)" by Jimmy Castor Bunch. While there is a pounding beat in ... | ||
| music | 6/30/2005 | Amarilis Gibeli |
| Q: did good charlotte release a cd single version of the festival song ? / and if so where could i buy ... A: and please accept my apologies for the delay in getting back to you, it occured a failure in my ... | ||
| Wayne Newton | 6/21/2005 | Amarilis Gibeli |
| Q: In 1956, did Wayne Newton attend Valhalla/Sunnyslope h.s. in Nevada as a freshman under the name ... A: Please accept my apologies, but this is outside my expertise, I can't help you with that. If you ... | ||
| 1980s music lyrics | 6/17/2005 | Mike Jarmus |
| Q: I NEED TO KNOW THE NAME OF THE SONG AND ARTIST FROM WHICH THESE LYRICS COME FROM. Followup To ... A: OK. Here goes... 1. Need You Tonight - INXS 2. Michael Caine - Madness 3. I Could Be Happy - ... | ||
| Need to know band/artist | 6/6/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: I need the bands and the titles for a couple of songs to complete a compliation album. 1. The song ... A: It's not going to be an album that I'd want to hear. You've chosen some real downer stuff amid the ... | ||
| When was it recorded? | 6/2/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: I'm undergoing this project where I want to put together lists of the top songs from every year of ... A: The books you are looking for are quite expensive ($95!) but you may be able to locate them through ... | ||
| When was it recorded? | 6/2/2005 | Mike Jarmus |
| Q: Maybe a former DJ would be just the person I'm looking for. I'm undergoing this project where I ... A: Dave, I don't know of any single on line source of the kind you are seeking (which doesn't mean ... | ||
| viva la bands | 6/1/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: Hey, I saw that bam margera was releasing a cd called "Bam Margera Presents: Viva la bands." I was ... A: According to MTV.com, everyone's favorite skateboarding prankster Bam Margera will release a CD/DVD ... | ||
| Which Elton John songs make... | 5/31/2005 | Grant Cooper |
| Q: Which Elton John songs make a reference to "killing" or "dieing" besides "Daniel" ? A: Aloha Steve From Honolulu! Only other Elton John song that comes to mind that could involve ... | ||
| Jimmy-Cliff-like Music | 5/21/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: I'm doing a series of Bates Method exercises( a form of meditation to help eyesight).It's been very ... A: The optimistic theme that "you need to work hard but you'll get there in the end" has been used in ... | ||
| I need to know who sings this song | 5/7/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: I love this song that I believe is called "Cold" that places on the music stations here in Indiana. ... A: The song is by Crossfade. Here are the complete lyrics: Looking back at me, I see that i never ... | ||
| Problem with my band | 4/14/2005 | Amarilis Gibeli |
| Q: Im so pissed off right now! I am a student in Finland but live in Italy. I have a band in Italy and ... A: and please, accept my apologies for the delay in getting back to you, I was out of town for a little ... | ||
| Problem with my band | 4/14/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: Im so pissed off right now! I am a student in Finland but live in Italy. I have a band in Italy and ... A: A lot of energy that can applied to solving a problem is often wasted in simply sitting around, ... | ||
| Problem with my band | 4/14/2005 | Mike Jarmus |
| Q: Im so pissed off right now! I am a student in Finland but live in Italy. I have a band in Italy and ... A: Mike, I didn't want to simply click the "not my area of expertise" button, so I'm writing to say ... | ||
| Problem with my band | 4/14/2005 | Dennis Renowski |
| Q: Im so pissed off right now! I am a student in Finland but live in Italy. I have a band in Italy and ... A: Wow... not a fun situation. On the one hand, I understand where you are coming from. It seems like ... | ||
| Dance and electronic music. | 4/8/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: what's up! Can you recomend me some cool bands or Dj's of dance and electronic music? ( I'm gonna ... A: Well, first of all, remember that DJs are local. If you want one to come out to your party and play ... | ||
| Funk | 4/4/2005 | Lisa DesGroseilliers |
| Q: I have a question for you although you didn't state funk music as your particular field of interest. ... A: I don't restrict my questions too much. Just as long as it is music related, I always do my best to ... | ||
| stefania | 3/17/2005 | Amarilis Gibeli |
| Q: there's a fabulous track called "don't break my heart" performed by stefania. i guess this covers ... A: Stefania's "Don't Break My Heart" was released as a Maxi-CD by Universal label in 1999, and you ... | ||
| stefania | 3/17/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: there's a fabulous track called "don't break my heart" performed by stefania. i guess this covers ... A: Sorry, but Ihave never heard of the song or the artist. I ran a Google search which indicated that ... | ||
| 50's rock & roll | 2/28/2005 | Mike Jarmus |
| Q: Do you have any idea what the very first rock & roll song was that was released in the United ... A: Sorry for the delay. It could be argued that one of any number of songs was the "first rock & roll ... | ||
| I have lyric, I need the title and band | 2/25/2005 | Gary Theroux |
| Q: what song from the 70's or 80's has these lyrics? "In the moment that it takes to realize just ... A: I think you are recalling this 1978 song by the Canadian group Trooper: "Moment That It Takes" ... | ||
| electronica/country albums? | 2/19/2005 | Amarilis Gibeli |
| Q: do you know of any albums that have been released, mix or by unique bands, that blend electronica ... A: and please, accept my apologies for the delay in getting back to you, I was out of town. I provided ... | ||
| Welsh rockstar | 2/2/2005 | Amarilis Gibeli |
| Q: Which Welsh rockstar disappeared on the 1st of February 1995 and has never been seen since? A: On the 1st of February 1995, Richey James Edwards, a founding member of the Welsh rock band Manic ... | ||
| Music from TV Commercial / Shows | 1/23/2005 | Lisa DesGroseilliers |
| Q: I am looking for the artist's name that sang "I only have eyes for you" on the Mercedes-Benz TV ... A: First of all, it appears that (according to this website - ... | ||
| scorpions | 1/15/2005 | Amarilis Gibeli |
| Q: Amarilis Could you tell me if the Sorpions "HOT AND SLOW The best of the ballads" is out on C.D. I ... A: and please, accept my apologies for the delay in getting back to you, I was out of town. Yes, ... | ||
Musical Genres--Rock & Pop
Answers by Expert:
Mike Jarmus
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Expertise
Are you having a disagreement with someone about an artist or recording from the 50s to the 80s? Has a song been running through your head and you just can`t think of who had the hit? Looking for information on Rock and Pop Music collectibles? I`ve been a music/talk host on the radio for over thirty years, deal in music collectibles and love to share information about all of it.
Experience
Over 35 years as an on-air radio personality playing many types of music, but primarily popular and rock. Over 25 years mobile DJ work. Collector and dealer in Rock and Roll and Pop memorabilia.
Publications
Acquire, the Collector's Magazine
Education/Credentials
B.A., Journalism, Rutgers University with courses in broadcasting.
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