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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| lyrics of ten to eight | 2/3/2012 | Lou Simon |
| Q: would you have the lyrics to what i think used to be played on LOTS of radio stations titled "TEN TO ... A: Here you go: Early in the morning when you wake up And your sleepy head is into make up When you ... | ||
| artist | 1/28/2012 | Sean Wright |
| Q: who recorded Just A Dream in the late 50's or early 60's. Thank You A: This was a #4 hit by Jimmy Clanton in 1958. Here's the lyrics to it: Just a dream, just a dream ... | ||
| A song from the 40's | 1/24/2012 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: My brother was married in the mid-forties, and I can still vaguely remember the song they played ... A: With only the a title to go on, the best I can do is this guess. You may be looking for "I Wonder" ... | ||
| song (I Believe) | 1/24/2012 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: is there a cd that can be bought that has I belive on it along with other songs from that time maybe ... A: I'll assume you mean "I Believe" by Frankie Laine, a #2 hit in 1953# There were a few other hits ... | ||
| billy parker | 1/20/2012 | Lou Simon |
| Q: i am trying to find the song that billy did called lord if i make it to heaven, i use to have it ... A: So sorry to hear of your husband's prognosis. Go to this page: ... | ||
| Song From mid 70s | 1/15/2012 | Lou Simon |
| Q: I had a record, back in the mid 70s (1973 - 75) With the lyrics Fly Away, Ooh Ooh Fly away. My ... A: In 1974, Radio Lux played a group from Holland called Teach-In and they had a song out called "Fly ... | ||
| one off sixties record | 1/14/2012 | Sean Wright |
| Q: this is a long shot but my family and friends think I am making this up. I remember a record from ... A: I really appreciate it. What a great record! It is so reminicent of The New Vaudeville Band style ... | ||
| one off sixties record | 1/11/2012 | Sean Wright |
| Q: this is a long shot but my family and friends think I am making this up. I remember a record from ... A: Sorry, I've drawn a blank here which I must say irks me more than a little because I have a very ... | ||
| plea remake help with | 1/5/2012 | Lou Simon |
| Q: I do think Creed is the group I,m thinking of. I remember the song was about a car wreck and I ... A: You might be thinking of "Last Kiss", which was a hit for Pearl Jam in 1999. The original was by ... | ||
| Love song? | 12/31/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: Many years ago, I heard a song on the radio, but I don't know what it's called or who does the song, ... A: Without more to go on, all I can do is offer three possible matches, but these are long shots. 1. ... | ||
| Previous question to John congemi re: the song Peanuts | 12/20/2011 | John Congemi |
| Q: The previous questioner mentioned Peanuts as a do-wop song - it sounds more like rockabilly to me ... A: John. My thoughts. Peanuts by Little Joe and the Thrillers is one of those songs that defy ... | ||
| Song Called Tina | 12/13/2011 | Lou Simon |
| Q: I am looking to find out who sang a song called Tina back in the 70's. My Grandma had it on a 45 and ... A: I am sorry for your loss. Going through the holidays so soon after his passing will be especially ... | ||
| Jay Black on PBS Doo Wop Special | 12/5/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: I lost all of my DVR recordings due to the DVR hard drive dying. One special I really want to ... A: The only PBS special I could find where Jay Black makes an appearance is on the 2011 My Music ... | ||
| Song from a movie. | 11/30/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: In this horror/comedy movie called "Critters" from the year 1986, there's this song that I heard in ... A: I'm not aware of this song appearing anywhere else. There is no Critters soundtrack album. And it ... | ||
| song title | 11/28/2011 | Dave Silverstein |
| Q: what song by Phil Harris on the other side of a 45 rpm single of the thing? It started out: I was ... A: The song has the great title of "Goofus." The lyrics are below. You can even hear the song at ... | ||
| The Three Bells | 11/22/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: What was the name of the group who sang The Three Bells before the Browns? They were French, I ... A: "The Three Bells" was originally a French language song ("Les trois cloches"), written in 1945 by ... | ||
| Help Me Name This Song! | 11/20/2011 | Lou Simon |
| Q: What is the name of 70's R&B song with lyrics towards the end "Smokey Robinson and the Miracles ... A: It's Spyder Turner's version of "Stand By Me" from 1967. Hear it for free here: ... | ||
| Words & Sheet Music to "Some Nights When You're Lonely" | 11/20/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: I am looking for lyrics and sheet music for: “Some Nights When You’re Lonely” a Brunswick record ... A: The sheet music may be available through this site: ... | ||
| "my get up and go has got up and went" | 11/13/2011 | Steve Ramm |
| Q: Regarding http://en.allexperts.com/q/Oldies-2943/2011/1/Lee-Hays-song-lyrics.htm: On a live ... A: Paul: I know of no citation that confirms Hays wrote either music or lyrics. The lyrics are from a ... | ||
| searching for song dont know group or name of song | 11/12/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: R and B song from 1980's or early 90's lyric sounds like a group thought may have been The Time or a ... A: You may be looking for "Just Chillin' Out" by Bernard Wright, a #85 dance hit in 1982. This contains ... | ||
| Song of th early 60'sWhat and who sang | 11/11/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: What is the name of this song and who sang it? The lyrics go like this They say that perry mason won ... A: The song you're looking for is "The Joke", written and recorded by Reggie Hall (aka Reginald Hall) ... | ||
| song lyrics | 11/11/2011 | Lou Simon |
| Q: This song is driving me crazy and none of my singing friends have ever heard of it. I think Dion ... A: "Runaway Girl" was on the flip side of "Runaround Sue" back in 1961 by Dion. Man, did we get our ... | ||
| UNKNOWN INSTRUMENTAL | 11/8/2011 | Sean Wright |
| Q: I am hoping you may be able to solve what for me is almost a 50 year mystery. Back in 1962/3 when I ... A: yeah it's almost impossible to determine what it is you want without actually listening to the ... | ||
| 50s? 60s Jazz Show NYC | 10/29/2011 | John Congemi |
| Q: There was a jazz radio show in NYC that I think had Night Train as a theme song. When I Google it, ... A: Steve, I too was listening to Rock & Roll and Jazz in the 50s/early 60s in NY (Middle Village, ... | ||
| old song | 10/28/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: one of the lyrics is about "and way in the back we have money in a sack" do you remember this one? A: You may be looking for "Do-Wacka-Do" by Roger Miller. This song, from 1965, reached #15 on the US ... | ||
| Unknown song | 10/25/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: Do you know this song from these lyrics?; "She's got to be somebody's baby" and gonna shine the ... A: The song you're looking for is "Somebody's Baby" by Jackson Browne. It reached #7 on the US ... | ||
| Title & artist request | 10/21/2011 | Lou Simon |
| Q: I would like to know the "title" and name of this "artist"... Note: these are the only lyrics i can ... A: Nothing is striking me with that exact lyric. Joni Mitchell does say that "summer's gone now" in ... | ||
| 1950's male quartet | 10/17/2011 | John Congemi |
| Q: Can you help me with the name of a group? My sister used to play this album over and over. It ... A: Tom. I'm pretty sure that you are looking for the LP or CD of "Four On The Aisle" by the Four Lads ... | ||
| song title | 10/13/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: The song which is driving me mad trying to remember has lyrics that go like "I can feel your ... A: The only hit song I know of that partially fits the lyrics is "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" by Status ... | ||
| impressive knowledge base! Marianne song | 10/12/2011 | Lou Simon |
| Q: There was a song in the 60's by a male group. Some of the lyrics were... "Marianne Oh Marianne, Oh ... A: Roaring Lion did "Marianne" the first time around....... ... | ||
| old song from Carmen Electra movie | 10/8/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: can you help me please with name of the song where are lyrics like: tonight is night you gotta ... A: The song you're looking for is "You Won't Forget Me" by La Bouche from 1997. This was the biggest ... | ||
| question | 9/27/2011 | John Spence |
| Q: I have been searching for the lyrics/group for "Once I had a girl, Ruby Baby, she was my only girl, ... A: Your song is "Groovy Baby" by 'Billy Abbott & Jewels on Parkway 874 from 1963. If you now do a ... | ||
| 1958 song | 9/26/2011 | Lou Simon |
| Q: I remember a song called "Need You" from the winter of 1958. I can't remember the singers name, but ... A: "Need You" was an autumn 1958 single by Donnie Owen, who played rhythm guitar behind Duane Eddy in ... | ||
| Who Sang This Song | 9/25/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: Can you watch and listen to the following video/song and tell who originally sang the song. The ... A: I didn't recognize this song, so I was initially stumped. But, digging deeper into the comments on ... | ||
| "Joey" by Margaret Whiting 1954 | 9/23/2011 | Dave Silverstein |
| Q: Can one find the audio of this song? Is it now in the public domain? A: Good news...it's available on CD! It's an import that's available on amazon.com. You can see ... | ||
| oldies | 9/16/2011 | Dave Silverstein |
| Q: I wish to know the english version of the lyrics of "La Chanson des rues" sang by Jean Sablon in ... A: Here's the translation I found of the lyrics in English. Thanks for asking! <b> : - ) Dave</b> ... | ||
| song title | 9/12/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: Do you know a song with these words? "Where o where but in America can you sing true freedom's ... A: This is likely "Where In The World" (aka "Where In The World But America") by Fred Waring. I'm not ... | ||
| Artist Of a Song | 9/12/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: Could you please tell me what group sings the song titled "123 Kind Of Love ". It is from The Beach ... A: "1 2 3 Kind Of Love" was performed by Wild Cherry. The song originally appeared on their 1978 album ... | ||
| Unknown song | 9/11/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: I was wondering if you might know this song from these lyrics;"It's a fine day, people open windows, ... A: The song you heard was "It's A Fine Day" by Opus III, a dance track that reached #1 on the US ... | ||
| Name and Artist of Song | 9/9/2011 | Sean Wright |
| Q: Can you tell me the name and artist of the following lyrics: Honey i love you, time waits oh no ... A: Hmmm, bit of a poser this one! If you type into the Google search bar "lyrics but time will tell, oh ... | ||
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Erick Byrd
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Expertise
I can answer all questions related to hit songs and pop artists of the rock and roll era. My specialty is U.S. Billboard Top 40 chart history and one hit wonders from 1950's through the 90's. I can also research lyrics to songs. I am more knowledgeable in the area of pop and rock songs, but I am willing to research soul and country songs. I cannot answer questions relating to classical, jazz, or rap songs. Also, I'm not an expert on music videos.
Experience
I am an avid reader of Joel Whitburn Top 40 books and a collector of all pop and rock hit songs.
Education/Credentials
My educational credentials include a college degree in history and over twenty-five years of life experience as a fan of popular music.
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