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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Ave Maria | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: my seriously ill cousin wants to find song she heard in a movie a musical made in 40's and sung by a ... A: Schubert's "Ave Maria" was performed in the following films during the 40's....... "The Jolson ... | |
| Song title and lyrics | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: something like...."rolling down the St. Lawrence, looking (or calling) for Florence" A: What you're remembering is a re-write of the old song "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" which was performed ... | |
| 1960s song | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: Sir: I been trying to find a song that sounds like it was sung by Dick and Dedee The works of the ... A: That's a song called "Playboy" by the duo Gene & Debbe, a "one-hit wonder" from 1968. Hey boy, to ... | |
| 1960 song I am saving my money to buy you a rainbow | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: who wrote this song? How can I get a copy ? A: "RAINBOW" was written and recorded by Russ Hamilton in 1957. George Hamilton IV recorded a version ... | |
| find song title and artist | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: around seventies. Who sang a song with line "I see your face, your smiling face, it's in the mirror ... A: The closest I can get to those lyrics is a Julian Lennon song called "Valotte". However, it wasn't ... | |
| Song-"We've Been Pals for Fifty Years" | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: G'day Mel, I am seeking an old song which is probably from about the 1920's. Apparently it was ... A: I hate being in this position.......asked about a lovely old song and not being able to help very ... | |
| "La Paloma" | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: G'day, I first heard this tune in 1961 in Koblenz Germany. It was an instrumental version played I ... A: I'm sorry, but it would be impossible for me to know exactly which version you were listeneing to in ... | |
| Song from early 20th century | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: The song I'm looking for was a favourite of my grandfather's. He died in 1966, so it probably dates ... A: That's a song called "Play To Me, Gipsy (The Song I Love)", a European song written in 1932, with ... | |
| Your reply | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: Arthur asked you about "whad ot en choo". In the 40s, a song played on the radio about a family of ... A: The words you quote are from an old novelty song called "Three Little Fishes". It was very popular ... | |
| 40's nonsense song | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: Our Boy Scout Troop has a cheer consisting of nonsense or scat words that supposedly came from a ... A: As far as I can find out, I don't believe there are any set words to "Whad Ot En Choo." This has ... | |
| want song | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I would like to get the song "If She Walked Into My Life" by Robert Goulet on CD or tape. Can you ... A: Sorry, but that particular song is just not available at the present time, other than on the ... | |
| ongoing query re: doo be doo be doo song | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: sorry, forgot link - here it is http://www.4shared.com/audio/1Ypf0tu2/it_online.html many thanks ... A: Right, I've tracked it down. It's "Tom Thumb's Tune" from the 1958 film "Tom Thumb", written by ... | |
| who sang this song | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: with the lyrics 'like a circle in a spiral, like a wheel within a wheel, never ending or beginning, ... A: "The Windmills Of Your Mind" was the theme song from the 1968 film "The Thomas Crown Affair". The ... | |
| musical | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: who sang when im calling you A: The correct title is "Indian Love Call" and it comes from the musical "Rose Marie", written by ... | |
| country song | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: "Hi! What female vocal group recorded the song "stop the Music" in 1965 (a big hit in Canada)? It´s ... A: Sorry, I can't help much with this one. The only "Stop The Music" from 1965 that I know was by Lenne ... | |
| the little match girl | 12/18/2010 |
| Q: movie about a little girl who wondered the streets using matches to keep warm at the end her mother ... A: Yes, they are both animated versions. There have been several versions made over the years with real ... | |
| song | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: whosingsthreewordsthataredevine moviestalag17 A: That song is called "I Love You" and was sung by Robert Strauss in "Stalag 17". It was written by ... | |
| Song information? | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: my husband,age 54,was sung a song by his grandma.The only words he can remember are "...so go to ... A: Here's your song........ (GO TO SLEEP) MY LITTLE BUCKAROO (Written by M.K. Jerome & Jack Scholl) ... | |
| lyrics to a very old song | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: I'm not sure of the name of the song, it could be "A You're Adorable" It's an alphabet song ... A: A YOU'RE ADORABLE (THE ALPHABET SONG) (Buddy Kaye / Fred Wise / Sid Lippman) 1948 Perry Como (with ... | |
| Old ballads | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: Do you have the lyrics of a song that Ian Wallace (I think) sang, called "Leanin' on a gate...", ... A: I'm not sure if this is the one you want, but I'll offer it up anyway. It was recorded by Harold ... | |
| song search | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: i am tracing the name of the singer/group whom sang the song entitled 'dedication' which the bay ... A: The Bay City Rollers were the first to record this Flett & Fletcher written song in 1976. The only ... | |
| Looking for artist. | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for a song that I heard on the radio. I only heard the end of the song and they didn't ... A: It could be this one, a big hit for The Mills Brothers in January 1954........ "THE JONES BOY" The ... | |
| Old Christmas Song | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: My dad, who is 66 years old, ever Christmas time would sing a song to me and I would love to get my ... A: That's a song called "Are My Ears On Straight?". It was recorded by Gayla Peevey as "B" side in ... | |
| TELL ME WHY | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: WHO SANG THE SONG "TELL ME WHY" SOME OF THE WORDS- TELL ME WHY THE SUN DOES SHINE , TELL ME WHY ... A: The only one I can think of that might be it is the old nursery rhyme, "Tell Me Why". Pat Benatar ... | |
| music | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: 1940's song called "Circus" sung by Bill something. Can you find it? A: "Circus" was apopular song back in 1949. There were two recordings, one by Tony Martin, the other by ... | |
| Red top-solo part of King Pleasure (1952 rec.) | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I wonder if you could help me with understanding what words King Pleasure actually sings in the ... A: Yes, you're correct, he does sing something different during that part of the song. Unfortunately ... | |
| dave carey songs | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: ive been trying to find songs by dave carey.The only one i know of is...Bingo Bingo (i'm in love ... A: Sorry, but I can't really be of much help to you. Dave seems to be one of those people who just ... | |
| The Glory of Love by Jacqueline Fontaine | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Mel, you have already identified a number of artists who sang the famous Billy Hill song "The Glory ... A: The Jacqueline Fontaine version, made specifically for the 1967 film "Guess Who's........", does not ... | |
| Searching for old english song. Amore | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to find an old English song which has the first word as "A---more[ pronounced "morey" in ... A: I've done a good bit of searching on this one and the only song that I could find that might be the ... | |
| looking for the artist that did a late 40's (?) song. | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for the artist that did a late 40's (i believe) song called "Transfusion". My dad played ... A: I don't know one from the 1940's, but there was a comedy song called "Transfusion" in the Top Ten in ... | |
| Trying to find song title Around 1968 | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: The words to the song go something like this: I want to go home I want to go home I want to go ... A: That sounds like "Sloop John B", which was a hit for the beach Boys in 1966. It went something like ... | |
| Would like lyrics and who wrote song. | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: Can't recall all the words to song but my husband used to sing to nephews in 60's about getting ... A: That's an old poem/song that goes back to the middle of the 19th century, probably originating in ... | |
| Song lyrics | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking for the lyrics of a song, popular in the 1930s,40s or 50s, probably the 1940s, which has ... A: Yes, that was a song from 1942 called "Put - Put - Put (Your Arms Around Me)", sometimes humorously ... | |
| lyrics | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: I was told these lyrics came from a 1940's song. And when my time on earth is through and angels ask ... A: Here you are........ I REMEMBER YOU From the movie "The Fleet's In" (1942) (Written by Victor ... | |
| SONG: I BELIEVE | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Didn't Frankie Lane sing I Believe before the Platters? I am writing a book and want to quote the ... A: "I Believe" was written by Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl and Al Stillman in 1953. It was ... | |
| old song | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: where can I get recording of flanagan and allen singing wanderer A: Go to the following site and you will find a 24-track CD of Flanagan & Allen (which includes ... | |
| 1960's female singer | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: when I was a kid my dad got an album I think it was a German woman named Greda or Gretta ??? can ... A: As you might expect, I'm not too certain about this one. But it might have been an Austrian ... | |
| Lily Ann Carol | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Lily Ann Carol and Joe Barone are my late great grand parents. I noticed that you didnt have much ... A: You'll have to forgive me (I'm getting a bit old and forgetful), but I don't recall where before ... | |
| What is the song and lyrics? | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: My husband sings to me, but only in phrases. As a joke he sings "when I was in knee pants, my mamma ... A: That's a song called "Blues In The Night", written in 1941 by Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen. Have a ... | |
| A song called Leanin' | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: I work in a music library & one of our customers has a query about a song called Leanin'. I found ... A: I believe that Bill and I transcribed that one from a 1927 recording by someone called Harold ... | |
| Where do i put his memory | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: Good evening, I have been trying to find this very old song by Gladys Knight called "Where Do I Put ... A: This song appeared on two Gladys Knight albums in the mid-70's; "Best Of Gladys Knight Vol.2" (1974) ... | |
| pop music | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: in the 50s or early 60 there was a record containing the words i kissed her lips that were sweeter ... A: I think you may be referring to the song "Wolverton Mountain". It was first recorded by Claude King ... | |
| song named driving | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: Aproximelty somewhere in the seventy's there was a song named driving.Now there is a remake to the ... A: "Driving" by Everything But The Girl was first issued in 1990. A re-mix of the song came out in ... | |
| A old (60-th 70th) song | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I've been searching high and low after this song. The intro is a woman calling a space station ... A: That was a song called "Clouds Across The Moon" by The Rah Band from 1985. Here's a link: ... | |
| bill medley | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: bill medley sang old friend,elvis tribute song in the graceland video,i love this song and no longer ... A: That track was issued on the 1985 album "Still Hung Up On You". Unfortunately, it does not seem to ... | |
| Artist | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: Who sang the oldies hit "She so Fine" A: "She's So Fine" (written by Stevie Wright & George Young) was recorded by The Easybeats back in ... | |
| Old Poem? | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: Late 40's or early 50's early morning farm report on WHP in Harrisburg, Pa. Would play a record ... A: That's the 1948 'spoken song' "Life Gets Tee-Jus, Don't It?". It was a big hit for Carson Robison, ... | |
| French song | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: Here are some lyrics: Va mon coeur dans le village Va ... A: An Internet colleague of mine in France thinks that you may be referring to "Va mon Coeur" by Roland ... | |
| stumped | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: we listened to a song called marie laveau by dr. hook. the subject came up about more swamp songs. ... A: That sounds like "The Legend Of Wooley Swamp" by the Charlie Daniels Band.......... If you ever go ... | |
| please give me the name of the song and singer | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: I know only part of the lyrics "you are not mine anymore as we take our last walk together along ... A: That's "Buttons Of Your Mind" by The Scaffold. You’re not mine ay more As we take our last walk ... | |
| Ballad of Love | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: Serched for years for Ballad of Love. Heard it in the late 50's, maybe 1958 and it was performed by ... A: Do you perhaps mean this one....... "Ballad Of Love" by Porter Wagoner Listen to the music play ... | |
| Song Lyrics | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: Song sung by Flanagan & allen "Wanderer" first line " Leave me alone let me wander" A: Although initially I could not help you with your request, I did keep on searching for it. I have ... | |
| Duet that sang the song-Today | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: What due sang the song Today with the first line being...Today, while the blossoms still cling to ... A: The song "TODAY" was written by Randy Sparks and first recorded by his group, The New Christy ... | |
| "Standing on the Corner" | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to find the chords to Standing on the Corner, as sung by Dean Martin or any other group. ... A: Chords and tabs etc. are not really within my area of expertise, but have a look at the following ... | |
| singer of song | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: please help us. we are trying to find the singer of a song titled " ALWAYS" famous around 1949 . it ... A: "Always" was always a popular song, right from its start back in 1926. There were several popular ... | |
| a song | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I am looking for a song, from '50, '60, or '70 decades. In the lyrics was the name 'Tina Marie', ... A: "Tina Marie" was a 1955 hit for Perry Como (with Mitchell Ayres' Orchestra and The Ray Charles ... | |
| name of a song and/or the lyrics | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: Im looking for song/lyrics that say...'dances in circles cause circles never end' released in the ... A: That's Tim Ryan's 1995 song "Dance In Circles".... Hold me close tonight, we won't even talk about ... | |
| Old Christian Song | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: Some words--although it makes Him sad to see the way we live he'll always say I forgive. Would like ... A: This song is called "He". It has been recorded by very many people other the years, including Glen ... | |
| song | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: "It's a big wide wonderful world." Who wrote it? ANSWER: Hello Tony, "It's A Big, Wide, Wonderful ... A: This song was featured in the 1945 film "An Angel Comes To Brooklyn". STORY OUTLINE: High up in ... | |
| song title | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: "I am looking for an oldies song (not sure what year) that has you thinking throughout the entire ... A: I don't know if it's the song you want, but the only one that comes to mind is Chuck Berry's ... | |
| Name of singer | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: can you tell me who sang a song entitled "Mama" or perhaps "Momma" which came out around 1966? I ... A: Well, he wasn't a one hit wonder, but B. J. Thomas had a Top 40 hit with a song called "Mama" in ... | |
| Ray Stevens Comedy | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: Ray recorded a song about a gospel family group.The line that sticks in my mind the most is "Play ... A: I think you must mean this one....... THE DOORIGHT FAMILY Written and recorded by Ray Stevens in ... | |
| source of "I Believe" | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: The song "I Believe" comes from a Rogers and Hammerstein musical, around 1950. Which one? My guess ... A: Sorry, but "I Believe" does not come from any of the Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals. It was written ... | |
| This song was called Funk | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: In the fifties my mother got some 45rpms promotionally with purchase of pizza I believe. Anyway ... A: I'm not certain about the first one, but the second one is "That Greasy Kid Stuff", recorded by ... | |
| Title to a Christmas song? | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: My best guess is that this Christmas song was recorded in the 1950's or before. I am looking to buy ... A: It's called "The Snowman" and it was sung by Bing's sons, Gary, Phillip, Dennis and Lindsay as part ... | |
| Song Lyrics. | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: Are you able to provide the words of "Come, Come, I love you truly/only" from "The Chocolate ... A: This song is actually titled "My Hero". I'm afraid I don't have the lyrics written down, but from ... | |
| who sang | 11/24/2008 |
| Q: what is the song and who is the artist to the lyrics "My name is Michael I have a nickel" A: That song is called "Playground In My Mind" and it was a one-hit-wonder for Clint Holmes, reaching ... | |
| oldies | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: Who sang You Send Me A: "You Send Me" was a 1957 hit for its writer Sam Cooke (No.1) and also for Teresa Brewer (No.8). ... | |
| Oldies song | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: The words to this song start When those oldies play we listen A: That song is "Play Those Oldies Mr. Dee Jay" (sometimes written "Mr. DJ"), recorded by Philadelphia ... | |
| Randy Sparks' song "Today." | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: "Today." I am 75 and can't always completely understand the lyrics to music vocals. Your reply made ... A: I probably transcribed the lyrics from another recording (Possibly the Jimmie Rodgers ... | |
| now hear this (song title) | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: Who wrote and or performed the song Now Hear This. The words contain or start with I joined the navy ... A: The only recording that I know of is the one by Tony Martin. However, although Martin appeared in ... | |
| now hear this (song title) | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: Who wrote and or performed the song Now Hear This. The words contain or start with I joined the navy ... A: I don't know of a version that mentions "42", but Tony Martin recorded this song with a line about ... | |
| I've tried to do some research myself | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: I was trying to find the name of a song that my mother believes to be Raindrops by Elvis Presley, ... A: Elvis' song "Pocketful Of Rainbows" was heard on the soundtrack of the film "The Five People You ... | |
| song title from late 50s early 60s | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I used to listen to a song when I was little and the only lyrics from the song that I can remember ... A: That's "Nine Pound Hammer" by The Brothers Four. It's available on their "Greatest Hits" CD. Here's ... | |
| Baby Blue | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: Who sang the song Baby Blue. It is from the 50's or 60's. Some of the lyrics are "You're my Baby ... A: That's "Baby Blue" by The Echoes from 1961. it was also recorded by The Drivin' Dynamics, and by ... | |
| comedic song | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I think the author is Ray Stephens. The song is a comical ballad style. The story is about a ... A: This song is called "The Bird" and it was recorded by Jerry Reed in 1984. Well my throat was dry ... | |
| donkey don't you dare to dally | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I recall an old black and white movie (must have been from the 40s or 50s featuring an actor/singer ... A: The only song I know of that contains this donkey lyric is "Rogue River Valley", which was written ... | |
| No. 1 song in 1946 | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me the number one song on the radio in December of 1946? Thank you. A: There were four songs that occupied the No.1 spot during the December of 1946...... "Rumors Are ... | |
| music | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: on 90.7 wfvu radio in n.y. i heard a beautiful song (make you feel my love) do you know who the ... A: If it's the "(To) Make You Feel My Love" with the following lyrics, then it was originally written ... | |
| The Original Recording Artist | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: Who is the original singer of the song "It Takes Too Long (To Learn To Live Alone)? Thank you and ... A: The first version that I am aware of was by Peggy Lee in 1972. Alice Clark also released a version ... | |
| music | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me who sang the song In the still of the night any answers would be gratefully ... A: Their have been two popular songs by that name. The first was written by Cole Porter for the 1937 ... | |
| singer | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: WHO SANG THE LITTLE BOY THAT SANTA CLAUS FORGOT A: This song is generally associated with the 1956 recording by Nat King Cole, but it had earlier been ... | |
| song | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: who sings the song baby love,I thought it was madonna? A: The original international hit with the song "Baby Love" in 1964 was by The Supremes (lead singer ... | |
| Lily Ann Carroll | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I had a discussion last night with a young lady in Tucson who does a great job doing the ballads of ... A: Sorry, but I can't be of much help to you on this one. Lily Ann Carol sang with Louis Prima's ... | |
| 40's lyrics | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: My friends Mother is trying to remember the name of a song from the 40's, but all she can remember ... A: Do you perhaps mean this one........ "YELLOW BIRD" (Written by Marilyn / Alan Bergman / Norman ... | |
| music | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for the title of song with the lyrics [ Has anybody here seen my old friend John ]. I ... A: Here you are, John...... ABRAHAM, MARTIN AND JOHN (Written by Dick Holler) Recorded by: Dion; The ... | |
| "Whatever Lola Wants" and Peggy Lee | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Good afternoon, Mel- I am looking for verification that Peggy Lee performed and/or recorded ... A: I am not aware of Peggy Lee ever having recorded this particular song. Here's a great site for all ... | |
| oldies | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: who sang the song called "precious,precious? A: "Precious, Precious", written by Dave Crawford and Jackie Moore, was a Top40 hit for Jackie Moore in ... | |
| Two Innocent Hearts | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: I wonder if you could help me with the song "Two Innocent Hearts" I would like to know who sang it ... A: "Two Innocent Hearts" (written by Dorian Burton and Lee Pincus) dates from 1956. Recordings that I ... | |
| 1940's song "Scatterbrain" | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in the sheet music and/or recording of the hit song from the 1940's, Scatterbrain. ... A: There's a copy of the sheet music available at www.ebay.com. Just put "Scatter-Brain, Sheet Music, ... | |
| Oldies Music | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: Looking for artist an title of this song that has the words good nite my love and pleasant dreams my ... A: The song is called "Goodnight My Love". It was written by George Motola and John Marascalco, and was ... | |
| song,who sang it? | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: my special love or my special love to you A: The first and most obvious one one that comes to mind is "My Special Love", recorded by Atlantic ... | |
| Harry Hemsley | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: HH was a great uncle, and I am interested to know if it is possible to locate more recordings, or if ... A: I have to confess that my knowledge of Harry Hemsley is rather limited. But I will carry out some ... | |
| Doris Day Hits | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have been VERY discouraged by the many books that have been published by Record Research because ... A: Here are the album details that I have been able to find....... 1949 No.5 You're My Thrill (10" ... | |
| Doris Day Hits | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: I have been VERY discouraged by the many books that have been published by Record Research because ... A: That's really asking a lot for just one question, Mike, but luckily I'm a great Doris Day fan myself ... | |
| Old french song | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: not sure of the spelling of this song but I believe it sounded like " nom de mente car " A: That's the song "Non Dimenticar" (English translation "Don't Forget") which first appeared in the ... | |
| Tommy Dorsey - Marie | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: What are the lyrics sung by the band during the solo Vocal? A: Here are the lyrics for "Marie" (courtesy of www.lyricsplayground.com)........ MARIE (Irving ... | |
| Late 1940's | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: Could you please tell me which records by Les Brown with Doris Day on the vocal actually made it to ... A: Here are the ones that made it to the Top 20 of the time....... 1945 No.1 Sentimental Journey ... | |
| Name of 60's song | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for the lyrics to the Vincent Lopez Orchestra's theme song 'NOLA'. Thank You, Richard ... A: I've just realised what you did that caused me to be a little mystified. Your second question, which ... | |
| NOLA LYRICS | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for the lyrics to the Vincent Lopez Orchestra's theme song 'NOLA'. Thank You, Richard A: Are you sure that "Nola", as first recorded by Vincent Lopez in 1922, has lyrics? Virtually every ... | |
| Any umbrellas to mend today | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I see you know the lovely gentle song.. Did Bud flanagan ever record it. I'm asking that because I ... A: Yes, Flanagan & Allen recorded this song in 1939. THE UMBRELLA MAN (Written by Vincent Rose, ... | |
| Songs with the name Tina in them | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: I have been searching for what seems ages for a song with my name in it..i havent foudn one yet...do ... A: There are several different songs just called "Tina" and also some that contain the name Tina in ... | |
| 1940 song | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: My mother was singing a song in 1943 (she was 12) that went "Little Silvery Moon/Lying on its ... A: "Wee Baby Moon" is categorised as a traditional lullaby and I doubt that anybody could now tell you ... | |
| A little Birdie told me | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: I heard the song "A Little Birdie Told Me" sung by a female atrist om XM recently and didn't catch ... A: "A Little Bird Told Me", was recorded by several people, so I cannot be certain about which version ... | |
| radio hit (regional?) | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: In the mid-to-late 1950s or early 60s, there was a song played on the air called the Railroad Runs ... A: "In The Middle Of The House" was written by Bob Hilliard and was a popular hit for both Vaughn ... | |
| song title artist | 8/27/2008 |
| Q: it's my first time on here so here we go 50's? or 60's? I think but the chorus goes (pack it up I'll ... A: The only one I can think of was a song called "Pack It Up, I'll Take It" which, if memory serves ... | |
| Song name | 8/20/2008 |
| Q: I know this is a long shot but my dad really wants to find this song for our father-daughter dance. ... A: This is the only one from that period that I can think of...... DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL (Written by ... | |
| 1940 song | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: my nan has asked me to find the 1940s song called, I think this is the spelling 'maria alaina'. She ... A: Here you are........... MARIA ELENA (Written by Lorenzo Barcelata / Sidney Keith "Bob" Russell) ... | |
| Because | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: My grandparents danced to a song called "because" at their wedding. I don't know the artist, and I'd ... A: There have been many songs written with that same title over the years and, as you don't mention the ... | |
| do you have the lyrics for this song? | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: my dad use to sing this song in the late 50's on. "the little shirt that mother made for me" 1st ... A: Here are the lyrics you want..... THE LITTLE SHIRT MY MOTHER MADE FOR ME (Written by Harry ... | |
| Austrian singer Lolita | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: My only question is where can I buy a tape or CD?? I have a old tape of hers titled Lolita ... A: May I suggest that you try the following sites for any available recordings by Lolita..... ... | |
| late 1960 early 1970 | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: a song that goes the day the circus came to town A: There was a song called "Don't Cry Out Loud" that had that line in it. It was recorded by Elkie ... | |
| 1950s Four Lads, or Four someone song | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I remember some song, I think by the Four Lads, kind of a nonsense song, the lyric I remember is ... A: Yes, that was the 1954 hit novelty song called "Gilly Gilly Ossenfeffer Katzenellen Bogen By The ... | |
| very late forties, early fifties | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: Song= "You'd never think they go together but they certainly do. The combination of English muffins ... A: That's "ENGLISH MUFFINS AND IRISH STEW", written by Moose Charlap and Bob Hillard, it was recorded ... | |
| song lyrics | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to find a song from around 1950's, about a girl named Delores Diane. A: The correct spelling of the title is "Dolores Diane" and it was a 1955 song by Lonnie Coleman & ... | |
| song lyrics | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions if you don't mind. Could you send me the lyrics to an old song? part ... A: I know the problem. Unfortunately, for safety and security reasons, the people at AllExperts do not ... | |
| do not know the song & artist. | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: The song starts like this... "When love is gone, I ...... The chorus starts: When love is gone, will ... A: That's "WHEN LOVE IS GONE" by JIM PHOTOGLO, from his 1980 album titled "Photoglo". When love is ... | |
| ARTIST NAME | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I THOUGHT THE NAME OF THE SONG WAS "I NEVER MET A GIRL LIKE YOU IN MY LIFE", THE BEGINNING OF THE ... A: That's "SUAVECITO", written by Pablo Tellez, Abel Zarate & Richard Bean). It has been recorded by: ... | |
| song lyrics | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions if you don't mind. Could you send me the lyrics to an old song? part ... A: This song was originally known as "Buffalo Gals", which itself was adapted from an 1844 minstrel ... | |
| song lyrics | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions if you don't mind. Could you send me the lyrics to an old song? part ... A: Here are the lyrics to "It Happened In Monterey" as I know them..... In my imagination I'm finding ... | |
| title of an oldies song | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I ever heard a song, female singer. I don't know the title and the singer, but the lyrics sound like ... A: I'm not certain about this one, but you might be referring to a childrens song called "Kukuriku" ... | |
| help | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: i have been trying to find the artist and correct name of a song, here are some of the lyrics that i ... A: Jo-Ann Campbell and her husband Troy Seals recorded "I Found A Love, Oh What A Love" in December ... | |
| we'll make the best of it | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: sound is similar to gary us bonds type beat. heard part of it on .977 the oldies channel on the ... A: "Hey Jean, Hey Dean" is available on the CD "The Best Of Dean & Jean" from the following site..... ... | |
| oldies | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: okay I asked this question to another expert and got the reply that he had already answered my ... A: That's a song called "Ya Ya", which was a Top 10 hit for Lee Dorsey in 1961. Oh, well I'm uh, ... | |
| Oldies - Just a few lines remembered | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: There’s a lamp light burning in the city. But I know that he will come back to see her. As she ... A: I'm afraid I can't place those exact lyrics, but here's an old song that's somewhat similar........ ... | |
| Turn Around/Where are you Going | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: The lyrics of "Where are you going, little one" has stuck in my head a long time, but I heard it as ... A: There may have been others, but the only version of "Turn Around" that comes to mind, that mentioned ... | |
| 1960's song | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: Do you know the male artist and song that begins with the lyrics "Baby baby, it's you i'm ... A: The lyrics are not exactly the same as you quote, but could it possible be this one........ "Things ... | |
| 40's song lyrics | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: What are song lyrics or name " I 'm sorry so sorry" sung by Frank Sinatra any idea where I can get ... A: The only song I can think of that might fit your question is "I'm Sorry I Made You Cry", which ... | |
| HELP! | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 questions. my father used to sing a very sad and beautiful song to me when i was very ... A: You mention two songs, but you haven't actually asked a question. I am guessing that what you would ... | |
| perry como | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: please could you tell me if I could get a c d with the song 'I Know' sung by Perry Como. Could you ... A: Perry recorded the song "I Know" on May 14 1959 and it was issued as the "A" side of a single, with ... | |
| old song | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: please help who sang A WHITE SPOATS COAT &A PINK CARNATION. A: "A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)" was written and recorded by, and a big hit for Marty ... | |
| song from 3 ring circus | 6/13/2008 |
| Q: 'its a big wide wonderful world'sung by dean martin in the film 3 ring circus - did he record this ... A: First, the good news. Yes, Dean did record this song. And, yes, it is available for purchase. Now, ... | |
| Music wanted | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for words and music for the love song, "Because," played at friend's wedding fifty ... A: Have a look at the following site........ ... | |
| song | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: I have been looking for a song from the 40s, called quicksilve. Have you ever heard of it and where ... A: "Quicksilver" was a hit in 1950 for Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters (No.6), and also for Doris Day ... | |
| shrimp boats | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: this song has been going thru my head for days! Was it in a broadway musical? A: No, it was just one of the best-selling records of 1951, by both Jo Stafford and Dolrees Gray. ... | |
| Looking For An Old Song | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for the Original Song called " I'm Breathless" A: I believe this was originally recorded by Hal Kemp & His Orchestra, but the only currently available ... | |
| Lyrics | 6/1/2008 |
| Q: What I am looking for are the lyrics to an old 1940's? song "ScatterBrain". Some of the lyrics are ... A: "Scatter-Brain" was a big hit in 1939 for.... Frankie Masters & His Orch. (vocal: Frankie Masters) ... | |
| 40's love song | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: i was watching the CBS show cold case and at the end of the episode "worlds end" there was a song ... A: "Always" was written by Irving Berlin in 1925 as a gift for his wife on their wedding in 1926. It ... | |
| "Ickey (Lollipop Song)" (Lemon Drop) | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a song that my mom always use to sing, and wondering who wrote it, when, and if a ... A: I can't be of much help with this one. I don't know who wrote it and the only version I have ever ... | |
| need a super old song | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: where do I find the song Ivy Twine... I have no idea who does it but my mother used to sing it to ... A: Do you mean this one........ "TELL ME WHY" Tell me why the stars do shine Tell me why the ivy ... | |
| 1950's song | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I've just saw a movie called "Sing Boy Sing," the lyric that I heard was "A Little Love that slowly ... A: That's a line from a song called "That's All I Want From You", which was a very popular song in the ... | |
| An old folk/show tune | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: My husband remembers an old folk type song that his father that was in vaudville use to sing to him. ... A: Here are the lyrics as recorded by Roy Acuff in 1956..... To the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee Came ... | |
| song marie | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: who did "Marie" in the early 50s? bachelors or 4 tunes? A: The Four Tunes had the hit with "Marie" in 1953. The Bachelors had a big international hit with it ... | |
| song title | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I don't know the title but only these words "I'm High on Believing you're in love with me", could ... A: That's "Hooked On A Feeling", a hit for B.J. Thomas in 1969. I can't stop this feelin' Deep inside ... | |
| old song | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: Who sang the song "Honey" in the 1960's? A: "HONEY", written by Bobby Russell, was originally a #1 hit for Bobby Goldsboro in 1968. It has also ... | |
| finding lyrics to an old song | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: this is what i remember so far: " an old refrain is always haunting me. i heard in childhood days at ... A: This is an old piece known as "Viennese Refrain"....... An old refrain is always haunting me I ... | |
| song title and words | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: When I was young my Father would sing me a song, the words go something like this - Iam saving my ... A: As far as I am aware, "Rainbow" was written and recorded by Russ Hamilton in 1957. It was later ... | |
| song lyrics oldie | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: Do you know of an old song titled, "My Friend Bill" or something close to that? A friend of mine ... A: I don't know of one called "My Friend Bill", but two "Bill" songs do come to mind. The first being ... | |
| Gene Krupa | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I once had an album "The Original Drum Battle" which featured the Gene Krupa Trio and a drum battle ... A: It's available on CD (Verve 314 559 810-2) under the title "The Drum Battle". Have a look at the ... | |
| Name of song | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking for 'Lady me lady' by Pop Concert Orchestra. Well, this is I've heard from radio ... A: This is a very obscure recording that I have never come across before. However, my searches have ... | |
| Song title and artist | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find a song with the following lyrics: What would the teacher think, what would the ... A: That was Floyd Robinson's "Makin' Love" from 1959. What would people say? What would people do? ... | |
| COUNTRY CLASSIC | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: CAN YOU TELL ME WHO THE ORIGINAL ARTIST WAS, THAT SANG THE SONG, I'M LEAVING IT ALL UP TO YOU. A: Yes, the original version was recorded by the writers of the song, Don Harris and Dewey Terry, as ... | |
| lady in white | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: singer of the song have you ever seen a dream walking well i have A: This song is actually titled "Did You Ever See A Dream Walking?, and it was originally a very big ... | |
| lyrics and name of song | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: What is the name of the song and the lyrics to a song that had 'You, you, you, I'm in love with you, ... A: "You, You, You" was a 1953 #1 for The Ames Brothers with Hugo Winterhalter and his Orchestra. You, ... | |
| Song sung by | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: Am looking for the name and composer of the song sung by "Animal" in the movie Stalag 17. I think ... A: I've carried out some extensive searches for this song, but I can find no indication whatsoever that ... | |
| Song sung by "Animal" in Stalag 17 | 4/4/2008 |
| Q: Am looking for the name and composer of the song sung by "Animal" in the movie Stalag 17. I think ... A: That song is called "I Love You" and was written by Harry Archer and Harlan Thompson for the 1923 ... | |
| Song | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: I just wanted to ask if you can help me with the name of the singer of the song Trees, i know that ... A: Recorded by Isham Jones in 1930 and by Donal Novis in 1933, "Trees" was a poem by Joyce Kilmer set ... | |
| Do you know this song? | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: My Mom recorded her answering machine message by singing a song from what, she thinks, was from the ... A: This song is called "Cuanto La Gusta" and it was originally sung by Carmen Miranda in the 1948 film ... | |
| kiss the day goodbye | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: i would like to know the original singer of the song 'kiss the day goodbye'. Lyrics: Kiss the day ... A: "What I Did For Love" was one of the songs from the show "A Chorus Line". The show opened on ... | |
| Cool, Clear Water? | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: Don't know if that is the title but the lyrics I remember are "...I traced the barren waste without ... A: "Cool Water" was written by Bob Nolan and first recorded by his group, The Sons Of The Pioneers, in ... | |
| oldies song | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find the title and artist of an obscure, yet beautiful, oldies song about a Dad. It ... A: Here's one it might be........ "My Dad" by Paul Petersen (1962) He isn't much in the eyes of the ... | |
| music | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: Who originally composed "the house of the rising sun"? I've been trying to find out for ages, but no ... A: "The House Of The Rising Sun" is one of those traditional American blues songs that was never ... | |
| lyrics | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: i'm searching for a song, and all i can remember is the backing vocals in the chorus: "some sing, ... A: That sounds like the Michel Pagliaro song "Some Sing, Some Dance" from the early 70's. Oooh you, ... | |
| lyrics | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: looking for the words and artist for this song mama just killed a man put a gun up to head i ... A: The only song I know with that lyric is "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. Is this the real life- Is ... | |
| Hank Locklin - Happy Birthdy To Me | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: Mel you are the greatest. I doubted my 85 year old mother, I thought it was a female but.......... I ... A: I'm glad we worked that one out. Today has been my birthday and tonight I should be glad But you ... | |
| Song name and artist | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: I have been looking for this song FOREVER!! It is a duet with a male and female and the song goes ... A: That's a song called "Playboy" by the duo Gene & Debbe, a "one-hit wonder" from 1968. Hey boy, to ... | |
| Song Title and Lyrics | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is marrying a boy she has known since she was a young girl. Her future husband wants ... A: The only song I know with that line in it is actually titled "I'm Gonna Marry That Girl Someday", ... | |
| song lyrics | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: This is possibly a country song, I suspect pre-1940. Part of the chorus goes: I love the silver in ... A: Here you are, "I LOVE YOU BEST OF ALL", as written and recorded by The Louvin Brothers, Charlie & ... | |
| Who Else Sang The Song "Sunny" | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: Besides Bobby Hebb, someone else later sang the song "Sunny". The person's voice was similar to ... A: It's hard to say exactly who you are thinking of, but "Sunny" was also recorded by the following ... | |
| Need title and artist for song | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: The person who copied this song titled it "Blue is my Color" The words, as I can make them out, ... A: That song is called "Blue Is My Best Color". It was written and recorded by Sandy Posey in 1966 and ... | |
| lyrics for an oldie | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I am looking for a song that I think it is titled Thinking about things we use to do or Things we ... A: That sounds like the Bobby Darin song from 1961, "THINGS"...... Ev'ry night I sit here by my ... | |
| old song | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: Have you ever been down to hati when the summer sun was sinking low. What is the name of this song? A: That's the 1953 song by Mitchell Turok called "CARIBBEAN". There were later versions by Hank Snow ... | |
| can you answer this | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: can you tell me who sang a song called 2 brothers A: This song, full title "The Ballad Of Two Brothers" was recorded by Autry Inman in 1968. It told the ... | |
| who sang the song | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: who sang the song babyface? A: "Baby Face" first saw the light of day in 1926, when there were four hit versions: Jan Garber & His ... | |
| Music! Music! Music! | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I know Theresa Brewer first sang the song "Music! Music! Music!" in the 50's, however I am ... A: I am curious as to how you can be so adamant that my suggestion is not the one you are trying to ... | |
| I have a question for you. | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: What year did Chuck Berry record the song "Route 66"? A: "Route 66" was recorded for his 1961 album "New Juke Box Hits". The track listing was as follows: ... | |
| elvis presley | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: my mother in law thinks that there is a 45 named enchanted or something like that by elvis. can't ... A: There are no Elvis 45 singles titled "Enchanted" or anything that I would consider to be similar. In ... | |
| song about rocks | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I don't know much about this song. My friend and I were talking and she mentioned a song that her ... A: The only song/poem of that type that I know of is the one below: "We Are The Rocks" by Kenny Hood. ... | |
| i need a song title and artist | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I have asked one expert and stumped him (Mr. DeCarlo) so I guess I will go down the line. I am ... A: The only one that comes to mind is "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me", a #8 hit for Mel Carter in 1965. ... | |
| looking for this song title | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: I am tring to find out the name of a song Im not sure when it's from 50's - 70's. part of it goes ... A: "BEEP BEEP" was a hit for The Playmates in 1958. (very slowly) Beep beep beep beep His horn went ... | |
| Emily | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: song title or artist...groovy slow song, i think the male voice yells out Emily, every once in a ... A: I think you may be referring to the 1974 hit "Emma" by the group Hot Chocolate. We were together ... | |
| music | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: did a singing group called "Brothers Four" do a song called "Greenfields"? if so when? A: A folk group formed at the University of Washington, The Brothers Four (Dick Foley, Mike Kirkland, ... | |
| Title & Singer of a Song | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: Okay, here goes, with sketchy information. Back in the early 1950's, we had a 78 rpm record player. ... A: Yes, there was such a song. Written by Bob Merrill, it was called "Let Me In". The most popular ... | |
| Lyrics for My Little Angel (???) | 1/15/2008 |
| Q: In the early 60's we sang a song with words "My Little Angel does not fly through the sky has no ... A: That song was a hit for The Four Lads in 1956. It was called "My Little Angel". My little angel ... | |
| I'm guessing, the 40s | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: You must have been a beautiful baby, you must have been a wonderful child. When you were only ... A: "YOU MUST HAVE BEEN A BEAUTIFUL BABY" was written by Harry Warren and Johnny Mercer for the 1938 ... | |
| Oldies tune | 12/27/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for the artist and title of an oldies song. It is a song about a father that has a son ... A: That song is "Cat's in the Cradle", written by Sandy and Harry Chapin. It was a #1 hit for Harry ... | |
| lyrics of original song | 12/23/2007 |
| Q: The line "jeepers creepers where'd you get those peepers?" was in what song, when and by whom? A: "JEEPERS CREEPERS" was written by Johnny Mercer and Harry Warren in 1938 for the film "Going ... | |
| French song from mid 50's - hit in USA | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: Wondering if you know a song that had French lyrics mostly, a hit in the US in maybe the mid 50's. ... A: This song is called "Chanson D'Amour (Song Of Love") and was originally a hit in the U.S. for Art & ... | |
| Beatrice Kay | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: I saw that you answered a womans question about the name of this song, "Hoorah Hoorah I'm Going ... A: I don't believe there are any Beatrice Kay CDs in the record market right now, but I have just had a ... | |
| song | 12/5/2007 |
| Q: who sang the song "Together" in the 1940's I think. A: This song was first a hit in 1928, but gained a new-found popularity when it was featured in the ... | |
| Song by Frank Sinatra "I'll Be Loving You Always" | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: How can I get a copy of the song sung by Frank sinatra "I'll be Loving You Always" in MP# or on CD. ... A: You can purchase a copy of the CD "I've Got A Crush On You" from www.amazon.com for as little as ... | |
| Put it another nickel in the nick collodion | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: What year did this song become popular. Put another nickel and in the Nickelodeon A: That song, which is actually called "Music Music Music", was a big hit in 1950. MUSIC! MUSIC! ... | |
| Flip side of 45 hit | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: I remember a song, possibly the filp side of a 45's hit song, that I believe was called, How Do You ... A: "How Can You Babysit A Man" was recorded by R&B singer Ned Towns. Have a look at the following ... | |
| song name | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: Would you happened to know who sang the song I'm a wander? The song is old from maybe early 60's or ... A: Do you perhaps mean the film "The Wanderers" (1979) and the song "The Wanderer". If so, then it was ... | |
| You Belong To Me | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: I am participating in a fund raiser at our church where we are suppose to sing a song from the '50s. ... A: "You Belong To Me" first saw the light of day in 1952. There were three competing versions of the ... | |
| Music from my youth | 11/11/2007 |
| Q: Where can I find the Lyrics for the song"Little Man You're Crying" A: Where can you find the lyrics to this song? Well, right here, of course! One of the best places to ... | |
| 1950 pop song | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: who was male artist uk with hit song "ANSWER ME" 1950 era beleived first name David ........?!. ... A: That was David Whitfield, who took the song to No.1 in the UK charts in 1953. His other big hits ... | |
| song lyrics | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: i am looking for the lyrics to thesong called "the israelittes' by desmond dekker i think. can you ... A: Here are the lyrics....... Desmond Dekker and the Aces - "The Israelites" (Written by Desmond ... | |
| Who Recorded? | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: Who recorded the song with the words "Today is the first day of the rest of my life." A: That was John Denver. Today is the first day of the rest of my life I wake as a child to see the ... | |
| song or singer | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: looking for information on a song with the chorus boy get your head out of the clouds above you get ... A: That song was called "Minimum Love" and it was released by Mac MacAnally in 1983. Well her face ... | |
| The Bandit | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: For many years i have searched for this song,tonight i found your answer to Tony and there it ... A: The best place to try would be www.amazon.com The Percy Faith recording is available on a CD titled ... | |
| Song | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: Who recorded Where or When(from the 1960's ,I believe).Thanks A: "Where Or When", originally from 1937, was a hit for Dion & The Belmonts in 1960. It seems we ... | |
| Driving Me NUTS | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: I have been wondering the name and artist for a song I keep hearing on the Oldies station at work. ... A: Well, you don't have to go nuts anymore. That song was "As The Years Go By" by the Canadian group ... | |
| Song artist | 10/23/2007 |
| Q: Recently, I heard a song from the 60's titled: Mind, body and soul. Do you know who the artist is? ... A: "Mind, Body and Soul" was a hit for a group called The Flaming Ember in November 1969. They were a ... | |
| song from 1950's | 10/14/2007 |
| Q: When I was very young (3 years old?),circa 1951, I remember hearing a song called "Shrimp Boats Are ... A: That song was just called "Shrimp Boats" and was a big hit for both Jo Stafford (#2 chart position) ... | |
| I Know | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: A friend has been trying to find a song from maybe the 1950s. He says the title is "I Know". He ... A: I have a bit of a problem finding an answer for this question, in as much as there are around 100 ... | |
| oldies --do wop | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to find out who sings the oldie" Do You Like Good Music. that sweet soul music? I ... A: "Sweet Soul Music" was a big R&B hit for Arthur Conley back in 1967. Any "Greatest Hits Of" or "Best ... | |
| Andy Russell's "As Long As I Live" | 10/4/2007 |
| Q: Did Andy Russell ever record "As Long As I Live"? Maybe December 1945? I don't know if he would ... A: I'm afraid I've been unable to find any information on Andy Russell having recorded this Charles ... | |
| It's a Big Wide World | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: Al (who) sang the ballad It's a Big Wide World, probably in 1963 or 1964? Words are: It's funny we ... A: "Big Wide World was a minor hit for Teddy Randazzo, who also co-wrote the song, in 1963. It was also ... | |
| babyface | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: A song around the 1920 or 1930s. Babyface you've got the cutest little babyface. A: Here you are Buddy.....from 1926 Rosy cheeks and turned up nose and curly hair I'm raving bout my ... | |
| Needing song lyrics | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: My parents had a favorite song from back in the 30'- 40's. The Lyrics as my 80 year old father ... A: You can buy a copy of a Tony Bennett CD called "Bennett/Berlin", which contains this song, from ... | |
| Needing song lyrics | 9/27/2007 |
| Q: My parents had a favorite song from back in the 30'- 40's. The Lyrics as my 80 year old father ... A: Here you are Donna, "ALL OF MY LIFE" Written by Irving Berlin Recorded by: Sammy Kaye & His ... | |
| Female German singer | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I used to listen to a 45 that belonged to my aunt back in the 50's. I can't remember the artist's ... A: The song's correct title was "Sailor (Your Home Is The Sea)", but you're absolutely correct about ... | |
| words to an old song | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: Do you know the words to a very old song. It goes like this: Mary , Mary sweet as any name can be... ... A: Here you are, Ellen. "MARY" written by George M. Cohan My mother's name was Mary She was so good ... | |
| Who sang this song? | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: Slap her down again pa. A: Here you are, Karen, SLAP 'ER DOWN AGIN, PA Written by: Polly Arnold, Eddie Asherman & Alice ... | |
| 50s-60s oldies | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: Lyrics begin: I'll be home my darling, please wait for me. mid song: Darling, as I write this ... A: Your probably thinking of The Flamingos who released the song in January 1956, a few weeks before ... | |
| 50s-60s oldies | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: Lyrics begin: I'll be home my darling, please wait for me. mid song: Darling, as I write this ... A: That's the Pat Boone song from 1956 called "I'll Be Home". I'll be home, my darling Please wait ... | |
| 1940-1945 music I think | 9/21/2007 |
| Q: My grandmother was telling me about a song that had the words hudsid raulsin or hudsit raulsin ... A: Yes, that was the "nonsense" song that was very popular in 1941 called "The Hut-Sut Song (A Swedish ... | |
| 1950s music | 9/20/2007 |
| Q: Who sang! and what was it called? these are some of the words, "Adio I am the bandit the bandit ... A: That was the 1954 song "The Bandit". There were hit recordings by Percy Faith & His Orchestra, The ... | |
| Guess Who's Coming to Dinner | 9/19/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for an old song from "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" (1967) with Spencer Tracy. It ... A: That song is called "The Glory Of Love", written in 1936 by Billy Hill. In the film it was sung by ... | |
| Maria (West Side Story) | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: Trying to locate the song Maria that my father used to listen to other than the original from the ... A: Many singers have recorded this wonderful song, including Johnny Mathis, Matt Monro, Perry Como, Vic ... | |
| one moretime to night | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: do you know who sings...tonight i'll cheat again and tomorrow i'll be sorry, puttin on my make up ... A: That's Barbara Mandrell's 1973 hit, "The Midnight Oil". That call was from the office and I guess ... | |
| The Truth About Youth Lyrics | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: While driving to Maine, this song popped into my head and won't go away ... just can't find all the ... A: You're in luck, Fay. This song does not appear to be anywhere on the Internet, but I managed to find ... | |
| HELP PLEASE | 9/8/2007 |
| Q: DOES ANY ONE KNOW WHAT BILLY JOEL THROW OFF OF TALISSE BRIDGE..IN CALIF. THEY SAY IT WAS A FETUS ... A: This song has caused much speculation since it first came out in 1967. Just what did Billie Joe and ... | |
| Song Title | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: I heard this song two days ago while on hold with the pharmacy. I thought I could find it on ... A: That's "Right On Track" by Breakfast Club. It was a hit for the group in 1987. Gonna make a move ... | |
| Song | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: Could you tell me if there are any recorded versions of L-O-V-E...L is for the way you look at me, ... A: I've never claimed to be any sort of expert on dance rhythms, but if you're saying that the Nat King ... | |
| Song name | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: I heard this song out of a juke box in a bar a couple weeks ago and it would really mean a lot to ... A: The only song that comes to mind is Marvin Gaye's 1971 hit, "Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)". But I'm ... | |
| Tina Marie | 8/11/2007 |
| Q: My folks named me after a song with the lyrics Tina Marie. Dad says is was a song in the 50's, but ... A: Sorry, but I've just realised that I totally misread your question. You are looking for a different ... | |
| I never will marry | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: Around 1980 there was a remake of the 1940 song I Never Shall Marry. Lyrics I have found are only ... A: I've been looking around a bit more. The song where the girl drowns herself would appear to be one ... | |
| I never will marry | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: Around 1980 there was a remake of the 1940 song I Never Shall Marry. Lyrics I have found are only ... A: I have to admit that I'm not familiar with either a 1940, nor a 1980 song called "I Never Shall ... | |
| what song is this ??? | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I've been trying to find the title and artist of this song for ages now and can't find anything. At ... A: The only song that comes immediately to mind is Tina Arena's "Woman's Work"..... 7:45 on the ... | |
| Please help me find artist of "Mexico" from 60's. | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I have been searching for years, here and there, for the artist who sang "Mexico". I am 35 years ... A: Yes, that was "Mexico" as recorded by Lee Dorsey in 1966. It was actually the 'B' side to his hit ... | |
| who sings this song | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: "Snap shot" women has picture of cheating ex and at the end she leaves him and says he will go home ... A: That's the 1983 song "Snapshot" by the Country singer, Sylvia. I found a cigarette, circled with ... | |
| 1980's song name | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I was watching "The singing bee" last night and In heard a song that I've always wanted to know the ... A: That sounds like "ARTHUR'S THEME (Best That You Can Do)" from the 1981 film "Arthur", written and ... | |
| Song either titled "Marie" or "Marie" in the lyrics | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: My mother, who is 87, and I both remember a song that we thought was titled "Marie", and I though it ... A: Yes, this very popular Irving Berlin song, which dates back to 1929 and was a hit at different times ... | |
| Find name of person or group | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: Who did the song called Round About. I think it was in the 70's. Thanks A: The group YES had a hit with a song called "Roundabout" in 1972. I'll be the roundabout The words ... | |
| Mademoiselle from Armentiere | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: These were the first words of a WWI song my ex-soldier father used to sing, and I'd love to hear the ... A: There were very many different versions of "Mademoiselle From Armentieres" (aka "Three German ... | |
| Who sings the song Love MeFor Free? | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I love old music especially Old R&B, but who sings the song Love Me For Free? The name of the song ... A: Do you mean this one........ Whispering in his ear My magic potion for love Telling him I’m ... | |
| 1940's song | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: My Dad is a WWII Air Force combat veteran and is currently 82. I was having a discussion about the ... A: This song is actually called "I'LL WALK ALONE". It was written in 1944 by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne ... | |
| Songs from each decade | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I'm doing a slide show for my grandmother's 80th and wanted to include a song from each decade she's ... A: This has been a very difficult task. It would be very easy to give you a dozen titles for each year, ... | |
| Song Title & Artist | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I am looking for a song my Dad used to love and I can't remember the Artist or Song name, some of ... A: That was Bobby Bare's 1980 recording called "Tequila Sheila". TEQUILA SHEILA (Written by Davis & ... | |
| Hold Me Tight? | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for some lyrics in a song form the '40's or '30's. It starts: "Put your arms around me, ... A: That song is called "Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey" and was written by Albert Von Tilzer and Junie ... | |
| looking for song lyrics | 7/3/2007 |
| Q: do you know anything about a song of a little girl named kathy who fell in a wwell? i seem to think ... A: "The Death Of Little Kathy Fiscus" was recorded by Jimmie Osborne in 1949 and became a million ... | |
| Classic Rock Song (70s) | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: Everytime I hear this song no one can remember the name. The lyrics include: "I can touch you but ... A: I wonder if it's this one you are trying to remember...... "AH! LEAH!" by Donnie Iris - 1981 Yeah, ... | |
| MALE VOCALIST AND SONG TITLE | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: THE SONG HAD THE WORDS, "ONCE UPON A TIME A GIRL WITH MOONLIGHT IN HER EYES, TOOK HER HAND IN MINE ... A: That song was "Once Upon A Time" from the musical show "All American". Tony Bennett recorded a ... | |
| childrens song | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: My mom used to sing me a song with these lyrics; ..butterfly on painted wing, don't you wish that ... A: This is not a poem/song that I am familiar with. But I've carried out some searches and discovered ... | |
| Trying to find a song | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: My dad would have been 95 this year, and when I was growing up he used to sing a song that went ... A: That song was called "Music! Music! Music! and was a big hit for Teresa Brewer in 1950. The line ... | |
| can get this song out of my head | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: i heard this song on the radio the other day. it was a slow, smooth song with the words "lost and ... A: Marc. You gave me two words to work from, "lost" and "salvation", and obviously expected miracles. ... | |
| booker T & the MG's | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: Was wonder where Booker T got the name for the group the MG's I have heard many differant stories ? A: As I understand it, Al Jackson, the group's original drummer liked the name of the English car ... | |
| Song title unknown | 5/20/2007 |
| Q: it's about a guy posting a ad in the newspaper, describing what he's looking for in some one, when ... A: That's "Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes. I was tired of my lady, we'd been ... | |
| I have some lyrics, and NEED to find the song! | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: I was watching the movie "As Good As It Gets" the other day and found a part of a song in it that I ... A: That song is "DAYS LIKE THIS" by VAN MORRISON. When it's not always raining there'll be days like ... | |
| question | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: do you know of eny oldie songs that has,"whats it all about, this crazy love" in it? A: That's Smokey Robinson's "The Agaony And The Ecstasy". Whats it all about, this crazy love How did ... | |
| Sakura | 4/25/2007 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out who I would have heard singing the Japanese song 'Sakura' on an oldies ... A: I'm sorry, but I don't think I can be of much help to you. "Sakura" ("Cherry Blossom"), a ... | |
| Song title | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: Could you tell me which musical the following words come from? It starts lilke...I'm a lucky boy, ... A: I think you are trying to recall the song "Why Do I Love You", as sung by the young lovers, Magnolia ... | |
| Half remembered song from the early 1950's | 4/19/2007 |
| Q: Lyrics begin: "Hooray, hooray, I'm going away with the men in the little white coats. I'm all ... A: Marge, Here are the lyrics you wanted........ HOORAY, HOORAY, I'M GOING AWAY (Sunny Skylar) ... | |
| Looking for artist/song title to lyric | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: I have a partial lyric stuck in my head & am looking for the title/artist/full lyrics; any help is ... A: "Turn Around" was written in 1959 by Harry Belafonte, Alan Greene, and Malvina Reynolds, and first ... | |
| WW II Song ??? | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to find the name of a song I think was written during the war. Thers is a chorus in the ... A: It's a lovely song, but it's much later than WW2. It was written in 1975 and it's called "The Last ... | |
| oldie | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: Where can I find the song AGAIN ? I think it is by Arthur Prysock. A: I can find no information regarding a recording of the song "Again" by Arthur Prysock. However, he ... | |
| cant find song | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: i've been looking for this song for forever. i dont know the song name or the artist. I do know some ... A: Do you mean this one? "WHO PUT THE BOMP" Written by Barry Mann & Gerry Goffin Recorded by Barry ... | |
| can you put a name to these lyrics | 4/3/2007 |
| Q: you want things your way, and I want them mine A: That's the opening line from the Kenny Rogers and Dottie West 1978 duet, "Every Time Two Fools ... | |
| song from the 50's | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: For my 50th class reunion I am looking for the artist and title of a song with the lyrics, I got ... A: I'VE GOT TEARS IN MY EARS (FROM LYIN' ON MY BACK IN MY BED WHILE I CRY OVER YOU) Written by Harold ... | |
| old song | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: you've helped me two times before. my grandfather use'd to sing this song and i can remember only a ... A: That's one of the most famous recorded songs of all time. It's called "The Prisoner's Song", written ... | |
| artist | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: who did the original recording of "you're my world" I dont think it was cilla black and for sure ... A: "You're My World" was originally written under the title "Il Mio Mundo" by Italian songwriters ... | |
| late 70's early 80's music | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: part of the lyrics goes" we don't have to take our clothes off to have a good time oh no we could ... A: That song was Jermaine Stewart's "We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off", released on the Arista ... | |
| Name of a song | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I need help finding out the name of this song,Here's some of the lyrics."I'm sittin in lala waiting ... A: That song is called "Ya Ya". It was a top ten hit for Lee Dorsey in 1961. Oh, well, I'm, Uh!, ... | |
| Lyric | 3/18/2007 |
| Q: Mel; I was also looking for the music to "little Old lady" and saw your answer for a lyric ... A: Sorry, but I don't have the lyrics to this one. Nor can I find them anywhere on the Net. As you ... | |
| "you and i" lyrics | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: i would like to know the artist and lyrics of the song... "you and I" it goes like this... you and ... A: That sounds very much like the Celine Dion song "You And I". High above the mountains, far across ... | |
| 2 songs | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: My parents are having their 50 wedding anniversary, the two songs that were played at their wedding ... A: Both of those songs date to before 1957, so I can only really make a guess at the recordings that ... | |
| Oldies aritst | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: Who sings the 70's song with lyrics that say "you can count on me, you can count on my love" A: Do you mean this one, "Count on Me" by Jefferson Starship from 1978....... Precious love I'll ... | |
| need to know title and all of the lyrics, please!asap! | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: what are the lyrics and title to the ( I think 5)50s song : "now i don't claim to be an a ... A: That song was called "WONDERFUL WORLD" and was a hit for Sam Cooke in 1960, Herman's Hermits in ... | |
| Song lyrics | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: There is no date on the record label. The serial is 1392 and the matrix S3647+8- . These numbers ... A: James. I am one of the founders of a lyrics website named "International Lyrics Playground". I hope ... | |
| Song title and words if possible please. | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: Today is the 7th anniversary of my dad's death. I was born in 1948. I have been reflecting on ... A: Yes, that's a very famous song about Ireland, and it's actually called "Galway Bay". Here are the ... | |
| BBC TV series / Harry Hemsley | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I wonder if you could please put me in touch with James Went, who recently asked you a question ... A: James Went received my communication and has tried to e-mail you a couple times, but they bounced. ... | |
| song title from the 40's? | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: i am looking for the song title to a 1940's song that has this lyric i think -- remember pearl ... A: The only song that I can think of that comes close to answering your query is "Remember Pearl ... | |
| an old song I sang as a kid | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: Have you heard of a song that goes like this: "With a whoop and a holler, you can bet your bottom ... A: I'm at a little bit of a disadvantage here, not knowing the actual years you are referring to when ... | |
| I need the name and artist of this song.... | 1/14/2007 |
| Q: Can you please please please help me identify this song.... ... A: This piece of music is called "O FORTUNA". It's been used in adverts ranging from Old Spice to ... | |
| cant remember name of song | 1/7/2007 |
| Q: the first thing said in the song is "we got a beat", know what song that is and who its by? A: The song "Full Moon Turn My Head Around" by the group Off Broadway begins with the words "we got a ... | |
| Oldies station played... Japanese? | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: I grew up on Oldies music and i remember a certain song that used to play fairly often. It was a ... A: The only song that I know of that would fit your description was a song called "SUKIYAKI". It was a ... | |
| song | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: I don't know the title, this is how it goes, If you want it here it is come & get, I think it was ... A: That song was called "Come And Get It". It was written by Paul McCartney and was a hit for Badfinger ... | |
| 1940s "You and I" | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: My parents are about to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on December 27. Their song, You and ... A: As you mention, nearly all the versions of this song were recorded by big bands; Glenn Miller, Tommy ... | |
| who was the artist and what are the lyrics | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: There was a song that I used to listen over and over on 45 record in the mid to late 60's. I was a ... A: That was a song called "Turn Around, Look At Me" from 1968. There were two versions, one by The ... | |
| what is the song? | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: The song is about a boy who loan out his sweater then when to get it the next day and the dad said ... A: I think you must be referring to this one........ LAURIE (STRANGE THINGS HAPPEN) Written by Milton ... | |
| PATCHES BY DUNBAR/JOHNSON | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I need to hear this song. Do you know where I could download it? Also, I'm not sure who the writer ... A: I don't know anything about downloads (although I'm sure if you search the Internet you will find ... | |
| Orchestra | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: About the time of my high school graduation in 1970/71, my parents gave me a tape of popular music ... A: It's difficult to be totally sure of the answer for this one, but I have found two versions of "A ... | |
| child hood song can"t remember late 50's, 60's | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: lonely nights, i miss you so, miss you so A: Here's your song........ LONELY NIGHTS Written by Zelma Sanders Recorded by The Hearts in 1955 ... | |
| title and artist | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: Early 60's song, female singer. Partial lyrics: "I took the ring off my finger, threw it way out in ... A: Thst song was called "Where I Ought To Be". It was recorded by Skeeter Davis in 1965. WHERE I OUGHT ... | |
| Need artist from partial lyrics | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: Who sang the song with the following lyrics: " how he makes me quiver, how he makes me smile. with ... A: This song, "Stay Awhile", was a hit for The Bells in 1971. The Bells consisted of Jacki Ralph and ... | |
| Please help, i'm going nuts with this song! | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: Recently, I heard a song which I had not heard in ages and I can't figure out who sings it. I'm ... A: The only song I can think of that comes close is "Against All Odds". It features the lines "Turn ... | |
| trying to find song title and artist | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: I have some lyrics to a song, but would like to find out the title and artist. It could be anywhere ... A: I think you are remembering part of the chorus from a song called "September Song", but with a few ... | |
| NAME OF A SONG | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: I have not heard this song in a long time but it starts out like this: Every night I say a prayer ... A: Here's your song...... "SHOW ME THE WAY" by Styx Every night I say a prayer In the hope that ... | |
| song title ,artist and lyrics | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: the 1st sentence goes like this..."today while the blossom stil cling to the vine" A: Here's the song you want........ "TODAY" Written by Randy Sparks Recorded by: The New Christy ... | |
| a song | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: I am looking for the title & author of a very popular song, I have heard it in many movies, etc. It ... A: Do you mean this one...... AT LAST Written by Mack Gordon & Harry Warren Most famously recorded by ... | |
| name of song | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: parts of the song is Saving all my love for you in jail another lyric is don't let your dog bite me ... A: The only song that I know of with similar lyrics to the ones you gave is Fats Domino's "I'm In Love ... | |
| Who has recorded "Me and My Shadow?" | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: did Jolson ever record "Me and My Shadow?" and who has recorded it? I want to learn the ... A: Although Al Jolson was co-writer of the song (with Dave Dreyer and Billy Rose), I can find no actual ... | |
| raindrops | 10/12/2006 |
| Q: I'm trying to find the name of the group that does raindrops (raindrops.... so many raindrops... so ... A: Do you mean this one? It was written and recorded by Dee Clark in 1961. "RAINDROPS" The raindrops, ... | |
| Artist(s) name | 10/10/2006 |
| Q: Mel, Thanks! You really are an expert! One more question if you don't mind. About the same year as ... A: The only track I can think of, with that title at that time, was one that came out in 1959 by The ... | |
| Louise | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: I was at a party and heard the song "Louise" by Maurice Chevalier covered by someone. I want to say ... A: Yes, it could easily have been Dean Martin. He recorded "Louise" on November 20th 1952 and it was ... | |
| Heaven in a pair of wooden shoes? | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: Might you have lyrics for "Heaven in a Pair of Wooden Shoes"? Thanks so much Lee Partial lyrics - ... A: Strange, I was transcribing this song for someone else on another site only a few hours ago. Here it ... | |
| name of artist or group | 10/8/2006 |
| Q: who was the artist or group who sang the cb song Shirley this is squirrely if you can help with the ... A: The full title of this 1976 song is "Hey Shirley (This Is Squirrely)". It was credited to Shirley & ... | |
| What's the name of the song | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out who sings an oldies song...It's from the "My Girl" movie...It goes like ... A: Yes, that song was called "Wedding Bell Blues". It was written by Laura Nyro and was a #1 hit for ... | |
| Words to song mentioned below | 9/19/2006 |
| Q: We saw a movie , Princess Diaries II, and the mother sang a song. I think the name of the song is ... A: Do you mean this one......... SMILE (Words by John Turner & Geoffrey Parsons and music by Charlie ... | |
| Elvis | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: Thank You A: The simple answer is "No, Elvis never recorded "The Old Rugged Cross". No doubt he would have sung ... | |
| Swing era | 8/17/2006 |
| Q: Who recorded Caladonia first. I thought it was The Woody Herman band or Cab Callaway ..or perhaps ... A: I'm not absolutely certain of the exact recording dates for each version of this song, but I do know ... | |
| Response Required | 8/7/2006 |
| Q: To Mel, I was at a show last night and before everything started, a song was playing, but I only ... A: Well, if you can't find it with just those lyrics, and you also have the added advantage of knowing ... | |
| Ray Bauduc, Bob Haggart. Steve Allen | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: .. I've heard Steve Allen claim he wrote "South Rampart Street Parade" several times. He failed to ... A: "South Rampart Street Parade" was indeed composed by Bauduc and Haggart in 1938. But it didn't have ... | |
| Lyrics and artist of an old song, maybe 50's | 8/2/2006 |
| Q: Who sang this song and what are the rest of the lyrics. I only remember the chorus. Turn around and ... A: The song was called "Turn Around". It was a hit in 1964 for Dick & Dee Dee, and was also recorded by ... | |
| Red Eye Flight | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: this song went something like this-red eye flight morning light looking down on the town where i ... A: "RED EYE FLIGHT (YOU CAN ALWAYS COME HOME AGAIN)" was recorded in 1981 by The Addrisi Brothers. ... | |
| clint eastwood song | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: there was a song that was quite popular during the heyday of "Dirty Harry" movies I only remember ... A: This song was called "MAKE MY DAY". It was recorded by T.G. Sheppard with Clint Eastwood, and was ... | |
| who else | 7/27/2006 |
| Q: Were loggins & Messina the only band to sing "Your Mama Don't Dance? A: This song was written and first recorded by Loggins & Messina, but it was also recorded at different ... | |
| original gong | 7/26/2006 |
| Q: I have a friend who is getting married in October and she wants to have the song "Baby face" played ... A: "Baby Face" first saw the light of day in 1926 and has probably been recorded by more than a hundred ... | |
| Song Words | 7/19/2006 |
| Q: Mel I see that you have given someone the words to a song "little man your crying i know why your ... A: Here are the words etc......... "LITTLE MAN, YOU'VE HAD A BUSY DAY" Written by: Mabel Wayne, Al ... | |
| an old country song | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: the lyrics go: if you ask if i've had second thoughts i guess i'd have to say, every second, every ... A: That's called "EVERY SECOND, EVERY MINUTE" and it was recorded by Collin Raye. Well listen dear, I ... | |
| Season's in the Sun | 7/6/2006 |
| Q: Was the song Season's in the Sun really written about a man who was losing his life battle with ... A: Originally titled "Le Moribond" ("The Dying Man"), this was written and performed in French by the ... | |
| Name and title | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: There was a song that I listened to as a child and I have not heard it since. The basis for the song ... A: That song was called "Last Game Of The Season (Blind Man In The Bleachers)" and was a hit for David ... | |
| old song | 6/29/2006 |
| Q: Mel My Dad use to sing a song called THE KEYHOLE IN THE DOOR. ... A: I wonder if you mean this one. It's an old whalers song from the North Atlantic/Canada, late 19th ... | |
| name of song | 6/26/2006 |
| Q: i need help figuring out an oldies song it goes..."me and you lets get away...havin a ball o yeah" A: That's a song called "Me And You", recorded by Brenton Wood in 1967. Here are the lyrics: Me and ... | |
| need to know the name of song | 6/25/2006 |
| Q: This has driven me crazy for years. As a child around approx 1967-69 I heard a song over and over ... A: This sounds like the 1968 Marty Wilde song "Abergavenny". Here are the lyrics: ABERGAVENNY Written ... | |
| Song title and Artist name | 6/24/2006 |
| Q: Last Halloween I was listening to an oldie station and heard a song that I have not been able to get ... A: The song I have in mind doesn't fit your description in every detail, but it's close enough for it ... | |
| Song Title and Artist | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: I have been trying to find the name of this song and the artist. I only know one line from the ... A: Is it this one........... CARIBBEAN QUEEN Recorded by Billy Ocean - 1984 She dashed by me in ... | |
| words to me and my shadow | 6/5/2006 |
| Q: you helped me out with a song a while ago "little man your crying". and i really appreciated it. Now ... A: Here it is as I've always known it....... ME AND MY SHADOW (Written by: Fred Rose - Al Jolson - ... | |
| Bobbi Staff | 6/4/2006 |
| Q: We recently found an old tape of my sister singing a song called "Chicken Feed". None of us ever ... A: Bobbi Staff was a female Country singer born in Kingston, North Carolina in 1946. She issued a few ... | |
| Lyrics to an oldie song | 6/2/2006 |
| Q: I dont know all the lyrics but goes something like.....Look into her brown eyes makes you want to ... A: That's a song called "The Birds And The Bees". It was recorded by Jewel Akens in 1965 and Dean ... | |
| spanglish song title | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: It has been a while, since the 70's that i have heard this song, & it might be close to impossible, ... A: I have never heard a "Pepito" version (this could be just a regional variation), but I do know this ... | |
| Oldie | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: Whenever my mother was getting ready to be mad at him, my father use to sing lyrics from an unknown ... A: I think you may be referiing to the old standard "Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone". Here ... | |
| name of song please | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: a song that i can only remember some of the lyrics to.....you better take care if i find you ... A: That's a Gordon Lightfoot song from 1974 called "Sundown". Here are the correct lyrics: I can see ... | |
| what is the name of this song and artist | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: In the 70's there was a song about federal men took all our crops.. taking their marijuana plants, ... A: Sorry, can't help on the first one. But the second one is a Brooks & Dunn song called "I'll Never ... | |
| Want to know about old song one way ticket | 5/25/2006 |
| Q: I want to know about old song of which i have audio cassete but i want to find who is the singer and ... A: What you seem to have there is a tape of "Hit" songs from the 1950's/1960's. Most of them were ... | |
| i need help with who sings this song! | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: I just heard this song on the radio (93.1 Jack FM) and I would really like to know the name of it ... A: This was a song called "Situation", written and recorded by the UK duo YAZOO in 1990. Yazoo ... | |
| Oldies | 5/21/2006 |
| Q: Sometime in the 50 s or 60 s there was a song kinda like Last Kiss, but this was about a guy that ... A: That song was called "Laurie (Strange Things Happen)". It was by Dickey Lee and came out in 1965. ... | |
| Who sings this song? | 5/11/2006 |
| Q: It's a male artist and the lyrics go like this: Oh Girl, I don't know why, but I love you I do, ... A: That's a song called "I Like The Way You Love Me", which was recorded by Brenton Wood in 1966. ... | |
| name of old country group | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: Mel, I'm looking for the name of an old country group probably from the 50's. They sang a song ... A: Hekko Rick, Before The Kingston Trio recorded this song, it was recorded by The Easy Riders ... | |
| name of song and who sung it??? | 4/28/2006 |
| Q: Have you ever seen a dream walking well I have have you ever seen a dream dancing well I have have ... A: The song you are after is called "Did You Ever See A Dream Walking?, and it was originally a very ... | |
| CLOSE THE DOOR | 4/28/2006 |
| Q: I read a comment you wrote giving the lyrics for "Close the Door (They're Coming in the Windows)" ... A: This song is available on-line from Amazon on a great CD called "The Best Of The Stargazers, which ... | |
| Lyrics for a song | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: my grandpa just pass away at 97years peacefully. I now seem to recollect some songs that he used to ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your Grandad, but he obviously liked a good song. The one you are looking ... | |
| Music questions and answers | 4/27/2006 |
| Q: I need to come up with approx 10 trivia questions and answers reagrding music for our annual family ... A: Here are some that you might be able to use: 1. Elvis Presley died in 1977. But which other world ... | |
| oldies | 4/20/2006 |
| Q: Name of artist and song. Some of the lyrics are "little girls are made of sugar and spice.." Can ... A: Apart from the famous nursery rhyme, the only song that I can think of that contains those words is ... | |
| Bright Eyes - Watership Down Soundtrack | 3/20/2006 |
| Q: Have there been any other cover versions of "Bright Eyes"? (I have a feeling a female artist ... A: Yes, there have been several other versions of the Mike Batt written song, both vocal and ... | |
| an old song | 2/6/2006 |
| Q: There was an old song that had the lines "ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer every time." ... A: I believe this is the song you mean. It's called "Foolish Questions" and has been recorded by the ... | |
| song or lullabie from the 40s? | 1/24/2006 |
| Q: i am looking for the title and some words of a song my mom used to sing to me in the 40's and i have ... A: Sorry, but I missed off the opening verse in my earlier reply. Here it is: Evenin' breezes sighin', ... | |
| song title and lyrics | 12/28/2005 |
| Q: I've been searching the net for some information, lyrics and artist of a song my dad used to sing to ... A: First let me say I'm sorry if it seems to have taken me a long time to answer your question, but I ... | |
| really old songs | 12/18/2005 |
| Q: I'm looking for composer/author information about 2 songs, which may even predate your period of ... A: Neither of these songs was familiar to me, but I've done a good deal of searching around and I've ... | |
| rhythm and blues | 12/4/2005 |
| Q: I cant find the lyrics to "My Little Red Top" I believe it was recorded by James Moody in around ... A: I can't find any reference to James Moody in connection with this song, other than the fact that ... | |
| Old song title | 12/1/2005 |
| Q: My friend Bill has this ditty in his head and would like to know the title. The first line ... A: Yes, it's an old song from 1937, written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stanley Adams for a Broadway ... | |
| Trying to find song | 11/28/2005 |
| Q: I have an internet radio station and got an email from a listener who was trying to remember the ... A: The only song I can think of that is anything like the lyrics you quote is the one below. The words ... | |
| Rain song from post 3/29/05 | 11/9/2005 |
| Q: I read your post from 3/29/05 about the song, If you didnt have rain. There is another verse that ... A: It's nice to get a bit of feedback sometimes. I'll pass your extra information on to Sharon, who ... | |
| song title and band | 10/13/2005 |
| Q: I'm trying to recall the song title of a song that came out in the late 60's/ The only lyrics I ... A: I don't know this song myself and I've had very little luck in tracking it down for you. What I have ... | |
| Vagabond dreamer-missing in action? | 9/14/2005 |
| Q: I think I asked you about this song in the past but my computer went out last week with all the info ... A: No, it wasn't me you asked before, but no matter. The song was called "MISSING IN ACTION" and your ... | |
| surname of singer in the 60's era. | 9/8/2005 |
| Q: I hope you can help, there is a song called " ONLY YOU CAN DO IT " it was sung by a French female ... A: Yes, that was Françoise Hardy back in 1964. The French title of the song was "Je Veux Qu'il ... | |
| oldies search | 8/31/2005 |
| Q: A cute/corny tune by a female singer with the lyrics"A Little Birdie Told Me"... not necessarily the ... A: I think you must be referring to "A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME" which was a hit for Evelyn Knight (#1), Blu ... | |
| Peggy Lee - Fever | 8/12/2005 |
| Q: Its quite helpful, but I have a quick follow-up for it: Since I've never heard either of the songs, ... A: I take your point about sensuousity and, with that in mind, I would have to say that neither of the ... | |
| Peggy Lee - Fever | 8/12/2005 |
| Q: I am a writer, and I'm currently writing a short story that incorporates the central theme of ... A: I think that "Fever" is a little too late to fit into your storyline. It was first publisheed in ... | |
| Old song cannot be found | 8/5/2005 |
| Q: Mel, In my school days, I used to listen to some songs which make me school sick. But i could not ... A: This is all the information I could gather for you: 1) This would appear to have been a Jamaican ... | |
| 50s or 60s song "Morgan"? | 7/17/2005 |
| Q: Mel: I recall my father being "obsessed" with what must have been something of a hit song in the ... A: I think you are probably referring to the song "MORGEN". This was a hit for Ivo Robic & The ... | |
| Song lyrics "Swinging on a Gate" | 6/18/2005 |
| Q: I am trying to track down the lyrics to a song I used to listen to on a 78 record when I was young. ... A: You wrote to me back in June 2005 concerning the song "Swinging On A Gate". I wasn't of much help to ... | |
| Chuck Berry | 5/23/2005 |
| Q: I am a lover of old rock 'n roll. At age 64 I remember the old days of r 'n r very well. I have ... A: What an interesting little story. I'm afraid I have no information to give you, but, as you say, it ... | |
| who sang this and if poss the words | 3/29/2005 |
| Q: I think the song is called Rain Rain Why does it Rain. I'm 45 and my grandad had this record it ... A: I'm not familiar with this song myself, but I have managed to locate the following for you on a ... | |
| Mystery song | 3/7/2005 |
| Q: I heard this song on the radio a few years ago, being sung on a nostalgic show on BBC Radio 2 in ... A: I transcribed this song for somebody else a couple of years ago, and I still had it on file. It was ... | |
| please give me a tree song | 2/25/2005 |
| Q: i search the name of an old american song (1950/?1955?) the lyrics: mr postman, please give me a ... A: I think you may have heard it wrongly and that you are actually referring to "Mr. Sandman" which was ... | |
| who sang this? | 2/17/2005 |
| Q: im now 24 but when i was little my mum sang me this song that she used to listen to at her garns ... A: This is the one you're looking for: "THAT'S A SAD AFFAIR" Written by Redd Stewart Recorded by Jim ... | |
| old country ballad | 2/1/2005 |
| Q: I would like to find the name and artist to a song my parents use to sing when I was a kid. I've ... A: This song is called "PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND ME". It was recorded by Hank Snow in 1964. In the cold ... | |
| name of tv song | 1/24/2005 |
| Q: Hewlett Packard has a series of commercials with a song sung in the background. Lyrics follow: ... A: It's "Picture Book" by The Kinks. Great song! Great Commercial! Glad to be of help. ... | |
| Frank Sinatra | 12/16/2004 |
| Q: Hope you can help. There's a song by Frank Sinatra my dad used to play a lot, and I've searched ... A: You are absolutelycorrect......it is called "This Town". It was originally issued on an album titled ... | |
| Frank Sinatra | 12/4/2004 |
| Q: Was it Frank Sinatra who did the original recording of "Young at Heart"? A: Yes, Frank Sinatra went to No.2 in the U.S. Hit Parade with the song in 1954. It was featured in ... | |
| Name of an oldies song | 11/23/2004 |
| Q: There was a song with the line "I use to work in Chicago, in a department store." I would appreciate ... A: This was a rowdy, and quite naughty Rugby/Football Club "double-entendre" song. Any group of male ... | |
| Words to songs | 11/15/2004 |
| Q: Can you please supply me with the words to the song 'any old iron' and 'daddy wouldn't buy me a bow ... A: No problem at all: "ANY OLD IRON" Just a week or two ago, me poor old Uncle Bill, Went and kcked ... | |
| 60s Hit Guantantamera | 11/12/2004 |
| Q: Mel, I found you via a google search and I'm searching for the exact song that was played on the ... A: Your question is very difficult to answer as this song has been recorded by hundreds of different ... | |
| Just in case... | 11/2/2004 |
| Q: Priddle As you probably remember, few months ago I sent you a music piece (Melody.mp3) to ... A: Don't worry, I haven't forgotten your request and have the MP3 on file. I play it once or twice a ... | |
| Songs with the person's name "Grace" | 9/29/2004 |
| Q: In preparation for an 80th birthday party celebration,I am trying to find as many songs as possible ... A: Apart from the obvious one, "Amazing Grace", the following songs all have the name Grace in their ... | |
| unknown song from late forties or early fifties | 9/17/2004 |
| Q: Can you identify the song containing the following lyrics: . . . It's a great, big, wonderful world ... A: This song was called "It's A Big, Wide, Wonderful World" and was originally a hit for Buddy Clark in ... | |
| about the piece I asked tou about | 8/16/2004 |
| Q: Priddle As you remember I asked you if I could send you a MP3 of a piece I wanted you to identify ... A: I did reply to you, but you obviously did not get that. Yes, I did get the piece of music (I ... | |
| Lyrics. | 8/11/2004 |
| Q: I note your fine transcribing of 'Yet I know',Jun 2003.However,'Out of site'(fourth stanza) should ... A: Tulasidas, I now have the lyrics for "Y Por Tanto". I hope it's the same song that you were ... | |
| Music History / charts | 7/27/2004 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what was the #1 song of the year 1934 ? Could you please tell me (if ... A: Charts were not kept in quite the same way as they are today, being based largely on sheet music ... | |
| song | 6/27/2004 |
| Q: I dont know if you can help me with a song that i am sure i have heard in the past but cant find it ... A: What a lovely song. I am so glad I was able to find it for you. It was recorded by Andy Williams in ... | |
| Lyrics to Flor de Mal | 6/4/2004 |
| Q: You are very learned in music. You handled that Guantanamera song with few clues. I hope you can ... A: I've managed to get these lyrics for you from a Spanish colleague. I hope they are the ones you ... | |
| artist who sang candy apple red | 5/30/2004 |
| Q: know of a song called candy apple red..an oldie..i know Bill Anderson, a country singer sang it , ... A: Bill Anderson recorded this song in 1964. It was also recorded that same year by George Hamilton IV. ... | |
| The Song, "ALWAYS" | 5/18/2004 |
| Q: I would like to know who the vocalist was on the original recording of the song, ALWAYS. I believe ... A: This Irving Berlin song proved very successful in 1926 and their were five different versions that ... | |
| Song search | 4/29/2004 |
| Q: I have been searching for a song I heard when I was younger lol mid 70's, this is all I remember of ... A: The song was called "SOMEBODY'S KNOCKIN'" and it was sung by the blind, Country singer TERRI GIBBS. ... | |
| Words to "On the good ship lollipop | 1/12/2004 |
| Q: I would like to learn the words to "On the good ship lollipop" as sung by Shirley Temple. We are ... A: Here are the words for you, including the introduction which is rarely heard: "The Good Ship ... | |
| record | 1/7/2004 |
| Q: helo mel i am trying to find the name of this oldies song it was probably 1960s it sounds as if the ... A: Since I wrote to you before, I have had a few days to think more about your question and I think I ... | |
| trivia question | 1/6/2004 |
| Q: What was the first album to sell over one million copies in the US? Thanks, Surge. A: According to figures issued by The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the first ... | |
| Gene Krupa | 12/16/2003 |
| Q: My grandson has been interested in drumming for a couple years. I would like to obtain a video of ... A: I located this one for you. It sounds interesting........ "Raw Footage By Request #2: 1937-1966". ... | |
| Artist/Title? | 11/12/2003 |
| Q: Be warned: this is a tough one that I have been researching for MONTHS! I'm looking for info on a ... A: I've just managed to find a full set of lyrics for your song. Unfortunately, I still do not know the ... | |
| old music | 10/20/2003 |
| Q: I heard a song that came from England I think, and my mother sang to us kids when we were little. I ... A: I think you must be referring to the old Flanagan & Allen song, "THE UMBRELLA MAN"", recorded in ... | |
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Mel Priddle
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Expertise
My period of greatest knowledge is 1940 - 1980, but I will try to answer any question relating to popular music from the last century. I am particularly knowledgeable concerning the recordings of Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.
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Ex-record merchandiser and record/cd buyer with an extensive personal collection.
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