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About John Congemi
(Top Expert on this page)

Expertise
I am a fan of all kinds of music, but my areas of expertise are in 1950-64 doowop, jazz, and top 40's music.

Experience
I grew up in New York listening to DJs Alan Freed, Jocko, Mort Fega (jazz), Alan Fredericks, Murray the K, Bruce Morrow, Clay Cole, William B. Williams, Wolfman Jack, Gus Gossert, Peter Tripp, Martin Block,Swing'n Slim. Extensive LP and CD collection.

Education/Credentials
Queens College and St. John's University MBA.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  John Congemi 
In Category  Oldies

SubjectDate Asked

help10/2/2008
  Q: I've been trying to identify this song that I used to love hearing on the radio. But I can't seem to ...
  A: Jacquie, the song is Come A Little Bit Closer by Jay and the Americans. I included the lyrics ...
Rare Oldies Song9/30/2008
  Q: I am trying to find a particular artist (well, artists, really). I do not remember any of the ...
  A: Veronica. The only duo that I've heard of is Ingo and Floyd. That is Ingo, not Inga. They had an ...
Looking for a artist9/29/2008
  Q: Do you know of ant artists that when they sing they sound like the everly brothers but maybe with ...
  A: Shawn, this may be a long shot but I have 2 ideas. Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe have sung duets on ...
looking for artist9/27/2008
  Q: looking for the song three wheels on my wagon
  A: Dawn. The title is Three Wheels on My Wagon, written by Burt Bacharach and Bob Hilliard. There are ...
Music oldies9/26/2008
  Q: I am looking for the artist and the name of the song that has the words Good Nite My Love--Pleasant ...
  A: Karen, the title is Good Night My Love, and the original artist is Jesse Belvin. It was covered by ...
"What the world needs now is love"9/25/2008
  Q: John, thanks again for the "mad lads". Everyone at my anniversary party fell inlove with their ...
  A: PS....You can see and hear it on YouTube. Go to Tom Clay. John
organ oldie9/16/2008
  Q: Hallo John, I'm hardly searching for the title and the player of an instrumental oldie with hammond ...
  A: Ingrid, based upon your description, the only chance of my identifying the song would be to listen ...
version of "summertime"?9/15/2008
  Q: I would love to know who performs the oldies version of "Summertime" that has a big band/scat sound ...
  A: Amylane. You don't mention if this is an instrumental or vocal, and if vocal, is it a male, female, ...
Johnny???9/12/2008
  Q: Hey!!! My Mom is so thrilled about the song I BELIEVE.... she asked for one more! Who sings the ...
  A: Yolanda. Glad we made Mom happy. Thanks for the feedback. This one.....not so sure. Carole ...
1950's Oldie song9/11/2008
  Q: I am looking for a song for my Mom. She doesn't know the name... all she knows is that it goes like ...
  A: Yolanda. The title is I Believe in You by the Innocents in 1961. This is the same group that ...
LUCY9/2/2008
  Q: Back in 1960 in my hometown we had PARD (Park & Recreation Dept)dances on Monday and Friday nights ...
  A: Nancy. There are dozens of songs with that title, so it is difficult to guess which one you are ...
Name of artist and song title8/15/2008
  Q: Would you happen to know the name of the female artist and the song title to a song she song that ...
  A: Nellie. Your lyrics are close, but it's not Billie Joe. The title is Killer Joe and it's by the ...
who sang8/13/2008
  Q: could you please tell me who sang `hurtin` i think it was Ben E King in the 1960`s, look forward to ...
  A: Maxine. I don't believe Ben E. King ever sang Hurtin'. There are several songs by that title, by ...
Oldies song I remember very little of8/11/2008
  Q: I heard a song on the radio recently, and by the time I got home, I remembered very little of the ...
  A: Ben, sorry but you guessed right...just not enough to go on. My wife thought I was nut walking ...
lyrics8/10/2008
  Q: I am hoping you can help. I am looking for lyrics to a B-side song called one night one night by the ...
  A: Melissa. No sites seem list the lyrics to One Night, One Night, so I listened and transcribed them. ...
Song artist8/9/2008
  Q: I am hoping you can help me with information I am looking for in relation to a song. Everyone I know ...
  A: Anne, I only recall one duet of a song titled The Two Of us. It is by Yarbrough and Peoples. I ...
name for 50's tune8/8/2008
  Q: Oops I sent this question to the wrong guy. You're the right guy. This is surely early to mid 50's. ...
  A: Bob. I'm about 96.5% sure that you are referring to Gee by the Crows. It was recorded in 1953 and ...
Do you know what song this is?8/7/2008
  Q: Are you familiar with a song that has the word "frenisie" in it? My mother remembers part of it - ...
  A: Dede. Your Mom is right about the 40's and the subject matter. The song is Frenesi. It has been ...
Song: Turn Around7/28/2008
  Q: Hasn't anyone recorded this song changing it to a boy turning into a man?
  A: Peggy, I don't believe there is a version exclusively for a boy turning into a man. There is one ...
name to song7/25/2008
  Q: I was asked to find out the name to an oldies (1940-50) song with your the greatest, your my one and ...
  A: Carol, I have sent your request to the question pool. I don't have the answer. The song that came ...
who sings this oldies song?7/25/2008
  Q: I'm not sure of the title but lyrics go--me and you having a ball....yes love we won't spend our ...
  A: Monique, sorry but I can't place it. I did a little research but no results. The spoken part sounds ...
music of the 70s7/24/2008
  Q: I have been searching high and low for a song from the 70s. I think it was called "merry go ...
  A: Ken, sorry but I don't know this one. I did a little research with your probable title. There are ...
Lyrics and Name of 40s song7/19/2008
  Q: My Mom is 85. She remembers vaguely a song from the late 30s or early 40s which went something like ...
  A: Your Mom has a good memory. The song was a hit around 1940-41. It is called, B-I-Bi and sometimes ...
type of song7/19/2008
  Q: What typy of song would you say "The Flight of the Bumblebee" by Harry James on trumpet ...
  A: Gene, I would eliminate Opera and Rock. Choosing between Classical and Jazz, I would go with Jazz. ...
song "Turn Around"7/17/2008
  Q: I saw the lyrics to the song, "Turn Around" in reference to a daughter. I know I've heard it also ...
  A: I have never heard a version exclusively for a son. The one that has a verse for a boy, as well as ...
name that group and lead singer7/14/2008
  Q: John, I recorded a song some years ago while listening to The Doo-Wop Shop on CBS-FM with Don K. ...
  A: Mike, glad you said not Little Anthony, as that is the one that I am familiar with. Smokey Robinson ...
CAN'T REMEMBER A SONG TITLE OR ARTIST!!!7/9/2008
  Q: There was a song from long ago...I would guess 50s or 60s and I cannot figure out what it was. No ...
  A: Judy, the title is Peanuts (with an S) and the group is Little Joe and the Thrillers. Search Amazon ...
Need Artist and Name of Song6/27/2008
  Q: The lyrics of the song are something like "limda limda li oh li lay which is repeated constantly ...
  A: Larry, sorry but I don't think I can help. The obvious first thought is Lola by the Kinks, but it ...
Stuck in my head!6/26/2008
  Q: Okay so it's kinda a poppy song and it goes somewhat like... "And if you love me...." I have no ...
  A: Jacquelyn, the first two that come to mind are titled If You Love Me, one by Mary J.Blige and one by ...
a song6/22/2008
  Q: I've been looking for a song for years........it was from the late 40's or early 50's. I can't give ...
  A: Val The one that I'm familiar with is a children's song called Going (or Goin') On A Picnic. It ...
the astronauts band, from boulder, colorado6/17/2008
  Q: i would like to what happened to the band members, particularly bob demmon and stormy patterson.
  A: Ed, here is what I know about Demmon and Patterson. I don't believe that they still perform. In ...
ARTIST6/13/2008
  Q: THE SONG SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW WAS RECORDED BY A SINGING GROUP IN THE 50'S. THE RENDITION WAS ...
  A: Ray. This is a tough one to answer because SO many groups recorded it. You don't mention how it ...
Searching for a 40's song6/4/2008
  Q: My dad was in the British Royal Navy during the war. He always used to sing a song that had the ...
  A: Rita, I forwarded your question to the All Experts Question Pool where other Experts in this ...
doo wop question6/4/2008
  Q: i am looking for the title and group who sang a song that starts out "i know a girl her name is ...
  A: Several hit songs called Lorraine or Darling Lorraine, such as Encounters, Excellents and ...
song title and artist6/3/2008
  Q: part of lyrics....my love came tumbling down like raindrops
  A: Sue, I do not have an answer. Sorry it took a while, I did some research. I am familiar with Jesse ...
NEED SONG TITLE AND ARTIST5/30/2008
  Q: 70's R & B Song, male or a group....lyrics are: "....you know you want to be loved, just like ...
  A: Diane, now I understand the 8 rating. Sorry, I did not realize that you wanted help finding a CD. ...
lyrics5/29/2008
  Q: My family are arranging my aunties funeral and we can only remember some of the lyrics of a song we ...
  A: Dave, the song title is My Friend. I have heard it sung by Eddie Fisher, Vern Jackson, Vera Lynn and ...
NEED SONG TITLE AND ARTIST5/28/2008
  Q: 70's R & B Song, male or a group....lyrics are: "....you know you want to be loved, just like ...
  A: Diane, I haven't heard it for a long time so I can't be positive, but I think that you are looking ...
The Chordettes "Zorro"5/24/2008
  Q: John. I know "Zorro" was a hit in 1958, could you narrow the date down to which month(s)?
  A: Rich. Zorro (Cadence 1349) was recorded and/or released in April 1958. It showed up on the Top 100 ...
can't remember name or artist5/23/2008
  Q: Oldies...I trusted you, for such a long , long time, and now your gone, telling me bye bye, so ...
  A: Janie. Thanks for enough lyrics to jog my memory. It is I Trusted You by Jimmy Clanton. He ...
Oldies song/ Who sang it?5/22/2008
  Q: Please help me find this old song..Unknown female artist..my mother use to sing when i was a little ...
  A: Doris, sorry but this song is not familiar to me. I did a little research, using the four phrases as ...
old song5/20/2008
  Q: I can't seem to find what group sang a song that went something like this....I hate to say it but I ...
  A: Arturo, without any additional lyrics, I must give you a multiple choice answer. The only song I ...
Heard a song5/12/2008
  Q: I was listening to the radio the other day and i heard this song i thought it was called "The ...
  A: Patrick, sorry but I don't recognize this from the story line. There are many songs titled The ...
lyrics5/11/2008
  Q: I think the song is from Petula Clark it starts off with "Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows are ...
  A: Delores, I think you are referring to Sunshine, Lollipops and Rauinbows. The lyrics are not ...
Song title5/10/2008
  Q: Looking for a song with lyrics.....he was blacker than black, she was whiter than white OR words ...
  A: Lynn, the closest song that I know of is Brother Louie by The Stories, from 1973. I hope that's it ...
Song from the 50's5/7/2008
  Q: I'm in search of a song from the "50's. Title "Because of You." I'd really appreciate receiving ...
  A: Colette. The 50's hit of Because of You was recorded by Tony Bennett. Lyrics below: Regards, John ...
the song "more"5/4/2008
  Q: can you get me a list of singers who sang the song "MORE"
  A: Frank. "More" is the theme from the Italian movie Mondo Cane, from 1962, which was kind a gross-out ...
Trying to find title of an old song5/3/2008
  Q: I remember hearing it on the regular AM Rock channels, but it had a country flavor, so it may have ...
  A: Jill. You were very close. The title is Wolverton Mountain. It was recorded, in the 40s and 50s, ...
oldies4/29/2008
  Q: who was the performer of only you
  A: Robert, the hit version of Only You (And You Alone) was by Tony Williams and the Platters, in 1955. ...
What was the song title?4/26/2008
  Q: In the early 60's there was a song that was popular in the Boise, Idaho market that had a lyric "you ...
  A: Al, I'd be guessing. There are dozens of songs (surprisingly) that refer to amoeba. Some of them ...
trying to figure out an artist of a song4/18/2008
  Q: I heard a song this morning, sounded like Frank Sinatra, had a lot of horns in it sounded like ...
  A: Chris, I can't be sure, but here's my theory. What you have heard as Mama Mayhem may be Mama May ...
song title4/15/2008
  Q: I HEARD AND USED TO SING THIS SONG AS A CHILD BUT CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME OR ARTIST WHO RECORDED IT. ...
  A: Krista. The title is Brass Buckles. The original is by Suzanne Prentice. It may be hard to find. ...
Comedy Song (1940's?)4/13/2008
  Q: Can you please identify a song with lyrics about Napoleon and Josephine saying something like ...
  A: John. The Original recording of Why Don't Women Like Me? was by George Formby in the 1930s (33?) ...
Song title and artist4/9/2008
  Q: Lyrics below are from a song I downloaded from Limewire titled "Tonight You Belong To Me" performed ...
  A: Gary, I haven't heard that version so I cannot vouch for your lyrics. However the Skyliners do have ...
MUSIC4/8/2008
  Q: WHO RECORDED OH NO NOT MY BABY & WHAT YEAR?
  A: Michael, my short answer to this one is at the end. "Oh No Not My Baby" was written by Gerry Goffin ...
tony williams of the platters4/7/2008
  Q: plus the recordings he had made after this time.
  A: David, I've asked the same question of myself. If you search for Tony Williams, 95% of the listings ...
50's Instrumentals4/6/2008
  Q: Seeking name of group/composer/label: late 50's, "All Night Diner" and "Fried Eggs"
  A: Bob, sounds like you are looking for a single group. As far as I know, two different artists. All ...
song title4/5/2008
  Q: I'm looking for a song title and I only have a few lyrics. "put your hand in mine. feels so divine. ...
  A: Jim, I don't think I know this one. The only song that comes to mind is No More Cloudy Days by the ...
name of song and artist4/3/2008
  Q: I am trying to find an oldies (50's or 60s) song which has the words "saving all my love for you" ...
  A: Sherry, I've 2 heard songs other than Whitney's. One, Savin' (or Saving)All My Love For You, was ...
old country song4/2/2008
  Q: The song is an old one some of the lyrics "sets a tiny little church," the beginning I think is ...
  A: Becky, I was still thinking about your lyrics. The Three Bells sung by the Browns (and many others) ...
1950s girl groups3/30/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you could help me with a gender issues question re. girl groups of the 1950s and ...
  A: There doesn't seem to be a lot written about this subject. Following is an excerpt of some thoughts ...
Bio & picture3/29/2008
  Q: Are there any pictures of the group THE CHESTNUTS, aka RUBY WHITAKER & THE CHESTNUTS? They sang WHO ...
  A: Milt, sorry this took a while. I was out for the day. I checked my doowop books and other ...
Searching for a song and artist.3/27/2008
  Q: Sometime in either the late '50's or '60's a song came out that was about a couple walking through ...
  A: Sherin. The title is Ambrose, Pt.5. There were no earlier parts although she did a follow-up, and ...
prom song3/24/2008
  Q: a song about going to the prom and when the guy arrives to pick up his date her parents ask how he ...
  A: Gail. You are looking for Laurie by Dickie Lee. Sometimes it is called Laurie (Strange Things ...
I can't fiure out what song this is and REALLY want to know!3/23/2008
  Q: All I can remember is words i think from the chorus, and i'm not sure if they are right. i remember ...
  A: Aaron, I'm afraid I can't be of much help. From the lyrics, the first thing that popoed into my ...
" you and i" song3/23/2008
  Q: can you pls email me the song "you and i" by shirley bassey? the lyrics is :You and I will travel ...
  A: jojo. Yes, a beautiful song. I first heard it sung by Petula Clark in the movie, Goodbye Mr. ...
Need name of group3/21/2008
  Q: Am looking for the name of the group who sang "Which One Will It Be". Lyrics include- Dorothy, ...
  A: Larry. Cool song. There was a male vocal by Bobby Bare who sang All American Boy. I think the ...
Amokeriki3/21/2008
  Q: Do you ever heard about a 50-s song called Amokeriki? It's about a place or village somewhere in ...
  A: Peter, with a slight spelling adjustment, you are probably refering to AMUKIRIKI. It translates as ...
What female artist recorded "Wait for Me"3/19/2008
  Q: I know the Playmates sang "Wait for Me" but there was a version sang by a female artist in the 60's ...
  A: Maray, sorry but I can't be of much help. I am very familiar with the Playmate's song, but I don't ...
fliip side3/19/2008
  Q: Thank you for your help
  A: Gloria. The original Canadian American Records 45 of Sleepwalk had All Night Diner as a flip side. ...
Black Female singers of the the 40's and 50's3/14/2008
  Q: This is the first time I've reached out like this because I don't know where to start. During NFL ...
  A: Jay, I don't know of any female versions of Go, Boy, Go, although I guess their could be one. ...
Black Female singers of the the 40's and 50's3/14/2008
  Q: This is the first time I've reached out like this because I don't know where to start. During NFL ...
  A: Jay, thanks for the clarification. It makes a big a big difference. Go, Boy, Go is by Frankie ...
Black Female singers of the the 40's and 50's3/13/2008
  Q: This is the first time I've reached out like this because I don't know where to start. During NFL ...
  A: Jay. Sorry, but this doesn't ring a bell. I did a little research on the lyric, and tried some ...
Doo Wop3/13/2008
  Q: I rerecorded an old tape I made in college (late 60's). Came across 2 songs but not the artist: 1. ...
  A: John, we communicated recently about Slow Dance/Ronnie & the Highlights. I just listened to a nice ...
Doo Wop3/13/2008
  Q: I rerecorded an old tape I made in college (late 60's). Came across 2 songs but not the artist: 1. ...
  A: John. I can be of 1/2 help. The #2 song is IF. The pop version was by Perry Como. The doowop ...
oldies3/12/2008
  Q: My daughter is having triplets, and I am looking for the lyrics to a song. I remember part of the ...
  A: Lisa: Sounds like 1-2-3 by Len Barry, although the lyrics are not identical to what you recall. I ...
Can't Remember Who Sang This One3/12/2008
  Q: Looks like you're the guy who would know this. Been wracking my brain trying to remember who did ...
  A: Mitzi, it sounds a lot like "What's 'a Matter Baby" by Timi Yuro. Lyrics are below: Regards, John ...
oldies3/11/2008
  Q: i'm looking for a female artist or group that sang a song with the lyrics "i'll give a penny for ...
  A: Donnie, sorry but I'm stumped. There are many songs with that line in them, and with that title, ...
Song lyrics3/10/2008
  Q: I am looking for the complete lyrics to a song called PS I Love You (not the Beatles one!) Some of ...
  A: Sue, my favorite versions are doowop style by the Hilltoppers and by the Classics. Bette Midler and ...
song title and writer3/10/2008
  Q: What is the name of this song and who wrote it? Thank you- Oh I wish that the stars were a million ...
  A: Marie, this is a mystery. The lyrics credited to Jim Reeves are below. They are similar to yours, ...
song of the sixties3/9/2008
  Q: looking for the song title which might be fire and the artist who sang the song with the lyics "i ...
  A: Vickie, the song I'm thinking of is from the 90s, rather than the 60s, so it is WAY outside of my ...
for your love3/1/2008
  Q: I know the ed townsend wrote and sand for your love. Do you know what other male singer sang this ...
  A: Roxanne, I have not seen this commercial. Can you tell me the product? I'll tell who I've heard ...
words of song2/29/2008
  Q: I am looking for the words of a song from the late 1950"s its called Morgen, I belive it was ...
  A: Not sure if you wanted German or English, so I am sending both. The popular German version is by ...
Lyrics2/27/2008
  Q: Please provide the lyrics to The Man that Got Away
  A: Pat, Judy Garlands version is as follows: Regards, John. The night is bitter, The stars have lost ...
Need Artist2/26/2008
  Q: Need the artist to a slow doo wop type song entitled "It's Never Too Late To Fall In Love".
  A: Larry, sorry this delayed; I just returned from vacation. The only It's Never Too Late To Fall in ...
Need Artist and Title2/26/2008
  Q: Would like to know the artist and the title for an oldies song with lyrics "boy you'll make a fine ...
  A: Larry, I'm not sure if it's the one that you are looking for, but the only Son in Law song that I ...
vocal difficulty2/26/2008
  Q: My daughter is trying out for a play. Her part won't sing, but they all MUST sing in the audition. ...
  A: Spunky, ST sings a few songs in each movie. My concern is that almost all of the others are not ...
vocal difficulty2/25/2008
  Q: My daughter is trying out for a play. Her part won't sing, but they all MUST sing in the audition. ...
  A: Spunky, sorry this was slow, I am away on vacation, and only now have brief computer access. LOVE ...
friends song2/17/2008
  Q: I am looking for a song about friends from the 60's, I believe it has thanks for being a friend or ...
  A: Elaine, the most likely answer is Thank You for Being a Friend, written and recorded by Andrew Gold. ...
lyrics to an oldie song2/10/2008
  Q: i think the title is pretty little angel eyes...i've looked everywhere and can't seem to find ...
  A: Arielle, Curtis Lee's version goes like this, with lots of extra Pretty Littles and BoBos going on ...
Oldies Song Title and Artist1/28/2008
  Q: song lyrics has Baby come back, similar to song Player - but with a more doo wop base to it ANSWER: ...
  A: Bill, thanks a million for following up. So often, when I don't have an answer, I'm left wondering. ...
Golden Moon song1/24/2008
  Q: It was a 1960's song in both english and japanese. I was told the singer was Rusty Richards. Nothing ...
  A: Jean-Pierre, Rusty Richards was a member of the Sons of the Pioneers and has an album called Country ...
Oldies Song Title and Artist1/23/2008
  Q: song lyrics has Baby come back, similar to song Player - but with a more doo wop base to it
  A: Bill, I don't have a definitive answer. There are doowop songs called Baby Come Back by Lee Andrews ...
Music Parody1/12/2008
  Q: I remember a parody, or novelty song from the early 60s that spoofed groups including Dion and the ...
  A: Bob, your quote is pretty accurate. You probably recall it because it is the last group parodied. ...
need song title1/10/2008
  Q: I was looking for the title of the song with these lyrics... "if you want to be happy for the rest ...
  A: Pam. The title is If You Wanna Be Happy. The singer is Jimmy Soul. Don't bother with iTunes. If ...
The fiveSharps1/7/2008
  Q: They recorded a song in 1952 called Stormy weather, the group got back togeathe in 1970's 75 I ...
  A: Gail. One of the true classics. A 45, at least an original, would be worth a fortune. For a CD, ...
Song was song in the l950's or 1960's1/6/2008
  Q: Can you put a name to these lyrics Each time I hold someone new my heart grows old aching for you. I ...
  A: Frances, I'm glad that you identified the Kay Starr song. I was not familiar with it, but I am now. ...
L-O-V-E1/5/2008
  Q: Who are all the artists that have sang the song L-O-V-E made the most popular by Nat King Cole?
  A: Aaron. I won't pretend to know ALL the artists, but I'll tell you the ones that come to mind. ...
Oldies1/3/2008
  Q: The song "Good night my love, pleasant dreams,and sleep tight my love". From the 50's . Who wrote ...
  A: Ed. The title is Goodnight My Love. It was written by John S. Marascalco and George Motola. ...
Organ instrumental1/2/2008
  Q: Need title and artist for organ instrumental from 50's??? I have a copy on a cassette but lost the ...
  A: Thurman, if you have iTunes, or want to sign up for free, go to iTunes STORE and search for Perez ...
Organ instrumental1/1/2008
  Q: Need title and artist for organ instrumental from 50's??? I have a copy on a cassette but lost the ...
  A: Thurman, I'm afraid that you are right, that's not much to go on. The 12 123 12 123 could be the ...
Need to Know Name of Song1/1/2008
  Q: lyrics, "Leroy boy is that you, I thought your crying days were through
  A: Ida, my first thouight was Leroy by Jack Scott, because that line sounds like it should fit, but ...
Oldies Song12/15/2007
  Q: I would like to find out who the artist is for the song Lotty Miss Clotty. I am not sure if that is ...
  A: Karin. The correct title is Lawdy Miss Clawdy. Gary Stites sang it in 1960, and later Elvis, Carl ...
Name of song and author please12/8/2007
  Q: "They say Red Ryder Rode A horse but it just ain't so, he drove a car and they say Cheyenne shot up ...
  A: Sorry Raymond, you've got me stumped. It made me think of Western Movies by the Olympics. They ...
slower music of the Korean war12/7/2007
  Q: I am interested in finding some music of the Korean war era. The best example I can give is if you ...
  A: Brian, I haven't watched an episode of MASH for a quarter of a century, so I cannot comment on just ...
Happy Holidays12/6/2007
  Q: I just heard a 60's style version of Happy Holidays by a all female group that was so June Taylor ...
  A: I don't have his album with that song on it, so I'm not sure if the vocalists are credited. However, ...
question12/4/2007
  Q: do you no this song----it starts out like-----(last night at the dance i met laurie)another verse ...
  A: Dan, the title is Laurie (Strange Things Happen.) The hit was by Dickie Lee. There is also a ...
need song title from partial lyric12/1/2007
  Q: Song begins with "there's a marshmallow moon in a velvet sky tonight"........possibly from the 40's ...
  A: Jeff. I'm not sure about about this, but I do know that Dinah Shore sang a song called Marshmallow ...
trying to stump you!12/1/2007
  Q: Name the title and artist from these lyrics: ...."she's the graveyard filler of the West" hint: ...
  A: Russell, I guess you've got me partially stumped. The hint makes me think maybe Gabby Hayes or Patt ...
song tital and srtist11/30/2007
  Q: My father used to sing part of this song in the catr in the rain It goes: "windshield ...
  A: David. I don't recall those exact lyrics, but I remember a Big Band Era song called Windshield ...
barbara song11/26/2007
  Q: what different songs and singers made a record either titled barbara or the name barbara in it more ...
  A: Annie. The most popular was "Barbara Ann" by the Regents. The Beach Boys did a cover version of ...
The Lrttermen-a capello11/24/2007
  Q: Where can I buy (What store) this song -I Believe - By The Lettermen? I searched and found Tom Jones ...
  A: Linda. Yes, the acapella version of "I Believe" is by the Lettermen. It is available on their "All ...
50s rock11/18/2007
  Q: In the mid 50s there was a rock song about a baby. Between some of the lines a baby would "sing" ...
  A: Mau. With that information, my best guess is "Baby Sittin' Boogie," by Buzz Clifford. It certainly ...
Not sure of title, and no clue to artist or year11/17/2007
  Q: I am transfering some tapes I made off the radio 34 years ago off of an oldies station, I believe ...
  A: Joseph. And the next line goes: From the high school dance to the church on the hill I'm gonna ...
Babysitting Boogie11/16/2007
  Q: I would like to know who sings and maybe the words to the 1960's song "Babysitting Boogie". thanks ...
  A: Patt. "Babysitting Boogie" was sung by Buzz Clifford in 1961. Lyrics follow. Regards, John ...
Gospel11/13/2007
  Q: Back in the late 60,s there was a song about a great big wonderful god.It went something like: ...
  A: Dan, although "Great Big Wonderful God" has probably been sung in performance by several groups, I ...
old standard lyrics11/12/2007
  Q: do you know a song that has [aprox]"the moment I wrapped my arms around you, I knew I'd always be ...
  A: Sylvia, you've got me stumped with those exact lyrics. The closest I can come is.... "For child I ...
female singer11/11/2007
  Q: what female singer sang shrimpboats are coming +first
  A: Tom. The big hit of shrimp boats was by Jo Stafford, on the charts 1951-52. Dolores Gray also sang ...
i have a question11/3/2007
  Q: hey i was trying to look for a song and i dont know what its called or who sings it but if you could ...
  A: The title of the song is "Cotton Fields." The Highwayman had the biggest hit version in 1961, but ...
Music lyrics11/1/2007
  Q: I am looking for the lyrics of a song sung by Debby Reynolds in the movie Bundle of Joy. The words " ...
  A: Katie. I can give you partial lyrics, from memory. Better yet, the song title is "Lullaby in ...
please help with song title and artist(s)10/30/2007
  Q: I grew up in the 1950's and have been looking for the title and artist of this tune for a long time. ...
  A: Kate. The only song I ever heard called "Did You Get My Message?" is by Jason Mraz, but I don't ...
The 1950's song "I Understand"10/27/2007
  Q: I cannot remember who sang it and would love to hear it again...Thanks for helping!!
  A: Freeda. Ther are several versions of "I Understand." The one by the G-Glefs has the group singing ...
Need to fine late50's or early 60's song10/26/2007
  Q: All I know is lyrics. "Turn around and you're two, turn around and you're four, turn around and ...
  A: The title is "Turn Around" sung by many artists, such as Perry Como, Kenny Loggins, etc., although ...
oldies song title&artist10/25/2007
  Q: the lyrics I recall starts as; you can cry if you want to, because I,I,I don't love you (or ...
  A: Joey. You have good taste in music. Title: If You Want To Group: Carousels Label: Gone I love ...
Birthday song10/23/2007
  Q: I would like to know who sang the birthday song "Its a hap hap happy birthday. May you live to be a ...
  A: Clyde, I don't think anyone ever had "hit" of this. It probably originated as "It's a Hap-Hap-Happy ...
looking for lyrics to an oldie song "thats love"10/22/2007
  Q: John--I do alot of entertaining with my guitar and singing. I'm a "Baby Boomer" and I grew up among ...
  A: Ned, I think you are looking for "That's Love" by Paul Anka. I don't recall the lines that you ...
mid 80's song10/22/2007
  Q: I think the name is all i want is you. The artist is badd or B.A.D.D. Can not find it anywhere. ...
  A: Sorry, you've got me stumped. Mid 80s is a little outside of my area of expertise. The closest ...
Find Title & Lyrics to Song10/20/2007
  Q: I'm sorry that I'm not sure of all the words to this song but here goes: "They said we wouldn't ...
  A: Deborah, sorry, you've stumped me on this one. I had some thoughts but none too close. The ...

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