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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Gold Finger | 10/10/2011 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: A song probably from the 60's. It appeared to be a party atmosphere. Mostly music. But ... A: I vaguely recall "Soul Finger" and did you know that all but one of the members of the Bar-Kays were ... | ||
| Gold Finger | 10/10/2011 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: A song probably from the 60's. It appeared to be a party atmosphere. Mostly music. But ... A: Boy this is a tough one. The only connection I can come up with my various searches is the Shirley ... | ||
| Song title? Artist? Anything!! | 5/8/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: Here's an obscure one for you...from the summer of 1970: Opening lyrics: "One of these days, you're ... A: You're right. This is obscure and I was not aware of this song until researching it. The song is ... | ||
| Top 40 French Song | 4/23/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: What was the song in the early 60's by a folk group with a man's speaking voice interlude? Sounds ... A: I believe the song you're looking for is "Guantanamera" by The Sandpipers, which reached #9 on the ... | ||
| top 40 music | 4/2/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: where can I find lists of the top 40 songs older than 2001? (thats where it stops on the website) ... A: I've recently discovered top40usa.net where you can search for Top 40 songs by artist. It also has a ... | ||
| lyrics | 3/23/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: This is really bugging me!!! In the UK's 'Dancing on Ice' competition, the last one to be voted off ... A: I'm in the US, so I don't see that show, but the power of the Internet is a mighty thing. My ... | ||
| 0bscure 70's pop single | 3/10/2011 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: The chorus went something like this: " Why can't I think of something to say Instead of all ... A: Boy, this is a tough one. I ran your lyric sample through a dozen lyrics websites and the only ... | ||
| Pls Help Me Find Any Info about This Song! | 1/24/2011 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: I want to ask. What song has the lyrics like "Iyeaa, iyeaa, iyeaa, oo...", in the Reffrain part? I ... A: Boy, not much to go on here and the sound link only gave me some high-pitched tones that were not a ... | ||
| POP SONG | 1/17/2011 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: WHEN A RADIO STATION HERE SWITCHED TO AN OLDIES FORMAT, I RECORDED A SONG. I DON'T KNOW THE ARTIST ... A: The song you're looking for is "Tell Me Mamma" by Christine Quaite, a one hit wonder that only ... | ||
| 90's female song | 12/30/2010 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: The song would be from early 90's sung by female. Have NO idea who sang it, MAY have been 1 hit ... A: My two best guesses are "Unsent" by Alanis Morissette, a #58 hit from 1999, or "Insensitive" by Jann ... | ||
| Song from 70s | 12/19/2010 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: My son heard a song on sirius radio last year when we were on a trip. He insists that part of it is ... A: Even though you insisted it wasn't Bryan Adams I have to disagree. The ONLY song to make the ... | ||
| trying to find group name tied to song | 11/13/2010 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: Listening to a 80's radio show in the past month,there was a caller looking for a song. Main lyrics ... A: It sounds like you may have misheard the lyrics. It's probably "Red Skies" by The Fixx that you're ... | ||
| It Was My Error That I Missed Your First Answer. | 9/13/2010 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: I Humbly Beg Your Forgiveness For Again Requesting The Answer To The Question About The Song Lyrics ... A: I'm so sorry for the confusion. Here is my answer to your originalI'm not familiar with this song, ... | ||
| 70's pop (UK) | 9/5/2010 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: Who sang a rather "Teeny Booperish" song in the early 70's with lyrics that started.."January, sick ... A: "January" was a pop rock song recorded by the Scottish rock band Pilot. Written by David Paton and ... | ||
| The rock band Train | 5/31/2010 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: The band Train has a popular song called "Hey Soul Sister". They play a Ukulele in the song. Is it ... A: I'm not a musician, so I was skeptical at first whether I could get the information that you asked ... | ||
| Unknown song from 70s | 5/15/2010 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: please help me to identify this song. It was recorded on tape between 1974-1978. ... A: I have searched and searched for a match with the lyrics I picked out of this song and there are NO ... | ||
| highest male singer | 3/22/2010 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: I think it was the 60's, pretty sure. He would sing in a normal voice then switch to a very high ... A: There were many singers in the sixties who were known for their high falsetto voices, but most would ... | ||
| Song/Duet from the mid-90's | 3/11/2010 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: I have been trying to find this song from the mid-90's, (93-94 maybe) for a loooooong time. It was a ... A: Well Lici, I DO have a copy of every Billboard Magazine Hot 100 chart for every week from 1990 to ... | ||
| Creedence Clearwater Revival | 3/10/2010 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: I heard that Creedence Clearwater Revival holds the record for having the most singles reach #2 on ... A: The record five #2 hits by Creedence Clearwater Revival, without having a #1 song are: "Proud ... | ||
| Song/Duet from the mid-90's | 3/10/2010 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: I have been trying to find this song from the mid-90's, (93-94 maybe) for a loooooong time. It was a ... A: Wow. This isn't much to go on. This is like describing a movie you can't remember and all the ... | ||
| Find a song singer & tittle | 3/6/2010 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: please help me to find a 70s song (between 70's & 82's). The singer is a woman. I don't know who ... A: The closest match I can come up with is a group called "Breaking Point" and the song is titles ... | ||
| girl | 2/19/2010 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: there was a girl in early 80s-mid 80s that played keybord and at that time wore her hair in braids ... A: Jen, You didn't give me much to go on here but I think it might be Jane Child. Her #2 hit "Don't ... | ||
| name of the group | 1/27/2010 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: I remember a song from the late 70's (I think) called 99. Can you tell me the name of the group that ... A: 99 was a hit song by Toto in 1979, reaching #26 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song first appears ... | ||
| Debbie Harry, Deborah Harry, Blondie | 1/2/2010 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: Steve,Is there a detailed listing of Artist Credits that accurately shows song titles and The ... A: Kevin, I'm not completely clear on what you are asking about. Do you mean a list like the IMDB ... | ||
| name of singer/group | 12/23/2009 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: I am looking for the name of the artist that sang a song called Sandy which came out in the sixties ... A: Boy, a lot of songs that don't make it on the American charts are tough to track down. I found ... | ||
| what 80s group sang this & what is title | 12/5/2009 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: 1st lyrics: "She went out and never came back, walking down life's only track to the other side. ... A: I have spent three days running every possible lyric combination with every possible luyrics site ... | ||
| Help on pop song title please | 11/13/2009 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: I still hear this song by a female pop singer on the radio but could not get it's title. Think mid ... A: I believe it is this one: January, February January came, February's over Winter wind blows ... | ||
| 1985 | 10/20/2009 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: who sang life is life in 1985 my friend thinks it opel but im not sure. A: The song you're referring to is called "Live Is Life" and was released by Opus, an Austrian pop-rock ... | ||
| abraham,martin and john | 9/16/2009 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: How mny different versions are there of A,M,J and which artists performed them? A: There have been FOUR versions that have hit the Top 40 on the American Billboard Charts. Of course ... | ||
| trumpet | 8/5/2009 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: I'm looking for any pop song that contains a trumpet in it. Better still if the song has a trumpet ... A: There's probably a lot more pop songs with a trumpet than you think. Right off the top of my head, ... | ||
| Trying to find artist who re-made Ooh, La, La, La (Let's go dancing') | 7/18/2009 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: Kool and the Gang originally did Ooh, La, La, La (Let's Go Dancing# But i seem to remember hearing a ... A: The only cover of Kool & The Gang's 1982 hit (#30) "Let's Go Dancin'(Ooh, La, La, La)" that I'm ... | ||
| Top 40 Hit | 7/13/2009 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I lived in Boston from 1978-1981 and a song was played on the radio during ... A: The song you're looking for is "Let Me Be" by Korona which just barely missed the US Top 40 in 1980 ... | ||
| Marvin Gaye | 7/7/2009 | Steve Anderson, MA |
| Q: in the song Abraham martin and john who are Abraham and john? A: Abraham Lincoln (assassinated April 14, 1865) Martin Luther King (assassinated April 4, 1968) John ... | ||
| 70's song | 6/30/2009 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: I'm trying to remember a song from the early 70's that had the lyrics "if you ever come back this ... A: The song you're looking for is "Thanks For The Smiles" by Charlie Ross, a soft rock and country ... | ||
| what is that song | 6/29/2009 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: I heard a song on the radio that had poker face as the backtrack and combined lyrics from a bunch of ... A: The song is called "Make Her Say" by Kid Cudi featuring Kanye West and Common. It was originally ... | ||
| what is that song? | 6/12/2009 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: Okay so let me try and give you what I remember. Early 90's, POP, French. The song is sang by a ... A: This was tough, but I have your answer. The 1992 song is called "Dur Dur D'etre Bebe" ("It's Tough ... | ||
| Unknown probably early 70s song | 6/7/2009 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: I've been searching for an old song which comes on the radio every now and then, which i think is ... A: I have searched for hours on this and have come up empty. I see that you're in Australia, so is it ... | ||
| group | 5/26/2009 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: i just heard this song on the radio. I missed the bands name. the song was called ( RED EYED LOVE ... A: I'm not aware of any song called "Red Eyed Love". Unless I'm mistaken, I believe you may have ... | ||
| pop/top 40 music | 5/21/2009 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: I'm looking for the title/artist of a song. It is sung by a female (or perhaps a female group), I ... A: Could the song you're looking for be "The Show" by Lenka? Here are some of the lyrics: "I’m just a ... | ||
| looking for a pop music title/artist | 5/11/2009 | Erick Byrd |
| Q: There was a song in the 90's that I believe was definitely top 40 material. I can't for the life of ... A: I believe the song you're looking for is "Tom's Diner" by DNA featuring Suzanne Vega. It was a #5 ... | ||
Erick Byrd
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer all questions related to hit songs and pop artists of the rock and roll era. My specialty is U.S. Billboard Top 40 chart history and one hit wonders from 1950's through the 90's. I can also research lyrics to songs. I am more knowledgeable in the area of pop and rock songs, but I am willing to research soul and country songs. I cannot answer questions relating to classical, jazz, or rap songs. Also, I'm not an expert on music videos.
Experience
I am an avid reader of Joel Whitburn Top 40 books and a collector of all pop and rock hit songs.
Education/Credentials
My educational credentials include a college degree in history and over twenty-five years of life experience as a fan of popular music.
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