KOOL Turntable Tuesday backstory
Ringo’s Accurate Prediction For A U.S. Turntable Tuesday Hit That Stiffed In Britain
Jukebox Jury was a panel show on BBC television that asked four celebrities to judge recent records, forecasting what would be a hit or a miss. On one show in particular, [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Ringo Starr[/lastfm] made […]
This Man Has A Turntable Tuesday Track First Recorded By The Temptations
You will know the song, it went to #1 in 1970. The song was originally recorded by [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]The Temptations[/lastfm] as an album track, but according to the man who had the hit version, it […]
Who Are These Guys? What Turntable Tuesday Tune Do They Sing?
Here are some hints: They had 23 chart singles on Billlboard’s Hot 100 chart, six of which went top 10. they’re known for their harmony, thought their biggest single featured none. I’ll play their last […]
The Atmosphere In The Studio As Elvis Records In The Ghetto
[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Elvis Presley[/lastfm]‘s 1969 recording sessions in Memphis marked the first time in 14 years he’d recorded in his home town. Songs like Suspicious Minds, Kentucky Rain, and In The Ghetto were among those recorded. […]
Petula Clark’s Hit Song She First Heard While Making Tea
A few years ago, pal Bud Wilkinson was in New York interviewing [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Petula Clark[/lastfm] about her then current broadway show Sunset Boulevard. I’d sent him a list of questions I wanted him to ask […]
