Songs I Like

[hardrockminer]

Rocky had some R&R genes.  His Dad was Johnny Burnette, from the '50's.

This is probably the most played Christmas song of all time, and one of the greatest Billboard songs ever.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOrwX11CbsY

[hardrockminer]

Well Christmas is over and I gained 2 lbs from eating turkey, patriotic salad and Sweetum's cheesecake.  Time to get back to working out every day.

This is not really a Christmas song but it starts out with a Christmas song melody.  I'm amazed at how high and long she can hold that note.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8MqF7xEGhs

[hardrockminer]

Here is a song from another great Canadian band, but with a bit of a reggae beat to it.  A great group with a great philosophy.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gCjJC_INNE

[hardrockminer]

This is an unusual Canadian band.  They sound a little bit Quebecois, a little bit Alberta country and a little bit Nova Scotian Hand Snow. 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwYMSGc-fEA

[Steve G.]

  Bread. 1972. " Guitar Man".  Guitar. Ballad harmonies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i2xUf6LswI


Chart performance
Chart (1972)   Peak
position
Australia (KMR)   22
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[5]   6
Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM)[6]   7
Ireland (IRMA)[7]   14
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8]   8
UK Singles (OCC)[9]   16
US Billboard Hot 100[10]   11
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[11]   1
US Cash Box Top 100[12]   10

[hardrockminer]

This song by the Marvelettes appeared early in the life of Motown Records.  It's been recorded by several groups since then, including the Carpenters.  But I like this cover best.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzy4R8EbWJ4

[hardrockminer]

This is a George Jones song.  He once said Alan Jackson was the last true country singer.  Alan sang George's song at his funeral.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiM42bGUFbg

[hardrockminer]

We've come to the end of another year.  They seem to be passing more quickly as I get older.  Hope you enjoy this version of a very old song.  Happy New Year!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lMlGDZ5xBo

[hardrockminer]

There were a couple of iterations of this group back in the 60's, all of them great.  I remember this song from around 1965.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kKJ2BRGA5s

[hardrockminer]

Here is a humorous version of a great song from the late fifties.  The singer had a long career...several actually.  Smooth voice and great looks.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGOU0o9K89g

[Steve G.]

January 2, 1975, Carl Douglas's " Kung Fu Fighting" peaked at #1 on the US Billboard Charts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QguAZrJFSs    Live,,,Top of The Pops from December 1974



Chart (1974–1975)   Peak
position

Australia (Kent Music Report)[13]   1
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[14]   1
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[15]   1
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[16]   1
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[17]   6
Ireland (IRMA)[18]   1
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[19]   1
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[20]   1
New Zealand[21]   1
Norway (VG-lista)[22]   3
South Africa (Springbok Radio)[23]   1
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[24]   2
UK Singles (OCC)[25]   1
US Billboard Hot 100[4]   1
US Hot Disco Singles (Billboard)[4]   3
US Hot Soul Singles (Billboard)[4]   1
US Cash Box Top 100[26]   1
US Record World Singles[27]   1
West Germany (GfK)[28]   1



Region   Certification   Certified units/sales

United Kingdom (BPI)[41]   Gold   500,000^
United States (RIAA)[42]   Gold   1,000,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.


Region   Certification   Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[41]   Gold   500,000^
United States (RIAA)[42]   Gold   1,000,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

[hardrockminer]

This guy had a voice dripping with emotion when he sang.  Perfect for a song like this.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3ncYwtsQWY

[hardrockminer]

Still listening to Motown in my sleep.  This is another 60's tune sung by an amazing voice.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcd9N62nOLg

[hardrockminer]

There is something about this song that makes me want to dance. 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C4FnlftQt4

[hardrockminer]

This song was the start of a long career singing pop songs.  The singer is pretty much retired now but what a career!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxEPV4kolz0