Songs I Like

[hardrockminer]

Time to switch.  This song is a well known one by a well known singer who is gone now.  I think he'll live on in blues music for centuries.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MHkpkMcgzc

[hardrockminer]

We used to sing this song in high school, at around 3 pm when it was time to go home.  The halls would ring with the sound of a thousand students!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6gcxNFc1I0

[hardrockminer]

In 1978 I spent the entire summer on my motorcycle before heading back to school.  This song was popular and I often sang it while on the road.


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

[Steve G.]

  On this date, November 11, 1976, Queen released the single "Somebody to Love".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kijpcUv-b8M


Chart (1976–1977)   Peak
position

Australia (Kent Music Report)[31]   15
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[32]   2
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[33]   5
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[34]   5
Denmark (Tracklisten)[35]   19
Finland (Suomen Virallinen)[36]   21
Ireland (IRMA)[37]   6
Italy (Musica e Dischi)[38]   10
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[39]   1
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[40]   1
South Africa (Springbok)[41]   7
UK Singles (OCC)[42]   2
US Billboard Hot 100[5]   13
US Cash Box Top 100[43]   9
West Germany (GfK)[44]   21


Certifications

Region   Certification   Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[62]   Gold   30,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[63]   Platinum   90,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[64]   Gold   250,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[65]   2× Platinum   200,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[66]   Platinum   60,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[67]
2011 release   2× Platinum   1,200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[68]   3× Platinum   3,000,000‡

[hardrockminer]

This song was a very popular protest song from the sixties.  The video is interesting.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfZVu0alU0I

[Steve G.]

 

  On this date, November 13, 1964, The Moody Blues [very early,,,,Denny Lane lead vocal] released the single "Go Now".


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2L3UzM_FfE                   Filmed at BBC 1,


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvMWVNQ5VVI     Live in Inglewood, Cal. , June 21,1976, when Denny was with Paul McCartney and Wings.



Chart (1964–1965)   Peak
position
US Record World 100 Top Pops[31]   8
US Cashbox Top 100[30]   6
US Billboard Hot 100[29]   10
UK Singles (OCC)[28]   1
Sweden (Kvällstoppen)[27]   17
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[26]   10
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[25]   8
Ireland (IRMA)[24]   4
Hong Kong (RTHK)[23]   6
France (SNEP)[22]   15
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[21]   2
Australia (Kent Music Report)[20]   12

Chart (1964–1965)   Peak
position
US Record World 100 Top Pops[31]   8
US Cashbox Top 100[30]   6
US Billboard Hot 100[29]   10
UK Singles (OCC)[28]   1
Sweden (Kvällstoppen)[27]   17
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[26]   10
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[25]   8
Ireland (IRMA)[24]   4
Hong Kong (RTHK)[23]   6
France (SNEP)[22]   15
Canada Top Singles (RPM)[21]   2
Australia (Kent Music Report)[20]   12

[hardrockminer]

It was definitely a Denny Laine song.  He used to sing it after he joined Wings.

This song is about being married but also having a girlfriend who takes care of you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkP4-hAbYNg