As stated in The Oxford Blue, “Music from the past is music with history, music that creates more than a desire to dance, it creates specific feelings of a particular moment in time, even if we weren’t necessarily alive at the time.” The post Oldies but goodies: Why yesterday’s music hits harder first appeared on The Baylor Lariat.| The Baylor Lariat
Unless you lived in Minnesota or parts of the upper mid-west in the early 1970’s, you won’t remember or even know the band Podipto. Formed in Bemidji, Minnesota in 1969, they were on the road to making it before they broke up in 1974. They toured with acts such as Elton John, James Taylor, Linda … More September Songs – Podipto| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
British singer-songwriter Roger Whittaker wrote New World in the Morning in the late 1960s and released it in 1971. Roger Henry Brough Whittaker was a Kenyan and British singer-songwriter and musician. Whittaker is best known internationally for his 1971 single “The Last Farewell“. He cowrote the song and it was released in the US in 1975. … More September Songs – Roger Whittaker| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
Released by Blue Swede in 1974. “Hooked on A Feeling” was originally released by B.J Thomas in 1968. The Blue Swede version added the iconic “ooga-chaka” introduction. The song found a new legion of fans when it was featured in the 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy and its soundtrack. Join The Bee Writes and post a … More September Songs – “Ooga Chaka”| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
Johnny Rivers. One of my all time favorites. And on American Bandstand. Who could ask for more. American Bandstand. July 11, 1964. Written by Chuck Berry and first released by Berry in 1959. Always loved it because he is looking for Marie. Join The Bee Writes and post a song a day for Remember September – … More September Songs – Johnny Rivers| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect
We had a stack of old records when I was a kid and a couple were by Frankie Laine. I loved his voice and still do. This song, written in 1952, was first released by Frankie Laine on January 8, 1953. That makes it a couple years older than I am. Truly a classic. Join … More September Songs| The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect