Four Tops – Reach Out (I’ll Be There)
James Mackron About The Song Motown 1098 may not sound like a particularly significant catalog number, but the track it denoted remains one of the defining moments of the company’s collective brilliance.…
Fats Domino – Ain’t That A Shame
About The Song This is a heartache song about a breakup that was the other partner’s fault. Domino wrote it with Dave Bartholomew, who worked on most of Domino’s hits.…
The Penguins – Earth Angel
About The Song A Heavenly Harmony: The Timeless Allure of The Penguins’ “Earth Angel” In the tapestry of music history, certain songs transcend their era, becoming timeless anthems that resonate…
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons – Who Loves You
About The Song In this song, Four Seasons frontman Frankie Valli is addressing a girl who is clearly in a funk. He’s asking her to think about who really loves…
The Platters – Twilight Time
About the Song In the golden age of doo-wop, when harmonies soared and romance filled the airwaves, few songs captured the magic of love’s anticipation quite like The Platters’ “Twilight…
George Benson – Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You
In the vast landscape of romantic ballads, few songs have captured the essence of enduring love quite like George Benson’s “Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You.” Released in 1984,…
Aretha Franklin – Respect
About The Song In the tapestry of soul music, few songs resonate as powerfully as Aretha Franklin’s “Respect.” Released in 1967, this anthem transcended its musical genre to become a…
Sam Cooke – Bring It On Home to Me
About The Song “Bring It On Home to Me” is a song by American soul singer Sam Cooke, released on May 8, 1962, by RCA Victor. Produced by Hugo &…
Johnny Cash – Ring of Fire
About The Song Singer-songwriter June Carter was married when she co-wrote “Ring of Fire” in 1962. So was Johnny Cash — though not to each other. But this paean to…
Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight (1977)
A fixture at proms and weddings, Eric Clapton wrote “Wonderful Tonight” in 1976 while waiting for his girlfriend (and future wife) Pattie to get ready for a night out. They…