“Don’t Worry” is a 1961 country/pop single written and recorded by Marty Robbins. “Don’t Worry” was Marty Robbins seventh number one on the country chart and stayed at number one for ten weeks. The single crossed over to the pop chart and was one of Marty Robbins’ most successful crossover songs, peaking at number three on the Hot 100 Continue reading
60年代的美國流行歌曲史上，能擊敗貓王Elvis Presley的歌曲不多，但一位來自比利時的修女所自編自唱的歌曲Dominique，竟打敗貓王，於1963年12月連續四周登上『告示牌』(Billboard Hot)流行歌曲排行榜冠軍。這是繼1963年6月的『壽喜燒』Sukiyaki，第二首登上美國排行榜冠軍的外國歌曲，且此後10年，再沒有任何另一首外國歌曲打入美國排行榜前40名。 Continue reading
這首歌是青春偶像保羅安卡寫於一九五六年的歌，當時他才十五歲而已。歌曲內容是描述他年少時居住在加拿大渥太華市，情竇初開暗戀鄰居少女Diane Ayoub的複雜情緒，對方當時也才十八歲。我在高中時和同學組了一個合唱團，在學校表演時當中一首就是Diana，另一首是Michael Row the Boat Ashore
Devil Woman is a 1962 country single written and performed by Marty Robbins. “Devil Woman” became Marty Robbins’ seventh single to reach number one on the country chart, spending eight weeks at the top spot. “Devil Woman” also crossed over onto the pop chart, peaking at number sixteen . This same version of the song was also recorded by Trini Lopez for his 1968 album Welcome to Trini Country. Continue reading
“Delilah” is a song recorded by Welsh singer Tom Jones in 1968. It was written by Barry Mason, with music by Les Reed. It reached No 1 in the charts of several countries including Germany and Switzerland. It reached No 2 in the British charts in March 1968 and was the sixth best selling single of that year. Continue reading