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Expertise
I can answer all questions related to hit songs and pop artists of the rock and roll era. My specialty is U.S. Billboard Top 40 chart history and one hit wonders from 1950's through the 90's. I can also research lyrics to songs. I am more knowledgeable in the area of pop and rock songs, but I am willing to research soul and country songs. I cannot answer questions relating to classical, jazz, or rap songs. Also, I'm not an expert on music videos.
Experience in the area
I am an avid reader of Joel Whitburn Top 40 books and a collector of all pop and rock hit songs.
Education/Credentials
My educational credentials include a college degree in history and over twenty-five years of life experience as a fan of popular music.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| Will | 01/31/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Erick: Thank you for the information, I've ..... |
| Ted Bach | 01/27/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I have wanted to know the name ..... |
| Tom | 12/13/11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much for trying. I have ..... |
| Fred | 12/03/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Mr Byrd, Thank you for the ..... |
| Lee | 11/17/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You, Thank You, Thank You That ..... |
Recent Answers from Erick Byrd
2012-01-24 A song from the 40's:
Hi Ted, With only the a title to go on, the best I can do is this guess. You may be looking for "I Wonder" by Cecil Gant. This is a piano based hit song from 1945, reaching #1 on the Juke Box Race
2012-01-24 song (I Believe):
Hi Paul, I'll assume you mean "I Believe" by Frankie Laine, a #2 hit in 1953# There were a few other hits with the title of "I Believe", but this was the biggest that can be considered an oldie#
2011-12-31 Love song?:
Hi David, Without more to go on, all I can do is offer three possible matches, but these are long shots. 1. "I'll Be Holding On" by Gregg Allman - from the movie Black Rain: http://www.youtube
2011-12-05 Jay Black on PBS Doo Wop Special:
Hi Tom, The only PBS special I could find where Jay Black makes an appearance is on the 2011 My Music special called "Rock, Pop & Doo-Wop". Here is a link to a YouTube copy of his performance of "Cara
2011-11-30 Song from a movie.:
Hi David, I'm not aware of this song appearing anywhere else. There is no Critters soundtrack album. And it doesn't appear to be a cover song. So I beleive this was originally produced for the movie
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