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I can answer questions about many artists, songs or records from 1940-1990. I can often help with song lyrics, artist bio or other information requested

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I have programmed oldies radio stations about the USA and have written for radio networks that specialize in oldies programming.

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Recent Answers from Lou Simon

2009-11-18 old recording:

Hi Mike, Both recordings are on this British compilation. It's out of print but you can get it used at amazon for around $25. Follow this..... http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000083LQ8/wwwpeggyleeco-20?submit1=Go+to

2009-11-18 The song Sonny by Bobby Hebb:

Hi Scott, Bobby Hebb wrote "Sunny" about his brother, Hal, who was killed in 1963 during a mugging assault. As a way to cope with the loss, Bobby wrote this song about Hal's positive spirit and impact

2009-11-16 old recording:

Hi Mike, Go to this web address.......http://www.songsbysinatra.com/radio/yhp(nbc).html.....and see a list of the songs performed on each Hit Parade show that featured Frank. I can't tell which songs

2009-11-14 group?:

Hi Joe, Ronnie Hawkins did "Mary Lou" on the Apex label. It was picked up for more aggressive distribution by Roulette Records in the US and by Columbia in the UK. It went on to be a decent sized hit

2009-11-12 Looking for a song with a cha cha beat from the late 50's or early 60's:

Hi Anthony, In a grocery store, it certainly sounds like OOO AA OOOO but....upon more careful inspection, the song you likely heard was a 1962 summer hit for a Philadelphia group called The Orlons.

 

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