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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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Margaret | 05/13/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow! I am very impressed with Erick ..... |
| James | 04/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jim | 03/25/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| MAMIE | 01/19/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I HAVE BEEN WONDERIN, FOR YEARS, AND ..... |
| Jennifer | 12/31/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | It is Jann Arden Insensitive! You RAWK! ..... |
Recent Answers from Erick Byrd
2011-05-08 Song title? Artist? Anything!!:
Hi Margaret, You're right. This is obscure and I was not aware of this song until researching it. The song is "Flower Garden" by Nick Lampe (aka Nicholas Lampe) from 1970. The song was released as
2011-04-23 Top 40 French Song:
Hi James, I believe the song you're looking for is "Guantanamera" by The Sandpipers, which reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966. The song is sung in Spanish, not French, and is a cover version
2011-04-02 top 40 music:
Hi Cooperstown, I've recently discovered top40usa.net where you can search for Top 40 songs by artist. It also has a good search engine that can be manipulated to give you all the top 40 songs, sorted
2011-03-23 lyrics:
Hi Jim, I'm in the US, so I don't see that show, but the power of the Internet is a mighty thing. My research found that Johnson Beharry (the VC recipient) skated to "L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N." (aka "Life
2011-01-17 POP SONG:
Hi Mamie, The song you're looking for is "Tell Me Mamma" by Christine Quaite, a one hit wonder that only reached as high as #89 on the US Billboard pop charts in 1964. Here is a link to a YouTube recording
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