1175-1151 - Great Vocals
1175. GOIN’ OUT OF MY HEAD (1964)
Vocalist: Little Anthony (Bourdine) and the Imperials
Writer/Composer: Teddy Randazzo / Bobbie Weinstein (1964)
A pop standard of the 60’s, enhanced by Anthony’s soulful presentation.
1174. IT’S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY “A Date with Judy” (1948)
Vocalist: Jane Powell
Writer/Composer: Jimmy McHugh / Harold /Adamson (1948)
Happiness and joy delivered with great sincerity, a standard for love and romance.
1173. I’VE BEEN SEARCHING SO LONG (1973)
Vocalist: Chicago (lead Peter Cetera)
Writer/Composer: James Pankow (1973)
Great studio production and great singing in this 70s rock classic.
1172. I AM WOMAN (1972)
Vocalist: Helen Reddy
Writer/Composer: Ray Burton / Helen Reddy (1972)
A signature anthem for the dignity and rights of women.
1171. WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS LOVE (1966)
Vocalist: Dionne Warwick
Writer/Composer: Burt Bacharach / Hal David (1965)
The special soul singing of Dionne’s cover of the Jackie DeShannon’s classic.
1170. THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT “Swing Time” (1936)
Vocalist: Fred Astaire
Writer/Composer: Jerome Kern / Dorothy Fields (1936)
Pure romantic gold from the great era of Hollywood’s “Golden Age.”
1169. STUPID CUPID (1958)
Vocalist: Connie Francis
Writer/Composer: Howard Greenfield / Neil Sedaka (1958)
One of the first female rock songs from an enormously popular pop vocalist.
1168. SHAME ON THE MOON (1982)
Vocalist: Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band
Writer/Composer: Rodney Crowell (1981)
Very few rock singers match Bob Seger’s western style blues-laced vocals.
1167. SINCE I FELL FOR YOU (1967)
Vocalist: Nina Simone
Writer/Composer: Buddy Johnson (1947)
Soul, and R&B legend Nina Simone’s delivers this blues epiphany with relish.
1166. ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH (1972)
Vocalist: John Denver
(Dick Kniss base / Mike Taylor guitar - both backup vocals)
Writer/Composer: John Denver / Mike Taylor (1972)
One can’t help but feel the sense and sentiments in this song, with lyrics such as, “And the Colorado Rocky Mountain high / I’ve seen it raining fire in the sky / I know he’d be a poorer man / if he never saw an eagle fly / Rocky Mountain high.” This Folk / Country masterpiece is one of Denver’s mainstay signatures, and it never seems to fade in its effect on culture and popularity. His high, expressive, sincere vocals are part of the U.S. musical landscape, and his 3rd entry on our list is considered a national treasure of the 1970s / 80s…Absolutely Superb!
Link # 1 Originak recording in 1972 Link # 2 From the 1995 Wildlife Concert.
1165. THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN (1971)
Vocalist: Joan Baez
Writer/Composer: Robbie Robertson (1969)
Can anyone dispute the iconic power of Joan’s unique voice in this folk classic?
1164. THERE’S YOUR TROUBLE
Vocalist: Dixie Chicks
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1163. YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL “The Great Gatsby” (2013)
Vocalist: Lana Del Ray
Writer/Composer: Lana Del Ray / Nick Nowells (2013)
Stunning showcase for Lana’s extraordinary unique vocal style and sound.
1162. VEDI! LA FOURCHE NOTTURNE SPOGLIE (The Anvil Chorus) “La Trovatore” (1989)
Vocalist: Chorus & Orch. - Royal Opera House (Covent Garden - Bernard Haitink cond.)
Writer/Composer: Giuseppi Verdi (1853)
Wow! Multitudes of great voices may have never sounded better or more powerful! This selection is from the Met—they stay in synch during the entire performance—It’s a wonder to behold! This popular piece has been heard countless times, in concerts, on recordings, in TV broadcasts and film presentations. Having a lead in a Verdi Opera is absolutely thrilling, but the Chorus is made up of Gypsies, striking their anvils at dawn, and sharing the honors in this number, denoting camaraderie with joy…A Stunning Tour De Force!
1161. I WANNA TALK ABOUT ME (2001)
Vocalist: Toby Keith
Writer/Composer: Bobby Braddock (2000)
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1158. ONLY DADDY THAT’LL WALK THE LINE (1968)
Vocalist: Waylon Jennings
Writer/Composer: Jimmy Bryant (1968)
Jennings unique style is so evident in his performance of this country classic.
1157. ADDIO DEL PASSATO “La Traviata” (1960)
Vocalist: Anna Moffo / Rome Orchestra / Fernando Prevital cond.
Writer/Composer: Giuseppi Verdi (1853)
We now meet Anna Moffo, the great American coloratura soprano. She was enormously popular from the late 1950s, into the early 1970s. She was a beautiful actress, TV personality and a gifted vocalist with the N. Y. Metropolitan Opera—and the voice? She was known for her warm, rich, velvety lower range, with an agility to sail effortlessly into those higher bel canto, higher ranges. She was as popular in Italy as she was in the U.S. and her pleasing personality attracted legions of fans. This selection was among her best…Dazzling and Endearing!
1156. LET’S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY “Footloose” (1984)
Vocalist: Deniece Williams
Writer/Composer: Tom Snow / Dean Pitchford (1984)
Great example of dance-pop with a remarkable vocal musical vocal range. Joy!
1155. WHEN I DREAM (1979)
Vocalist: Crystal Gayle)
Writer/Composer: Sandy Mason Theoret (1979)
Country or pop, she delivers this romantic message with eternal sweetness.
1154. RUBY BABY (1963)
Vocalist: Dion & the Belmonts (lead Dion DiMucci)
Writer/Composer: Jerry Lieber / Mike Stoller (1956)
Dion could rock with the best of the 50s rockers, great vocal delivery by all.
1153. GREENFIELDS (1960)
Vocalist: The Brothers Four
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1152. THAT’S ALL I WANT FROM YOU (1956)
Vocalist: Jaye P. Morgan
Writer/Composer: Fritz Rotton (M. Rotha) 1955
One of the great 50s pop standards with a unique sounding vocal performance.
1151. MR. BUSINESSMAN (1968)
Vocalist: Ray Stevens
Writer/Composer: Ray Stevens (1968)
Not a novelty song, but a great surprise, a wake-up call to live a better life for all.