FReeper Canteen ~ One Hit Wonders (Voter Thread) ~ Do You Have A Favorite? ~ 13AUG2005

The Canteen Deejays

[Drumbo]

But It's Alright
~ J.J. Jackson ~

One of the most obscure figures of early '60s soul, J.J. Jackson scored a mammoth R&B hit in 1966 with this most infectious dance smash of the 60's decade. A native New Yorker that had worked as an arranger for Jack McDuff and Jimmy Witherspoon before his manager arranged for him to tour England in 1966, the mammoth, nearly 300-pound man who also played organ was a grainy, good-natured belter in the mold of Otis Redding and the English crowds loved him.

"But It's Alright," with its classic stuttering guitar riff and sharp horn charts sounded as authentic as any Stax/Volt single, but it was actually recorded in the U.K. with British session musicians. Jackson, a talented songwriter who penned much of his own material also wrote the notable A-side of one of "the Pretty Things'" best mid-'60s R&B/raunch singles ("Come See Me"). Jackson never matched the success of "But It's Alright," but cut some singles which are highly valued by English Northern soul connoisseurs. He later surfaced as a Los Angeles disc jockey, leading to a cameo appearance in the film Car Wash that has been sampled by numerous rappers. If you recognize this tune and you're not as old as dirt (as I am), it's likely you've heard the successful Huey Lewis cover version which also cracked the Billboard charts.

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[Zacs Mom]

Another one I always liked that I think fits here is:

MORNING SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN
Tommy Edwards

There was a girl, there was a boy
If they had met they might have found a world of joy
But she lived on the morning side of the mountain
And he lived on the twilight side of the hill

They never met, they never kissed
And they will never know what happiness they missed
For she lived on the morning side of the mountain
And he lived on the twilight side of the hill

For love's a rose that never grows
Without the kiss of the morning dew
And every Jack must have a Jill
To know the thrill of a dream that comes true

And you and I are just like they
For all we know our love is just a kiss away
But you are on the morning side of the mountain
And I am on the twilight side of the hill

For love's a rose that never grows
Without the kiss of the morning dew
And every Jack must have a Jill
To know the thrill of a dream that comes true

And you and I are just like they
For all we know our love is just a kiss away
But you are on the morning side of the mountain
And I am on the twilight side of the hill

[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening FlingWingFlyer, thanks for your request! I'll post it shortly!

[bannie]

Don Williams is my all-time favorite singer. His voice is so mellow.

Thank you for the song!

[Smartass]

 

[Horatio Gates]

Okay. Back from the laundry room. Nothing like wash and dry utility uniforms.

For one hit wonders, pretty much all of those are darn good tunes. there.

I'm surprised Thomas Dolby didn't go further than he did being the 80's and all.

[T Minus Four]

How's about Sade (Shar-day) and "Smooth Operator"? Also, Nina somebody, I think, that cute little German chick who did "99 Red Balloons".

[Fudd Fan]

Amen!

[JakeSladder]

Sea of Love.....by Phil Phillips...IIRC

[Zacs Mom]

If we can make it I'll be bringing my digital camera and snapping away!! I'll post em and ping y'all!

[bannie]

;-)

You're welcome!!!

[luvie]

Thanks! I appreciate it and my hubby really does. He couldn't remember the last name!

[ClearBlueSky]

" What About Me ". The group name always eludes me, but the the last words are..
" ...all the world's gone home. Nobodys been saved, and I'm feeling cold and alone. I guess I'm lucky, I've smiled a lot- but sometimes I wish for more than I've got...what about me?
It isn't fair, I don't have enough now I want my share, can't you see, I want to live, but you just take more than you give..."
Beautiful song.

[Drumbo]

Drumbo in 1959, lol!

[Rummyfan]

Bump!

[AZamericonnie]

Oh my gosh Gracie! That is adorable!

[laurenmarlowe]

DJ SUNSHINE!

Music for our Troops, Veterans, and their families!!
Canteen Music Requests Incoming!
(Please support the artists below!)

If you would like to be added/removed from the
Canteen Music Ping List, please
FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska

Benny Mardones~Into The Night

Genre: Rock

Suitable for MA and kids: Yes

*** Please ping laurenmarlowe to any song requests
made on the thread. Thank you! ***

[bannie]

Whoopie! I was born in 1952; so I seem to be 3 or 4 years older than you...but we're ALMOST cohorts! We've been lucky to live through some great music!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

DJ SUNSHINE!

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
Canteen Music Requests
Incoming!
(Please support the artists below!)

If you would like to be added/removed from the
Canteen Music Ping List, please
FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska

Jelly Roll Kings ~ Jelly Roll Stroll

Jim Reeves ~ I Missed Me

Genre: Blues/Classic Country

*** Please ping laurenmarlowe to any song requests
made on the thread. Thank you! ***

[luvie]

That is soooooo cute! LOL!