June 1985: it is summer, albeit a cool one. “Walking on Sunshine” glances off the backbeat like classic Motown. It was the first (and, for a decade, the only) hitContinue readingWalking on Sunshine

“Who’ll Stop the Rain” is a song written by John Fogerty and originally recorded by Creedence Clearwater Revival for their 1970 album Cosmo’s Factory. Backed with “Travelin’ Band”, it wasContinue readingWho’ll Stop the Rain

The Sweet Way Shoofly Pie (Likely) Got Its Name. Anyone who’s traveled to Pennsylvania’s Amish country has likely come across an unusual baked good with an even more unusual nameContinue readingShoofly Pie

“Angelo” is a song by British pop group Brotherhood of Man. Released as a single in June 1977, it became the group’s second UK number one hit. Written by TonyContinue readingAngelo

“Crying in the Chapel” is a song written by Artie Glenn and recorded by his son Darrell Glenn. The song was released in 1953 and reached number six on theContinue readingCrying in the Chapel

“Rockin’ Robin” (originally released as “Rock-In Robin” on the Class Records 45 single) is a song written by Leon René under the pseudonym Jimmie Thomas, and recorded by American singerContinue readingRockin’ Robin

“Come Go With Me” is a song written by C. E. Quick (a.k.a. Clarence Quick), an original member (bass vocalist) of the American doo-wop vocal group the Del-Vikings.[1] The songContinue readingCome Go With Me

“Chantilly Lace” is a 1958 rock and roll song by The Big Bopper. It was produced by Jerry Kennedy, and reached No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100. BruceContinue readingChantilly Lace

“Lonely Teardrops” is a song written by Berry Gordy Jr., Gwen Gordy and Roquel “Billy” Davis, first recorded and released as a single in 1958 by R&B singer Jackie Wilson,Continue readingLonely Teardrops