Monthly Archives: September 2021

Del Shannon is best known for his 1961 Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit, “Runaway.” He followed up with “Hats Off to Larry,” a #5 chart-buster. He was the first American to record a Beatles song with “From Me to You.” … Continue reading →

Song-writing team Ashford & Simpson wrote “The Boss” for Diana Ross in 1979 during the Disco craze. It resulted in a return to the charts for Ross after a long absence. Ashford & Simpson also sang back-up. The 45 is … Continue reading →

Location! Location! Location! That phrase describes the necessity of being in the right place to maximize profit. Chancellor Records was in the right place, Philadelphia, and the right time when American Bandstand took off like a rocket in the late … Continue reading →

In 1962 Tommy Roe hit # 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a song which was reminiscent of Buddy Holly’s “Peggy Sue.” Only Tommy’s song was “Sheila.” He was thought of mostly as a “bubblegum” singer with hits like … Continue reading →

Following the success of “The One Who Really Loves You” and “You Beat Me to the Punch,” Mary Wells had her third hit with the Smokey Robinson composition “Two Lovers.” The single went top-10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in … Continue reading →