Please!!!... Help Identify The Original Artists
Amy Biddle
original artists for....Any and all help and suggestions would be greatly
appreciated.
Thanks,
John
1.) (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I
Written by: Trader
Originally recorded by Hank Snow; recording date: 1952
2.) (There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me)
Written by: Dorsey
Originally recorded by ?; recording date: ?
3.) A Hundred Years From Now
Written by: Flatt/Scruggs (Hein/Royale ?)
Originally recorded by Flatt & Scruggs; recording date: 1957
4.) Ain't That Loving You Baby
Written by: Otis; Hunter
Originally recorded by Eddie Riff; recording date: 1956
the number was first recorded by Eddie Riff (real name: Edward Ruffin) in
July 1956 and issued on Dover 102 before the end of that year.
5.) All Shook Up
Written by: Blackwell
Originally recorded by David Hill; recording date: 1956
David Hill was a rock singer from New York. Well, this is a pretty loose use
of the word "rock," for he sounds very much like Pat Boone on this number --
need I say more? Vicki Young also recorded All Shook Up in 1956.
6.) Almost Always True
Written by: Wise; Weisman
Originally recorded by ?; recording date:
Surely the tune for this number is taken from the French song, "Alouette"?
7.) Are You Sincere
Written by: Walker
Originally recorded by Andy Williams; recording date: 1958
A Top Ten entry for Andy Williams on the Cadence Records label (Cadnece
1340).
8.) Baby Let's Play House
Written by: Gunter
Originally recorded by Arthur Gunter; recording date: 1954
9.) Beyond The Reef
Written by: Pittman
Originally recorded by Jimmy Wakely and Maggie Whiting; recording date: 1950
10.) Blue Suede Shoes
Written by: Perkins
Originally recorded by Carl Perkins; recording date: 1956
11.) Brown Eyed Handsome Man
Written by: Berry
Originally recorded by Chuck Berry; recording date: 1956
12.) Cindy, Cindy
Written by: Kaye; Weisman; Fuller
Originally recorded by Ricky Nelson; recording date: 1959
Nelson's version was sung in the film "Rio Bravo" using the title "Get Along
Home, Cindy." Various other versions of this traditional number have been
recorded, most with different lyrics.
13.) Come What May
Written by: Tableporter
Originally recorded by Clyde McPhatter; recording date: 1958
14.) Cottonfields
Written by: Huddie Ledbetter
Originally recorded by ; recording date:
15.) Crazy Arms
Written by: Mooney/Seals
Originally recorded by Ray Price; recording date: 1956
16.) Crying In The Chapel
Written by: Glenn
Originally recorded by Darrell Glenn; recording date: 1953
Darrell's father, Artie Glenn wrote Crying In The Chapel.
17.) Dark Moon
Written by: Miller
Originally recorded by Bonnie Guitar; recording date: 1957
"Dark moon" was written by Ned Miller in 1957. Several artists recorded the
number that year, but Bonnie Guitar's version seems to have been the first.
She was beaten in the charts, however, by Gale Storm, who reached number 4
in Billboard's Top 100, Bonnie only getting as far as number 6.
18.) Don't Forbid Me
Written by: Singleton
Originally recorded by Pat Boone; recording date: 1956
19.) Down By The Riverside
Written by: Traditional/Giant/Baum/Kaye
Originally recorded by Traditional; recording date:
20.) Down In The Alley
Written by: Stone
Originally recorded by Jesse Stone and The Clovers; recording date: 1957
21.) Earth Angel
Written by: Belvin; Williams; Hodge
Originally recorded by Jesse & Marvin; recording date: 1954
Jesse & Marvin recorded their version prior to The Penguins. The Penguins,
however, scored a number one in the R&B charts with this number. Co-author
Curtis Williams was leader of The Penguins.
22.) El Paso
Written by: Robbins
Originally recorded by Marty Robbins; recording date: 1959
23.) End Of The Road
Written by: Berlin
Originally recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis; recording date: 1956
24.) Fever
Written by: Cooley; Davenport
Originally recorded by Little Willie John; recording date: 1958
Talented Little Willie John's career was cut short in 1966 when he was
convicted of manslaughter. He died in prison just two years later. The
Davenport in the composer credits is a pseudonym for none other than Otis
Blackwell. Davenport was the name of Blackwell's stepfather and was used
because Little Willie John recorded for one music publisher, while Blackwell
was under contract to another. Peggy Lee's version (also from 1958), had
different lyrics and the same emphasis on the bass-line.
25.) Flip, Flop And Fly
Written by: Calhoun; Turner
Originally recorded by Joe Turner; recording date: 1955
Charles Calhoun is a pseudonym of Jesse Stone, who was also responsible for
other originals Money Honey and Shake Rattle And Roll.
26.) Folsom Prison Blues
Written by: Cash
Originally recorded by Johnny Cash; recording date: 1955
27.) Fool, Fool, Fool
Written by: Nugetre
Originally recorded by The Clovers; recording date: 1951
28.) Fools Fall In Love
Written by: Leiber; Stoller
Originally recorded by The Drifters; recording date: 1957
29.) From A Jack To A King
Written by: Miller
Originally recorded by Ned Miller; recording date: 1957
30.) Girl Next Door Went A Walkin'
Written by: Rice; Wayne
Originally recorded by Thomas Wayne; recording date: 1959
Thomas Wayne, co-writer. His original single carried the title "Girl Next
Door;"
31.) Got My Mojo Working
Written by: Foster
Originally recorded by Ann Cole; recording date: 1957
Ann Cole originally recorded with her own gospel group, the Colemanaires,
under her own name, Cynthia Coleman, but changed names when she started
recording R&B numbers in the 50s. Got My Mojo Working might be associated
with Muddy Waters, but he learned the number form Ann Cole, who sang it as
part of the warm-up act at Muddy's concerts. Both artists recorded the song
at about the same time, but Muddy's version had the benefit of better
distribution and so became the bigger hit.
32.) Hands Off
Written by: Bowman; McShann
Originally recorded by Jay McShann; recording date: 1955
This was McShann's biggest hit, featuring Priscilla Bowman on vocals. The
number itself isn't original, being a rewrite of a country song called "Keep
Your Hands Off Of It (Birthday Cake)."
33.) Happy, Happy Birthday Baby
Written by: Lopez; Sylvia
Originally recorded by Tune Weavers; recording date: 1957
Gilbert Lopez and his sister, Margo Sylvia, wrote "Happy, Happy Birthday
Baby" in 1952. Together with their cousin, Charlotte Davis, and Margo's
husband, John, they formed the Tune Weavers and recorded the number in
1957., reachin number 5 on Billboard's Top 100 and number 4 on the R&B
chart.
34.) Hawaiian Wedding Song
Written by: King; Hoffman; Manning
Originally recorded by Andy Williams; recording date: 1959
The original title of this number, written in 1926 by Charles King, was "Ke
Kali Nei Au." English lyrics were provided by Al Hoffman and Dick Manning in
1958.
35.) He Knows Just What I Need
Written by: Lister
Originally recorded by Mosie Lister; recording date: 1955
36.) He'll Have To Go
Written by: Allison; Allison
Originally recorded by Grady Martin; recording date: 1950
A number perhaps most associated with "Gentleman" Jim Reeves, who scored a
C&W number one with it in 1959.
37.) Hearts Of Stone
Written by: Ray; Jackson
Originally recorded by The Jewels; recording date: 1954
38.) His Hand In Mine
Written by: Lister; Bregman
Originally recorded by The Statesmen; recording date: 1950?
Mosie Lister, who wrote this number, did the arrangements for The Statesmen,
but did not sing in the group.
39.) Hot Dog
Written by: Leiber, Stoller
Originally recorded by Young Jessie; recording date: 1956
Young Jessie recorded this number in 1956, but it was not issued until much
later, probably the 80s. A different number by the same name was recorded by
Buck Owens under the pseudonym Corky Jones.
40.) Hound Dog
Written by: Leiber; Stoller
Originally recorded by Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton; recording date: 1952
Big Mama Thornton's version, which itself sold more than two million copies!
Although released in 1953, the original recording was actually made in 1952.
Its release was delayed, however, because of Johnny Otis's assertion that he
should share in the authors' rights. Freddie Bell and The Bellboys, recorded
a souped up version in 1956.
41.) How Do You Think I Feel
Written by: Walker; Pierce
Originally recorded by Jimmie Rodgers Snow; recording date: 1954
Jimmie Rodgers Snow was Hank Snow's son.
42.) How Great Thou Art
Written by: Hine
Originally recorded by Traditional; recording date:
This number comes originally from Sweden, with English words by Stuart K.
Hine.
43.) How's The World Treating You
Written by: Atkins; Bryant
Originally recorded by Eddie Arnold; recording date: 1953
No less than Chet Atkins wrote this number, together with Eddie Arnold (he'e
the "Bryant") and Arnold's version got to number 4 in the Country Chart.
44.) Hurt recorded by Elvis on Thursday, February 5, 1976
Written by: Crane; Jacobs
Originally recorded by Roy Hamilton; recording date: 1954
45.) I Asked The Lord
Written by: Lange; Duncan
Originally recorded by ?; recording date: ?
46.) I Believe
Written by: Drake; Graham; Shirl; Stillman
Originally recorded by Jane Froman; recording date: 1953
This was probably the first number to become a hit as a result of television
exposure. Jane Froman first sang the number in her TV series "Jane Froman's
USA" in 1952 and recorded the number early the following year, when it
reached number 11 on the Billboard Best Selling Singles chart.
47.) I Believe In The Man In The Sky
Written by: Howard
Originally recorded by The Statesmen; recording date: 1950?
48.) I Can't Stop Loving You
Written by: Gibson
Originally recorded by Don Gibson; recording date: 1958
49.) I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
Written by: David
Originally recorded by Patti Page; recording date: 1950
This song was originally submitted for the score of the Disney cartoon
"Cinderella," but was not used in the film.
50.) I Got A Woman
Written by: Charles
Originally recorded by Ray Charles; recording date: 1954
Ray Charles recorded this number as "I've Got A Woman," basing the tune on a
gospel number called "My Jesus Is All The World I Need."
51.) I Need You So
Written by: Hunter
Originally recorded by Ivory Joe Hunter; recording date: 1950
52.) I Really Don't Want To Know
Written by: Don Robertson
Originally recorded by Don Robertson; recording date: 1953
Pianist-composer Don Robertson was born in Peking -- his father was a
dimplomat. His piano-playing style was a major influence in Nashville during
the fifties and his writing produced numerous country successes for a
plethora of artists. He even scored a big hit himself with his own "Happy
Whistler" in 1959. This particular number was a big hit for Eddy Arnold in
1954, when it reached number 2 in the US Country charts.
53.) I Understand (Just How You Feel)
Written by: Best
Originally recorded by Four Tunes; recording date: 1954
The first million-seller for The Four Tunes, "I Understand (Just How You
Feel)" was written by Paul Best. The number was a US top ten hit in 1954 and
became a hit again in 1964 when it was recorded by British group, Freddie
and the Dreamers.
54.) I Walk The Line
Written by: Cash
Originally recorded by Johnny Cash; recording date: 1956
Johnny Cash wrote "I Walk The Line," his first million seller, himself.
Together with The Tennessee Two, Luther Perkins and Marshall Grant, he
recorded for Sun Records from 1954 until switching to Columbia in 1957.
55.) I Will Be True
Written by: Hunter
Originally recorded by Ivory Joe Hunter; recording date: 1952
56.) I'll Never Fall In Love Again
Written by: Donnegan; Currie
Originally recorded by Lonnie Donnegan; recording date: 1950's
The full title is "(It Looks Like) I'll Never Fall In Love Again" and should
not be confused with Burt Bacharach's "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" which
is a totally different number, dating from 1968.
57.) I'll Never Stand In Your Way
Written by: Rose; Heath
Originally recorded by Joni James; recording date: 1953
Fred Rose and Hy Heath wrote "I'll Never Stand In Your Way" in 1953, the
same year that Joni James recorded the number. Her version was closely
followed by that of Ernie Lee.
58.) I'm Beginning To Forget You
Written by: Phelps
Originally recorded by Jim Reeves; recording date: 1959
59.) I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Cry (Over You)
Written by: Thomas; Biggs
Originally recorded by Joe Thomas; recording date: 1953
60.) I'm Leaving It Up To You
Written by: Harry; Terry
Originally recorded by Don Harris and Dewey Terry; recording date: 1957
Don Harris and Dewey Terry composed and recorded "I'm Leaving It Up To You"
in 1957. Its big chart success, however, came in 1963, when Dale (Houston)
and Grace (Broussard) scored a number one US hit with their cover.
61.) I'm With The Crowd (But So Alone)
Written by: Tubb; Story
Originally recorded by Ernest Tubb; recording date:
62.) If We Never Meet Again
Written by: Albert Brumley
Originally recorded by The Stamps; recording date: 1954?
63.) In My Father's House
Written by: Aileene Hanks
Originally recorded by The Blackwood Brothers; recording date: 1954
64.) Is It So Strange
Written by: Young
Originally recorded by Faron Young; recording date: 1956
65.) It Is No Secret (What God Can Do)
Written by: Hamblen
Originally recorded by Stuart Hamblen; recording date: 1950
66.) Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
Written by: Williams
Originally recorded by Hank Williams (?); recording date: 1953
A question mark on this Hank Williams original. Surely everyone knows that
Jambalaya and Hank are inseparable. Maybe so, at least with that title, but
Jambalaya is based on a slighly earlier number by Julius Lamperez, recording
under the name Papa Cairo And His Boys, in 1949. The original title was "Big
Texas", so perhaps "Jambalaya (On The Oilfield)" would have been more
appropriate.
67.) Jesus God's Son
Written by:
Originally recorded by Traditional; recording date:
68.) Jesus Walked That Lonesome Valley
Written by: Traditional
Originally recorded by Traditional; recording date:
69.) Johnny B. Goode
Written by: Berry
Originally recorded by Chuck Berry; recording date: 1958
Chuck wasn't above being influenced: it's well known that his "Maybellene"
was based on the much older "Ida Red", for example. His guitar playing in
Johnny B. Goode, especially the fantastics runs, are similar to those used
by Freddy Slack in his 1942 recording of "I Got A Break Baby". Let this not
detract, however, from the pure poetry of Chuck's lyrics.
70.) Just Call Me Lonesome
Written by: Griffin
Originally recorded by Red Foley; Eddy Arnold; recording date: 1955
It is possible that composer Rex Griffin also recorded this number in the
1940s, when he wrote it.
71.) Keeper Of The Key
Written by: Stewart; Howard; Devine; Guynes
Originally recorded by Wynn Stewart; recording date: 1956
72.) Known Only To Him
Written by: Hamblen
Originally recorded by Stuart Hamblen; recording date: 1952
Numerous artists, including The Statesmen, have recorded this gospel
favourite.
73.) Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Written by: Price
Originally recorded by Lloyd Price; recording date: 1952
With Fats Domino on piano, Lloyd Price took his own composition to the top
of the R&B charts in 1952.
74.) Lead Me, Guide Me
Written by: Doris Akers
Originally recorded by Doris Akers; recording date: 1954
75.) Let It Be Me
Written by: Delanoë; Bécaud
Originally recorded by Gilbert Bécaud; recording date: 1955 (as Je
t'Appartiens)
Originally a French number, dating from 1955, the first English version was
recorded in 1957 by Jill Corey and Jimmy Carroll, as "Let It Be Me". Many
more followed...
76.) Lighthouse
Written by:
Originally recorded by Traditional; recording date:
77.) Like A Baby
Written by: Stone
Originally recorded by Vikki Nelson; recording date: ?
Jesse Stone often wrote for the Clovers. his "Down In The Alley," was
another song they recorded.
78.) Little Darlin'
Written by: Williams
Originally recorded by The Gladiolas; recording date: 1956
Writer Maurice Williams was leader of The Gladiolas. Ernie Young recorded
the Gladiolas' version after having asked them to sing their worst song.
79.) Long Live Rock And Roll (Schooldays)
Written by: Berry
Originally recorded by Chuck Berry; recording date: 1957
80.) Long Tall Sally
Written by: Johnson; Penniman; Blackwell
Originally recorded by Little Richard; recording date: 1956
81.) Love Me
Written by: Leiber; Stoller
Originally recorded by Willie and Ruth; recording date: 1954
Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller stand amongst the really important Rock'n'Roll
writers, however they apparently wrote "Love Me" as a country music parody
and called it one of the worst songs they'd written.
82.) Mansion Over The Hilltop
Written by: Stamphill
Originally recorded by Red Foley; recording date: 1953
83.) Maybellene
Written by: Berry
Originally recorded by Chuck Berry; recording date: 1955
84.) Memphis, Tennessee
Written by: Berry
Originally recorded by Chuck Berry; recording date: 1959
85.) Mona Lisa
Written by: Livingston; Evans
Originally recorded by Nat King Cole; recording date: 1950
86.) Money Honey
Written by: Stone
Originally recorded by The Drifters; recording date: 1953
Clyde McPhatter was the lead singer of The Drifters when they recorded this
number.
87.) Moonlight Swim
Written by: Dee; Weisman
Originally recorded by Nick Noble; recording date: 1957
88.) My Babe
Written by: Dixon
Originally recorded by Little Walter Jacobs; recording date: 1955
Ever heard the gospel number This Train Don't Carry No Gamblers? The
similarity between this number and My Babe is remarkable!
89.) My Heart Cries For You
Written by: Faith; Sigman
Originally recorded by Guy Mitchell; recording date: 1950
"My Heart Cries For You" gave Guy Mitchell his first million seller when it
reached number 2 in 1951, after having been released in December 1950.
Several other artists recorded the song about the same time, including Vic
Damone and Dinah Shore. The song was written by Carl Sigman and Percy Faith,
an adaption of the melody from "Chanson de Marie Antoinnette," purported to
have been written by the 18th century French queen.
90.) Mystery Train
Written by: Parker; Phillips
Originally recorded by Herman "Little Junior" Parker; recording date: 1953
The original record release credited "Little Junior's Blue Flames." The
number was probably based on a Carter Family song from 1930, called "Worried
Man Blues."
91.) On Top Of Old Smokey
Written by: Traditional
Originally recorded by The Weavers and Terry Gilkyson; recording date: 1951
It is not known who wrote the words of "On Top Of Old Smokey," but the tune
is an old folk song from the hills of the American South. Pete Seeger was a
member of the Weavers at the time they recorded their version of the song in
1951 and he provided the arrangement. The song became a million seller in
the USA, reaching number 2 in the Best Selling Singles chart put out by
Billboard.
92.) One Night Of Sin
Written by: Bartholomew; King
Originally recorded by Smiley Lewis; recording date: 1956
93.) Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind
Written by: Hunter
Originally recorded by Jimmy Wakely; recording date: 1953
94.) Padre
Written by: Larue; Romans
Originally recorded by Lola Dee with Stubby & the Buccaneers (Mercury
70342); recording date: 1954
Jaques Larue and Alain Romans composed the original French version of
"Padre" in 1957. English lyrics were provided the following year by Paul
Francis Webster. Lola Dee first recorded the number in the US in 1954, but
it was Toni Arden who had a million seller with the number in 1958, reaching
number 13 in the Billboard Hot 100. Marty Robbins also had a number 5 hit in
1970.
95.) Pledging My Love
Written by: Washington; Robey
Originally recorded by Johnny Ace; recording date: 1954
Johnny Ace's recording was released just before he killed himself playing
Russian Roulette, on Christmas Eve, 1954.
96.) Rags To Riches
Written by: Adler; Ross
Originally recorded by Tony Bennett; recording date: 1953
97.) Ready Teddy
Written by: Blackwell; Marasalco
Originally recorded by Little Richard; recording date: 1956
98.) Reconsider Baby
Written by: Fulson
Originally recorded by Lowell Fulson; recording date: 1953
99.) Rip It Up
Written by: Marascalco; Blackwell
Originally recorded by Little Richard; recording date: 1956
100.) Roses Are Red (My Love)
Written by: Byron; Evans
Originally recorded by Darrel And The Oxfords; recording date: 1959
"Roses Are Red (My Love)" provided Bobby Vinton with a big hit on both sides
of the Atlantic and earned him his first gold disc.
101.) Run On
Written by:
Originally recorded by Traditional; recording date:
102.) Satisfied
Written by: Carson
Originally recorded by Martha Carson; recording date: 1952
Martha Carson wrote and recorded "Satisfied" in 1952. Johnnie Ray recorded
the song the following year.
103.) Sentimental Me
Written by: Cassin; Morehead
Originally recorded by Ames Brothers; recording date: 1950
The Ames brothers reached number 3 in the US Top 100 with this number in
1950 and both Russ Morgan and Ray Anthony also had hits with it in that same
year.
104.) Shake A Hand
Written by: Morris
Originally recorded by Faye Adams; recording date: 1953
Faye Adams' recording stayed at the top of the Rhythm and Blues charts for
nine consecutive weeks in 1953.
105.) Shake, Rattle And Roll
Written by: Calhoun
Originally recorded by Big Joe Turner; recording date: 1954
Charles Calhoun is the pen-name of Jesse Stone, a pioneer R&B songwriter,
who was a major influence on the development of rock 'n' roll. Bill Haley
provided a sanitised version of this number for white audiences in 1954.
106.) Silver Bells
Written by: Evans; Livingston
Originally recorded by Bing Crosby & Carol Richards; recording date: 1951
is this the same number written for the film, "The Lemon Drop Kid," in which
it was sung by Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell?
107.) So High
Written by: Jones
Originally recorded by LaVern Baker; recording date: 1959
Jimmy Jones, bass singer with the Harmonising Four wrote this song.
108.) Softly And Tenderly
Written by: Thompson
Originally recorded by ?; recording date: ?
109.) Soldier Boy
Written by: Jones; Williams Jr.
Originally recorded by The Four Fellows & Abi Barker Orch.; recording date:
1955
Although recorded in 1955, this number was written four years earlier in
1951 by David Jones and Larry Banks, when they were serving in Korea (Banks
is not credited).
110.) Somebody Bigger Than You And I
Written by: Lange; Heath; Burke
Originally recorded by The Ink Spots; recording date: 1951
The Ink Spots might have had the original version, but Jimmy Jones and the
Harmonizing Four had a great version as well.
111.) Such A Night
Written by: Chase
Originally recorded by Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters; recording date:
1954
Clyde McPhatter joined Billy Ward and the Dominoes in 1950, but left to form
the Drifters in 1953: Elvis recorded the Drifters' "Money Honey." Other
McPhatter originals are "Money Honey," "Come What May" and "Without Love."
McPhatter died on June 13, 1971; he was inducted into the Rock'n'Roll Hall
of Fame in 1987.
112.) Surrender
Written by: G.D. de Curtis; E de Curtis; Pomus; Shuman
Originally recorded by ; recording date:
Originally titled "Torna a Sorrento" and written in 1911, with new words by
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman in 1960. Versions with different words were
recorded earlier, including one by Toni Arden in 1951. But who made the
first recording -- Caruso?
113.) Susie-Q
Written by: Hawkins; Lewis; Broadwater
Originally recorded by Dale Hawkins; recording date: 1957
"Susie-Q" was a hit for Dale Hawkins in 1957. He composed the number,
together with Stanley Lewis and Eleanor Broadwater. James Burton (who played
for both Elvis Presley and Ricky Nelson) played lead on the recording. He
explained his own part in its genesis in an interview with Roger Catlin of
the Hartford Courant: "I was 15," Burton says. "It was a little instrumental
thing I played. When I met Dale Hawkins, he had a blues band. I played this
instrumental thing in different places we'd play, and it became so
popular -- it had such a good dance feel, with a good funky beat in there --
Dale said 'I need to write some lyrics to this.' So Dale did."
114.) Take These Chains From My Heart
Written by: Heath; Rose
Originally recorded by Hank Williams; recording date: 1953
Written by Hy Heath and Fred Rose, "Take These Chains From My Heart" was
first recorded by Hank Williams on 23 September 1952. It was not released
until 24 April 1953, almost 4 months after Williams' death on New Year's
Day. It reached number one on Billboard's "Country and Western Records Most
Played by Disc Jockeys" chart.
115.) Tell Me Why
Written by: Traditional; Titus Turner
Originally recorded by The Crew Cuts; recording date: 1956
Based on the gospel song "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" which was a hit in
1950 for Red Foley.
Several different songs have carried the title "Tell Me Why": The Four Aces
in 1951, The Rob Roys in 1959 and The Beatles in 1964, all had totally
different numbers by this name, but the original seems to have been made by
The Crew Cuts in 1956. Though the Crew Cuts were know for covering R&B
groups, so is there another original out there?
116.) That's When Your Heartaches Begin
Written by: Raskin; Brown; Fisher
Originally recorded by The Ink Spots; recording date: 1950
117.) The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Written by: MacColl
Originally recorded by Peggy Seeger; recording date: 1958
Long before Roberta Flack's number one version in 1969, "The First Time Ever
I saw Your Face" was recorded by the woman for whom it was written, the
sister of Pete Seeger. Flack's version featured in the film "Play Misty For
Me."
118.) The Fool
Written by: Ford
Originally recorded by Sanford Clark; recording date: 1955
119.) The Twelfth Of Never
Written by: Livingston; Webster
Originally recorded by Johnny Mathis; recording date: 1956
120.) The Wonder Of You
Written by: Knight
Originally recorded by Ray Peterson; recording date: 1959
121.) There Is No God But God
Written by: Kenny
Originally recorded by Bill Kenny (Ink Spots); recording date: 1952
122.) Tiger Man
Written by: Louis; Burns
Originally recorded by Rufus Thomas; recording date: 1953
One source claims that Rufus Thomas recorded the original and that Joe Hill
Louis played on the recording, other sources claim that Louis co-writer
actually recorded the original. who is right??
123.) Too Much
Written by: Rosenberg; Weinman
Originally recorded by Bernard Hardison; recording date: 1954
124.) Too Much Monkey Business
Written by: Berry
Originally recorded by Chuck Berry; recording date: 1956
125.) True Love
Written by: Porter
Originally recorded by Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly; recording date: 1956
The original featured in the film "High Society." The first record release
of the number, though, was by Grace Powell, also in 1956.
126.) Trying To Get To You
Written by: Singleton; McCoy
Originally recorded by The Eagles; recording date: 1954
No not those Eagles :-) These Eagles were an R&B group in the 50's
127.) Tutti Frutti
Written by: Labostrie; Penniman
Originally recorded by Little Richard; recording date: 1956
128.) Tweedlee Dee
Written by: Scott
Originally recorded by LaVern Baker; recording date: 1954
LaVern Baker's release was called "Tweedle Dee."
129.) Unchained Melody
Written by: Nort; Zaret
Originally recorded by Todd Duncan; recording date: 1955
Theme music for the film "Unchained," hence the title! Al Hibbler had the
first vocal version, reaching number 1 in the US R&B charts in 1955. The
song also reached number one in the British charts of that same year, but in
a version by Jimmy Young.
130.) Uncle Penn
Written by: Monroe
Originally recorded by Bill Monroe; recording date: 1951
131.) What'd I Say
Written by: Charles
Originally recorded by Ray Charles; recording date: 1959
132.) When It Rains, It Really Pours
Written by: Emerson
Originally recorded by William Robert "Billy The Kid" Emerson; recording
date: 1954
133.) Where No One Stands Alone
Written by: Lister
Originally recorded by Mosie Lister; recording date: 1955
134.) Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin'
Written by: Williams; David
Originally recorded by Big Maybelle; recording date: 1955
Two years before Jerry Lee, There was Big Maybelle!!!
135.) Wings Of An Angel
Written by: ?
Originally recorded by Traditional; recording date:
136.) Witchcraft
Written by: Bartholomew; King
Originally recorded by The Spiders; recording date: 1955
A number 5 US R&B hit in 1955.
137.) Witchcraft
Written by: Leigh; Coleman
Originally recorded by Gerry Matthews; recording date: 1957
Song most associated with 'The Chairman of the Board' Old Blue Eyes himself.
138.) Without Love (There Is Nothing)
Written by: Small
Originally recorded by Clyde McPhatter; recording date: 1957
139.) Working On The Building
Written by: Hoyle; Bowles
Originally recorded by Blackwood Brothers; recording date: ?
It is possible that someone other than the Blackwood Brothers recorded the
original version of this number, for it has appeared in printed form in
various gospel songbooks since the early 1900s.
140.) Write To Me From Naples
Written by: Alstone; Kennedy
Originally recorded by Dean Martin; recording date: 1957
Jimmy Kennedy, co-writer of this number, also wrote "Harbor Lights."
141.) You Don't Know Me
Written by: Walker; Arnold
Originally recorded by Eddy Arnold; recording date: 1956
Eddy Arnold may have had the first recording of this number, but Jerry Vales
was first released. The best known version, however, is probably that of Ray
Charles who had a huge hit with it in 1962.
142.) You'll Never Walk Alone
Written by: Rogers; Hammerstein
Originally recorded by John Raitt, Christine Johnson, Jan Clayton, and
Chorus; recording date: 1945????
From the musical, "Carousel." It is possible that Frank Sinatra recorded the
number before the Carousel cast, though also in 1945. Gerry And The
Pacemakers topped the UK charts for four weeks with the number in 1965.
143.) You're A Heartbreaker
Written by: Sallee
Originally recorded by Jimmy Heap; recording date: 1952
I have heard this several times before that Jimmy Heap originally recorded
this song, but van find no evidence that he did. The song is best known from
Elvis Presley's Sun Records..Anyone have any evidence that Jimmy Heap or
anyone else recorded it first??
144.) Young Dreams
Written by: Schroeder; Kalmanoff
Originally recorded by Cartey; recording date: 1956
145.) Your Cheatin' Heart
Written by: Williams
Originally recorded by Hank Williams; recording date: 1952
Hank Williams died in the back of his car on January 1st, 1953. This number
was released shortly after.
THE FOSMAN
>5.) All Shook Up
>Written by: Blackwell
>Originally recorded by David Hill; recording date: 1956
November 7th, 1956 Aladdin 3359 David Hill
>
>6.) Almost Always True
>Written by: Wise; Weisman
>Originally recorded by ?; recording date:
>Surely the tune for this number is taken from the French song, "Alouette"?
Linda Hall 1962 on Cuda
>
>
>7.) Are You Sincere
>Written by: Walker
>Originally recorded by Andy Williams; recording date: 1958
>A Top Ten entry for Andy Williams on the Cadence Records label (Cadnece
>1340).
Recorded in 1951 Benny Strong Capitol 1462
>
>13.) Come What May
>Written by: Tableporter
>Originally recorded by Clyde McPhatter; recording date: 1958
The Four Tunes 1952 RCA 47-4489
>16.) Crying In The Chapel
>Written by: Glenn
>Originally recorded by Darrell Glenn; recording date: 1953
>Darrell's father, Artie Glenn wrote Crying In The Chapel.
A few artists did it in 53 The Orioles etc.
>
>108.) Softly And Tenderly
>Written by: Thompson
>Originally recorded by ?; recording date: ?
Randy Blake 1949 Capitol 40221
Jake Talyor and the Radio Ranch Hands 1949 Mercury 6616
>
>109.) Soldier Boy
>Written by: Jones; Williams Jr.
>Originally recorded by The Four Fellows & Abi Barker Orch.; recording date:
>1955
>Although recorded in 1955, this number was written four years earlier in
>1951 by David Jones and Larry Banks, when they were serving in Korea (Banks
>is not credited).
Mel Williams 1955 on Federal
The FOS
Steve Propes
>
> Here is a long list of songs I would like to have help identifying the
> original artists for....Any and all help and suggestions would be greatly
> appreciated.
> Thanks,
> John
>
> 39.) Hot Dog
> Written by: Leiber, Stoller
> Originally recorded by Young Jessie; recording date: 1956
> Young Jessie recorded this number in 1956, but it was not issued until much
> later, probably the 80s. A different number by the same name was recorded by
> Buck Owens under the pseudonym Corky Jones.
Different songs. The Young Jesse version was released in c.1956 on
Modern.
Steve
Bob Moke
wrote:
>111.) Such A Night
>About the same time The Drifters had it out, Johnnie Ray also recorded it.
>Song was banned in US and UK (Although it managed to make it to No. 1 in UK
>for one week, it never made the top 100 US)
Ray's version wasn't banned on Cleveland radio (where I heard it on a
number of occasions) nor was it *not* a moderately successful hit.
Billboard didn't have a Top 100 chart at the time, but only meager
20-position weekly listings for sales, juke box, and radio play. The
Ray single did peak at #19 on the juke box chart (see Whitburn's "Pop
Hits 1940-1954").
On Cash Box's longer 50-position pop single sales chart (courtesy
Randy Price's website), the song "Such A Night" spent seven weeks
listed, peaking at #18 for both active versions combined. The
majority of the sales went for the Ray recording over the lesser Bunny
Paul 45.
Bob
Roger Ford
wrote:
>111.) Such A Night
>Written by: Chase
>About the same time The Drifters had it out, Johnnie Ray also recorded it.
>Song was banned in US and UK (Although it managed to make it to No. 1 in UK
>for one week, it never made the top 100 US) Question is were both versions
>banned in 1954 or was it only Johnnie Ray's version ? Does anyone know ?
>?
Apparently the song was banned by the BBC over here in England after
12 plays on air (but those were enough to send it to #1 here)
They also put in place a ban on parodies by Johnnie Ray impersonators.
Regarding "Such A Night" the BBC felt that there were too many "ooh's"
and "aah's" for the sensitive ears of it's listeners.
The Drifters original version was not released here and despite
several other covers (including some local cover versions plus a US
cover by Bunny Paul) Ray was so popular here that his version swamped
the sales charts.
ROGER FORD
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