| Time is flying!!! The Fourth of July has come and gone. For me, the highlight of the weekend was meeting with all our friends, and some FUN FELLOW COACHMEN MEMBERS. We all are looking forward to seeing EVERYONE at the 55Th! |  |
One Hit Wonders 1958 (3)
Huey "Piano" Smith (born January 26, 1934, New Orleans, Louisiana[1]) is anAmerican rhythm and blues pianist whose sound was influential in the development of rock and roll.
His piano playing incorporated the boogie styles of Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, and Albert Ammons; the jazz style of Jelly Roll Morton; and the pianoplaying of Fats Domino.[1] Allmusic journalist Steve Huey also noted "At the peak of his game, Smith epitomized New Orleans R&B at its most infectious and rollicking, as showcased on his classic signature tune, 'Don't You Just Know It.'"[2]
His piano playing incorporated the boogie styles of Pete Johnson, Meade Lux Lewis, and Albert Ammons; the jazz style of Jelly Roll Morton; and the pianoplaying of Fats Domino.[1] Allmusic journalist Steve Huey also noted "At the peak of his game, Smith epitomized New Orleans R&B at its most infectious and rollicking, as showcased on his classic signature tune, 'Don't You Just Know It.'"[2]
A gifted vocalist, Carr recorded for King Records in the mid 1950s before being signed in 1958 by Roulette Records, where she remained until 1962.[1] At Roulette, one of her 45 rpm recordings, "When The Boys Talk About The Girls," peaked on the 1958Billboard chart at No. 19,[2] and also reached the Top 40 in the UK Singles Chart.[3] The lack of further chart action in the UKgave Carr the tag there of being a one hit wonder.
The group's 1958 single for Epic Records, "Summertime, Summertime", reached #26 on the US Billboard Hot 100.[1]
Both "Summertime" and its b-side, "Searching for You", are often described as doo-wop, because of their time period and their a cappella harmonies. However, both songs may also be described as pop versions of Sacred Harp styles, as the group started as church singers.
Several singles (many written or co-written by members Jameson and Feller) followed "Summertime, Summertime", none of them hits.
Both "Summertime" and its b-side, "Searching for You", are often described as doo-wop, because of their time period and their a cappella harmonies. However, both songs may also be described as pop versions of Sacred Harp styles, as the group started as church singers.
Several singles (many written or co-written by members Jameson and Feller) followed "Summertime, Summertime", none of them hits.
Jody Reynolds (December 3, 1932 – November 7, 2008) was an American rock and roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter whose song "Endless Sleep" was a major U.S. top-ten hit in the summer of 1958.
"Early in the Morning" is a song written by Bobby Darin[1] and Woody Harris. Darin approached Brunswick Records with it; Brunswick was impressed, but as Darin was still under contract to Atlantic Records' subsidiary, Atco, the song was released as by "The Ding Dongs". New York deejays liked the record and Atco soon discovered the deception. Brunswick was forced to turn over the masters to Atco, who released the record in 1958 under the name "The Rinky Dinks".[2] A version by Buddy Holly,[1] rush-released by Brunswick as Coral Records 9-62006,[2] competed in the UK with Darin's single, which was released under Darin's own name. wiki
Till Next Week
Harv
Harv