Clyde Otis and Brook Benton
On Another Track Playlist This Week:
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💔 Gotta love OAT!
🎤 Flip and Flop!
🎸 B Side - "I Gotta Dream On" - Herman's Hermits (1965)
🎶 A Side - "Mrs. Brown, You've Got A Lovely Daughter" (1965)
Chart-topped in the US, Canada, South Africa, and Australia but never a single in the UK. Herman's Hermits sold over 60 million records, led by Peter Noone.
🎸 Twangy Guitars: Echoes of the Past
"Jungle Drums" - Clyde Otis (1961): Peaked at #12 in Belgium. Otis was a pioneering songwriter and producer.
"The Majestics / Oasis, Part 1" (1962): Released on Chess Records by the Tennessee-based band.
🎤 Back to Back: Dynamic Duos
"Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes)" - Dinah Washington and Brook Benton (1960): #1 R&B hit.
"A Rockin' Good Way" - Dinah Washington and Brook Benton (1960): Another top ten hit despite their stormy relationship.
🎸 Pop Goes The Beatles: Michelle
Written by McCartney and Lennon, "Michelle" from Rubber Soul featured French lyrics by Jan Vaughan. Inspired by McCartney’s early guitar work and a friend's party.
🎥 Day, Month, and Year: May 8, 1967
US #1: "The Happening" by The Supremes. What was the UK #1?.
Events: Muhammad Ali indicted for refusing US Army induction.
Pop culture: Popular movie "Two for the Road" and book "The Captain" by Jan de Hartog.
🎶 Rediscover Classic Tunes. OAT’s good for you!
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