Category Archives: Pop

SONG OF THE DAY Peter Wright – The Rose Has a Thorn

Posted on November 6, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

I just cannot get this catchy little beast out of my head today and I seem to remember starting my last Peter Wright post off with the same words! That’s the beauty of a good pop song,: it weaves its … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Al Hazan – Misty Moon (feat. The Blossoms)

Posted on October 23, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

What a wonderful union it was when Al Hazan got together with The Blossoms to record this delight! Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Al Hazan was often referred to as the “Mystery Music Man of the Sixties”, mainly … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Deana Martin – The Bottom of My Mind

Posted on September 19, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Not only is Deana Martin the daughter of the late, great Dean Martin, but she is a singer, actor, performer and author in her own right. Martin began her recording career working with the wonderful singer-songwriter and producer, Lee Hazlewood at … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Deana Martin – Baby I See You

Posted on March 5, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Not only is Deana Martin the daughter of the late, great Dean Martin, but she is a singer, actor, performer and author in her own right. Martin began her recording career working with the wonderful singer-songwriter and producer, Lee Hazlewood … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Frank Sinatra Jr – Black Night

Posted on January 13, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

When it comes to talent in the Sinatra family, the apple didn’t stray too far, and such is the case for Frank Sinatra Jr! Born Francis Wayne Sinatra in 1944, Frank Jr a singer-songwriter, actor and conductor who celebrated a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Ennio Sangiusto – African Twist

Posted on October 3, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

African Twist is one of those songs that will get you up and going…either that or it will drive you mad with its relentless energy. Whichever way you greet it, this will wake you up with a start!! I came … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nilla Pizzi – Eternamente

Posted on September 29, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Sometimes life just makes you feel like an odd sock on a hot spin in the washing machine and its good to be able to step back and taste the still. Music always provides a portal of escape for me … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mel Torme – Walk Like A Dragon

Posted on September 10, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Not only did the great Mel Tormé write the title track to the 1960 classic Western film, Walk Like a Dragon, he also starred in the film (playing the part of the Deacon!!). Born in Chicago in 1925 and nicknamed The … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jacki Bond – Reviewing The Situation

Posted on September 7, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

For anyone that has seen Oliver ( though I’ve not seen it enough to remember this song), you will probably recognise Reviewing The Situation as one of the many classic Lionel Bart compositions that were threaded throughout the 1968 film? … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jody And Bobbie – Requiem For Love

Posted on July 13, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Released as the b-side to Stranger in the Mirror (which I’ve pasted at the bottom of this post), Requiem For Love was released as a 45 in 1966. Both sides played gorgeous duets written and performed by Jody Reynolds, who … Continue reading →

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