Category Archives: Popcorn soul

SONG OF THE DAY Patsie Slater – A Tear

Posted on December 29, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

The dark and sultry tones of Patsie Slater’s voice as she forlornly hollers out her words of torment reaches out and touches my heart each time I play this track! This song isn’t bright, nor is it happy, but the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Untouchables – Crawlin’ (The Crawl)

Posted on October 2, 2019 by The Listening Post Blog

Known as one of the raunchiest instrumentals every created, today’s sensational slice of saucy sleaze is entitled Crawlin’ (The Crawl) !!! Originally released on Varsity Music’s Campus label in Philadelphia by Richie Mayo And The Paramours in 1957 (WHOSE VERSION … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Elena Madera – Pu-Chun-Ga

Posted on December 14, 2018 by The Listening Post Blog

Today I’m delighted to be showering you some wild Latin love courtesy of Elena Madera. Born in Havana, Cuba, Elena Madera’s father was a Philadelphian band leader and her mother, a Cuban-born  professional dancer.  Being the product of two such … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Johnny Wells – Lonely Moon

Posted on August 2, 2015 by The Listening Post Blog

Although this song was originally released by Johnny Wells in 1959, it was actually written by two young and unsigned songwriters, Joe Zellers and Alan Christian, who were part of a band called The Kingtones.  In the spring of 1959 … Continue reading →

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