Tag Archives: Pop

SONG OF THE DAY Kay Johnson – Walk Through the Valley

Posted on January 14, 2024 by The Listening Post Blog

Catherine Townsend Johnson, a.k.a Kay Johnson, spent most of her life on the stage and screen as an actress, but did release one 45 in 1960. Born in 1904, this record was recorded in the later part of her career … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Billy Fury – Don’t Jump

Posted on November 4, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

I have a LOT of time for this man! Billy Fury has written some absolute beauties and I really do love the magic effect that some of his tunes have on me! Today’s song being one of those songs!! Fury’s … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Bobby Darin – Not For Me

Posted on September 23, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

I must confess that my knowledge of Bobby Darin is not too extensive, but I am one song better off today because of a chance find on a friend’s Facebook page! Not For Me has got right under my skin … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Neighbourly – Java Fever

Posted on September 22, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

“Neighbourly wed the freedom of psych-rock with layers of eclectic pop and funk influences…” Bandcamp Though I’ve only heard today’s song and snippets of a couple of others, I feel it in my bones, I know I’m going to like more … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Don Crawford – You’re Gone

Posted on August 11, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Donald Alexander Crawford, a.k.a Don Crawford was a folk songwriter and guitarist active in the early 1960’s. He released a handful of singles (of which I only know today’s little mystical beauty) and specialised in a a country folk sound. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Artie Shaw – Gloomy Sunday

Posted on July 5, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

There is something so exquisite and delicious about this song and, indeed, this whole era of music! Though the story behind this is quite interesting and when Billie Holliday covered it in 1947 it was actually banned by the BBC … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Duy Quang & Th​á​i Hi​ề​n – M​ộ​ng Về Quê

Posted on May 31, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Just over a week ago I featured a track from a very cool compilation entitled Saigon Supersound Vol​.​1, which was expertly compiled by a German label called Saigon Supersound Compilations. Ran by DJ/producer and music lover called Jan Hagenkötter, Saigon … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nervous Norvus – The Fang

Posted on April 19, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Whilst listening to an old Andrew Weatherall playlist earlier, I came upon today’s rather frightful, delightful obscurity! The Fang was originally released in 1956, but never gained much attention at the time and its lack of popularity ended badly for … Continue reading →

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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 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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