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The track was covered by The Crew-Cuts, who took the song to the top of the charts, arguably registering the first U.S. rock and roll number one hit record. [ 2 ] The enthusiasm doo-wop fans had for the Chords' music was dampened when Gem Records claimed that one of the groups on its roster was called the Chords; consequently the group changed ...
This is a list of songs written by the American gospel songwriter Dottie Rambo. Rambo wrote over 2500 songs throughout her lifetime, and many have been recorded by hundreds of artists. [1] Songs are listed in alphabetical order and followed in parentheses by other notable artists who have recorded or performed the song.
The Road Not Taken is the second studio album by American country music group Shenandoah and their most successful album to date. Of the six singles released from 1988 to 1990, all charted within the top ten and three of those, "The Church on Cumberland Road", "Sunday in the South", and "Two Dozen Roses" were number 1 songs on both the U.S. and Canadian country charts.
"Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Dierks Bentley. It was released in June 2007 as the third single from his 2006 album Long Trip Alone. It became his fifth Number One single on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
"The Old Man Down the Road" is a song by American rock artist John Fogerty. It was released in December 1984 as the lead single from Fogerty's comeback album, Centerfield . It became Fogerty's only top 10 hit single as a solo artist, peaking at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 , and spending three weeks at the number-one spot on the ...
The Chords, a South East London group, formed in 1978 when singer/guitarist Billy Hassett and his bassist cousin, Martin Mason, advertised for musicians in the NME and found guitarist and songwriter, Chris Pope. [1] Original drummer Paul Halpin did not stay long, at least behind his drum kit, and eventually became the group's tour manager. [1]
"Forbidden Road" was nominated for Best Original Song at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. [3] It was initially shortlisted for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 97th Academy Awards, but was disqualified due to the technical rules of the category on the grounds that "Forbidden Road" contains elements of the song "I Got a Name" by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel and sung by Jim Croce ...
Lennon biographer Geoffery Giuliano describes "Old Dirt Road" as a "throwaway." [6] AllMusic critic Richard Ginell does not rate the song highly either. [7] However, AllMusic critic Stephen Thomas Erlewine describes it as "an enjoyable pop song." [8] Johnny Rogan praises the "interesting imagery" of the lyrics, particularly the line about ...