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One hit wonders from the 60s & 70s - name 'em

Mike D said:
Great song Lynn Not their only hit but SOOO good. Country rock at its best
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Was never a Country fan until my daughter moved to that part of the World. It was ALWAYS Motown and The Beatles.

Spent a fantastic evening at the Grand 'Ole Opry, Nashville a few years ago. We will return ....
 
My Mum bought this to celebrate getting a divorce from my Dad.............Ssss....Single Bed by Fox
 
Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, but yes, Motown .... 4 tops HUGE with me.
 
Mike D said:
Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, but yes, Motown .... 4 tops HUGE with me.
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Nothing bad ever came out of the Motown stable but, for me, Marvin Gaye was magnificent.
 
Lynn1 said:
Nothing bad ever came out of the Motown stable but, for me, Marvin Gaye was magnificent.
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Even just hearing the word Motown, gets my blood pumping, love it so much and other similar artists
 
Mike D said:
HI RRB They has sooo many hits .... what's your fave ?

Mike.

P.S. Met Levi Stubbs the lead singer in Melbourne.
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Firstly, very envious Mike and I'm going to have to have a long hard think about what's my fav?, but prepare for a list I would think. Take care
 
You too RRB

Walk away Renee is a close for #1 for me but I will look fwd to your list

Sleep well on your turn, wake rested, live life and breathe away with a dawn that promises another new day
 
Mike D said:
You too RRB

Walk away Renee is a close for #1 for me but I will look fwd to your list

Sleep well on your turn, wake rested, live life and breathe away with a dawn that promises another new day
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Thank you, that has set me up for the day ahead (sorting out cupboards, why do I do these things ) RRB,

Goodnight
 
Lynn1 said:
Did you mean Rose of Cimarron by Poco? Small world - my daughter now lives in Cimarron, New Mexico, USA.

Makes me cry whenever I hear it.
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no sorry -it was this 45
 
Lynn1 said:
Was never a Country fan until my daughter moved to that part of the World. It was ALWAYS Motown and The Beatles.

Spent a fantastic evening at the Grand 'Ole Opry, Nashville a few years ago. We will return ....
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Not a huge fan either, but Dolly Parton and Jolene, love it........enjoy

 
Robinredbreast said:
Not a huge fan either, but Dolly Parton and Jolene, love it........enjoy

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She is such a fun person. And so generous.

Favourite Dolly quote: 'How long does it take to do your hair, Dolly?. Reply : 'I don't know, I'm never there!'.
 
Mike D said:
You too RRB

Walk away Renee is a close for #1 for me but I will look fwd to your list

Sleep well on your turn, wake rested, live life and breathe away with a dawn that promises another new day
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I have been compiling my list @Mike D:-

Top 3 :-
The Contours - Do you love me ?

Martha ( Reeves) and the Vandellas - Heatwave

Temptations - I can't get next to you

then,

Edwin Starr - War
The Temptations - Ball of Confusion
The Temptations - Papa was a Rolling Stone
Martha (Reeves) and The Vandellas _ Dancing in the Street
Four Tops - Bernadette
The Four Seasons - The Night
Martha (Reeves) and the Vandellas - No Where to hide
also,
Lee Dorsey - Working in a Coal Mine and lastly, but not least

Wilson Pickett, wow, what a voice
 

Just love the list some classics there my all time favourite is by The Originals, 'Baby I'm For Real' always make my hair stand on end( I'm bald!).
Followed by Smokey Robinsons 'Tracks Of My Tears' & 'Tears of A Clown'
But I would put in that list hundreds and hundreds more. I don't think I would ever get tired of listening to Motown.
 

Motown - It's Legendary Nosher I'm going to google The Originals RRB
 
Robinredbreast said:
Motown - It's Legendary Nosher I'm going to google The Originals RRB
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The Originals like many others at Motown started as backing groups.
They appeared on many of Marvin Gayes best work. When and if you listen to their songs, you will say to yourself, oh yeah I've heard that!
 
BTW, as much as I love that song ( many versions including Ricki Lee Jies )


Some great stuff there. Love Edwin Starr as well

Working my way back to you by The Spinners is fantastic as well.

Thanks RRB !!
 
Mike D said:
BTW, as much as I love that song ( many versions including Ricki Lee Jies )



Some great stuff there. Love Edwin Starr as well

Working my way back to you by The Spinners is fantastic as well.

Thanks RRB !!
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in the UK known as the detroit spinners for legal reasons

which reminds me -- a great band called The Ojays and a track called - for the love of money
 
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