So when NATIONAL CITY made the charts in 1960, I figured the tune itself came out years earlier, though I don't know by whom. Re: ANOTHER FEATHER IN OUR CAP: I've got to tell you, I'm beyond words when it comes to telling you how proud I am of the fact that we scooped all the "bigs" with our Rascals cancellation news. Sad news to be sure... Monkey wrapped his tail around the flagpole lyricis.fr. and I am SO glad that we got the chance to see them when we did... but also VERY gratifying to know that we scooped the music world with this one.
Kent's encyclopedic-like knowledge of legacy bands and artists is beyond reproach. Reading all the comments that accompany this video clip, it sounds like the musical mastermind behind all of this was Ernie Freeman, who had a "raunchy" hit of his own back in 1957! The reason Joiner, Ark., was chosen is an in-joke: Joiner was the birthplace of Liberty Records executive Alvin S. Bennett ("National City" was on the Liberty label). I enjoy it every year. I watch it several times EVERY year! Re: THIS AND THAT: Seeing Jan & Dean's 1964 song mentioned, THE ANAHEIM, AZUSA & CUCAMONGA SEWING CIRCLE BOOK REVIEW and TIMING ASSOCIATION, reminded me of another one of those songs in which the title is almost as long as the song itself. I couldn't help but wonder how we could be sure to tune in and hear this very special event. I looked up "National City" to see if by chance I had a copy and believe it or not, I do. But Forgotten Hits readers learned it here first... and, coming at exactly the same time as our 14th Anniversary, I couldn't be prouder again of all we've accomplished here. Monkey wrapped his tail around the flagpole lyrics.com. Dear Kent... Congratulations on your 15th year of Forgotten Hits! The song became the number one download in the world the week of the final episode! Like Felix said, "We had a blast and made lots of people happy. "
I also made a lot of friends. Cheshire, Connecticut. Here's a link: Although the record was credited to the "Joiner, Arkansas Junior High School Band, " in fact it's simply a group of studio musicians. I wrote all the songs and they have a lot of meaning to me... I held off posting anything until our Sunday Comments Page because I wanted to be sure the news was factual... and I wanted to check with our own sources to see if we could obtain a statement from any of The Rascals themselves as to what happened. I know everybody gets their own feelings out of songs, but you know, I think the songs talk about relevant things and I look forward to peoples' reaction to them. In 1971, a cover of the Badfinger song "Without You" by Harry Nilsson became a number one hit on the Billboard charts. Yeah, I thought about the Ray Stevens tune, too... funny because about the ONLY award either of these tunes would ever have a chance of winning would be for longest song title!!! Kent, This was posted this morning on the Both Sides Now chat board: The show's producers issued a statement saying: "Due to scheduling conflicts with director, writer, and producer Stevie Van Zandt, the New York run for Once Upon A Dream Starring The Rascals has been canceled at this time. The reason is because the morning man for many years, the late Danny Williams, recorded his version on local label Sully Records. I've been addicted since the very first issue that I got in my Inbox somewhere around 2008. Check out the email below yours to see that this was a good supposition on my part! )
Gary also told us about a couple of other Christmas Events he's been part of... Be sure to check out Wink Martindale's photo and the "100 Greatest Christmas Hits of All Time" logo. I am talking about Ray Steven's 1961 tune, JEREMIAH PEABODY'S POLY-UNSATURATED QUICK DISSOLVING FAST ACTION PLEASANT TASTING GREEN AND PURPLE PILLS. Signed to the Beatles' Apple label in the late '60s, Badfinger would go on to score four consecutive worldwide hits from 1970 to 1972: "Come And Get It" (written and produced by Paul McCartney), "No Matter What", "Day After Day" and "Baby Blue". Forgotten Hits... #1 with a bullet. It's the Webster Unabridged, or the Encyclopedia Britanica. Then, just for the heck of it, I looked to see how Wink Martindale's "Deck Of Cards" did here... it peaked at #13 on that same chart. No real jamming guitars... well... maybe a little bit, and I do play some slide on it... Carl had four girls come in to sing 'oohs' and 'aahs' and harmonies which was great, and I played with a three-piece Memphis rhythm section. Re: OTHER NEW STUFF: Badfinger Legend Joey Molland To Release Highly Anticipated New Solo Album 'Return To Memphis'. And this from Time Square Gossip... wow! Were any of them streaming? I haven't yet found out the reason why. Also the covers of my "Christmas Through The Years" box set, which sold over six million copies, and my currently available -- from -- box set "The All-Time Greatest Hits of Christmas.
There were comments made on Felix Cavaliere's Facebook Page expressing fan disappointment... and a whole lot of speculation as to what may have caused this decision... but nothing concrete... and nothing in the way of a formal announcement or official statement made by any of the parties concerned. Check out our Sunday Comments Page... We had quotes from both Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish. Part of the lyrics were something like, "when the monkey ties his tail around the flagpole". About a year to a year and a half later, Wink Martindale's recording of BLACKLAND FARMER did make our surveys. Along with Joey on guitar and vocals, the current lineup features Mark Healey (bass / vocals), Steve Wozny (keyboards / vocals), Mike Ricciardi (drums).