Author: Margaret Ashworth

This was written by group members Felix Cavaliere (keyboard and lead vocals on this track) and Eddie Brigati (percussion and vocals). It was released in 1967 and topped the US … Continue readingYoung Rascals: Groovin’

This was written as a Latin soul instrumental by Rodgers Grant and Pat Patrick, and first recorded by Mongo Santamaría for his 1963 album Watermelon Man! Soon afterwards lyrics were written … Continue readingGeorgie Fame and the Blue Flames: Yeh, Yeh

I don’t know why it has taken me so long to get round to this brilliant track. It was written by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins, whose recording of it was released … Continue readingThe Alan Price Set: I Put a Spell on You

This was written in 1953 by Carl Sigman and Robert Maxwell. It was recorded in 1958 by Frank Sinatra with Nelson Riddle. Not really my taste but here it is: … Continue readingThe Platters: Ebb Tide

This was written by Eddy, with Lee Hazlewood. It was originally to be called Rabble Rouser but Hazlewood changed the title to Rebel-‘Rouser. The apostrophe does not seem to be used now. It … Continue readingDuane Eddy: Rebel Rouser

Last in the short series celebrating the legendary Ronnie Spector, who has died at 78. This track was written by Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and Roger Christian with … Continue readingRonnie Spector: Don’t Worry Baby

This was written by Bunny Botkin, Gil Garfield, Harry Nilsson and Phil Spector, and as near as I can tell it was recorded by the Ronettes in 1965. It was not … Continue readingThe Ronettes: Paradise

This was written by Phil Spector, Toni Wine and Irwin Levine and released in 1969 under the name The Ronettes (Featuring the voice of Veronica). It is said by some … Continue readingThe Ronettes: You Came, You Saw, You Conquered