Category: M’s Track of the Day

This was written by Paul McCartney at the age of 16 and attributed to Lennon-McCartney, as were all their songs written individually. It was released in 1964 by Peter Asher, … Continue readingPeter and Gordon: A World Without Love

This was written by Norrie Paramor and Bunny Lewis for the 1959 film Expresso Bongo in which it was performed by Cliff Richard and the Shadows. It was released as a single … Continue readingCliff Richard and the Shadows: A Voice in Wilderness

Written by Wayne Carson, Johnny Christopher and Mark James, this was first recorded in 1970 by B J Thomas (who made the ghastly Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head, which pretty … Continue readingAlways on my Mind

I was just at the start of my interest in pop when this was released by Andy Williams in early 1963, and I loved it. Written by Jerome ‘Doc’ Pomus … Continue readingAndy Williams: Can’t Get Used to Losing You

Written by Hank Marvin as the B-side to Atlantis, which was released in May 1963 and reached No 2 in Britain. I think it’s as good a pop song as many … Continue readingThe Shadows: I Want You To Want Me

This was written by Shannon. It was released in 1964, reaching No 9 in America and No 3 in Britain.

This was written by Dion DiMucci (Dion’s full name) and Ernie Maresca. Dion had split from his backing group, the Belmonts, and recorded the song in 1961 with a group … Continue readingDion: Runaround Sue

This was originally released in French in 1955 as Je t’appartiens sung and composed by Gilbert Bécaud, with lyrics by Pierre Delanoë. The English lyrics were by Manny Curtis, and contain one … Continue readingEverly Brothers: Let It Be Me

I was watching on telly the Eurovision Song Contest held in Brighton on April 6, 1974, when Abba burst on to the stage with this brilliant number which would have done … Continue readingAbba: Waterloo

This was composed by American drummer Sandy Nelson and played by him and guitarist Richard Podolor. It reached No 7 in America in December 1961 and No 3 in Britain … Continue readingSandy Nelson: Let There Be Drums