Category: M’s Track of the Day

This was written by Phil Spector, Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil and went to No 23 in America in 1964, the last top 40 hit for the Ronettes. It did … Continue readingThe Ronettes: Walking in the Rain

One of the Everlys’ very best numbers (was there any other kind?) Crying in the Rain reached No 6 in both Britain and the US in 1962. It had an unusual genesis. … Continue readingEverly Brothers: Crying in the Rain

This brilliant song, written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, was recorded on October 21, 1958, and released as the B-side of It Doesn’t Matter Anymore shortly after Buddy Holly’s death … Continue readingBuddy Holly: Raining in My Heart

This was written in 1962 by Carole King and Gerry Goffin for Bobby Vee as a follow-up to their Take Good Care of My Baby, which was a No 1 for … Continue readingCarole King: It Might as Well Rain Until September

This was written by Twyla Herbert and Lou Christie. The backing vocals were by The Delicates. Released in 1966, it reached No 16 in America and No 37 in the … Continue readingLou Christie: Rhapsody in the Rain

We live in Lancashire so I thought I would do a series of rain songs, since that is the only kind of weather we seem to get here and my … Continue readingThe Cascades: Rhythm of the Rain

This was The Turtles’ biggest UK hit, reaching No 4 in 1967. It got to No 3 in the US. It was written by Alan Gordon and Garry Bonner, who … Continue readingThe Turtles: She’s Rather Be With Me

This song, featuring the unique voice of Colin Blunstone, was the Zombies’ debut single. It was written by the group’s organist Rod Argent and released in 1964, reaching No 12 … Continue readingThe Zombies: She’s Not There

This was written by all five members of the Liverpool group: Nicky Crouch, Bob Konrad, Stu James, Keith Karlson and ‘Simon Stavely’, a pseudonym for keyboardist Terence O’Toole. Despite the … Continue readingThe Mojos: Everything’s Al’ Right

This was written in 1959 by the brilliant team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The Clovers took it to number 23 in the US. In 1964 it was recorded … Continue readingThe Clovers: Love Potion No 9