Category: M’s Track of the Day

I have resisted doing this because I suppose I have to include the ghastly Mamas and Papas, but save yourself a nasty experience and don’t listen to it. Tjhis was … Continue readingThe Shirelles: Dedicated to the One I Love

This was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King in 1966. It has a different feel from many of their other hits, maybe because their marriage was heading for the rocks. The first recording … Continue readingDusty Springfield: Goin’ Back

Based on the lullaby Hush Little Baby, this was written by the brother and sister duo Inez and Charlie Foxx (their real names) and released in 1963. It reached No 7 in … Continue readingInez and Charlie Foxx: Mockingbird

This great song was written by Phil Everly for his 1975 solo album Mystic Line. It was released as a single and did precisely nothing. I think in all honesty I could … Continue readingPhil Everly: The Words in Your Eyes

Written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, this was recorded on July 10, 1958 and released 18 days later as the B-side of Bird Dog. What on earth were they thinking? It is … Continue readingEverly Brothers: Devoted to You

I must admit I always felt a bit uneasy about this one. It was released in August 1966, two months after Orbison’s wife Claudette died in a motorbike accident on … Continue readingRoy Orbison: Too Soon to Know

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