Category: M’s Track of the Day

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

The death of Ronnie Spector (née Bennett) last week at 78 prompts a short season of her tracks. This was written as I’m So Young by William ‘Prez’ Tyus and first released … Continue readingThe Ronettes: So Young

The music was written by Sherman Edwards and the lyrics by Ben Raleigh. It was first released by Johnny Mathis as his debut single in 1956. It reached No 14 … Continue readingThe Tymes: Wonderful! Wonderful!

This was written by Paul Simon and appeared on the duo’s fourth studio album Bookends, released in 1968. It was released as the B-side of the single For Emily, Whenever I May Find … Continue readingSimon and Garfunkel: America

This was written by Joni Mitchell to commemorate the 1969 festival and three versions were released in 1970. The first was by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and appeared on … Continue readingMatthews Southern Comfort: Woodstock

Thanks to Andy Marshall for reminding me of this 1969 number. It was written by Geoff Stephens and John Carter and produced by Mickie Most. It reached No 2 in … Continue readingHerman’s Hermits: My Sentimental Friend

The Orlons had three big hits in the US: The Wah-Watusi and Don’t Hang Up, both in 1962, and South Street in 1963. Only Don’t Hang Up made any impact in Britain, reaching No 39. It got to … Continue readingThe Orlons: Don’t Hang Up