Category: M’s Track of the Day

The King in his glorious youth. This was written by by Kal Mann and Bernie Lowe for the soundtrack of his second film, Loving You (1957). It reached No 1 in America … Continue readingElvis Presley: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear

This was written by Sharon McMahan and first released by Barbara Lewis in April 1964, reaching No 34 in America.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvmEU1DDb_4     The Searchers covered it in July … Continue readingThe Searchers: Someday We’re Gonna Love Again

This was written by Allen Toussaint under the name Naomi Neville and was released in 1963, reaching No 61 in America. It became the title track of Redding’s debut album in … Continue readingOtis Redding: Pain in My Heart

This is a brilliant song which is strangely underrated. There are two excellent versions but Billy Fury gets the headline because he is one of my all-time favourites. The song … Continue readingBilly Fury: King for Tonight

This was the group’s debut single released in the UK on 6 August 1965. It reached No 14. Group members Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane derived the tune from Solomon … Continue readingSmall Faces: Whatcha Gonna Do About It

Ok, it’s cheesy, but it’s a great melody. It was written by Don Black and Mark London as the theme song for the 1967 film To Sir, with Love, starring Sidney … Continue readingLulu: To Sir With Love

This song by Motown’s Holland-Dozier-Holland (Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland) was the B-side of Jimmy Mack, which was Martha & the Vandellas’ last Top Ten hit in … Continue readingMartha & The Vandellas: Third Finger, Left Hand

Sorry, but as far as I am concerned Phil Spector could do no wrong. He co-wrote this one with Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich and produced it. Released in November … Continue readingThe Ronettes: Baby, I Love You

This was written by Motown’s main production team, Holland-Dozier-Holland (Lamont Dozier and brothers Brian and Eddie Holland), and it reached No 1 in both America and Britain in 1966. The … Continue readingFour Tops: Reach Out (I’ll Be There)

This was written by Tony Romeo and released in 1969. It reached No 10 in America and No 2 in Britain. It was something of a comeback for Christie after … Continue readingLou Christie: I’m Gonna Make You Mine