Category: M’s Track of the Day

This was written by three of the group’s members, Mike Wilshaw (keyboards, bass) Fritz Fryer (lead guitar) and Lionel Morton (singer). It was released in 1964 and went to the … Continue readingThe Four Pennies: Juliet

This was made when Jackson was 14, and regardless of anything that happened later, I think it is a brilliant song. It was written for the 1972 film Ben. The lyrics … Continue readingMichael Jackson: Ben

Ok, Phil Spector was a weirdo but he was a pop genius. I can’t think of a better producer (Brian Wilson not far behind) and he was a great songwriter. … Continue readingThe Ronettes: Be My Baby

I am not Dylan’s greatest fan, though I did queue for nine hours to get tickets for a concert at Earl’s Court in 1978. My seat was so far back … Continue readingBob Dylan: My Back Pages

Brenda Lee, born Brenda Mae Tarpley, was 15 when she recorded this song written by Dub Allbritten and Ronnie Self. It was released as the B-side of That’s All You Gotta Do in May … Continue readingBrenda Lee: I’m Sorry

This was written by Phil Everly, the younger brother (1939-2014). It was recorded on February 18, 1960 at the RCA studio in Nashville, and among the players was Chet Atkins … Continue readingThe Everly Brothers: When Will I Be Loved

This was written by Martha Sharp, who wrote another of Posey’s hits Born a Woman (which I wrote about here https://am-records.com/2019/05/01/sandy-posey-nick-lowe-born-a-woman/ – I note that I used the spelling Sharpe but I think Sharp … Continue readingSandy Posey: Single Girl

Cat Stevens was 18 when he wrote this. It was The Tremeloes’ first single after they split from Brian Poole and was released in January 1967. It reached No 13 … Continue readingThe Tremeloes: Here Comes My Baby

This was written by group member Sonny Curtis. It was recorded in 1962 and released in 1963, reaching No 17 in the UK. It did not chart in the US. … Continue readingThe Crickets: My Little Girl

This was written by Pete Townshend and recorded for the group’s 1967 album The Who Sell Out. Released as a single, it reached number 10 in the UK and number … Continue readingThe Who: I Can See for Miles