Bill Sharkey: Live Cover Songs

Morning of My Life (Bee Gees, The, 1966, 1970 ,1971, 1973). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2024-02-05. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Morning of My Life," written by Barry Gibb, although recorded in 1966 as "In the Morning," was not available on a Bee Gees' record until the release of the album "Inception/Nostalgia" in 1970. It was later rerecorded in 1970 and included on the soundtrack album for the film "Melody" in 1971. This version finally appeared on a Bee Gees' album, the Best of Bee Gees Vol. 2 album in 1973. Esther & Abi Ofarim recorded a version of the song in 1967 and released their single in the UK, but it was only a hit in Germany and Austria (see wikipedia, 2024). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: In the morning when the moon is at it's rest You will find me at the time I love the best Watching rainbows play on sunlight Pools of water iced from cold night In the morning 'Tis the morning of my life In the daytime I will meet you as before You will find me waiting by the ocean floor Building castles in the shifting sands In a world that no one understands In the morning 'Tis the morning of my life 'Tis the morning of my life In the morning of my life The minutes take so long to drift away Please be patient with your life It's only morning and you're still to live your day In the evening I will fly you to the moon To the top right hand corner of the ceiling in my room Where we'll stay until the sun shines Another day to swing on clothes lines May I be yawning 'Tis the morning of my life 'Tis the morning of my life In the morning In the morning In the morning

I Wouldn't Have Missed It For the World (Ronnie Milsap, 1981-1982).Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2024-02-01. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "I Wouldn't Have Missed It For the World," written by Kye Fleming, Dennis Morgan and Charles Quills, was Ronnie Milsap's 19th no. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Country Singles' chart rising to that position at the beginning of 1982 (Wikipedia, 2024) while hitting the no. 20 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (Whitburn, 2013). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: Our paths may never cross again Maybe my heart will never mend But I'm glad for all the good times Cause you've brought me so much sunshine And love was the best it's ever been I wouldn't have missed it for the world Wouldn't have missed loving you girl You've made my whole life worth while, with your smile I wouldn't trade one memory Cause you mean too much to me Even though I lost you girl I wouldn't have missed it for the world They say that all good things must end Loves comes and goes just like the wind You've got your dreams to follow But if I had the chance tomorrow You know I'd do it all again I wouldn't have missed it for the world Wouldn't have missed loving you girl You've made my whole life worth while, with your smile I wouldn't trade one memory Cause you mean too much to me Even though I lost you girl I wouldn't have missed it for the world Oh I wouldn't trade one memory Cause you mean too much to me Even though I lost you girl I wouldn't have missed it for the world I wouldn't have missed it for the world Wouldn't have missed loving you girl You've made my whole life worth while, with your smile

Different Drum (Stone Poneys, 1967-1968). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2024-01-29. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Different Drum," written by Mike Nesmith, was Stone Poneys' (feat. Linda Ronstadt) only top 40 release hitting the no. 13 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1967-1968 (Whitburn, 2013). A slower folk version of the song was fist recorded by the Greenbriar Boys in 1966 and found on their 4th album "Better Late Than Never" (discogs, 2024). The song was originally meant for a male singer; however, Ronstadt changed the sex of the two individuals in the song, but she kept the line "I ain't sayin' you ain't pretty" as originally composed by Nesmith (songfacts, 2024). "In 1998, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, which honors recordings that have 'qualitative or historical significance' (M. Mullins, oldtimemusic, Oct. 12, 2023). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: You and I travel to the beat of a diff'rent drum. Oh, can't you tell by the way I run Every time you make eyes at me. Wo oh. You cry and you moan and say it will work out. But honey child I've got my doubts. You can't see the forest for the trees. Oh, don't get me wrong. It's not that I'm knockin'. It's just that I'm not in the market For a girl who wants to love only me. Yes, and I ain't sayin' you ain't pretty. All I'm sayin's I'm not ready for any person, Place or thing to try and pull the reins in on me. So Goodbye, I'll be leavin'. I see no sense in the cryin' and grievin'. We'll both live a lot longer if you live without me. Oh, don't get me wrong. It's not that I'm knockin'. It's just that I'm not in the market For a girl who wants to love only me. Yes, and I ain't sayin' you ain't pretty. All I'm sayin's I'm not ready for any person, Place or thing to try and pull the reins in on me. So Goodbye, I'll be leavin'. I see no sense in the cryin' and grievin'. We'll both live a lot longer if you live without me.

Jennifer Juniper (Donovan, 1968). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2024-01-26. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Jennifer Juniper," written by Donovan Leitch, was Donovan's 7th top 40 hit ascending to #26 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1968 (Whitburn, 2013). According to songfacts.com (2021), "Jennifer Juniper" was in reference to George Harrison's sister-in-law, at the time, Jennifer Boyd, and her boutique, which she managed; Jennifer Boyd eventually married Mick Fleetwood. Jennifer, in an interview with Paul Zollo (americansongwriter, 2020), stated that Donovan wrote the song in an effort to court her; his endeavor did not materialize . . . though she and he stayed good friends (songfacts, 2023). From the album "The Hurdy Gurdy Man," Donovan sang the last verse in "French;" however, during an interview with songfacts, Donovan said "after I tried it, I asked my French pals what they thought of my French verse. They said, 'What French verse?' My accent wasn't right. So, it was a trial. I don't sing in other languages" (G. Prato, songfacts, Aug. 10, 2016). I didn't not attempt it with my version since I don't speak French. Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: Jennifer Juniper, lives upon the hill Jennifer Juniper, sitting very still Is she sleeping? I don't think so Is she breathing? Yes, very low Whatcha doing, Jennifer, my love? Jennifer Juniper, rides a dappled mare Jennifer Juniper, lilacs in her hair Is she dreaming? Yes, I think so Is she pretty? Yes, ever so Whatcha doing, Jennifer, my love? I'm thinking of what it would be like if she loved me You know just lately this happy song, it came along And I like to somehow try and tell you Jennifer Juniper, hair of golden flax Jennifer Juniper, longs for what she lacks Do you like her? Yes, I do, sir Would you love her? Yes, I would, sir Whatcha doing, Jennifer, my love? Jennifer Juniper Jennifer Juniper Jennifer Juniper Jennifer Juniper, lives upon a hill Jennifer Juniper, sitting very still Is she sleeping? I don't think so Is she breathing? Yes, very low Whatcha doing, Jennifer, my love? Jennifer Juniper Jennifer Juniper Jennifer Juniper

East West (Herman's Hermits, 1966). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2024-01-22. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "East West," written by Graham Gouldman, was Herman's Hermits 13th consecutive top 40 hit in the US rising to no. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966 (Whitburn, 2013). Gouldman wrote a few hit songs for the Hermits: "No Milk Today," "Listen People" and "East West." Peter Noone (aka Herman) explained the history of the Hermits' relationship with Gouldman. "Graham Gouldman's songs came to us because our manager was his brother-in-law. He was a friend. . . . We used to play this place, and our friend [Gouldman] was in the Mockingbirds, which eventually became 10cc . . . My manager married one of the sisters and Graham married another one of the sisters. . . So we got every Graham Gouldman song first. Every one of them. We did 'Bus Stop' [The Hollies] first, we did 'For Your Love' [The Yardbirds] first, we did 'Listen People' first" (R. Catlin, songfacts, Dec. 7, 2016). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: East west over the ocean Perpetual motion, traveling around No rest, singing and playing Night out and day in, doing the rounds What a great life it must seem Swell joints, everything classy Nothing that's passé, only the best Lush girls ogling and eyeing Crying and sighing, this is success What a great life it must seem But when I hear young voices singing out The bells at home come ringing out When I think all alone When I think of my home Mom, dad all round the fire In festive attire, keeping the day Aunts, kids, all the relations Congratulations, this is success What a great life it must seem But when I hear young voices singing out The bells at home come ringing out When I feel all alone Then I long for my home

Revolution (Beatles, The, 1968). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2024-01-19. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Revolution," written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, was the Beatles' 31st top 20 hit landing at the no. 12 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1968. The Beatles provided multiple version of "Revolution," the single version ("B" side of "Hey Jude"), the White Album version, multiple outtake versions, the Esher Demo version, and so on. Here is a combo version mostly aligned with the single version. "There are so many versions of this song because Paul McCartney didn't like it. Lennon really wanted this song to be the 'A' side of the single instead of 'Hey Jude,' and kept changing it around to come up with something that would make Paul see it his way. He basically wrote the song because he felt like he was being pulled in so many directions by different people, all of whom wanted his backing, politically. It was also him questioning his own belief in the revolution that was going on... whether he was 'out' or 'in.' In truth, he was writing about a revolution of the mind rather than a physical 'in the streets' revolution. He truly believed that revolution comes from inner change rather than social violence" (songfacts, 2024). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: You say you want a revolution Well, you know We all want to change the world You tell me that it's evolution Well, you know We all want to change the world But when you talk about destruction Don't you know that you can count me out Don't you know it's gonna be Alright Alright Alright You say you got a real solution Well, you know We'd all love to see the plan You ask me for a contribution Well, you know We're all doing what we can But if you want money for people with minds that hate All I can tell you is, brother, you have to wait Don't you know it's gonna be Alright Alright Alright Al You say you'll change the Constitution Well, you know We all want to change your head You tell me it's the institution Well, you know You'd better free your mind instead But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow Don't you know know it's gonna be Alright Alright Alright Alright, alright Alright, alright Alright, alright Alright, alright

Good Lovin' (Young Rascals, The, 1966). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Puka's Bar & Grill Courtyard, Kahala Mall, Kahala, HI. 2024-01-10. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Good Lovin' ," written by Rudy Clark and Artie Resnick, was the Young Rascals' first top 40 hit rising to the no. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966, the first of three no. 1 hits for the group (Whitburn, 2013). The year prior, The Olympics' had a minor hit with a slower version of the song, which stalled at no. 81 on the Billboard chart (Whitburn, 2013). Organist and vocalist Felix Cavaliere did not like the final recording stating, "We weren't too pleased with our performance. It was a shock to us when it went to the top of the charts" (songfacts, 2024). "The 'One! Two! Three!' count-in was recored with a different band member vocalizing each number. "Cavaliere told Songfacts that the order was: Eddie Brigati, Gene Cornish, then Felix" (songfacts, 2024). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: 1-2-3- (Good lovin' . . .) (Good lovin' . . .) (Good lovin' . . .) I was feelin' . . . so bad, I asked my family doctor just what I had, I said, "Doctor, . . . (Doctor . . .) Mr. M.D., . . . (Doctor . . .) Now can you tell me, tell me, tell me, What's ailin' me?" (Doctor . . .) He said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Yes, indeed, all you really need . . . (Is good lovin') Gimme that good, good lovin . . . (Good lovin') All I need is lovin' . . . (Good lovin') Good lovin', baby. Baby please, squeeze me tight . . . (Squeeze me tight) Now don't you want your baby to feel alright? (Feel alright) I said Baby . . . (Baby) . . . now it's for sure . . . (it's for sure) I got the fever, Baby, Baby, but you've got the cure (You've got the cure) I said, "Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) Yes, indeed, all I really need . . . (Is good lovin') Gimme that good, good lovin . . . (Good lovin') All I need is lovin' . . . (Good lovin') Good lovin', baby.

I'd Love To Change the World (Ten Years After, 1971). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2024-01-14. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" To view all my music videos click here: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey "I'd Love To Change the World," written by Alvin Lee, was Ten Years After's only top 40 hit stalling at the no. 40 position in 1971, remaining on the chart for 12 weeks (Whitburn, 2013). Lee said "I'm just saying the world does need changing, . . . I'd love to do it, but I haven't got the talent. I don't think I'm a world changer" (songfacts, 2024). The lyrics focused on the cultural aspects of the 1960s and 1970 but seems very much a reflection of the world today; Lee was very appreciative of the reception of the song saying “I am so glad that I wrote a song that people still remember and still want to listen to, 30 years later” C. Platt, oldtimemusic, Oct. 24, 2023). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: Everywhere there's freaks and hairies Dykes and fairies, tell me where is sanity Tax the rich, feed the poor 'Til there are no rich no more? I'd love to change the world But I don't know what to do So I'll leave it up to you Population keeps on breeding Nation bleeding, still more feeding economy Life is funny, skies are sunny Bees make honey, who needs money, Monopoly I'd love to change the world But I don't know what to do So I'll leave it up to you World pollution, there's no solution Institution, electrocution Just black and white, rich or poor Them and us, stop the war I'd love to change the world But I don't know what to do So I'll leave it up to you

Babe (Styx, 1979). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2024-01-11. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Babe," written by Dennis DeYoung, was Styx's fourth top 20 hit and only release to hit the no. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, landing there in 1979 (Whitburn, 2013). DeYoung wrote the song specifically for his wife, not anticipating that it would actually be released. The song was recorded "as a demo to play for his wife with bass player Chuck Panozzo and drummer John Panozzo. It sounded so good that when they decided to put it on the album, that demo recording was what they used, with just a Tommy Shaw guitar solo added on. All of the vocals are DeYoung, who recorded himself to create the harmonies" (songfacts, 2024). When Styx and DeYoung parted ways, Styx removed "Babe" from their live performances. The bad's guitarist, James “JY” Young, said: “We don’t play ‘Babe’ because that’s kind of Dennis DeYoung’s ode to his wife. And that song was a little too Barry Manilow for my tastes” (C. E. Burch, tucson, Jul 28, 2019). Fun fact, "Styx" was a river in Hates, according to Greek mythology (britannica, 2024). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: Babe I'm leaving I must be on my way The time is drawing near My train is going I see it in your eyes The love, the need, your tears But I'll be lonely without you And I'll need your love to see me through So please believe me My heart is in your hands And I'll be missing you 'Cause you know it's you babe Whenever I get weary And I've had enough Feel like giving up You know it's you babe Giving me the courage And the strength I need Please believe that it's true Babe, I love you You know it's you babe Whenever I get weary And I've had enough Feel like giving up You know it's you babe Giving me the courage And the strength I need Please believe that it's true Babe, I love you Babe, I'm leaving I'll say it once again And somehow try to smile I know the feeling we're trying to forget If only for a while 'Cause I'll be lonely without you And I'll need your love to see me through Please believe me My heart is in your hands 'Cause I'll be missing you Babe, I love you Babe, I love you Ooh, babe

Cupid (Sam Cooke, 1961). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2024-01-07. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Cupid," written by Sam Cooke, was Cooke's 6th top 20 hit rising to the no. 17 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961; it also is listed as no. 458 on the Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" (Whitburn, 2013). At the urging of Cooke's producers, Sam wrote the song about a girl who was shown on the Perry Como show who looked at Como with yearning eyes (songfacts, 2024). Others who recorded and charted on the Billboard chart with "Cupid" include: Tony Orlando & Dawn (1976, no. 22), Johnny Nash (1970, no. 39), Johnny Rivers, 1965, no. 76), and The Spinners (1980, no. 4). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: Cupid draw back your bow And let your arrow go Straight to my lover's heart for me, for me Cupid please hear my cry And let your arrow fly Straight to my lover's heart for me Now I don't mean to bother you but I'm in distress There's danger of me losing all of my happiness For I love a girl who doesn't know I exist And this you can fix So, cupid draw back your bow And let your arrow go Straight to my lover's heart for me Nobody but me Cupid please hear my cry And let your arrow fly Straight to my lover's heart for me Now, cupid if your arrow make a love storm for me I promise I will lover her until eternity I know between the two of us her heart we can steal Help me if you will So, cupid draw back your bow And let your arrow go Straight to my lover's heart for me Nobody but me Cupid please hear my cry And let your arrow fly Straight to my lover's heart for me Now, cupid, don't you hear me Calling you, I need ya Cupid help me, I need ya Cupid, don't fail me

Ophelia (Band, The, 1976). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2024-01-04. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Ophelia," written by Robbie Robertson, was the Band's last entry onto the Billboar Hot 100 chart landing at no. 62 in 1976 (Whitburn, 2013). Robertson stated: "'I was always fascinated by that girl's name,' he told Melody Maker in 1976. 'I always like the mystery factor. I may be writing a song and the music may imply a certain lyric, or vice versa. It's not that deliberate, or an intellectual exercise. It just comes out naturally'" (songfacts, 2024). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: Boards on the window Mail by the door What would anybody leave so quickly for? Ophelia Where have you gone? The old neighborhood just ain't the same Nobody knows just what became of Ophelia Tell me, what went wrong Was it something that somebody said? Mama, I know we broke the rules Was somebody up against the law? Honey, you know I'd die for you Ashes of laughter The ghost is clear Why do the best things always disappear Like Ophelia Please darken my door Was it something that somebody said? Mama, I know we broke the rules Was somebody up against the law? Honey, you know I'd die for you They got your number Scared and running But I'm still waiting for the second coming Of Ophelia Come back home

Spotlight on Creedence Clearwater Revival. Live cover performances by Bill Sharkey, Puka's Bar & Grill, Kahala, HI. 2023-11-08. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" On Nov. 8, 2023, I provided a spotlight on Creedence Clearwater Revival's music. Here is a compilation of the songs I performed that evening. I Hope you enjoy them: Listed is the year the song peaked and its highest position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (Whitburn, 2013). 1. Green River (1969 no. 2) 2. Lodi (1969 no. 52) 3. Who'll Stop the Rain (1970 no. 2) 4. Have You Ever Seen the Rain (1971 no. 8) 5. Down On the Corner (1969 no. 3) 6. Bad Moon Rising (1969 no. 2) 7. Up Around the Bend(1970 no. 4) 8. Travelin' And (1970 no. 2) 9. Proud Mary (1969 no. 2) 10. Long As I Can See the Light (1970 no. 2) 11. Lookin' Out My Back Door (1970 no. 2) Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #doowop #coversongs #oldiesbutgoodies #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #classicsongs #classicrock #livemusic #Oahumusic

Shooting Star (Bad Company, 1975). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2023-12-28 "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Shooting Star," written by Paul Rodgers, was released on Bad Company's sophomore album in 1975, "Straight Shooter," and became a staple of FM rock stations (allmusic, 2023; wikipedia, 2023). Rodgers "wrote 'Shooting Star' as a cautionary tale inspired by the untimely deaths of rock legends" (L. Tanos, grunge, May 14, 2021). In an interview with Redbeard, Rogers explained the spark for the song: "I had seen the way certain people had gone, and it seemed a shame to me that . . . it had to be ah it shouldn't have to be that way . . . It shouldn't have to be in order to be a successful and happy musician you had to burn yourself out to do so. It didn't seem that ah, it seemed ashamed that Hendrix and Janis Joplin and even Paul Kossoff, yeah, it just went through my mind and I just started to sing 'Johnny was a schoolboy' and the whole thing just laid itself out for me; almost wrote itself actually" (Redbeard, inthestudio, 2015). Drummer Simon Kirke added "It was a sort of homage to the pitfalls of being in the rock world. You can let the success go to your head and you can get strung out and you can die. It's very, very simple. And, unfortunately, it's happening with alarming frequency to this day. Addiction will always be with us. But 'Shooting Star' was based on a composite of musicians" (songfacts, 2023). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: Johnny was a school boy when he heard his first Beatles song Love Me Do, I think it was and from there it didn't take him long Got himself a guitar, used to play every night Now he's in a rock & roll outfit, and everything's all right Don't you know? Johnny told his Momma, Hey Momma I'm goin' away I'm gonna hit the big time, gonna be a big star someday Momma came to the door with a tear drop in her eye Johnny said, Don't cry Momma smile & wave goodbye Don't you know, yeah, yeah Don't you know that you are a shooting star Don't you know, don't you know Don't you know that you are a shooting star And all the world will love you just as long As long as you are Johnny made a record, went straight up to number one Suddenly everyone loved to hear him sing the song Watching the world go by, surprisin' it goes so fast Johnny looked around him and said Well, I made the big time at last Don't you know, don't you know Don't you know that you are a shooting star Don't you know, woah yeah Don't you know that you are a shooting star, yeah And all the world will love you just as long As long as you are, a shooting star Don't you know that you are a shooting star Don't you know, ahhh Don't you know that you are a shooting star And all the world will love you just as long As long as you are Johnny died one night, died in his bed Bottle of whiskey, sleepin' tablets by his head Johnny's life passed him by like a warm summer day If you listen to the wind, you can still hear him play Woah... Don't you know that you are a shooting star Don't you know, don't you know Don't you know that you are a shooting star Don't you know Don't you know that you are a shooting star Don't you, don't you, don't you, don't you, don't you know Don't you know you are a shooting star

Jingle Bell Rock (Bobby Helms, 1957). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2023-12-21. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Jingle Bell Rock," written by Joseph Beal and James Boothe (although Bobby Helms and Hank Garland claimed that they wrote the song), was Helm's third top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 rising to no. 6 on the chart in 1957 (songfacts, 2023); Whitburn, 2013). In a 1986 interview, Helms said "I wrote the music, but I didn't get the credit . . . 'Jingle Bell Rock' didn't have no bridge in it. So, I changed that. They said you just sing it however you want to. Change it, 'cause I got the publishing. You just change it however you want to. It don't matter about that" (G. James, classicbands, 1986). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells swing and jingle bells ring Snowin' and blowin' up bushels of fun Now the jingle hop has begun Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bells chime in jingle bell time Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air What a bright time, it's the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet That's the jingle bell rock Jingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock Jingle bell chime in jingle bell time Dancin' and prancin' in Jingle Bell Square In the frosty air What a bright time, it's the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go glidin' in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around the clock Mix and a-mingle in the jinglin' feet That's the jingle bell That's the jingle bell That's the jingle bell rock

Friday On My Mind (Easybeats, The, 1967). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2023-12-17. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Friday On My Mind," written by Harry Vanda and George Young, was the Easybeats' only charting recording reaching no. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1967 (Whitburn, 2013). Young, The Easybeats' guitarist, was the older brother of Angus and Malcolm Young of AC/DC, who also co-produced seven AC/DC albums along with Vanda, died in 2017. The Easybeats were one of the most popular 1960s artists coming out of Australia on the tails of the British invasion bands (D, Kreps, rollingstone, Oct. 23, 2017). The song was a huge hit in Australia, where it hit the no. 1 position on their charts and was a big hit in the US and UK (songfacts, 2023). In 2001, the song was voted the no. 1 release in 75 years on the Australasian Performing Right Association's Ten Best Australian Songs list (apraamcos, 2023). Unfortunately, "the group was not able to capitalize [on the hit single], falling victim to drug abuse, management struggles, and internal strife. It was six month before their next single, "Who'll Be The One" (songfacts, 2023). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: Monday mornin' feels so bad Ev'rybody seems to nag me Comin' Tuesday I feel better Even my old man looks good Wed'sday just don't go Thursday goes too slow I've got Friday on my mind Gonna have fun in the city Be with my girl, she's so pretty She looks fine tonight She is out of sight to me Tonight I'll spend my bread, tonight I'll lose my head, tonight I've got to get to night Monday I'll have Friday on my mind Do the five day grind once more I know of nothin' else that bugs me More than workin' for the rich man Hey! I'll change that scene one day Today I might be mad, tomorrow I'll be glad 'Cause I'll have Friday on my mind Gonna have fun in the city Be with my girl, she's so pretty She looks fine tonight. She is out of sight to me Tonight I'll spend my bread, tonight I'll lose my head, tonight I've got to get to night Monday I'll have Friday on my mind

The More I See You (Chris Montez, 1966). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2023-12-15. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "The More I See You," written by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon, was Chris Montez' second top 20 hit peaking at no. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966 (Whitburn, 2013). Herb Alpert signed Montez to record on A&M records and produces his future recordings. He suggested that Chris change his focus from rock 'n roll (e.g., "Let's Dance") to more middle-of-the-road pop songs and chose "The More I See You," which was first recorded first by Buddy DiVito with the Harry James Orchestra and then Dick Haymes with the Victor Young Orchestra; both were hits in 1945 (songfacts, 2023; Whitburn, 1986). Montez' recording was more upbeat than the other two recordings and added a slight latin feel. Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: The more I see you, the more I want you Somehow this feeling just grows and grows With every sigh I become more mad about you More lost without you and so it goes Can you imagine how much I love you? The more I see you as years go by I know the only one for me can only be you My arms won't free you, and my heart won't try Can you imagine how much I love you? The more I see you as years go by I know the only one for me can only be you My arms won't free you, and my heart won't try

You Are My Sunshine (Pine Ridge Boys, The, 1939). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2023-12-11. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" To view all my music videos click here: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey "You Are My Sunshine," although no one is 100% sure who wrote the song, some believe that Oliver Hood originally wrote the song in the early '30s, but Paul Rice claimed that he wrote the song in 1937; however, in 1939 Rice's wife was in the hospital, and they needed cash to pay the hospital bills. So, Rice sold the song to Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell for $35. "It was copyrighted by Davis and Mitchell and published by Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. of New York" (americansongwriter, 2023; D. Sparkman, wideopencountry, Apr. 7, 2021). Today, "the records in the United States Copyright Archives state the copyright belonging to “Charles Mitchell (A); 2Feb67; R403742” (americansongwriter, 2023). Many versions of the song have been recorded, but the Pine Ridge Boys' version was the first August 22 1939 (greatoldies, 2023). After Jimmie Davis' and Bob Atcher and Bonnie Blue Eyes versions became hits in 1940, the Pine Ridge Boys version caught on, and their version rose to no. 4 on the charts (wikipedia, 2023). Nevertheless, Gene Autry's version from 1941 seems to be the most popular; it topped the Billboard Top Hillbilly Recordings chart and remained on the chart for 50 weeks (wikipedia, 2023). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: The other night dear, as I lay sleeping I dreamed I held you in my arms But when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken Then I hung my head and I cried You are my sunshine, my only only sunshine You make me happy when skies are gray You'll never know dear, how much I love you Please don't take my sunshine away You told me once, dear, you really loved me And nothing else could come between But now you've left me for another And you shattered all of my dreams You are my sunshine, my only only sunshine You make me happy when skies are gray You'll never know dear, how much I love you Please don't take my sunshine away I'll always love you and make you happy If you only say the same But if you leave me for another You'll regret it all some day You are my sunshine, my only only sunshine You make me happy when skies are gray You'll never know dear, how much I love you Please don't take my sunshine away

Secret Agent Man (Johnny Rivers, 1966). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2023-12-09 "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Secret Agent Man," written by Steve Barri and P. F. Sloan, was Johnny Rivers' fourth top 10 song rising to no. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966 (Whitburn, 2013). The song was the theme song for the TV series "Secret Agent," which ran from 1964–1967 staring Patrick McGoohan as a special operative for M9 (imdb, 2023). CBS was looking for a new 15 second theme song for the show to replace the original theme song "High Wire" (imdb, 2023; songfeacts, 2023). Sloan stated that "Somebody thought I should do a full length instrumental of the song. So I did. Meanwhile the song was picked by CBS and Johnny Rivers recorded the quick 15-second song for the TV show. The Ventures . . . heard the demo and recorded and released the song way before Rivers even had [the] finished song [the Ventures' version stalled at no. 54 on the Billboard chart in '66] (Whitburn, 2013)]. The publishers asked me to finish the song, Rivers recorded it, not one of his favorite songs back then, but he's happier with it now" (songfacts, 2023). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: There's a man who leads a life of danger To everyone he meets he stays a stranger With every move he makes another chance he takes Odds are he won't live to see tomorrow Secret agent man, secret agent man They've given you a number, I know they've take away your name Beware of pretty faces that you find A pretty face can hide an evil mind Ah, be careful what you say Or you'll give yourself away Odds are you won't live to see tomorrow Secret agent man, secret agent man They've given you a number, I know they've take away your name Secret agent man, secret agent man They've given you a number, oh they've taken away your name Swingin' on the Riviera one day And then layin' in the Bombay alley next day Oh, don't you let you let the wrong word slip While kissing persuasive lips Odds are you won't live to see tomorrow Secret agent man, secret agent man They've given you a number, oh they've take away your name Secret agent man

Behind Closed Doors (Charlie Rich, 1973). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2023-12-05. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Behind Closed Doors," written by Kenny O'Dell, was Charlie Rich's third top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1973 stalling at no. 15 and his second top 10 hit on the Billboard Country Singles chart on which the song was his first no. 1 release (Whitburn, 2013). According to Kenny O'Dell, "The song was written during the Watergate scandal and the lyrics were inspired by how the Congressional Committee, that was investigating Watergate at the time, had a number of non-public sessions . . . 'They're always talking about no one know[sic] what goes on behind closed doors. Having the sessions, another session, behind closed doors. And I'm thinking, I like the title, 'Behind Closed Doors' '" (songfacts, 2023). Interesting that in 1973 the lyrics were a bit too racy for some radio stations; so some refused to play the song initially (D. Davis, texarkanagazette, May 4, 2023). Regardless, the "song won both Single of the Year and Song of the Year from both the CMA and ACM Awards. It won the Grammy for Best Country Song, and Best Country Vocal Performance for a Male. Rich also won Best Male Vocalist from the CMAs in 1973, and the album Behind Closed Doors won for Album of the Year" (savingcountrymusic, 2022). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: My baby makes me proud, Lord don't she make me proud She never makes a scene by hanging all over me in a crowd 'Cause people like to talk, Lord, how they love to talk But when they turn out the lights, I know she'll be leaving with me And when we get behind closed doors Then she lets her hair hang down And she makes me glad that I'm a man Oh no one knows what goes on behind closed doors. My baby makes me smile, Lord don't she make me smile She's never too far away or too tired to say I want you She's always a lady, just like a lady should be But when they turn out the lights, She's still a baby to me. 'Cause when we get behind closed doors Then she lets her hair hang down And she makes me glad that I'm a man Oh no one knows what goes on behind closed doors. Behind closed doors

Kicks (Paul Revere & the Raiders, 1966). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2023-11-30. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" To view all my music videos click here: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey "Kicks," written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, was Paul Revere & the Raiders' second top 20 hit rising to no. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1966 (Whitburn, 2013). "Kicks" seems to be the first anti-drug rock song; Mann and Weil said that they originally wrote it hoping it would help a friend who was struggling with drugs (songfests, 2023). The song was first offered to the Animals, who turned it down. The Raiders' version was ranked no. 400 on the Rolling Stone's “500 Greatest Songs of All Time” and no. 36 on Paste Magazine’s “50 Greatest Garage Rock Songs” (genius, 2023). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: Girl, you thought you found the answer On that magic carpet ride last night But when you wake up in the mornin' The world still gets you uptight Well, there's nothin' that you ain't tried To fill the emptiness inside When you come back down, girl Still ain't feelin' right And don't it seem like Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind Before you find out it's too late, girl You better get straight No, but not with kicks, you just need help, girl Well you think you're gonna find yourself A little piece of paradise But it ain't happened yet, so girl, you better think twice Don't you see no matter what you do You'll never run away from you And if you keep on runnin' you'll have to pay the price And don't it seem like Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind Before you find out it's too late, girl You better get straight No, you don't need kicks To help you face the world each day That road goes nowhere I'm gonna help you find yourself another way Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind Before you find out it's too late, girl You better get straight Don't it seem like Kicks just keep gettin' harder to find And all your kicks ain't bringin' you peace of mind Before you find out it's too late, girl You better get straight

Never My Love (Association, The, 1967). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2023-11-25. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Never My Love," written by Dick and Don Addrisi, was the Association's 4th top 10 hit landing at the no. 2 position in 1967 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other artists that had a top 40 hit with the song included the 5th Dimension (1971, no. 12) and Blue Swede (1974, no. 7) (Whitburn, 2013). As a staple of Lite Rock radio, BMI, which tracks songs that are played on radio and TV, claimed that "'Never My Love' was the second-most played song on American radio and television in the 20th century, trailing only 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'' by the Righteous Brothers (songfests, 2023). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: You ask me if there'll come a time When I grow tired of you Never my love Never my love You wonder if this heart of mine Will lose its desire for you Never my love Never my love What makes you think love will end When you know that my whole life depends On you, on you Never my love Never my love You say you fear I'll change my mind And I won't require you Never my love Never my love How can you think love will end When I've asked you to spend your whole life With me, with me Never my love Never my love

Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp) (Allan Sherman, 1963). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2023-11-19. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" A Monty Python quote seems to be apropos here . . . "And now for something completely different." A bit of comic relief. "Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh! (A Letter From Camp)," written by Allan Sherman and Lou Busch, was Allan Sherman's debut release, which rose to the no. 2 position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1963 (Whitburn, 2013). The lyrics are sung to the melody of "Ponchielli's Dance of the Hours" and are based on Sherman's son's letters, which he sent home while at camp (S. Lewis, wrti, Aug. 5, 2019). The song received the Grammy Award for Comedy in 1964 (genius, 2023). The song was added to the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2020, which adds songs that are "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" (songfacts, 2023). Allan Sherman died of respiratory failure at the age of 48 on November 21, 1973 (New York Times, p. 40, Nov. 22, 1973). Sherman is one of many parody artists such as Weird Al Yankovic, Tom Lehrer and Tenacious D; however, parody is more historic. Mozart and Beethoven during the 18th and 19th centuries often created parodies of known operas (pianity, 2023). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: Hello Muddah, hello Faddah Here I am at Camp Grenada Camp is very entertaining And they say we'll have some fun if it stops raining I went hiking with Joe Spivey He developed poison ivy You remember Leonard Skinner He got Ptomaine poisoning last night after dinner All the counsellors hate the waiters And the lake has alligators And the head coach wants no sissies So he reads to us from something called Ulysses Now I don't want this should scare ya' But my bunkmate has Malaria You remember Jeffery Hardy They're about to organize a searching party Take me home, oh Muddah, Faddah Take me home, I hate Grenada Don't leave me out in the forest where I might get eaten by a bear Take me home, I promise I will Not make noise, or mess the house with Other boys, oh please don't make me stay I've been here one whole day Dearest Fadduh, Darling Muddah How's my precious little bruddah Let me come home if you miss me I would even let Aunt Bertha hug and kiss me Wait a minute, it's stopped hailing Guys are swimming, guys are sailing Playing baseball, gee that's bettah Muddah, Faddah kindly disregard this letter

Time of the Season (The Zombies, 1969). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2023-11-10. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Time of the Season," written by Rod Argent, was the Zombies' third top 10 hit and best selling single rising to no. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1969 (Whitburn, 2013). What is interesting is that the band had already disbanded by the time the single was released. It was Al Kooper (past member of Blood, Sweat & Tears) who was a staff producer in the A&R department at Columbia Records, who loved the record and persuaded Clive Davis to release it as a single (songfacts, 2023). Colin Blunstone, the band's lead singer, gave an interview to Songfacts and explained the recording of the song: "It was written in the morning before we went into the studio in the afternoon . . . Rod [Argent] and I had quite a heated discussion – he being in the control room and me singing the song - and we were just doing it through my headphones. Because it had only just been written, I was struggling with the melody. . . . It makes me laugh, because at the same time I'm singing, 'It's the time of the season for loving,' we're really going at one another" (songfacts, 2015). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: It's the time of the season When the love runs high In this time, give it to me easy And let me try With pleasured hands To take you and the sun to Promised lands To show you every one It's the time of the season for loving What's your name? Who's your daddy? Is he rich like me? Has he taken Any time To show you what you need to live? Tell it to me slowly Tell you what? I really want to know It's the time of the season for loving What's your name? Who's your daddy? Is he rich like me? Has he taken Any time To show you what you need to live? Tell it to me slowly Tell you what? I really want to know It's the time of the season for loving

Spotlight on Doo-Wop. Live cover performances by Bill Sharkey, Puka's Bar & Grill, Kahala, HI. 2023-11-01. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" On Nov. 1, 2023, I provided a spotlight on 1950s and 1960s Doo-Wop music. Here is a compilation of the songs I performed that evening. I Hope you enjoy them: Listed is the year the song peaked and its highest position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (Whitburn, 2013). 1. Silhouettes (The Rays, 1957 no. 3; The Diamonds, 1957 no.10) 2. You Were Mine (The Fireflies, 1959 no. 21) 3. Daddy's Home (Shep & the Limelites, 1961 no. 2) 4. Where or When (Dion & the Belmonts, 1959 no. 3) 5. Tear Drops (Lee Andrews & the Hearts, 1958 no. 20) 6. Sincerely (The Moonglows, 1955 no. 20) 7. In the Still of the Nite (I'll Remember) (The Five Satins, 1956 no. 24) 8. Tonight, Tonight (The Mello-Kings, 1957 no. 77) 9. Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye (The Casinos, 1967 no. 6) 10. I Only Have Eyes For You (The Flamingos, 1959 no. 11) 11. Come Go With Me (The Del-Vikings, 1956 no. 48) 12. You Belong To Me (The Duprees, 1962 no. 7) 13. Till Then (The Classics, 1963 no. 20) 14. Once In Awhile (The Chimes, 1960 no. 11) 15. Denise (Reandy & the Rainbows, 1962 no. 10) 16. Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream) (The Crew Cuts, 1954 no. 1; The Chords, 1954 no. 9) 17. Goodnite Sweetheart, Goodnite (The Spaniels, 1954 no. 24) Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #doowop #coversongs #oldiesbutgoodies #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #classicsongs #classicrock #livemusic #Oahumusic

Summer Rain (Johnny Rivers, 1967). Live cover performance by Bill Sharkey, Home Studio, Hawaii Kai, HI. 2023-11-07. "Keeping the Oldies & Classics Alive" "Summer Rain," written by James Hendericks, was Johnny Rivers' 11th top 20 hit rising to no. 14 in 1967 on the BillBoard Hot 100 chart (Whitburn, 2013). The song references the Beatles'"Sgt Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band" album, which had been just released that summer. Hendrericks was a former member of The Big Three & The Mugwumps along with Mama Cass Elliot (allmusic, 2023). Bandcamp Webpage: https://billsharkey.bandcamp.com Rumble Channel: https://rumble.com/c/BillSharkey Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/billsharkey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billsharkeylive #billsharkeylive #music #hawaii #honolulu #vocal #vocals #guitar #acousticguitar #popmusic #easylistening #adultcontemporary #oldies #oldiesbutgoodies #classicsongs #classicrock #coversongs #livemusic #Oahumusic Lyrics: Summer rain taps at my window West wind soft as a sweet dream My love, warm as the sunshine Sitting here by me She's here by me She stepped out of a rainbow Golden hair shining like moon glow Warm lips, soft as her soul Sitting here by me, now She's here by me All summer long we were dancing in the sand The Jukebox kept on playing "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" We sailed into the sunset Drifting home, caught by a gulf stream Never gave a thought for tomorrow Let tomorrow be, yeah Let tomorrow be She wants to live in the Rockies She says that's where we'll find peace Settle down, raise up a family One to call our own, yeah We will have a home All summer long we were grooving in the sand Everybody kept on playing "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" Winter snow drift by my window North wind blowing like thunder Our love is burning like fire She's here by me, yeah She's here with me Let tomorrow be