378 posts tagged “pop”

The brand new official video for Duffy's new single Stepping Stone - Out 1st September!

Ralph Stuart Donner, 10 February 1943, Chicago, Illinois, USA, d. 6 April 1984, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Donner had a short string of US chart singles in the early 60s, most notably the number 4 "You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It)". He began singing in church in his teens and formed his first band at the age of 13, and began touring two years later. Building a reputation for a singing voice uncannily similar to that of Elvis Presley, Donner chose a Presley album track, "Girl Of My Best Friend", for his attempt to breakthrough. After recording it in Florida, Donner leased the track to Gone Records and it ultimately climbed to number 19 in the US charts.

I recieved some nice commets when I posted She's everything by Ral Donner. however after reading a few that said they like it or that he had a good voice I somehow got the impression they never heard of Ral Donner .....
At age 12 Ral sang at school assemblies singing hits of the time such as "Dungaree Doll" and "Rock And Roll Waltz". The next year, 1956, came crashing in with tunes such as "Rock Around The Clock", "Heartbreak Hotel" and "My Baby Left Me". 13 year old Ralph was hooked by rock 'n' roll's boundless energy and emotional freedom. By this time he had learned to play piano, guitar and accordion. Ral graduated from Onahan Grammar School in June 1956 then in September he became a student at Taft High School in the Norwood Park area of Chicago. Ral's first public appearance as a Rock'n'Roll singer took place on September 6, 1957 at a Taft High School Dance. Ral was accompanied on piano by John Sadler who had composed songs for Bing Crosby. In the fall of 1957 Ral and some fellow High School students formed a rock 'n' roll band - The Rockin' Five (Ral, Al Sears, Jim Szott, Jack Burke, Phil Foss and Doug Cyrex). The group debut was on November 1st 1957 at a Taft High social. They played at high school dances and also entered local amateur talent contests - they won first prize at several of these contests. Ral cut his first demo record on January 3rd 1958 - an acetate recording of "Miss Ann" b/w "Oh Boy!" credited to Ralph Donner and the Rockin' Five.

"Miss Ann" and "Oh Boy!" were recorded in Chicago in a studio but I'm not sure of the studio name or address althought it might have been Universal. I know that I recorded two Christmas songs with Ralph at Universal a couple of years later ("These are the things that make up Christmas Day" and "Second Miracle"). The "Miss Ann" session did no go well. The recording engineer did nothing to enhance the sound which came out dead and lifeless. We of course had never been in a recording studio before and we were just kids so I guess we didn't know what to expect. Also it was the late 50's and the instruments we took in were three guitars and two drum sets (actually one and a half drum sets since Doug really didn't play much on drums). In retrospect we needed to use a Kay bass that I think Jack had and ask for some reverb on the sound. The Christmas tunes were much more professional and actually pretty cool.
- Al Sears October 19th 2006.

Carrie Underwood - Last Name (Official Music Video)

Carrie Underwood - Last Name Lyrics

Last night, I got served a little bit too much of that poison, baby
Last night, I did things I'm not proud of
And I got a little crazy
Last night, I met a guy on the dance floor and I let him call me baby

[Chorus:]
And I don't even know his last name
My momma would be so ashamed
It started off, "hey cutie where you from"
And then it turned into oh no, what have I done
And I don't even know his last name

We left, the club, 'bout around 3 o'clock in the morning
His Pinto, sitting there, in the parking lot, well it should have been a warning
I had no clue what I was getting into
So, I'll blame it on the Cuervo
Oh where did my manners go?

[Chorus:]
I don't even know his last name
Oh My momma would be so ashamed
It started off, "hey cutie where you from"
And then it turned into "oh no, what have I done"
And I don't even know his last name

Here we go

Today, I woke up, thinking about Elvis somewhere in Vegas
I'm not sure how I got here
Or how this ring on my left hand just appeared outta nowhere
I gotta go take the chips and the Pinto and hit the road
They say what happens here, stays here, all of this will disappear

There's just one little problem

[Chorus:]
I don't even know my last name
Oh My momma would be so ashamed
It started off, "hey cutie where you from"
And then it turned into "oh no, what have I done"
And I don't even know my last name

What have I done
What have I done
What have I done

Oh, what have I done
I don't even know my last name

Well it turned into, oh no what have I done
And I don't even know my last name
Yea, Yeah, Yeah

I don't even know my last name
It started off "hey cutie where you from"
And then it turned into, oh no what have I done
And I don't even know my last name
Oh, yeah

Choose to play in High Quality.
NASHVILLE STAR, 2008. Week 2. Round of 11.
"Who Says You Can't Go Home?" from Jon Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles.
Pearl Heart consists of twin sisters Amy and Angela, 20, and their sister Courtney Krechel, 17, who were originally from Florissant, Missouri and now live in Thompson's Station, Tennessee.
The female trio Pearl Heart is a family affair with twins Amy and Angela singing alongside their little sister Courtney. After watching their daughters perform together for years, the girls' parents packed their bags and moved their family to Tennessee so their daughters could seriously pursue their music career. By making the top 12 of "Nashville Star," the sisters are hoping to prove to their parents that the move paid off.
The sixth season of Nashville Star, the annual reality show and singing competition, begins on June 9, 2008 and will be broadcast on NBC from 9pm/8pm CST. Billy Ray Cyrus hosts the show starting this year with John Rich, Jewel and Jeffrey Steele as judges.

Choose to play in High Quality.
NASHVILLE STAR, 2008. Week 2. Round of 11.
"Have You Ever Seen The Rain?" from Credence Clearwater Revival (John Fogerty.)
Gabe Garcia, 28, was originally from Lytle, Texas and now lives in Dickson, Tennessee.
Gabe is proud of his roots and wants to inspire other Hispanics to pursue a career in country music, just as Rick Trevino inspired him. The ultimate Tex-Mex cowboy, Gabe left San Antonio and his job of 10 years after his father passed away last October. He's now following his dream and he's not turning back. With his family's support, Gabe wants to be the next "Nashville Star" with his mother cheering him on from the audience.
The sixth season of Nashville Star, the annual reality show and singing competition, begins on June 9, 2008 and will be broadcast on NBC from 9pm/8pm CST. Billy Ray Cyrus hosts the show starting this year with John Rich, Jewel and Jeffrey Steele as judges.

"All My Exes..Live In Texas" from George Strait.
2008. Week 1. Round of 12.
Gabe Garcia, 28, was originally from Lytle, Texas and now lives in Dickson, Tennessee.
Gabe is proud of his roots and wants to inspire other Hispanics to pursue a career in country music, just as Rick Trevino inspired him. The ultimate Tex-Mex cowboy, Gabe left San Antonio and his job of 10 years after his father passed away last October. He's now following his dream and he's not turning back. With his family's support, Gabe wants to be the next "Nashville Star" with his mother cheering him on from the audience.
The sixth season of Nashville Star, the annual reality show and singing competition, begins on June 9, 2008 and will be broadcast on NBC from
9pm/8pm CST. Billy Ray Cyrus hosts the show starting this year with John Rich, Jewel and Jeffrey Steele as judges. (more)

A great Northern Soul classic from Jackie Wilson... Soulful R&B at it's best!...

Local Boys do good on Swingin' Time. Too bad all the other local acts are lost to time! If only there was video of the Unrelated Segments, Underdogs, Pleasure Seekers. It's a crime so little is left!

Choose to play in High Quality.
NASHVILLE STAR, 2008. Week 2. Round of 11.
"Every Breath You Take" from the Police.
Alyson Gilbert, 28, was originally from Crookston, Minnesota and now lives in Jackson, Tennessee. Stunningly beautiful, Alyson has a passion for music and animals. A former Miss St. Paul, her husband quit his job so Alyson could pursue her dream of music. When not performing at local bars and parties, Alyson studies veterinary science at the University of Tennessee in Martin, TN.
The sixth season of Nashville Star, the annual reality show and singing competition, begins on June 9, 2008 and will be broadcast on NBC from 9pm/8pm CST. Billy Ray Cyrus hosts the show starting this year with John Rich, Jewel and Jeffrey Steele as judges.