The Music Thread! What Are You Listening To? #4

As I understand it, Sam Phillips believed that he had two gems but had only the resources to promote one. He chose Jerry Lee's "Great Balls of Fire" which soared to #2 nationally and stayed #2 for four weeks.

The other song that was barely promoted did not chart nationally but was big in some locales. Ironically, Jerry Lee himself handled the piano chores on this other song.

 

I generally prefer alternative and indie pop and rock, but sometimes a mainstream song really blows me away. This is one of my favorite songs. I love the way she puts so much emotion into her vocals and there are so many subtle intonations that really give them loads of feeling.

 
One more favorite of my Mom's. She did not hide the fact that she had a huge thing for Eddie Arnold. My dad was the manager of the Phoenix Symphony back in the 60's and at one time hosted a cocktail party for Eddy Arnold because he was here for a pop concert performance. My mom was in 7th heaven for a long time after...lol.

 

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