Time for a "What are you listening to" 2021

Denise Drysdale is an Australian television presenter, variety entertainer, actress, singer, dancer and comedian.
She is often affectionately known as Ding Dong.
Here she is covering US R and B singer Fontella Bass's 1965 song Rescue Me
Denise Drysdale - Rescue Me 1965
 

Tommy James and the Shondells are an American pop rock band, formed in Michigan, in 1964.
They had two No 1 singles in the U.S. – "Hanky Panky" July 1966, and "Crimson and Clover" February 1969 –
They also charted twelve other Top 40 hits, including five in the Hot 100's top ten: "I Think We're Alone Now", "Mirage", "Mony Mony", "Sweet Cherry Wine", and "Crystal Blue Persuasion".

Tommy James & The Shondells "Crimson & Clover" 1968​

One of my favorite songs, and the Joan Jett version is also good.

 
This might be the first 'Rap' song I ever heard.


( When he tunes the can by turning the cap, I still laugh out loud )

The Actor Howard Morris only appeared on 5 episodes, but hands down my favorite on the show.
Best rock thrower in the county and had some great dance math moves.

'It's Me, it's Me, it's Earnest T...'

"First off I wrote her a love note asking her to go on out with me.

And then I tied it on to the prettiest rock ya ever did see.

And then I give it the prettiest toss ya ever did see...right through the front window!”
 
This has been stuck in my brain lately. Never heard of The Jam when they first came out, but here they are many years later.

 


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