35. I'VE GOT TO BE SOMEBODY-- Billy Joe Royal His third release went to #38 on Billboard in early 1966. Third straight Top 40 single. Biggest hit, of course, was 1965's "Down in the Boondocks."
34. UNDER YOUR SPELL-- Johnny Rivers Billboard #35 in early 1966. His version of a Buck Owens song that went to #4 in 1959 on country charts. Actual name "Under Your Spell Again." I'd never heard it before.
33. TELL ME WHY-- Elvis Presley Slow, excruciatingly slow. I'd never heard it before and hope to never hear it again.
32. I AIN'T GONNA EAT MY HEART OUT ANYMORE-- Young Rascals Blue-eyed soul group from New York City. Their first hit and a good one. Peaked at #52 on Billboard in early 1966. Follow up was #1 "Good Lovin'" Enjoyed the video of them in their school uniform outfits.
31. PLEASE DON'T FIGHT IT-- Dino, Desi & Billy Their third hit peaked at #60 on Billboard. Of course, we know about the first two of their dads. What about Billy?
Name That Tune: "(Yeah, I Admit You Got the Biggest Blue Eyes. " --RoadDog
"I Ain't Gonna Eat My Heart Out Anymore"
Being an account of some things I'm interested in, what I'm doing, and reflections on my past, especially music.
Listen to this man. Seven years of college, you know. Trying to reason with 2020 and, now, 2022.
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