[CLICK TITLE FOR HONEYCUTT VIDEO SAMPLE]. Like many Elton John songs, this to was written by Elton and Bernie Taupin. Released in 1974 it peaked in second place in the US – and number one in Canada. Some interesting trivia reveals itself in the chorus – especially toward the end of each chorus. Members of […]
Peaceful Easy Feeling
[CLICK TITLE FOR HONEYCUTT VIDEO SAMPLE]. Peaceful Easy Feeling is a highly recognized progressive country song – sometimes played as a pop-flavored tune as a cross-over. A song-writer (Jack Tempchin) crafted this song. Glenn Frey, a member of the Eagles heard it and Tempchin agreed for the Eagles to record it. The song never climbed […]
Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress
[CLICK TITLE FOR HONEYCUTT VIDEO SAMPLE]. The Hollies – a five piece band originally formed in 1962 – released Long Cool Woman in 1972. The song was compared to those from Creedence Clearwater Revival. Presumably, the sound was too similar to CCR’s John Fogerty who reportedly sued due to the similarity. The song was the […]
Honky Tonk Women
[CLICK TITLE FOR HONEYCUTT VIDEO SAMPLE]. This Grammy Hall of Fame song by the Rolling Stones was released in the UK in 1969. The Stone’s innovative guitarist (Keith Richards) along with front man, Mick Jagger, created memorable magic from a song originally started as an old-fashioned country-style song. The actual song begins with a syncopated cowbell, […]
Brandy You’re a Fine Girl
[CLICK TITLE FOR HONEYCUTT VIDEO SAMPLE]. This 1972 pop rock song by Looking Glass appeared on the band’s first album. It topped Billboard’s top 100 for one week – receiving a #12 ranking overall for the year. The bank initially formed in 1960 but two of the four original members left after college (Rutgers University). […]
Strawberry Fields Forever
[CLICK TITLE FOR HONEYCUTT VIDEO SAMPLE]. A music period commonly called the “Psychedelic Era” began in the mid-1960s lasting about a decade. This 1967 song represented a comparatively mainstream/pop song, although a psychedelic-inspired musical work. But the song might be better described as avant-garde. John Lennon (one of the Beatles) wrote the lyrics while reminiscing […]
I Just Want to be Your Everything
[CLICK TITLE FOR HONEYCUTT VIDEO SAMPLE]. Andy Gibb was younger than his three brothers (The Bee Gees). Barry Gibb, the oldest of the all the brothers wrote the song for Andy in late 1976. The track was released in mid-1977. The smooth groove represents a quintessential example of the disco era at its peak. The […]
Here Comes the Sun
[CLICK TITLE FOR HONEYCUTT VIDEO SAMPLE]. George Harrison (one of the Beatles) and Eric Clapton wrote this memorable song in 1969 while at Clapton’s home. The lyrics (not included in this sample) speak to the sun finally coming out after winter – serving as a metaphor. Harrison had tired of the business aspect of the […]
Best of my Love
[CLICK TITLE FOR HONEYCUTT VIDEO SAMPLE]. “Best of My Love” resulted in a collaboration of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and J. D. Souther (all members of the Eagles). Henley sang the lead vocals. The song topped Billboard’s Hot 100 number during March 1975 along with doing well on adult contemporary easy listening stations. Even though […]
Bad Moon Rising
[CLICK TITLE FOR HONEYCUTT VIDEO SAMPLE]. Bad Moon Rising reached No. 2 in 1969 on Billboard’s pop chart. John Fogerty (the song writer) was the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for Creedence Clearwater Revival – also known as CCR. The lyrics refer to that period’s cultural confusion and struggles. more sample songs