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Youth. Where did it go?

Can I turn the clock back . . . please!

  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    It was a popular song. To listen to people today, you would think such groups and audiences didn't exist: BTW, they are from new york, usa: The Ronettes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Top ten hit, 1963..
    After being denied a release of their first recording, and having the credit for their next four recordings going to another group, the Ronettes went to work on the Phil Spector, Jeff Barry, and Ellie Greenwich song "Be My Baby." The Ronettes recorded "Be My Baby" in July 1963, and it was released in August. By the fall of that year it had become a top ten hit, peaking at number two on the Billboard Top 100. "Our lives were turned upside down," Ronnie later recalled. "All the things I'd ever dreamed about were finally coming true."[26]
    My father listened to a number of stations, and I even remember hearing this in his car. My mother listened mostly to records, so that was a different thing entirely.

    Of course ANOTHER group about that time started called the "jackson five". The lead singer was a little kid named Michael. Some might not recognize him, but:




    Steve
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    • Profile picture of the author positivenegative
      Yeah Steve, the Jackson 5. Pure class and way ahead of their time. Of course they were (sometimes brutally) controlled by their domineering monster of a father.

      That aside, this is one of my all time favourites. Haunting music and lyrics, and an angel's voice. So many memories though.

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  • Profile picture of the author hardraysnight
    fortunately, for us in the colonies,indeed most of the so called civilised world, the so british beat movement had already started

    Top 100 1963 - UK Music Charts
    Top 100 1963 - UK Music Charts
    100+ items - The top 100 1963 lists the 100 most popular hits in the UK ...
    Position Artist Title
    01 The Beatles She Loves You.
    02 The Beatles From Me To You.

    now, who was left waiting for the bus?


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