By1972, the year he recorded his Gospel-tinged version of “America The Beautiful,” Ray Charles’ career was deeply in decline. It had been many years since his last hit and his recording contract with ABC was coming to an end. Indeed, the “A Message From The People” album that originally contained this song sank without a trace. Charles was in bad need of direction with the … [Read more...] about Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – “America The Beautiful” by Ray Charles
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Billy Preston: “Will It Go Round In Circles”
Song Of The Day by Eric Berman – The Jukebox Series #84 – Billy Preston: “Will It Go Round In Circles” b/w “Blackbird”– A&M-1411 He truly was the fifth Beatle…he was also a Rolling Stone, and Billy Preston also did numerous sessions with a stellar cast of characters that included Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, The Beach Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Little Richard, Sly & The … [Read more...] about Billy Preston: “Will It Go Round In Circles”
More Billboard #1’s In 3D
Once again we are playing songs that peaked in the #1 position in Billboard magazine, the international publication devoted to the music industry, one of the oldest trade periodicals in the business. It maintains several charts that track the most popular recordings internationally in various categories on a weekly basis. These have existed for pop, country and R&B, since … [Read more...] about More Billboard #1’s In 3D
The Award Winning 3D RadioActivity is playing Winners & Losers
On this episode of The Award Winning 3D RadioActivity we are continuing our recent musical theme. We have heard songs about games, tunes about The Olympic events and other sports were the focus last time, and now we have started with Win or Lose for the fortunate and for those who aren't as lucky. It's tough to lose, however they do say that it only makes you stronger. … [Read more...] about The Award Winning 3D RadioActivity is playing Winners & Losers