Dominique 🐝 Petersen
17/7/2017 · 1 min read · +100DR. HOOK: Cover to Cover
The song, Long Tall Texan, has been recorded by many singers including Jerry Woodard, The Beach Boys, Conway Twitty, The Kingsmen, Buck Owens, Lyle Lovett, Doug Supernaw and Jerry Reed. Here is the story of the origin of the song. One night in...
Dominique 🐝 Petersen
13/6/2017 · 1 min read · ~100DR. HOOK: Cover to Cover
Jessie Hill (December 9, 1932 – September 17, 1996) was an American R&B and Louisiana blues singer and songwriter, best remembered for the classic song "Ooh Poo Pah Doo". The origins of "Ooh Poo Pah Doo" were apparently created from a tune...
Dominique 🐝 Petersen
7/6/2017 · 1 min read · +100DR. HOOK: Cover to Cover
Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, shortened from 1975 to Dr. Hook, was an American rock band, formed in Union City, New Jersey. The band had eight years of regular hits, in both the United States and throughout the English-speaking...
Dominique 🐝 Petersen
Shel wrote so many songs from ballads to love songs to satire. Also children's songs like "The Unicorn" (the Irish Rovers). He was a very talented man. ;o)
Joyce 🐝 Bowen Brand Ambassador @ beBee
Shel Silverstein--my favorite poet. Not so sure about his music.
Dominique 🐝 Petersen
23/8/2017 · 1 min read · ~100 · 1DR. HOOK: Cover to Cover
“When You're in Love with a BeautifulWoman" is a popular single by Dr. Hook. It was recorded atMuscle Shoals Sound Studio, Alabama. It was written by Even Stevens, whofollowed producer Ron Haffkine into the studio washroom to pitch himthe song....
Dominique 🐝 Petersen
25/10/2017 · 1 min read · ~100 · 2DR. HOOK: Cover to Cover
Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show,shortened from 1975 to Dr. Hook, was an American rock band,formed in Union City, New Jersey. At the height of their success, Dr.Hook was at the top of the charts in 42 countries, collecting 60 goldand platinum...
Jerry Fletcher
Dom, I was lucky enough to see Lou Rawls perform live in a small club in Denver. I've never forgotten the electricity in the room as he walked on to the platform and said "Hi. I'm Lou Rawls" in a voice like no other.
Dominique 🐝 Petersen
I came upon it from Dr. Hook's version, being a big fan of theirs. So glad you liked my post! ;o)
Royce Shook
I loved "Long Tall Texan" when I was growing up, but I never knew who the original artist was. Thank you, this brings back memories of high school that were fun