And when I say Buddy Holly-ish that's not an exaggeration; as you may have noticed, the song's riff is pretty much identical to that of "Words of Love."
Which leads us inevitably and inexorably towards the subject of today's business. To wit:
...and your favorite post-Elvis pop/rock/folk/soul/jazz/country song featuring (either by suggestion or literally) a number either in the title or the lyrics is...???
Discuss.
No arbitrary rules, although I'm gonna be pretty annoyed if you chose an album rather than a song. I mean -- none of that Chicago III crap, okay?
And in case you're wondering about my choice -- it's this.
A;righty then -- what would YOUR choices be?
And have a great weekend everybody!!!!
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Toots and The Maytals 54-46 (That's My Number) is fabulous. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8g8bBGz6Vc
I can’t believe you didn’t choose Rush 2112, Steve. :-)
- Paul in DK
99 & 1/2 Just Won’t Do
Wilson Pickett
Captain Al
One After 909, Beatles
One, Harry Nilsson and Three Dog Night
Land of 1000 Dances, Wilson Pickett
867-5309/Jenny, Tommy Tutone
3 Times A Lady, Commodores
The Time- 777-9311
Well, Graham Parker's Three Chords Good good is cued up on the shuffle right now, so let's start with that.
1952 Vincent Black Lightning - Richard Thompson
1969 - The Stooges
1984 - David Bowie
53rd & 3rd - The Ramones
Rainy Day Women &# 12 & 35 - Bob Dylan
45 - Elvis Costello
5 Gears in REverse - Elvis Costello
4th Of July Asbury Park - Bruce Springsteen
Trying to win the prize for greatest range:
Less Than Zero - Elvis Costello
1,000,000 - R.E.M.
(Maybe I should Have used "Love Minus Zero No Limit"?)
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