From 1960, here's The Drifters and one of my favorite songs by the late great Doc Pomus -- "I Count the Tears."
Obviously, this was the song that got ripped off big time for the Grass Roots hit "Let's Live For Today." But now is not the time to point the finger of blame, my friends.
In any case, a coveted PowerPop No-Prize will be afforded the first reader who divines the clip's relevance to tomorrow's Weekend Listomania.
Not holding my breath, though. Heh heh.
The "He's So Fine" edition of songs that inspired similar songs?
ReplyDeleteroseann cash did an amazing version of "i count the tears"-
ReplyDeleteNo, it's not about the rip-off...
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The Harry Nilsson "Think About Your Troubles" edition of songs featuring teardrops?
ReplyDeleteThe key word is "Count." A week after 3 Dog Night, we get songs and bands with #s in them?
ReplyDeleteNot counting.
ReplyDeleteAnd not teardrops per se, although you're getting warm.
Songs by The Drifters with the word "the" in the title. (I'm no good at this, but I do love The Drifters)
ReplyDeleteThe clue is in the word teardrops.
ReplyDeleteSee you guys later....
So much for my "bands with multiple lead singers" guess...
ReplyDeleteSongs with liquids in the title.
We have a winner. It's water, not liquids, but close enough, Mike.
ReplyDeleteYour coveted PowerPop No-Prize is comming to you by ferret sled as we speak.
Well, that was quick!
ReplyDeleteCool song, cool performance. The early 1960's Drifters were wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIs this post Ben E. King? Or is that him singing?
ROT(Plumber)
It's not Ben E King...It's the guy who sang most of their other hits, including "Up on the Roof". Forget his name...
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