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@loverofoldies22 My research indicates that you are correct, You belong to me was recorded in 1962 by the Duprees with Joe Canzano (Van) on lead. Mike Kelly, although a very good singer himself, didn't sing lead until 1965. By that time most of their hits were already recorded. By comparing th...

@WolfieRed1 I am glad to hear that you re-established your contacts and brotherhood with those who served with you. My unit,116th AHC (Hornets) had a website but it was discontinued. However, I stay in touch with nine of the twenty men in our chopper platoon supplied by the info I received from...

Being involved in the music business for over 50 years has given me the opportunity to watch and meet many of the teenage singing idols of those years. Of all those whose careers I followed and wrote about, Ricky Nelson was in someways never matched. It wasn't just his singing, acting or good lo...

This song from February of 1961 was Jay Siegal and the tokens first hit record and one of their best, second only in sales to The Lion Sleeps Tonight. The tokens were formed in 1955 and performed mostly in the New York, New Jersey area until this record put them on the charts. As of a few year...

BRAVO MICHEAL!!

Some voices, faces and manners just fit a particular situation, Walter Brennan was one of those people. His acting,singing and personality you could identify with. I never read anything bad about him. He is an icon and a real part of Americana. Most of these type of entertainers are gone now a...

@ivankatz Thank you my brother and the same to you. It was a long time ago and far away but to this day I greet all my Vietnam Brothers with " Welcome Home" and when I see an emblem on a hat or shirt that identifies a person as a Veteran I shake their hand. It is the tie that binds. We came ...

I served with the 116th AHC from Sept.1966 to Oct.1967 supporting the 25th Inf. Div. in Cu Chi. The Hobo Woods, Michelin Plantation, the Iron Triangle and the Black Virgin mountain were familar LZ's. It was not a resort area. God Bless all those who served and especially my brothers who did not...

I was with the 116th AHC "Hornets" which supported the 25th Inf. on both opreation Cedar Falls and Junction City. A long time ago and far away--over 44 years and even now I remember it oh to well. I can still see the faces of those I served with and especially my brothers who didn't make it ho...

Amazing Story that should be publicized more. A heroic horse during the Korean War. How ironic, now we have a Horse's Ass as our President! Ron

Songs like this live on forever! Why? Because it's real talent and a simple musical arrangement with lyrics that reflected a more innocent time. No synthesizers, no technical help from dubbers/dolbies or other improvements. Just two good singers with a typical type love song of that era. That'...

Kenny Vance, a great talent in the music business, got his start with Jay and the Americans. He later became a music director and song writter. He appeared in the movie American Hot Wax along with a group he formed called The Planotones They continued to make appearences singing Do Wop and Str...

No one, I mean no one, can sing this song with as much volume, range and quality as Darlene in combination with a great arrangement that has existed since she first recorded this song back in 1963. As they say in the music business "Darlene owns this record." I have had the pleasure of meeting ...

@S2naturally Oh I agree entirely. This song fits his style, voice and a perfect arrangement. Roy Orbinson was just as humble as he was talented. Ron

Some songs, singers, entertainers and others are just eternally loveable---This song and Judy Garland head the List. Ron--Hightway Stars Magazine

I've said it before and I'll say it again--Darlene Love owns this song forever. No other entertainer, then or now, can duplicate the quality and strength of her voice on this song or many others that she recorded. The Lady is just exceptional! I've had the pleasure of meeting her and she is ju...

Some songs are eternal---this is one of them! It was directly responsible for the creation and success of the Dance Craze by the same name! Generations have past but to this day, when this song is played it will get your foot tapping and people of all ages up to dance. This record along with t...

@babsinjrzy If you watched Bandstand in 1956 to 1958, The girl and guy you might have watched was Justine Corelli and the guy was Bob Clayton---two of the best and most popular couples that ever appeared as regulars on that show. Those were the days. Best Regards, Ron

@shortroundify : Yes it had changed and it was more evident to us because we were in the military that has long term fundamental standards. Like you said, we returned to a society that rejected us and the standards that we represented. What is happening in our liberal society today is a carry o...

@chillylizerd : I agree. However, most of them are Liberals!

This song by Les Baxter has all the right ingredients to bring out emotions from our soul. The words, melody, arrangement, and instrumentation contribute to its magical aura. Many versions of this song exist and most, if not all are good, but for me this one is the best. Ron--Highway Stars Mag...

@rb62470 I look forward to this meeting. How do you want to exchange locations so that we can accomplish this with addresses remaining confidential?

@MrRJDB1969 : You are correct on most accounts about lead singers sounding better with their respective groups as opposed to singing as a soloist. One of the few exceptions to this may be Johnny Maestro. Of all the lead singers that I watch perform over 50 plus years, he had the most durable q...