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Ever wonder what inspired a songwriter to pen lyrics to get your ya ya working? Or what about a song about Georgia, that turned into My Eyes Adored You? Meet legendary songwriter Kenny Nolan, currently writing his next album of songs that are destined to entertain and inspire you. He wrote or collaborated on so many of your favorite tunes like Lady Marmalade, I Like Dreamin', My Eyes Adored You, Masterpiece, Love's Grown Deep. Kenny was awarded Billboard's Best Single Artist of the Year with a beautiful sound and groove that was easy on the ears. Reflecting on his musical journey, enjoy Kenny talking about music that transcends genres and eras like Lady Marmalade. Enjoy his love songs now streaming on StarVista Music, creating access to fans old and new to discover the magic of his music. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.
586. Part 2 of our most recent conversation with Ed Branley, also known as the NOLA History Guy. "The clanging of a streetcar's bell conjures images of a time when street railways were a normal part of life in the city. Historic Canal Street represents the common ground between old and new with buses driving alongside steel rails and electric wires that once guided streetcars. New Orleans was one of the first cities to embrace street railways, and the city's love affair with streetcars has never ceased. New Orleans: The Canal Streetcar Line showcases photographs, diagrams, and maps that detail the rail line from its origin and golden years, its decline and disappearance for almost 40 years, and its return to operation. From the French Quarter to the cemeteries, the Canal Line ran through the heart of the city and linked the Creole Faubourgs with the new neighborhoods that stretched to Lake Pontchartrain" (Hickory Stick Bookshop). Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 220 years. Order your copy today! This week in Louisiana history. August 10, 1936. Highest temperature ever recorded in Louisiana, Plain Dealing, 114 degrees. This week in New Orleans history. August 3, 1974. "Lady Marmalade" by the group Labelle was written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan, and produced by Allen Toussaint and Vicki Wickham. It was released on August 3, 1974 as the first single from the album Nightbirds. This week in Louisiana. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park 1500 Poverty Point Parkway Delhi, LA 71232 United States 318-878-7536 1-800-474-0392 Email: povertypointres@crt.la.gov Hours of Operation 6 a.m. — 10 p.m. Admission/Entrance Fees $3 per person Free for seniors (62 & older) Free for children (3 & under) Postcards from Louisiana. Dirty Rotten Vipers at French Quarter Fest. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook.
Songwriter Kenny Nolan, the man behind the pen for so many hit songs from the 1970s to today, joins Tom and John to discuss the art and history of songwriting, starting with “My Eyes Adored You,” which Frankie Valli took to number one. Hear how “Lady Marmalade” was born, learn what came of his lyric “Blue Eyes in Georgia,” and maybe even offer a “Penny for Your Thoughts,” among much. much more! Listen and Subscribe: Find the podcast platform of your choice here. References and Related: Playlist of songs featured on Out of the Main John's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Tom's Spotify Yacht Rock Playlist Intro/outro: Stock Music “We're Here” composed by John H. Nixon (BMI) Find and Follow: The Mainland: OutoftheMain.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yachtrockpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/outofthemain YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outofthemain Support the Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthemain “Born at Sea. Raised on Radio.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outofthemain/support
Kenny Nolan's Debut Album Now Available for Streaming for the First Time Ever - Includes His Iconic Love Songs "I Like Dreamin'" and "Love's Grown Deep" The album that romanced millions of fans around the world during the 1970s will finally be available for streaming today with the release of Kenny Nolan: I Like Dreamin' to all major platforms via StarVista Music. After writing a string of hits for other artists, the prolific songwriter decided to record his own songs, resulting in his debut album that delivered the Number 3 hit "I Like Dreamin'," followed by the Top 20 ballad "Love's Grown Deep." "Kenny Nolan: I Like Dreamin' was originally released in 1977. Nolan's musical journey has left an indelible mark on popular culture, with hits that have resonated across generations and musical genres. His unparalleled talent led to success not only as a solo artist but also as the songwriter for songs that have defined eras. His repertoire includes unforgettable hits such as "Masterpiece" by Atlantic Starr, "Shoot 'em Up Movies" by The Deele and "Penny for Your Thoughts" by Tavares, as well as "My Eyes Adored You" for Frankie Valli and "Get Dancin'" for Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes (the last two with writing partner Bob Crewe, just to name just a few. One of Nolan's most iconic compositions, "Lady Marmalade," holds a special place in music history, evolving from a moment of inspiration during a Rolling Stones tour to becoming a chart-topping sensation recorded three separate times - by Labelle, Christina Aguilera/Lil' Kim/Mya/P!nk and All Saints - each achieving number one success. Nolan's talent extends beyond writing, as evidenced by his own hits such as "I Like Dreamin'" and "Love's Grown Deep," which earned him accolades including Billboard's Best Single Artist of the Year. Reflecting on his journey, Nolan shares, "I've always believed that music should transcend genres and eras. This album represents a chapter of my life, filled with stories and emotions that have resonated with listeners across the globe for so long. Making it available for streaming allows fans old and new to rediscover the magic of music, from a time when songs were created out of our heart and soul." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.
Kenny Nolan's Debut Album Now Available for Streaming for the First Time Ever - Includes His Iconic Love Songs "I Like Dreamin'" and "Love's Grown Deep" The album that romanced millions of fans around the world during the 1970s will finally be available for streaming today with the release of Kenny Nolan: I Like Dreamin' to all major platforms via StarVista Music. After writing a string of hits for other artists, the prolific songwriter decided to record his own songs, resulting in his debut album that delivered the Number 3 hit "I Like Dreamin'," followed by the Top 20 ballad "Love's Grown Deep." "Kenny Nolan: I Like Dreamin' was originally released in 1977. Nolan's musical journey has left an indelible mark on popular culture, with hits that have resonated across generations and musical genres. His unparalleled talent led to success not only as a solo artist but also as the songwriter for songs that have defined eras. His repertoire includes unforgettable hits such as "Masterpiece" by Atlantic Starr, "Shoot 'em Up Movies" by The Deele and "Penny for Your Thoughts" by Tavares, as well as "My Eyes Adored You" for Frankie Valli and "Get Dancin'" for Disco-Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes (the last two with writing partner Bob Crewe, just to name just a few. One of Nolan's most iconic compositions, "Lady Marmalade," holds a special place in music history, evolving from a moment of inspiration during a Rolling Stones tour to becoming a chart-topping sensation recorded three separate times - by Labelle, Christina Aguilera/Lil' Kim/Mya/P!nk and All Saints - each achieving number one success. Nolan's talent extends beyond writing, as evidenced by his own hits such as "I Like Dreamin'" and "Love's Grown Deep," which earned him accolades including Billboard's Best Single Artist of the Year. Reflecting on his journey, Nolan shares, "I've always believed that music should transcend genres and eras. This album represents a chapter of my life, filled with stories and emotions that have resonated with listeners across the globe for so long. Making it available for streaming allows fans old and new to rediscover the magic of music, from a time when songs were created out of our heart and soul."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
Reciban un cordial saludo. Desde Cali (Colombia), les habla Sergio Luis López, compartiéndoles un nuevo episodio de "Así la escuché yo..." En 2001 se estrenó la película “Moulin rouge!”, (basada en el famoso cabaré parisino), cuya banda sonora contó con la presencia de las artistas estadounidenses Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa y Pink, quienes en conjunto grabaron la canción “Lady Marmalade”. La canción ya había sido éxito en 1974 cuando fue publicada en el álbum “Nightbirds” de la agrupación estadounidense Labelle; grabada bajo el título “Lady Marmalade”. Así la escuché yo… Los anteriores temas musicales son nuevas versiones de la canción “Lady Marmalade” (Señorita Mermelada), grabada originalmente en 1974 por la agrupación estadounidense Eleventh Hour, coescrita por Bob Crewe y Kenny Nolan, quien en ese momento era miembro del grupo. ¿Y tú, conocías la canción original de Eleventh Hour Autores: Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan (estadounidenses) Bob Crewe (nombre real Robert Stanley Crewe, estadounidense) Kenny Nolan (nombre real Kenneth Nolan, estadounidense) Lady Marmalade - Christina Aguilera & Lil' Kim & Mýa & Pink (2001) “Moulin rouge!” Movie Soundtrack álbum (2001) Christina Aguilera nombre real Christina María Aguilera, estadounidense Lil' Kim (nombre real Kimberly Denise Jones, estadounidense) Mýa (nombre real Mya Marie Harrison, estadounidense) Pink (nombre real Alecia Beth Moore, estadounidense) Lady Marmalade - Labelle (1974) "Nightbirds" álbum (1974) Labelle (banda estadounidense conformada por Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx y Sarah Dash) Lady Marmalade - Eleventh Hour (1974) "Greatest hits 1974 AD" álbum (1974) Eleventh Hour (banda estadounidense) ___________________ “Así la escuché yo…” Temporada: 8 Episodio: 17 Sergio Productions Cali – Colombia Sergio Luis López Mora
Bob Crewe1930- 2014Inducted Into The Songwriters Hall Of Fame In 1995.While songwriter/producer/recording star, Bob Crewe, is perhaps best remembered for the notable parade of hits penned with co-writer Bob Gaudio for Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, his songwriting credits began considerably earlier.In the early '50s, New Jersey-born Crewe first tasted success on the music charts with writing teammate Frank Slay with a batch of hits for a variety of artists. Among the best known were "Silhouettes" and "Daddy Cool" for The Rays; "Lah Dee Dah" and "Lucky Ladybug" for Billy and Lillie; and Freddy Cannon's "Tallahassee Lassie" and "Okefenokee."In 1961, Crewe also blossomed as a recording artist himself, with a pair of solo albums on Warwick Records. Kicks, featuring "The Whiffenpoof Song," and Crazy in the Heart, both produced by one of the more colorful producers of that time.Following these successes as a solo recording act, Crewe joined forces with songwriter Bob Gaudio, and good fortune struck almost immediately for the pair with the smash hit, "Sherry," for Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Thus began a years-long association with an uninterrupted string of chart successes including "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Rag Doll," "Ronnie," "Walk Like a Man," "Bye Bye Baby" and "Connie 0," as well as the monumental Frankie Valli hit, "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You."Other Crewe and Gaudio successes include "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine," for The Walker Brothers and "Silence Is Golden" by The Tremeloes. Following this phase, Crewe moved out again on his own to form The Bob Crewe Generation ("Music to Watch Girls By"), utilizing studio musicians and original material for instrumental music collections. Bob Crewe later teamed with writer, Charles Fox, in penning the soundtrack for Dino De Laurentis' film, "Barbarella."During the mid-sixties, Bob Crewe turned discoverer, locating a band known as Billy Lee and The Rivieras, which he later re-named, Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels, a major success on the charts with such Crewe-arranged smashes as "Jenny Take a Ride," "Devil With the Blue Dress On" and "Sock It to Me Baby."As the '60s were coming to a close, Crewe had also established his own recording firm, Crewe Records, which owned hits by Oliver and Lesley Gore, among others. Later, Crewe wrote and produced the song, "Eternity," which became an international hit for Vicki Carr. Following a short stay with Motown Records, when he produced what turned out to be Bobby Darin's final album, Crewe rejoined forces with Bob Gaudio and Frankie Valli, and bought back from Motown the tape master for Valli's "My Eyes Adored You," a song co-written with Kenny Nolan, which became a huge new hit for Valli on Private Stock Records. The song "Lady Marmalade," another joint effort for Crewe and Nolan, went on to reach hit status and also helped re-establish Patti LaBelle as an artist of major stature.Still later, Crewe and Gaudio teamed with another writer, Jerry Corbetta, in penning the hit song "You're Looking Like Love to Me," for Roberta Flack and Peabo Bryson. Crewe also collaborated with Corbetta and the writer, Ellie Greenwich, in producing the original cast album for Greenwich's Broadway musical, "Leader of the Pack."In addition to his music, Crewe also owned impressive credentials in the art world. He has designed numerous album covers and has been featured in several one-man gallery showings, including The Earl McGrath Gallery and Thomas Solomon's Garage in Los Angeles.
Frankie Valli, Bob Crewe, Kenny Nolan, and me.
Mi viene un sospetto La clip iniziale è un estratto della canzone “Lady Marmalade” cantata dai LaBelle (autori Bob Crewe e Kenny Nolan-etichetta Epic Records-1974 all rights reserved). La seconda clip, e l'immagine, sono tratte dal video della Regina Elisabetta che prende il the con l'orsetto Paddington in occasione del suo giubileo di platino (produzione BBC all rights reserved)
It's hard to embarrass me. But when I tagged along with some friends to the theater to see Rocky Horror Picture Show, with the toast and the actors in front of the screen acting out the scenes as they played on the screen, I finally felt true embarrassment. True, inescapable discomfort. This would be...1994? Before I was even born. It wasn't Tim Curry. He was excellent. It was the feeling that people, all these young people, will do ANYTHING to belong to something bigger than themselves. We go from one thing to another. Tim Curry - Paradise Garage (1979) Co-written with DIck Wagner, who wrote or co-wrote Alice Cooper's ballad-ish hits "Only Women Bleed", "I Never Cry", "You And Me" and "How You Gonna See Me Now". Tim Curry - Working On My Tan (1981) Tim Curry - Brontosaurus (1978) Written by Roy Wood for the album Looking On, the first Move album with Jeff Lynne. Pretty lethargic, but the original wasn't that peppy either. Tim Curry - We Went As Far As We Felt Like Going Single (1975) Written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan, who also wrote "My Eyes Adored You" and Labelle's "Lady Marmalade" (both 1974). Sounds pretty familiar, doesn't it? Like a cross between "Evil Ways" by Santana and the Labelle song. Maybe they thought no one would be listening in 2022. But they couldn't imagine you and me, could they? 5th Avenue Buses - Fantastic Voyage (1967) From the album Trip to Gotham City. I might buy this one somewhere down the road. The titles all have something in common. It was 1966. It was a fad, but these records were intended to tweak the guilt of parents. A Letter Home - Child in Question (1975) From the record company: What do you get when you mix about a dozen musicians (including members of The Animals & The Police) with a lot of drugs? An acid psych opus! What do you get when you package it in a prefab jacket with stock Christmas art and a festive title? Total confusion! We hypothesize that if you take enough drugs you may think this private press treasure is a holiday album...but we're not so sure. One of the artists was Andy Summers, later of The Police, but he doesn't play on this song. The album cover was just lying around the studio, I guess. They put no thought into it at all, again, thinking no one in 2022 would be listening. Rubber Duckie - A Teenager In Love (1973) 10cc in their nascent stages. Billy Page - Its Pop (1965) Another rip-off attempt. Boy, this comes off as disdain. In fact, there was a whole industry pushing to keep "hippie" culture irrelevant. Soon, the industry would just subsume the entire thing in TV, music, etc. This might be the same guy that created the above 5th Avenue Buses rip-off. This label also featured Don Randi, who played sessions for more artists than you can shake a stick at. Bobby Lyle - Shaft (1975) From Yamaha: Conceived for theaters and similar use, the GX-1 set the electronic keyboard industry on its ear. The first polyphonic synthesizer instrument of its kind, it bridged the gap between organ and synthesizer. The velocity-sensitive keyboards allowed true expression of the voices, a concept never before imagined in electronic organs. The smaller solo keyboard was pressure-sensitive. It weighed over 700 pounds. From Wikipedia: GX-1 voices were "programmed" onto matchbox-sized cartridges. Each cartridge had 26 screw-sized dials on them to change the VCO, VCF, VCA, and envelope of the voice. 70 cartridges in total were loaded into racks that emerged from the top of the console. From me: This keyboard featured prominently on Led Zeppelin's In Through The Out Door album. And I don't like it. Also, Stevie Wonder's Songs In The Key of Life. For example, the string-ish intro to "Village Ghetto Land." I mean, I know what he was TRYING to do. The juxtaposition and all that. Bus Boys - Heart And Soul (1982) For a very brief time, due almost entirely to the ascendence of (and relationship with) Eddie Murphy, The Bus Boys were all over the place in the early '80s. Their schtick was working class, inoffensive, smiling, patriotic, black Rock and Roll. Nothing subversive, nothing offensive. But they were good. This album was their second, and there was just no way to keep this edifice fresh, but I like this version more than the others (Huey Lewis and the News and Exile) but it wasn't enough. Search for their videos on YouTube. They're still around. Gayle Moran - Magic Spell (1980) Grupo Solo - A Real Mother For You (1977) Harry Gullett And The Wheels - The Wondering Man (197?) Jennie Darren & The Second City Sound - River Deep Mountain High (1969) Jenny Darren would record the original version of Pat Benetar's hit "Heartbreaker". A little more convincingly, if you can believe that. Hear for yourself, ya greedy so-and-so. Lance Rentzel - Beyond Love (1971) Lance Rentzel - Lookin' Like Somethin' That it Ain't (1971) On Columbia, no less. A label of prestige and fine taste. And they must have been embarrassed when: From Wikipedia: Rentzel was leading the [Dallas Cowboys] in receiving yards, when he was arrested for exposing himself to a 10-year-old girl. At the time the accusation was made, the press revealed a nearly forgotten incident that happened when, as a Minnesota Viking in September 1966, he was charged with exposing himself to two young girls in St. Paul, and pled guilty to the reduced charge of disorderly conduct. He was not sentenced to jail, but merely ordered to seek psychiatric care. Because of the nationwide reaction and publicity from the scandal, his wife, singer and actress Joey Heatherton, divorced him shortly thereafter. Rentzel asked the Cowboys to place him on the inactive list so he could devote his time to settling his personal affairs.[14] He would miss the last three games of the regular season, including the Cowboys' playoff drive to its narrow Super Bowl V loss to the Baltimore Colts. Rentzel finished with 28 receptions (second on the team) for 556 yards (second on the team) with a 19.9-yard average and five touchdowns. Joey Heatherton was smoking hot. She's on the left. Marty Allen is on the far right. I've played a record of HIS on my show as well. Lark - Rubber Duckie (1973) Louie Pascua - Rama's Song - CCP Dance Company Rama Hari Prod_ Ryan Cayabyab Prince Blackman - Rockers Delight (1980) Return to Forever - Do You Ever (1977) Hard to fathom: An album like this reached Top 30 status on the album chart. It was a different time. Rex Griffin - Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby (1935 - 1946) I bet you didn't know that Carl Perkins didn't write this. From Wikipedia: "Everybody's Tryin' to Be My Baby" was written and recorded in 1936 by Decca artist Rex Griffin. On March 2, 1936 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, it was among ten self-penned tracks recorded that day by the recently-signed artist, accompanied only by his guitar. It was released on Decca 5294 in November 1936 to little notice. Griffin copyrighted it on January 22, 1944.[4] In March 1956, Carl Lee Perkins, who had released "Blue Suede Shoes" the previous December, was working on follow up material at Sun Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, and brought in a song called "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby", that he had written. Shortly after it was recorded, Perkins and his brother were in a serious auto accident, and the song and album were not released until May 1957. Perkins was listed as the sole writer when Knox Music, Inc. published it on November 12, 1957. It is unknown, but doubtful, that Griffin ever confronted Perkins, or even learned of the matter, since he died two years later, while the 1950s non-album oriented radio environment prevailed. In retrospect, Perkins contributed a modern arrangement, along with some minor lyric changes.
It's out fifteenth episode and we hope you got your stimulus checks. Digo talked about his close encounter with the Colonial Parkway murder mystery, and Caleb talked about the famous all-female vocal group Labelle and their glam rock classic "Lady Marmalade" written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan.
Favorite Things from "Jon Carter's Morning Show" on Utah's Classic 103.5 The Arrow with National Retro Day having Jon thinking about the days of his Candy Apple Gremlin and when he still had enough hair for a Mullet and The 1st quiz of The Morning featuring Elenor Rigby sung in The Style of "Garth Carter Brooks & Dunn". National and Local News Headlines with Lori Pricahrd from KSL 5 TV, Finish it Off Featuring The Starland Vocal Band and Kenny Nolan, Jon's 7 Listeners, Studio Attribution and More! The Arrow's Morning Playback with Jumpin' J.C. from Utah's Classic 103.5 The Arrow.
1977 was a monumental year for music! Some young upstart named Elvis bragged about his red shoes, while 10cc bragged about walking in the rain and snow. We learn of the friendly wager that inspired Graham Nash to write a top-10 hit, and hear from bay area stalwarts Pablo Cruise too. Do you like dreaming, or dweemin', because we cant tell exactly what Kenny Nolan is saying. Whatcha gonna do?
"Lady Marmalade" began life as a sleazy soul anthem by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan before being funked up by Labelle, given an R&B twist by Sheila E and overlaid with cheesy rap for the film "Moulin Rouge". Ian McCann charts its evolution. Credit: Epic, 20th Century Records, Fania, Warner Bros., Polydor Associated Labels See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Miss Emily Click here to download.We all have at least one boulder in our lives.The people who are where we wish we could be.And these boulders seem to sit right in the middle of our path, blocking our way to success.This week, we interview soul singer and long-time friend (see picture below!) Miss Emily about insecurity, fear, and transforming the people who intimidate us into people who inspire us.Ways you can connect with Miss Emily:On the web: www.MyMissEmily.comTwitter: @mymissemilyMiss Emily's FacebookMiss Emily's YouTube channeliTunes:Miss Emily EP"Sweet Sunlight" singleVideo links:"Miss Emily // An Introduction - "Sweet Sunlight""Enjoy Music: Miss Emily" Music:"Sneaky Snitch" & "Fun in a Bottle" by Kevin McLeod"Lady Marmalade" by Bob Crewe & Kenny NolanPerformed by Miss Emily, Steve Williams, John Schultz, Fernie Garcia, & Bill Moody."Sweet Sunlight" by Miss Emily"Holiness" by Scott Carl Underwood