WLCY Radio Hits: Americana

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Apr 6, 2020

Jam Up Jelly Tight - Tommy Roe (1970)

"Jam Up and Jelly Tight" is a song written by Tommy Roe and Freddy Weller and performed by Roe. It reached number 5 in both Canada and Australia and also number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970. It was featured on his 1970 album, 12 in a Roe: A Collection of Tommy Roe's Greatest Hits.

Bruce Springsteen - Cover Me (1984)

"Cover Me" is a Gold-certified 1984 hit song, written and performed by American rock singer Bruce Springsteen. It was the second single released from his successful album Born in the U.S.A. Springsteen wrote the song for Donna Summer. However, his manager, Jon Landau, decided the song had hit potential, and so he kept it for the upcoming Springsteen album.

The Best of Lobo On WLCY Radio Hits

Best remembered for soft-rock perennials like "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo" and "I'd Love You to Want Me," Lobo was the alias of singer/songwriter Roland Kent LaVoie, born July 31, 1943 in Tallahassee, FL. At 17 he joined the Rumors, whose ranks also included future luminaries like country-rock pioneer Gram Parsons, country-pop cut-up Jim Stafford, and noted drummer Jon Corneal.

The Best of Lobo

1. Me and You and a Dog Named Boo
2. She Didn't Do Magic
3. I'm the Only One
4. California Kid and Reemo
5. A Simple Man
6. I'd Love You to Want Me
7. A Big Red Kite
8. Don't Expect Me to Be Your Friend
9. It Sure Took a Long, Long Time
10. How Can I Tell Her
11. Rock and Roll Days
12. Goodbye Is Just Another Word
13. There Ain't No Way
14. Love Me for What I Am
15. Standing At the End of the Line
16. Rings
17. Don't Tell Me Goodnight
18. Would I Still Have You
19. Where Were You When I Was Falling In Love

Whipping Post - The Allman Brothers Band (1969)

Whipping Post by The Allman Brothers Band (1969)

"Whipping Post" is a song by The Allman Brothers Band. Written by Gregg Allman, the five-minute studio version first appeared on their 1969 debut album The Allman Brothers Band. The song was regularly played live and was the basis for much longer and more intense performances.

Miracles by Jefferson Starship (1975)

"Miracles" is a song written by Marty Balin and originally recorded by Jefferson Starship, appearing on its 1975 album Red Octopus.

"Miracles" peaked at number 3 for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the highest-charting single the band ever recorded under the name Jefferson Starship or its previous incarnation Jefferson Airplane. (However, the band would go on to have three number 1 hits under its later incarnation as Starship.)

Melissa - The Allman Brothers Band (1972)

Melissa by The Allman Brothers Band (1972)

"Melissa" is a song by American rock band the Allman Brothers Band, released in August 1972 as the second single from the group's third studio album, Eat a Peach. The song was written by vocalist Gregg Allman long before the founding of the group. It was first written in 1967, and two demo versions from those years exist, including a version cut by the 31st of February, a band that featured Butch Trucks, the Allman Brothers' later drummer. Allman sold the publishing rights later that year, but they were reacquired by manager Phil Walden in 1972.

Copperhead Road by Steve Earle (1988)

"Copperhead Road" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Steve Earle. It was released in 1988 as the first single and title track from his third studio album of the same name. The song reached number 10 on the U.S. Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, and was Earle's highest-peaking song to date on that chart in the United States. The song has sold 1.1 million digital copies in the United States as of September 2017.

How Do I Survive by Amy Holland (1980)

"How Do I Survive" is a song originally sung by The Paul Bliss Band and written by Paul Bliss himself. In 1980 American pop singer Amy Holland recorded her own version for her debut album. Holland often performed this song live on TV programs, such as Music Fair and Young Oh! Oh!. This song is her only Top 40 hit to date, peaking at #22. The song was later covered by The Nolans in 1982, and their version of the song appeared on their 1982 album Portrait.

Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis (1957)

Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis (1957)

"Great Balls of Fire" is a 1957 popular song recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis on Sun Records and featured in the 1957 movie Jamboree. It was written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. The Jerry Lee Lewis 1957 recording was ranked as the 96th greatest song ever by Rolling Stone. The song is in AABA form. The song sold one million copies in its first 10 days of release in the United States and sold over five million copies, making it both one of the best-selling singles in the United States, as well as one of the world's best-selling singles of all time.

I'm in the Mood - John Lee Hooker (1951)

I'm in the Mood by John Lee Hooker (1951)

The Healer is a blues album by John Lee Hooker, released in 1989. The album features collaborations with Bonnie Raitt, Charlie Musselwhite, Los Lobos and Carlos Santana, among others. The Healer peaked at number 62 on the Billboard 200 and "I'm in the Mood" won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Performance. Produced by Roy Rogers of the Delta Rhythm Kings, and executive produced by Mike Kappus (who also conceived the idea for the project), the album had such success that it "permitted John Lee Hooker to live out the end of his life in comfort".

Surf Medley - Junior Brown (1996)

Jamieson "Junior" Brown (born June 12, 1952) is an American country guitarist and singer. He has released twelve studio albums in his career, and has charted twice on the Billboard country singles charts. Brown's signature instrument is the "guit-steel" double neck guitar, a hybrid of electric guitar and lap steel guitar.

Play full-length songs from Surf Medley by Junior Brown on your phone, computer and home audio system with WLCY Radio Hits.

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