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Flashback – ‘Mama Told Me Not To Come’ Three Dog Night (1970)

Three Dog Night is an American rock band formed in 1967 The name? Vocalist Danny Hutton’s girlfriend suggested the name after reading a magazine article about Aboriginal Australians, in which it was explained that on cold nights they would customarily sleep in a hole in the ground while embracing a dingo, a native species of wild dog.Continue reading “Flashback – ‘Mama Told Me Not To Come’ Three Dog Night (1970)”

Flashback – ‘Runaway’ Del Shannon (1961)

Charles Weedon Westover, known by his stage name Del Shannon, was an American singer/songwriter. He suffered from depression and committed suicide by rifle gunshot in 1990 Lyrics at end As I walk along, I wonderA-what went wrong with our loveA love that was so strong And as I still walk on, I think ofThe thingsContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Runaway’ Del Shannon (1961)”

Flashback – ‘I’m a Believer’ Monkees (1967)

The Monkees are an American rock and pop band of actor/musicians. Conceived in 1965 by television producers specifically for the situation comedy series The Monkees They didn’t lip sync on the records. Despite being put together by producers for a TV show, they were talented as actors singers and musicians: which is why they won their auditions,Continue reading “Flashback – ‘I’m a Believer’ Monkees (1967)”

Skip’s MercyMe Tune Grab – ‘New Sensation’

My drinking buddy Skip’s a great fan of MercyMe. I’ve put him in charge of this department Said he enjoyed his Christmas present – 6 pack of Guinness Draught. Phew, bit strong for me Skip… He says Guinness contains “antioxidant compounds” similar to those found in fruits and vegetables that slow down the deposit of cholesterolContinue reading “Skip’s MercyMe Tune Grab – ‘New Sensation’”

Flashback – ‘She’s Not There’ The Zombies (1964 )

The Zombies are an English rock band formed in 1960. They are known for their 1964 hit ‘She’s Not There’. They are still performing today. Lyrics at end Well, no one told me about herThe way she liedWell, no one told me about herHow many people cried But it’s too late to say you’re sorryHowContinue reading “Flashback – ‘She’s Not There’ The Zombies (1964 )”

Merry Christmas From Us Down Under At FCS

We are Poet Don (our reporter of all things of interest and no interest), Priscilla (the resident cat – wandered in when I wasn’t looking, said this looks good, and decided to stay), Skip (my drinking buddy here in Australia) and resident Muse of Mirth Thalia (she helps power the site. Without her I’d beContinue reading “Merry Christmas From Us Down Under At FCS”

Flashback – ‘Love Shack’ B52’s (1989)

The B-52s are an American band formed in Athens, Georgia in 1976 Lyrics at end If you see a faded sign at the side of the road that says“15 miles to the Love Shack”Love Shack, yeah, yeahI’m headin’ down the Atlanta highwayLookin’ for the love getawayHeaded for the love getawayI got me a car, it’sContinue reading “Flashback – ‘Love Shack’ B52’s (1989)”