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Today in 1939, Woody Herman and his brilliant orchestra recorded "Woodchopper’s Ball."
In 1954, Bill Haley and the Comets recorded "Rock Around the Clock." The song was released a year later in the movie "Blackboard Jungle."
In 1966, Jan Barry (Jan & Dean) crashed his car at "Dead Man's Curve."
In 1969, Simon & Garfunkel's "The Boxer" was released.And perhaps the quest for the most perfect song was over for a while.
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Labels: Bill Haley, Music, Musical Monday, Paul Simon, The Boxer, Woody Herman
posted by anyjazz @ 1:36 AM
At Wednesday, April 14, 2010 11:24:00 AM, The Next President of the United States said…
The Boxer's a wonderful, wonderful song. I especially appreciate the updated set of lyrics toward the end - it kinda brings P&A and all the rest of us full circle.
At Wednesday, April 14, 2010 12:41:00 PM, anyjazz said…
Thanks. The first time I heard it was in a live performance. I will never forget it.
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At Wednesday, April 14, 2010 11:24:00 AM,
The Next President of the United States said…
The Boxer's a wonderful, wonderful song. I especially appreciate the updated set of lyrics toward the end - it kinda brings P&A and all the rest of us full circle.
At Wednesday, April 14, 2010 12:41:00 PM,
anyjazz said…
Thanks. The first time I heard it was in a live performance. I will never forget it.
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