THE OLDIE GOLDIE ERA

 

It is said ' Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole flows from heaven to the Soul'' It is said Music is life. Since my early childhood days I was exposed to different kinds of music, devotional, Bollywood, classical and English rock, pop, folk and country music. I developed an ear for English music which was my mood elevator at all times. It could uplift my spirits both in happiness and sadness. It has been my constant companion in life. The best, non-addictive medicine  for the heart and soul. I am a romantic by heart who is addicted to soft, sentimental numbers. The music of the fifties to the seventies has been my personal favourite .Let me give you an insight of the famous singers from the fifties to the seventies.

 Do-Re-Mi from the famous movie The Sound of Music sung by Rodgers & Hammerstein. The Sound of Music was released in 1965 this is an American musical drama film produced and directed by Robert Wise, and starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, with Richard Haydn and Eleanor Parker

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John Denver- a singer and songwriter who was called as the golden boy of folk music.The best songs of his career were  "Take Me Home, Country Roads" ,  "Annie's Song" and "Thank God I'm A Country Boy."

https://youtu.be/IUmnTfsY3hI

The Carpenters- this comprised of an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen and Richard Carpenter. They produced a distinct soft and sentimental music. Their song 'Yesterday once more' and 'Stop the world' were hit songs and one of my favourites.

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Elvis Presley- He was a musician and actor who became famous during the mid-fifties. He has left his mark for being the most wonderful Rock' n' Roll singer of his times. He was called the King of Rock .

His famous song Jailhouse Rock is my favourite.

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Roger Whittaker- he was an African born British pop singer who had become very popular in the seventies. His rich baritone singing voice was liked by people. His songs had an eclectic mix of both folk songs and popular songs. His famous song  The Last Farewell is one of my favourites.

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Pat Boone- he was an American singer, composer, actor, writer, television personality, motivational speaker, and spokesman. He was a successful pop singer in the United States during the 1950s and early 1960s.. His romantic numbers are music to the ears. His hit number 'Love Letters In The Sand' is a personal favourite.

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Frank Sinatra- he was considered a legend. His songs resonated both with the young and old. He gave many hit songs. His famous song  Strangers in the Night was a hit. .

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Jim Reeves- was an American country and popular music singer-songwriter. He was popularly known as 'Gentleman Jim'. He was a practitioner of the Nashville sound. He was one of the best Country Music singers. His Christmas numbers , the songs Roses are Red and Bimbo have been quite popular. The romantic numbers became chartbusters of their time.

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The Beatles- an English rock band formed in 1960. The foursome John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr made this band and were a hit among the people. Even today their songs and hairstyle are quite popular. Their music was soft and sentimental. A Hard Day's Night is one of their best numbers.

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The BeeGees-music group was formed in 1958. They consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. They brought disco music to the fore. One can never forget the movie Saturday Night Fever. You could jive all night on Stayin' Alive, their famous number. Another beautiful number How Deep Is Your Love is an evergreen number.

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Sir Cliff Richard- is a British singer, musician, performer, actor and philanthropist. Cliff Richard  sold more than 250 million records worldwide, He too was a Rock n Roll singer and sung songs till the early 21st century. He was knighted in 1995. His song Congratulations made great waves.

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Diana Ross- she was an American singer and actress. she rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group the Supremes. She was a very powerful singer of her times. Endless Love is one of her hit songs.

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Perry Como-an American singer, actor and television personality. He sung soft sentimental numbers. His song Catch A Falling Star is a great hit

https://youtu.be/_VJlHWESyLI.

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Harry Belafonte- was a Jamaican-American singer, songwriter, activist, and actor. He was known as the 'King of Calypso' as he popularized Trinidadian Caribbean musical style. His song Jamaica Farewell is an evergreen number.

https://youtu.be/X-PTafd-ymQ 

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Last but not the least a number by Phil Parks- a gospel singer and songwriter

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Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye 
Cheerio, here I go, on my way
Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye
Not a tear, but a cheer, make it gay
Give me a smile I can keep all the while
In my heart while I'm away
Till we meet once again, you and I
Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye

I have tried to take you down memory lane. Hope the singers struck a chord as they have done with me.

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Dr Preeti Talwar