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Ringo Starr’s “No No Song” was co-written by an important rock songwriter. The tune was partly inspired by a scary incident at a hotel. Ringo discussed his memories of recording the song.
Ringo Starr‘s “No No Song” is about someone turning down different types of drugs. The track was inspired by another rocker’s drug habits. Subsequently, Ringo revealed “No No Song” didn’t reflect his attitude toward illicit substances at the time he recorded it.
How Ringo Starr’s ‘No No Song’ is connected to Three Dog Night’s ‘Joy to the World’
Hoyt Axton is a songwriter most known for crafting Three Dog Night’s “Never Been to Spain” and “Joy to the World” as well as Steppenwolf’s “The Pusher.” He also co-wrote “No No Song” with David Jackson. During a 1982 interview with The Oklahoman, he recalled deciding to quit drugs and alcohol...
Ringo Starr’s “No No Song” was co-written by an important rock songwriter. The tune was partly inspired by a scary incident at a hotel. Ringo discussed his memories of recording the song.
Ringo Starr‘s “No No Song” is about someone turning down different types of drugs. The track was inspired by another rocker’s drug habits. Subsequently, Ringo revealed “No No Song” didn’t reflect his attitude toward illicit substances at the time he recorded it.
How Ringo Starr’s ‘No No Song’ is connected to Three Dog Night’s ‘Joy to the World’
Hoyt Axton is a songwriter most known for crafting Three Dog Night’s “Never Been to Spain” and “Joy to the World” as well as Steppenwolf’s “The Pusher.” He also co-wrote “No No Song” with David Jackson. During a 1982 interview with The Oklahoman, he recalled deciding to quit drugs and alcohol...
- 7/12/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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John Lennon really liked one Elvis Presley song but he didn’t think Elvis invented rock ‘n’ roll. He discussed how rock ‘n’ roll became popular in England. The song John liked so much became a hit four different times.
John Lennon was hugely impacted by one of Elvis Presley’s songs. He said it wasn’t the first rock song the heard, but it was he first one that deeply connected with him. Notably, the Elvis song in question charted in the United Kingdom during several different decades.
John Lennon said he liked 1 Elvis Presley song more than Bill Haley’s ‘Rock Around the Clock’
In the 1980 interview from the book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, John said he didn’t think of music as a “way of life” until he heard rock ‘n’ roll. Subsequently, he was...
John Lennon really liked one Elvis Presley song but he didn’t think Elvis invented rock ‘n’ roll. He discussed how rock ‘n’ roll became popular in England. The song John liked so much became a hit four different times.
John Lennon was hugely impacted by one of Elvis Presley’s songs. He said it wasn’t the first rock song the heard, but it was he first one that deeply connected with him. Notably, the Elvis song in question charted in the United Kingdom during several different decades.
John Lennon said he liked 1 Elvis Presley song more than Bill Haley’s ‘Rock Around the Clock’
In the 1980 interview from the book All We Are Saying: The Last Major Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono, John said he didn’t think of music as a “way of life” until he heard rock ‘n’ roll. Subsequently, he was...
- 6/22/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In January 1956, Elvis Presley recorded a song that would become one of his most famous hits. However, the hard-rocking song with dark lyrics spoke of such a sad tale; it led listeners to wonder about its origins. So, what is the real story behind “Heartbreak Hotel?”
Elvis Presley photographed in 1960, years after he scored his first hit with ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ | Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ was one of the first songs Elvis Presley recorded for RCA Records
“Heartbreak Hotel” was Elvis Presley’s first hit after a jump from Memphis-based Sun Records to Nashville’s RCA. It was one of five songs Presley recorded on Jan. 10, 1956, two days after his 21st birthday.
Musicians included in the recording session were guitarist Scotty Moore, bassist Bill Black, drummer D.J. Fontana, Chet Atkins on guitar, Floyd Cramer on piano, and the vocal group the Jordanaires. Subsequently, the song’s story was...
Elvis Presley photographed in 1960, years after he scored his first hit with ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ | Silver Screen Collection/Getty Images ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ was one of the first songs Elvis Presley recorded for RCA Records
“Heartbreak Hotel” was Elvis Presley’s first hit after a jump from Memphis-based Sun Records to Nashville’s RCA. It was one of five songs Presley recorded on Jan. 10, 1956, two days after his 21st birthday.
Musicians included in the recording session were guitarist Scotty Moore, bassist Bill Black, drummer D.J. Fontana, Chet Atkins on guitar, Floyd Cramer on piano, and the vocal group the Jordanaires. Subsequently, the song’s story was...
- 4/27/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Academy of Country Music has announced the honorees for its special awards and off-camera winners of 2021. The 14th annual ACM Honors will pay tribute to such country artists as Toby Keith, Loretta Lynn, and Luke Combs at an August ceremony in Nashville.
Keith will receive the Merle Haggard Spirit Award, presented to a “singer-songwriter who is continuing the legacy” of Haggard by “following his/her own path, crafting great songs and epitomizing Merle’s spirit through genuine performances and great storytelling.” Past recipients include Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley.
Keith will receive the Merle Haggard Spirit Award, presented to a “singer-songwriter who is continuing the legacy” of Haggard by “following his/her own path, crafting great songs and epitomizing Merle’s spirit through genuine performances and great storytelling.” Past recipients include Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley.
- 6/15/2021
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Performances Dazzle in Tributes to Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton, and George Strait on Acm Honors Show
Tears flow for Reba McEntire and Kelsea Ballerini. Maren Morris delivers a moving – and gender-bending – reading of a Glen Campbell classic. And Chris Janson runs on super octane performing one of rock’s quirkiest songs.
The Acm Honors awards show holds no suspense: The winners have already been announced. But the show, which airs Friday on CBS, is packed with emotional power and musical highs. The 11th annual show, which was taped Aug. 23 in Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, pays tribute to specific achievements in country music, and a stellar lineup has shown up for the celebration.
The salute to McEntire...
The Acm Honors awards show holds no suspense: The winners have already been announced. But the show, which airs Friday on CBS, is packed with emotional power and musical highs. The 11th annual show, which was taped Aug. 23 in Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, pays tribute to specific achievements in country music, and a stellar lineup has shown up for the celebration.
The salute to McEntire...
- 9/14/2017
- by Nancy Kruh
- PEOPLE.com
When Blake Shelton told the folks at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to take a seat, he really meant it: The Voice coach's famous chair will soon be making a guest appearance at the Nashville museum as part of a new exhibit honoring the star, People has exclusively learned.
The exhibit opens Friday and runs through Nov. 6 – but don't worry, Blake fans. Shelton will still have a place to sit on the highly rated NBC show. It turns out the revolving chairs were made in multiples, so the exhibit will feature just one of Shelton's very limited edition chairs.
The exhibit opens Friday and runs through Nov. 6 – but don't worry, Blake fans. Shelton will still have a place to sit on the highly rated NBC show. It turns out the revolving chairs were made in multiples, so the exhibit will feature just one of Shelton's very limited edition chairs.
- 5/25/2016
- by Nancy Kruh
- People.com - TV Watch
When Blake Shelton told the folks at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to take a seat, he really meant it: The Voice coach's famous chair will soon be making a guest appearance at the Nashville museum as part of a new exhibit honoring the star, People has exclusively learned. The exhibit opens Friday and runs through Nov. 6 - but don't worry, Blake fans. Shelton will still have a place to sit on the highly rated NBC show. It turns out the revolving chairs were made in multiples, so the exhibit will feature just one of Shelton's very limited edition chairs.
- 5/25/2016
- by Nancy Kruh
- PEOPLE.com
On this date in...
1977: Elvis Presley died. Presley was influenced greatly by Mae Axton, who was a former soap opera writer (for two weeks anyway) that wrote his first million-selling hit, "Heartbreak Hotel." Elvis' ex-wife, Priscilla, would go on to star for several years on Dallas. Former soap star Susan Walters would play Priscilla in one of the television movies about the singer.
1979: On The Edge Of Night, Miles (Joel Crothers) tried to soothe a dying Louise.
2007: On Guiding Light, Josh and Cassie were almost married when Olivia ran over Reva before they could finish the ceremony. Watch the entire episode here.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Lesley Ann Warren (ex-Sophie, Desperate Housewives) - 65
Kathie Lee Gifford (ex-Nurse Callahan, Days Of Our Lives) - 58
Angela Bassett (ex-Leonie, Ryan's Hope) - 53
Cam Gigandet (ex-Daniel, The Young And The Restless; ex-Randy, Jack & Bobby; ex-Kevin, The O.C.) - 29
Agnes Bruckner (ex-Bridget,...
1977: Elvis Presley died. Presley was influenced greatly by Mae Axton, who was a former soap opera writer (for two weeks anyway) that wrote his first million-selling hit, "Heartbreak Hotel." Elvis' ex-wife, Priscilla, would go on to star for several years on Dallas. Former soap star Susan Walters would play Priscilla in one of the television movies about the singer.
1979: On The Edge Of Night, Miles (Joel Crothers) tried to soothe a dying Louise.
2007: On Guiding Light, Josh and Cassie were almost married when Olivia ran over Reva before they could finish the ceremony. Watch the entire episode here.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Lesley Ann Warren (ex-Sophie, Desperate Housewives) - 65
Kathie Lee Gifford (ex-Nurse Callahan, Days Of Our Lives) - 58
Angela Bassett (ex-Leonie, Ryan's Hope) - 53
Cam Gigandet (ex-Daniel, The Young And The Restless; ex-Randy, Jack & Bobby; ex-Kevin, The O.C.) - 29
Agnes Bruckner (ex-Bridget,...
- 8/16/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire and Garth Brooks have learned they're already winners of Academy of Country Music honors five days before the organization's big awards show in Las Vegas. The trio join Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers as those who will be honored with special awards from the Academy.
McEntire will receive a Career Achievement Award, while Swift is the recipient of the 2011 Jim Reeves International Award for her contributions to the acceptance of country music throughout the world. Brooks and the Gatlins will receive the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award.
Additionally, Tom T. Hall and the late Hank Cochran are this year's recipients of the Poet's Award in recognition of their achievements as songwriters, and artist manager John Dorris has been tapped for the Mae Boren Axton Award in recognition of his years of service to the Acm.
Even Gwyneth Paltrow's Country Strong movie has landed an accolade -...
McEntire will receive a Career Achievement Award, while Swift is the recipient of the 2011 Jim Reeves International Award for her contributions to the acceptance of country music throughout the world. Brooks and the Gatlins will receive the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award.
Additionally, Tom T. Hall and the late Hank Cochran are this year's recipients of the Poet's Award in recognition of their achievements as songwriters, and artist manager John Dorris has been tapped for the Mae Boren Axton Award in recognition of his years of service to the Acm.
Even Gwyneth Paltrow's Country Strong movie has landed an accolade -...
- 3/30/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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