Posts Tagged ‘Carla Thomas’

New Year’s Resolution

January 1, 2023

“New Year’s Resolution,” written by Randle CatronWilla Dean “Deanie” Parker, and Mary Frierson; recorded by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas in 1968.

_____________
Short link: https://wp.me/p6sb6-Csd

Comments are welcome if they are on-topic, substantive, concise, and not boring or obscene. Comments may be edited for clarity and length.

 

New Years Resolution

January 1, 2022

“New Years Resolution,” written by Stax Records staffers Randle CatronWillie Dean “Deanie” Parker Catron, and Mary Frierson, recorded by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas in 1967.

Related:

Stax Museum website

“Rudyard Kipling’s Little-Known Poem on New Year’s Resolutions,” Ellen C. Caldwell, JSTOR Daily

______________
Short link: https://wp.me/p6sb6-xYO

Comments are welcome if they are on-topic, substantive, concise, and not boring or obscene. Comments may be edited for clarity and length.

 

Gee Whiz, It’s Christmas

December 23, 2021

“Gee Whiz, It’s Christmas,” written by Carla ThomasSteve Cropper, and Vincent Trauth, recorded by Carla Thomas in 1963. The title alludes to the hit record Ms. Thomas recorded when she was 16, “Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes).”

_____________
Short link: https://wp.me/p6sb6-xUa

Comments are welcome if they are on-topic, substantive, concise, and not boring or obscene. Comments may be edited for clarity and length.

 

When Something Is Wrong With My Baby

July 31, 2021

“When Something Is Wrong With My Baby,” written by David Porter and Isaac Hayes, recorded by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas, 1967. Accompanists include Booker T. & the M.G.’s, Isaac Hayes on piano, and the Memphis Horns

_________________
Short link: https://wp.me/p6sb6-wZw

Comments are welcome if they are on-topic, substantive, concise, and not boring or obscene. Comments may be edited for clarity and length.

 

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow

June 13, 2021

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow,” written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, recorded by Carla Thomas, 1966.

__________________________
Short link: https://wp.me/p6sb6-wKx

Comments are welcome if they are on-topic, substantive, concise, and not boring or obscene. Comments may be edited for clarity and length.

To Love Somebody

April 10, 2021

“To Love Somebody,” written by Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb, recorded by Carla Thomas in 1970; unreleased until 2013.

______________
Short link: https://wp.me/p6sb6-wwF

Comments are welcome if they are on-topic, substantive, concise, and not boring or obscene. Comments may be edited for clarity and length.

New Years Resolution

January 1, 2021

“New Years Resolution,” written by Stax Records staffers Randle CatronWillie Dean “Deanie” Parker Catron, and Mary Frierson, recorded by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas in 1967.

Related:

Stax Museum website

“Rudyard Kipling’s Little-Known Poem on New Year’s Resolutions,” Ellen C. Caldwell, JSTOR Daily

______________
Short link: https://wp.me/p6sb6-vV0

Comments are welcome if they are on-topic, substantive, concise, and not boring or obscene. Comments may be edited for clarity and length.

Pick Up the Pieces

February 2, 2020

“Pick Up the Pieces,” written by Don Davis, Fred Briggs, and Kent Barker, recorded by Carla Thomas, 1967. A Motown-y take from a Memphis Soul princess.

______________
Short link: https://wp.me/p6sb6-uao

Comments are welcome if they are on-topic, substantive, concise, and not boring or obscene. Comments may be edited for clarity and length.

New Years Resolution

January 1, 2020

“New Years Resolution,” written by Stax Records staffers Randle CatronWillie Dean “Deanie” Parker Catron, and Mary Frierson, recorded by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas in 1967.

Related:

Stax Museum website

“Rudyard Kipling’s Little-Known Poem on New Year’s Resolutions,” Ellen C. Caldwell, JSTOR Daily

______________
Short link: https://wp.me/p6sb6-u4b

Comments are welcome if they are on-topic, substantive, concise, and not boring or obscene. Comments may be edited for clarity and length.

New Year’s Resolution

January 1, 2019

“New Year’s Resolution,” written by Randle CatronWilla Dean “Deanie” Parker, and Mary Frierson; recorded by Otis Redding and Carla Thomas in 1968.

_____________

Short link: https://wp.me/p6sb6-sqs

Comments are welcome if they are on-topic, substantive, concise, and not boring or obscene. Comments may be edited for clarity and length.

Add to: Facebook | Digg | Del.icio.us | Stumbleupon | Reddit | Blinklist | Twitter | Technorati | Yahoo Buzz | Newsvine