Thursday, January 9, 2025

Chuck's Classics by Chuck Benson

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Nat ‘King’ Cole

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There was a country rock version of Mona Lisa in 1958 by Conway Twitty, but the top one was Nat “King”Cole’s version in 1950.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Gordon Lightfoot

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Since 1958 Gordon Lightfoot has been entertaining audiences world-wide. Many Canadians consider Gordon as a national treasure. Canadian Railroad Trilogy came out in 1967.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring R.E.M.

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Daysleeper in 1998 a hit for R.E.M. R.E.M. an alternative rock band formed in 1980. They have sold over 80 million records.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Elvis Presley

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Blue Moon in 1956, taken from his first album entitled Elvis Presley.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Platters

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I was fortunate enough to see the Platters at their best at the Cave Supper Club in Vancouver. Twilight Time was one of their bigger hits in 1958.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Chuck Berry

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Chuck Berry kept everyone rockin’ and dancing in 1957 with School Days!

Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Beatles

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The Beatles had hit after hit in the 60’s. including Paperback Writer in 1966

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Burton Cummings

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Burton his own after a very successful career with the Guess Who. Break It To Them Gently, a modest hit in 1978.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Rita Coolidge

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Rita’s hits made it to charts like adult contemporary, jazz, country and pop. This tune from 1977. Won two Grammys with then husband Kris Kristofferson

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Pat Boone

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Still active today after starting out in 1954, Pat Boone made the charts in 1961 with Moody River.