Friday, January 10, 2025

Chuck's Classics by Chuck Benson

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Roy Orbison

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Crying, the original hit the Billboard 100 in 1961. 26 years later the version with k.d. Lang was recorded to the delight to Orbison and Lang fans.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Gerry & The Pacemakers

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Gerry & The Pacemakers were formed in 1959 In Liverpool, England. They had a number of hits reach the Top 10 including Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying in 1964.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Eddie Fisher

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Eddie Fisher known for marrying beautiful women such as Debbie Reynolds, Elizabeth Taylor, Connie Stevens just to mention 3. Fisher had a number of hits, including Oh My Pa-Pa in 1954

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Don McLean

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Song was inspired by the deaths of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and J.P. Richardson (known by as The Big Bopper). They died in a plane crash. American Pie which came out in 1972. remains a top selling single.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Taco

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Taco, his real name is Taco Ockaerse. He is still performing today. Originally from Hamburg, Germany. Puttin’ On The Ritz came out in 1983.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring The Bee Gees

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The Bee Gees formed in 1958 consisting of the three brothers. Barry is the only surving member. In 1978 they had the charts with Night Fever.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

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At the age of 74 (as of this writing) Seger continues to entertain audiences. He sings rock and heartland rock. Against The Wind is one of hit many hits from 1980.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Frank Sinatra

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As many friends know, I am a big fan of Sinatra having visited his home (now owned by Jimmy Pattison)

Chuck’s Classics, featuring John Lennon

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Lennon on his own, was very successful with a hit like (Just Like) Starting Over in 1980.

Chuck’s Classics, featuring Billy Joel

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Billy started out in 1965, and still performing today. Nicknamed the “Piano Man”, he had a number of #1 hits like It’s Still Like Rock & Roll To Me in 1980.