"(Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song" is an American country song made famous by #BJThomas. It won the 1976 #Grammy for #BestCountrySong, awarded to its songwriters #LarryButler and #ChipsMoman. The song debuted at No. 99 on the #Billboard Hot 100 on February 1, 1975.
"Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" (also written "Do Right Woman — Do Right Man") is a song written by #ChipsMoman and #DanPenn, and made famous by #ArethaFranklin. Her version was released on February 10, 1967. #RollingStone listed it as number 476 in their list of #the500GreatestSongsOfAllTime.
"Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" (also written "Do Right Woman — Do Right Man") is a song written by #ChipsMoman and #DanPenn, and made famous by #ArethaFranklin. Her version was released on February 10, 1967. #RollingStone listed it as number 476 in their list of #the500GreatestSongsOfAllTime.
For this #MusicWomenWednesday I've chosen one of my favorite performances by Aretha Franklin:
Aretha Franklin: Do Right Woman, Do Right Man (1967)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1MW6xXjW8g
#music #soulmusic #arethafranklin #chipsmoman #danpenn #mervgriffinshow
There are lots of great versions of this Chips Moman / Dan Penn tune, but Clarence Carter's reading is by far the funniest of them all. It starts with a long, unforgettable, totally off-the-wall spoken intro - but when he finally starts to sing, he does an earnest, powerful version of the song […]
#Interestingly The Memphis high-school heroes caught the eye of Chips Moman, who signed them to the Memphis-based Youngstown record label… Chips, no stranger to the #OneHitWonderland, produced “Keep On Dancing,” and would negotiate a national distribution deal with MGM. #ChipsMoman #OneHitWondered
#Interestingly The teen-heartbreak ballad “This Time” was originally recorded by Memphis rockabilly singer Thomas Wayne, and released in March 1958. #ThomasWayne #ChipsMoman #OneHitWondered
#OneHitHistory The week ending September 25, 1961, American singer/songwriter Troy Shondell earned US #OneHitWonder honors when his cover of “This Time” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #24. The single spent 12 weeks on the pop chart, peaking at #6. #TroyShondell #ChipsMoman #OneHitWondered
#QuickSidenote The flipside to that single, “This Time,” was written by Chips Moman… who also played guitar on the recording. Chips had just moved to Memphis. We’ve mentioned ol’ Chips quite a few times around here. #ChipsMoman #ThomasWayne #ScottyMoore #OneHitWondered
"Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" is a song recorded by American #countryMusic artist #WaylonJennings. It was released in April 1977 as the first single from the album #OlWaylon. It was written by #ChipsMoman and #BobbyEmmons.
#QuickSidenote In case you’ve got the need… Here’s the 1968 original release of “Suspicious Minds” by the songwriter, Mark James… produced by Chips Moman. #MarkJames #ChipsMoman #ElvisPresley #OneHitWondered
American Sound Studio building in Memphis, TN
#Interestingly “Rings” was recorded at the legendary American Sound Studio in Memphis, the same place that cranked out hits for Elvis, B.J. Thomas, & Neil Diamond. It had that polished but rootsy Southern sheen. Studio founder Chips Moman producing. #AmericanSoundStudio #ChipsMoman #OneHitWondered
#OneHitHistory The week ending July 17, 1971, Memphis soft-rockin’ trio Cymarron earned US #OneHitWonder honors when their jangly soft-rock gem “Rings” entered the US #Billboard #Top40 at #33. It spent 7 weeks on the chart, peaking at #17. #Cymarron #ChipsMoman #Memphis #OneHitWondered
"Luckenbach, Texas (Back to the Basics of Love)" is a song recorded by American #countryMusic artist #WaylonJennings. It was released in April 1977 as the first single from the album #OlWaylon. It was written by #ChipsMoman and #BobbyEmmons.
