Tuesday, August 23, 2011

RIP Jerry Leiber and Nick Ashford

Two of America's great songwriters. Thank you for the music.

Jerry Leiber 25 April 1933 - 22 August 2011

Probably better known for numerous Elvis hits such as Hound Dog and Jailhouse Rock, I prefer the softer sounds...





Nick Ashford 4 May 1941 - 22 August 2011

Here are two of his Motown hits (featuring the always delicous Marvin Gaye):



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  1. FayAugust 23, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Great songs, great music, great memories.

    I feel so sorry for todays teens, WTF are they going to listen and sing along to 40 years from now...

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  2. RadioMattMAugust 24, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    They sure ain't gonna be listening to Lady GagGag in 40 years. I miss good melodies and great lyrics.

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  3. FayAugust 24, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Lady who?

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  4. lady redAugust 24, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I adore Ben E. King! And Marvin Gaye! I'm in a rush this morning, but I'm looking forward to listening to these great songs tonight. :)

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  5. lewy14August 25, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Well, here's a bit of a lesson for a modern pop star...

    Rick/Katy 2012!

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  6. FayAugust 25, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    lewy, who is Rick?

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  7. floranistaAugust 25, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Fay, he's the Texas gov who is running for prez. I think it's an awesome ticktet too!

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  8. FayAugust 25, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Thanks florrie!

    Although Katy needs to dump that awful British idiot she married.

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  9. lewy14August 26, 2011 at 3:27 AM

    flo - we should do a photoshop - I bet we could sell a bunch of Rick/Katy 2012 bumberstickers, mugs and t-shirts about now - until Katy's lawyers got after us, that is...

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