“ Surface Pressure” from “ Encanto” (Jessica Darrow written by Lin-Manuel Miranda) - The first of Miranda’s many appearances on this playlist (the guy wrote original songs for three movies out this year) is powered by a muscular contralto from Darrow in a colorful depiction of her supernaturally strong character’s secret struggles. His enthusiasm may prove infectious to voters, and the band has two previous nominations.Ģ. “ Your Song Saved My Life” from “Sing 2" (U2 music by U2, lyrics by Bono) - Bono’s interest in the idea of the song is so profound he posted “ 60 Songs That Saved My Life” on U2’s site for his 60th birthday. To hear it in sequence (except the ones not available for sharing as of press time), visit the Los Angeles Times YouTube channel.ġ. The following are listed in playlist sequence for flow, not as a ranking. It has been a particularly good year for gorgeous acoustic ballads, but there are also some slick nocturnal grooves, atmospheric-rock trips and in-your-face declarations of independence to liven up the joint. Not all of these are receiving award pushes, but every one is worth listening to. Also, the instruments stand out in a terrific way, adding the right dimension to this fun tune.Here’s a sampling of some of the best songs written for movies released this year. Camille from Toronto, OhThis is an excellent song to sing along to, and the final verse should come as no surprise, I get a chuckle out of it every time I hear it.I can't help but think this song was written after hearing Buddy Holly's song. Vonbowda from Sunrise, FlOpinion: I don't know if it's true or not, but "Smokey Joe's Cafe" by Buddy Holly has nearly the same lyrical content as this song.Maggie from St Paul, MnThis has the same "plotline" if you will, to "Gimme Three Steps" ! (or, if you want to go in the other direction plot-wise, there's always Marty Robbins' "El Paso"!:)."Come a little bit closer, you're my kinda guy, so big & so strong - and the night is so long!" Fun! I always thought their biggest hit was a "toss up" between either "This Magic Moment" or "Cara Mia." Guess I was wrong. Way back when, I was a fan of Jay & The Americans' hits. And that plot-line! Almost like "El Paso," but rocking. And weren't there some brass instruments on it too? I think so. Rotunda from Tulsa, OkWhat a rocker of a song! I still love it.He sang lead on the group's first Top 10 record, "She Cried", which entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart on March 11th, 1962, and on May 13th it peaked at #5 (for 1 week) and spent 14 weeks on the Top 100. He was the original 'Jay' of the group Jay & the Americans. Barry from Sauquoit, NyJohn 'Jay' Traynor passed away January 2nd, 2014 at 70.It was Jay & the Americans highest peaking record on the Top 100, they had three other Top 10 hits "She Cried" (#5 in 1962), "Cara, Mia" (#4 in 1965), and "This Magic Moment" (#6 in 1969). In 1978 the duo of Janie Fricke and Johnny Duncan covered it their version peaked at #4 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart. Six months earlier on September 6th, 1964 it entered Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart at position #86 and on November 15th it peaked at #3 (for 2 weeks) and spent 15 weeks on the Top 100.Īnd on November 30th, 1964 it reached #1 (for 1 week) on the Canadian RPM Singles chart. Barry from Sauquoit, NyOn March 3rd 1965, Jay & the Americans performed "Come A Little Bit Closer" on the ABC-TV program 'Shindig!'.One month earlier on March 23rd, 1969 "Come A Little Bit Closer" peaked at #121 on Billboard's Bubbling Under the Top 100 chart.Īnd on the same 'Bandstand' show he also performed "Lalena", the song was track five of side one on his nineteenth album, 'The Whole Enchilada'.īetween 19 the Dallas, Texas native had thirteen records on the Top 100 chart, one made the Top 10, "If I Had A Hammer", it peaked at #3. Barry from Sauquoit, NyOn April 19, 1969, Trini Lopez performed his covered version of "Come A Little Bit Closer" on the Dick Clark ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'.Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind Publisher: Downtown Music Publishing, MORRIS MUSIC, INC. Writer/s: Tommy Boyce, Wes Farrell, Bobby Hart
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