How Good It Is

Each episode I choose a song from the 50s through the 90s and dive into its history, the story behind the song and other items of interest. Find more stuff at www.howgooditis.com

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53–Both Sides Now

Posted October 13, 2018

One fine evening in 1967, Judy Collins gets a call from Al Kooper and Joni Mitchell, and it turns into her first Top 40 hit.

52–Into the Night

Posted September 23, 2018

Benny Mardones may be the only person to be a one-hit wonder twice, charting two times with the same version of the same song.

51–Barbara Ann

Posted September 15, 2018

This hit from early 1966 isn't quite the spontaneous fun party it sounds like.

50–Exchange Students

Posted September 8, 2018

This week we take a look at a bunch of artists who made it into the higher tiers of the Hot 100 with songs that weren't recorded in English.

49–School’s Out

Posted September 1, 2018

Alice Cooper's biggest hit was inspired by two things: Old movies and the last three minutes of the school day.