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
Smithtown, New York is a collection of hamlets on the north shore of Long Island. I always had trouble explaining to people where it is ("Go to Commack...
In the Summer of Love, an obscure club band from the LA area climbs the charts to become one of the big hits that year. It wasn't The Doors' first single,...
It's the holiday season, and what better way to celebrate than by taking a deep dive into a perennial Halloween favorite? (Hey, Halloween is a holiday...
This week, it's a look at hit songs that have backup singers who are well-known, because they're also famous. Reminder: next week I'm taking off for...
Love it or hate it, Richard Harris' song from 1968 certainly seems to create some strong reactions. Here's the story behind the song, and how (as it...