Paul: I remember when Buddy Rich performed in the school gym. I was fascinated by all the solo drum work. It was great! Please, do share his story with us.
The question remains: Does anyone know why Paul Anka wrote "Puppy Love" and recorded it????
I remember hearing that Paul Anka wrote the song for his babysitter, but I'm not sure if it's true or not. Most people thought he wrote it for Annette Funicello though. Not sure which is true!
I believe he wrote Diana for his babysitter who wasn't the least bit interested in him!! Does anyone know who sang Summertime? It's summertime, summertime, sum sum summertime....etc?
Barbie: Paul at 15 had a crush on Diana who was 20. She occasionally babysat his younger brother and sister. He would run into her at church and other places. She just wasn't interested in him. So he wrote "Diana" about her.
Bobbie: That's Gershwin's "Summertime" from Porgy and Bess. The one Barbie is asking about is actually "Summertime, Summertime" which is not the same song. Any other takers on this?
Bobbie: I'm afraid not because Barbie wrote out the words for "Summertime, Summertime." But you do have Honorable Mention for coming up with Gershwin's "Summertime!"
Now...there's one more. Who sang "In The Summertime?"
That would be me, Linda, who asked about Summertime. Good going, Al!! That is so old but I AWAYS loved it. My sisters laugh at me because I have all the 50s and 60s downloaded on my phone and play them when I am showering and getting dressed. I LOVE them.
"In The Summertime" was first released in 1970 and was number one around the world. It was one of the best-selling singles of all time selling over 30 million copies. Looking for the recording artist?
Awesome, Clark, that you all may make the 55th! We'll put you on the list as a possible (God willing and the creek don't rise!).
Good memory, Clark, on "In The Summertime." It was Mungo Jerry. Actually, that's the name of the band. His bio says he had a string of hits around the globe. https://www.mungojerry.com/ His name is Ray Dorset and he toured with a Mungo Jerry movie in 2016 to sell-out crowds. He has also composed hit songs for others. Who knew????
