Bruce McKelvey (McKelvey)

Algiers.......

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

Yes, Bruce. Do you know the recording artist/s or does anyone?

Bruce McKelvey (McKelvey)

The Duprees...as you stated earlier.    Also recorded by a number of other artist's.

Alan Greenleaf

BROTHER BRUCE IS COMING TO TOWN!  Friday, October 20th, Panini's Westlake!

Bruce McKelvey will be in Cleveland next week, and we have reserved a spot for us at Panini's.  They are at Panini's Bar & Grill 23800 Detroit Rd Westlake, OH 44145. Phone: 440-250-0075.

We will meet at 6 pm there, on Friday, October 20th.  Come say hello to Bruce.  I'm sure he would be happy to see you!

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

Oh, my, I did say the Duprees didn't I?  Must be all the travel preparations and wedding anticipations (not mine---my granddaughter) that have me forgetting.  I get to hem one of the bridesmaid's dresses the day before the wedding and it's satin under skirts and tulle over skirts---complicated 

Ok...here's one more.  But, Bruce, please give it 4 or 5 days to allow others to take a stab at it before you answer. You are just too good at this!

What song did Sam Cooke make famous in 1957?

Bruce McKelvey (McKelvey)

YOU SEND ME.....this message?   Thank you....

Clark Smyth

Honest you do!

Linda Peate (Powrie)

Honest you do, wooo oh oh oh oh...you, you thrill me!  Love that song!! 

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

Yes....uh, no....uh, yes....uh, no.  Oh, my.....Hasn't been 4 days....

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

Bruce:  Please don't answer this one!

What artist sang what 1957 top hit while holding his nose?

Nancy Westerfield (Depew)

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

Wow! Nancy! Awesome!  Thought that might stump everyone. Watch for the next one coming up.

Bruce McKelvey (McKelvey)

It stumped me...Are ya happy now ????    lol !

Roberta Young (Berwanger)

why would he hold his nose?

Barbara Peate (Sabo)

Bobbi......looked it up and never would have known!  But, I won't tell!

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

I'm totally tickled pink, Bruce.

Frankie was asked to hold his nose to make the sound to be more nasal. He did it also when he recorded "Gingerbread." But when he recorded "Venus" he didn't and that stopped that absurdity. 

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

Bruce and Nancy are both banned from answering this one.  The rest of you:  Please give it a stab!

Who recorded "Puppy Love" and what year? And there will also be a 'why' if you get it right!

Barbara Peate (Sabo)

Paul Anka but don't know year.  Donny Osmond also had a hit with same song but don't know year.  All I remember are the words!  LOL

Nancy Westerfield (Depew)

Roberta Young (Berwanger)

i looked it up, too.i am more impressed that he is married to his only wife for 55 years the little heart throb that sang VENUS.

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

Paul Anka is correct. Written and recorded in 1960.  Now, do you know why he wrote and recorded it?

Nancy Westerfield (Depew)

Roberta Young (Berwanger)

VENUS WAS A SPECIAL SONG WE HAD A LOT OF GREAT SONGS TO DANCE TOO

Paul Berns

Are any of you fans of Gene Pitney.... also Paul Anka has a terrible reputation for the way he treats his band members

If anyone is interested I have Buddy Rich stories

But enough about my knowledge- you all are brilliant 

Paul

Ellen Aspinwall (Templar)

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????