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Music Notes (Carly Simon, Paul Anka, Michael Jackson)
Josh, sorry, you shot, but missed. First, if the song is something know one knows about, you should bear in mind that it's primarily because it was written in the late 1950's. Second, the production was not in the usual Buddy Holly style, and sold accordingly. The Tonight Show theme a "stretch"?? Don't think so, but now that time has passed, as have Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon, it will depend on the age of the people you ask. Just hum a few lines, and most know exactly where that tune comes from. Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon almost instantly come to mind. You are right in giving Tom Jones the credit for "She's A Lady". The song fits his style much as "My Way" did for Frank Sinatra. And your statement of "She's A Lady" not being well written is merely your opinion. Yet you love the tune. But,I'll agree that it's not one of Paul's better songs. Oh, and the composer of "Green Acres" and "The Addams Family" was Vic Mizzy. I consider myself fortunate to be of an age where I can appreciate such talented people, and do not discount him because he may not be as well known. Unlike you, I don't consider composers to be people that "hardly matter", even if it's an artist that I have little appreciation for. To say that a song is one that "nobody knows" is a generalization. I think a better way of saying it (and a bit more polite way) would be that it is a minor hit, recorded over 50 years ago.— October 21, 2009 9:19 a.m.
Music Notes (Carly Simon, Paul Anka, Michael Jackson)
JOSH!! A Buddy Holly song that "nobody knows"?? Why don't you ask Linda Ronstadt, or Don McClean, two more talented singer/songwriters who recorded it? How about the "Tonight Show" theme, heard for thirty some years every weeknight? Yes, it's a Paul Anka composition. She's A Lady, by Tom Jones, the theme to the motion picture "The Longest Day", too. I don't think these tunes, and the ones Paul performed himself would have gotten anywhere were it not for his songwriting talents. Ever been to one of his shows? Didn't think so. Carole King hasn't had a hit in many years since "Tapestry", but I wouldn't for a minute question her talent. Peter Frampton, too. He recorded countless albums and could not reproduce the success of "Frampton's Alive". Yet, he is another example of a multitalent. Please research before commmenting. Thanks.— October 19, 2009 6:32 p.m.
Music Notes (Carly Simon, Paul Anka, Michael Jackson)
Gosh, Josh! You ARE wet behind the ears, and don't know much at all about Paul Anka. Oh, and Josh, FLASH! Paul is on tour. You can view his schedule on his website. He is probably one of the few artists of his generation that did not get ripped off by music publishing or record companies, and if he does make "millions" off of "This Is It", he is certainly entitled to it. Your claim of him having a "fourth" of the talent is purely your dismal opinion. There are millions worldwide who, like me will disagree with you. Paul Anka is a multitalented artist, and a very smart businessman. Read up on your celebs before making condescending remarks.— October 15, 2009 8:38 a.m.