"I Want Candy" is a song written and originally recorded by #theStrangeloves in 1965 that reached No. 11 on the US #Billboard Hot 100 chart. It is a famous example of a song that uses the #BoDiddleyBeat. It has gone on to spawn multiple successful cover versions, including by #TheTremeloes, #BowWowWow, #AaronCarter, #MelanieC, and others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV_U3FMUPhQ
Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy (Official Audio)

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"Up on Cripple Creek" is a song written #theBand’s guitarist #RobbieRobertson which appeared on their second album The Band, with drummer #LevonHelm on lead vocal. Released as a #single in November 1969, it reached 25 on the #Billboard Hot 100. " A 1976 live performance of "Up on Cripple Creek" appears in the Band's concert film #TheLastWaltz, as well as on the accompanying #soundtrack album. In addition, live performances of the song appear on #BeforeTheFlood.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsdUzN20Sow
The Last Waltz (1978) - Up on Cripple Creek Scene (2/7) | Movieclips

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"You Sexy Thing" is a song by the British #soul band #HotChocolate. It was written by lead singer #ErrolBrown and bass guitarist #TonyWilson and was produced by #MickieMost. The song was released in October 1975 as the second single from their second album, Hot Chocolate, and reached number two on the #UKSinglesChart in November 1975, as well as number three on the US #Billboard Hot 100 the following February. Billboard ranked it the #number22SongFor1976.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-p8bOoFlPo
Hot Chocolate (I Believe in Miracles)

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"Hang On in There Baby" is a song written by American musician #JohnnyBristol and arranged by #HBBarnum as the title track from his first album, Hang on in There Baby (1974). It was released as his debut solo single in 1974 by #MGMRecords, reaching No. 8 on the US #Hot100 and No. 2 on the US #Billboard R&B chart. On the #UKSinglesChart, it reached No. 3.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDAvARl1M9Q
1974 HITS ARCHIVE: Hang On In There Baby - Johnny Bristol (stereo 45 single version)

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"Lookin' out My Back Door" is a song recorded by the American band #CreedenceClearwaterRevival. Written by the band's lead singer, guitarist and songwriter #JohnFogerty, it is included on their fifth album #CosmosFactory (1970), and became their fifth and final number-two #Billboard hit, held off the top by #DianaRosss version of "#AintNoMountainHighEnough". It was their only #CashBoxTop100 number-one hit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMSWrsk8Wlo
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Lookin Out My Back Door

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"The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" is a #SouthernGothic #murderBallad first recorded by actress, singer, comedian #VickiLawrence. The song was written in 1972 by songwriter #BobbyRussell, who was married to Lawrence at the time. Lawrence's version, from her 1973 album of the same name, went to number one on the US #Billboard Hot 100. There have been several #coverVersions since Lawrence's release. #RebaMcEntire's version, from her 1991 album #ForMyBrokenHeart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkralgeB00o
Vicki Lawrence - The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia(1995)(Music City Tonight 720p)

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Tom Douglas Presents Miranda Lambert With the Icon Award | Country Power Players 2026

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Miranda Lambert Accepts the Icon Award from Tom Douglas | Country Power Players 2026

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Clint Black Presents Riley Green With the Hitmaker Award | Country Power Players 2026

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