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  1. "In the Jailhouse Now" is an American #novelty blues song originally found in #vaudeville performances from the early 20th century, The earliest known version was written in 1915 by Davis and Stafford. It later #becameAssociatedWith #JimmieRodgers, by way of the yodeling #countryMusic versions he recorded in 1928 and 1930, and has been extensively #covered in the subsequent years, often giving songwriting credit to Rodgers.
    youtube.com/watch?v=p3L2qf3q-ok

  2. "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" is a 1978 song, written and originally recorded by American musician #MoonMartin and #covered a year later by British singer #RobertPalmer. Palmer's version of the song became one of his best-known #hitSingles.
    youtube.com/watch?v=DlPHmYtqSdA

  3. "What You Won't Do for Love" is a song by American singer-songwriter #BobbyCaldwell. It was released in September 1978 as the lead single from his eponymous debut album (1978). It was written by Caldwell and Alfons Kettner, and produced by Ann Holloway. The song has been #covered and #sampled numerous times, including by #TupacShakur in the posthumous 1998 hit "Do for Love".
    youtube.com/watch?v=C8Y0SZrPdX0

  4. "Long Train Runnin'" (or "Long Train Running") is a song recorded by American rock band #theDoobieBrothers and written by band member #TomJohnston. It was included on the band's third album, #TheCaptainAndMe (1973), and was released as a single by #WarnerBros, becoming a hit and peaking at No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was #covered by the Italian band #Traks in 1982, and then by the British girl group #Bananarama in 1991. In 1993.
    youtube.com/watch?v=m4tJSn0QtME

  5. "Jesus Is Just Alright" is a #gospel song written by American singer Art Reynolds and first recorded by Reynolds' group, The Art Reynolds Singers, for their 1966 album, Tellin' It Like It Is. The song's title makes use of the American slang term "just alright", which during the 1960s was used to describe something that was considered #cool or hip. The song has been #covered by various bands and artists over the years, including #theByrds, #UndergroundSunshine.
    youtube.com/watch?v=Q539m05DK3s

  6. "Please Mr. Postman" is a song written by #GeorgiaDobbins, William Garrett, #FreddieGorman, #BrianHolland and #RobertBateman. It was the debut single by #girlGroup #theMarvelettes for the Tamla ( #Motown) label and is famous for being the first Motown song to reach the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The single achieved this position in late 1961; it hit number one on the #RAndBChart as well. The song has been #covered several times.
    youtube.com/watch?v=AHfddvbKb4w

  7. "A Teenager in Love" is a song written by #DocPomus and partner #MortShuman. It was originally recorded by #DionAndTheBelmonts, and released in March 1959. It appeared on their album Presenting Dion and the Belmonts (1959). It reached No. 5 on the #Billboard #Hot100 chart. The song was #covered by many different artists. In 1959, three different versions of the song charted simultaneously in the UK, the other two versions being by #MartyWilde and #CraigDouglas.
    youtube.com/watch?v=rXqHFm9G1Us

  8. "Mustang Sally" is a #rhythmAndBlues (R&B) song written and first recorded by #MackRice in 1965. It was released on the Blue Rock label (4014) in May 1965 with "Sir Mack Rice" as the artist. The song uses an AAB layout with a 24-bar structure. It gained greater popularity when #WilsonPickett #covered it the following year on a single, a version that was also released on the 1966 album #TheWickedPickett. Also in 1966.
    youtube.com/watch?v=16u6w0cjjrU

  9. "All Through the Night" is a song written and recorded by #JulesShear for his 1983 album #WatchDog. It was produced by #ToddRundgren. #ElliotEaston of American rock band #theCars helped produce an early version of the song. It was #covered by the Cars, who did not use it on any of their albums, and by #CyndiLauper, who included it on her debut album #ShesSoUnusual (1983). Lauper's version peaked at number five on the #Billboard Hot 100.
    youtube.com/watch?v=ZONKoKIQ9RY

  10. "Please Mr. Postman" is a song written by #GeorgiaDobbins, William Garrett, #FreddieGorman, #BrianHolland and #RobertBateman. It was the debut single by #girlGroup #theMarvelettes for the Tamla ( #Motown) label and is famous for being the first Motown song to reach the number-one position on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The single achieved this position in late 1961; it hit number one on the #RAndBChart as well. The song has been #covered several times.
    youtube.com/watch?v=cmJhEdbqvSw

  11. "Spanish Harlem" is a song recorded by #BenEKing in 1960 for #AtcoRecords. It was written by Jerry Leiber and #PhilSpector and produced by #JerryLeiberAndMikeStoller. "Spanish Harlem" was King's first hit away from #TheDrifters, peaking at number 10 on #Billboard's pop chart, and number 15 on the rhythm and blues chart. The song has been #covered by a number of artists, including #ArethaFranklin, whose version reached number two on Billboard's pop chart.
    youtube.com/watch?v=QlQLGCeUqZw

  12. "You Showed Me" is a song written by #GeneClark and #JimMcGuinn (later known as Roger) of #theByrds in 1964. It was recorded by #theTurtles and released as a #single at the end of 1968, becoming the group's last big #hit in the US. The song has also been #covered or partially incorporated into other songs by a number of other acts over the years, including #theLightningSeeds, #SaltNPepa, #LutriciaMcNeal and #MadisonBeer.
    youtube.com/watch?v=JIxJOO02jWo

  13. "Mustang Sally" is a #rhythmAndBlues (#RAndB) song written and first recorded by #MackRice in 1965. It was released on the Blue Rock label (4014) in May 1965 with "Sir Mack Rice" as the artist. The song uses an AAB layout with a 24-bar structure. It gained greater popularity when #WilsonPickett #covered it the following year on a single, a version that was also released on the 1966 album #TheWickedPickett. Also in 1966.
    youtube.com/watch?v=0fcjnAcd02I

  14. "You Showed Me" is a song written by #GeneClark and #JimMcGuinn (later known as Roger) of #theByrds in 1964. It was recorded by #theTurtles and released as a #single at the end of 1968, becoming the group's last big #hit in the US. The song has also been #covered or partially incorporated into other songs by a number of other acts over the years, including #theLightningSeeds, #SaltNPepa, #LutriciaMcNeal and #MadisonBeer.
    youtube.com/watch?v=Ul3K_e-ZgiE

  15. "Please Mr. Postman" is a song written by #GeorgiaDobbins, William Garrett, #FreddieGorman, #BrianHolland and #RobertBateman. It was the debut single by #girlGroup #theMarvelettes for the #Tamla (#Motown) label and is famous for being the first Motown song to reach the number-one position on the #Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. The single achieved this position in late 1961; it hit number one on the #RAndBChart as well. The song has been #covered several times.
    youtube.com/watch?v=j0fmNg2_Nt4

  16. "Spanish Harlem" is a song recorded by #BenEKing in 1960 for #AtcoRecords. It was written by Jerry Leiber and #PhilSpector and produced by #JerryLeiberAndMikeStoller. "Spanish Harlem" was King's first hit away from #TheDrifters, peaking at number 10 on #Billboard's pop chart, and number 15 on the rhythm and blues chart. The song has been #covered by a number of artists, including #ArethaFranklin, whose version reached number two on Billboard's pop chart.
    youtube.com/watch?v=QlQLGCeUqZw

  17. "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" is a song written and recorded by #American #countryMusic singer-songwriter #HankWilliams in 1949. The song has been #covered by a wide range of musicians.
    youtube.com/watch?v=VqfisHUtWOA

  18. "Home Sweet Home" is a #powerBallad by American #heavyMetal band #MötleyCrüe. It was originally released in 1985 on the album #TheatreOfPain, and again in 1991 for the #DecadeOfDecadence8191 compilation album. It has been #covered by several artists, most notably country singer #CarrieUnderwood, who released her version as a single in 2009.
    youtube.com/watch?v=Gmrh42foUsg

  19. "Love Is All Around" is a song recorded by English #rock band #theTroggs. Released as a single in October 1967, it was a top-ten hit in both the UK and US. "Love Is All Around" has been #covered by numerous artists, including #REM, with whom the Troggs subsequently recorded their 1992 comeback album #AthensAndover. R.E.M.'s cover was a B-side on their 1991 "#RadioSong" single.
    youtube.com/watch?v=DiLFNqM7BMI

  20. "All Through the Night" is a song written and recorded by #JulesShear for his 1983 album #WatchDog. It was produced by #ToddRundgren. #ElliotEaston of American rock band #theCars helped produce an early version of the song. It was #covered by the Cars, who did not use it on any of their albums, and by #CyndiLauper, who included it on her debut album #ShesSoUnusual (1983). Lauper's version peaked at number five on the #Billboard Hot 100.
    youtube.com/watch?v=ZONKoKIQ9RY

  21. "Jesus Is Just Alright" is a #gospel song written by American singer Art Reynolds and first recorded by Reynolds' group, The Art Reynolds Singers, for their 1966 album, Tellin' It Like It Is. The song's title makes use of the American slang term "just alright", which during the 1960s was used to describe something that was considered #cool or hip. The song has been #covered by various bands and artists over the years, including #theByrds, #UndergroundSunshine.
    youtube.com/watch?v=Q539m05DK3s

  22. "Lollipop" is a #pop song written by #JuliusDixson and #BeverlyRoss in 1958. It was first recorded by the duo #RonaldAndRuby, with Ross performing as "Ruby." It was #covered more successfully by #theChordettes whose version reached No. 2 in the US, and #theMudlarks in the UK.
    youtube.com/watch?v=3rYoRaxgOE0