Hump Day Medley!

Your eyes are not deceiving you. I really do follow Tammy Wynette (who is on this playlist for a reason) with Led Zeppelin! Yep, it’s a diverse medley!

We’re taking a look back at songs released on this date, including Motown’s first #1 single, a couple of backstories, a dip into some country tunes, and a special birthday tribute to one of the best session men who ever lived!

This one times in at over 40 minutes but I’m not apologizing. I was having too much fun!

Memories … That’s What We’re All About

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A Fun Wednesday Medley!

Buddy Holly – Marvelettes
Tammy Wynette – Led Zeppelin
Rivieras – Beatles
Peter, Paul & Mary – Rick Nelson
Association – 5th Dimension
Kenny Rogers – Beach Boys
Zac Brown Band
(featuring Jimmy Buffett)

Comments (14)

  1. Sandy Gaither

    I absolutely loved that opener, with Buddy Holly, and the first 45 that I ever bought was at the hop! And of course, I love the association and the fifth dimension. It was so thrilled to hear Tammy Wynette after all these years. I can remember playing her over and over in my car on an eight track no less. Well we have progressed a little since then. Thank you for the shout out.. You know, I love those beach boys! Interesting backstory on the Beatles song. You never cease to amaze me. I really love this medley a lot. Until tomorrow, “you’re the best” 🥰

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thank you, Sandy! Rave On has always been my favorite Buddy Holly song. My ex-wife loved Tammy Wynette so I was “subjected” to a lot of her! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the musical journey! 🥰

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  2. Nancy A Garbati

    These were so awesome Jojo made me play them 3 times. LOL Thanks for making it a wonderful Wednesday my friend. <3

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      Jojo and you are the dancing queens! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! ❤

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  3. Mary Helen Hawthorne

    Great ending
    For a short time each weekday we are knee deep in paradise!
    Thanks

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      I am grateful you enjoyed that upbeat ending! I have been holding it in my back pocket for quite a while and finally decided to use it. Thank you!

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  4. Donna Tillson-Bass

    Loved this one! I love The Beach Boys, but my heart always skips a beat, when I hear country music. I recently had the pleasure of attending Alan Jackson’s Last Tour show in Boston! I have followed his career since the beginning! Sorry for rambling! Thank you, for all that you do!

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      That wasn’t close to rambling! That was someone passionate about her music favorites. For the record, I am a huge Alan Jackson fan but Toby Keith was my favorite.

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  5. Jim

    Another great mix. I always heard and sang the lyrics to “I Want to Hold Your Hand” the correct way. Too young in 1964 to hear “I get high”!
    “Please Mr. Postman” was played a lot in my home, but the Association’s “Never My Love” is a favorite of mine.
    Great ending with Zac Brown Band’s “Knee Deep”. Zac Brown Band is a favorite of my wife and me.
    Thank you, Ray

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thank you, Jim! I always heard “I get high” but I was 13 and was too young to think about what it could mean other thn just being happy! As I said elsewhere, I have been holding that Zac Brown song in reserve for quite a while but since Jimmy Buffett passed on September 1 of last year (and that doesn’t seem possible!), I thought this was the time. I am very happy you enjoyed it!

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  6. Penny

    Of course another great medley … LOVE every song!! PP&M had some great music … blowing in the wind is one of my favorites of theirs … of course can’t go wrong with Puff the Magic Dragon either!!
    Great backstories, again new info I never knew!!
    Reading your comment that Toby Keith is your favorite country artist makes me think of a couple of things … was so friggin sad he was taken way too soon and his last performance of “don’t let the old man in” …. POWERFUL!!
    Have rambled enough …………..

    Have a wonderful day my friend!!!!!!
    XXOO

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thank you, Penny! I am so happy you enjoyed the music but your comments about Toby were very moving. That last performance by him is seared into my brain.
      Have a beautiful evening!
      XOXO

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  7. Rosa-Lee Gould

    8/29/2024 Ted & I are a day late but the music was perfect. Ted enjoyed your bass tribute. Great medley, as usual. We stayed up past our bedtime last nite to watch “Toby Keith: American Icon” (9-11pm on NBC). It included, for the 1st time, his last studio session doing a rendition of Joe Diffie’s “Ships that don’t come in.” It was a tribute to him from a variety of artists, the military & his family. Once again, thank you & have a good day Ray 🙂 Ted & Lee

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    1. Ray (Post author)

      Thank you, Ted & Lee! It makes sense that Ted would have appreciated the bass tribute for Joe Osborn. I’m so glad you caught the Toby Keith tribute. He is sadly missed.

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