Need help from the forum gurus.

Les Anderson · Post by **Les Anderson** » 28 Mar 2009 10:01 pm

Our band leader wants to work on a show that covers huge hits sung by a famous artist but written by another famous artist.

Such as "I Fall To Pieces" was huge hit for Patsy Cline's but was written by Willie Nelson and so on.

We need at least ten hit songs like that. If any group can come up with a list, our Steel Guitar Forum members can.

Second request, does anyone know approximately how many well known artists have recorded "Unchained Melody"? I know of 14.

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 28 Mar 2009 10:17 pm

Les, "I Fall to Pieces" was written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard.

Do you mean "Crazy"? Willie wrote that one.

Suggestions for your list: Buddy Holly's "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" was written by Paul Anka. Peter and Gordon's "World Without Love" was written by Paul McCartney.

Russ Wever · Post by **Russ Wever** » 28 Mar 2009 10:21 pm

. . . "I Fall To Pieces" was huge hit for
Patsy Cline's but was written by Willie Nelson . . .

That tune wasn't written by Willie Nelson.
It was written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard.

Here is the ASCAP list of performers of Unchained Melody:

101 STRINGS
ALAIMO S
AMOBROSE T
ARNOLD E
ATKINS C
BARRIE D
BAXTER L
BAXTER L
BELAFONTE H
BENSON G
BETTERS H
BILLY VAUGHN ORCH
BLACKWELLS
BLUE HAZE
BLUEBELLS
BRASS RING
BRIARCLIFF STRINGS
BROWN R
BROWNS
BRYANT A
BRYANT R
BUSH J
CALLOWAY C
CATALINAS
CLAIRE M
CLIFFORD BUZZ
CONNIFF R
COOKE S
CORNELL C
COSMOPOLITAN STRINGS
CRAMER F
CRAMER F
CREW CUTS
DAY B
DAY J
DE MARCO A
DEE L
DODDS MALCOLM
DOUGLAS J/LIVING STRINGS
EDDY D
ELLIS F
EXOTIC GUITARS
FERRANTE AND TEICHER
FIDENCO N
FISHER E
FRANK DE VOL ORCH
GARY J
GARY J
GEEZINSLAW BROS
GIBSON G
GIRAUD Y
GLENN OSSER ORCH
GOLD MARTY
GRANAHAN G
GREELEY G
GREEN A
GREYHOUND
HAMILTON R
HEART
HECKSHER E/FAIRMONT ORCH
HENLEY F
HIBBLER A
HOLLYWOOD GUITARS
HOLMES L
HOLMES LEROY
HORNE L
HOUSTON D
IFIELD F
J BROWN/TRAILWINDERS
J DOUGLAS ORCH
JEFFERSON R
JENNINGS W
JONES E
KAEMPFERT B
KELLER J
KOSTELANETZ A
LA LUPE
LABELLE P/BLUEBELLS
LAST J
LAWRENCE WELK ORCH
LENNON J
LES BAXTER ORCH
LETTERMEN
LETTERMEN
LIBERACE
LIVING STRINGS
LOMBARDO G
LOS ADMIRADORES
LOS CUATRO HNOS SILVA ORCH
LOS HERMANOS CARRION
LOS INDIOS TABAJERAS
LOVETT L/PLAYBOYS
LYNNE G
MAC KENZIE G
MANHATTAN TRANSFER
MANTOVANI
MARTIN B ORCH
MARTINO A
MARY KAYE TRIO
MAUI SURFERS
MC INTYRE H
MEINERT M
MERRI GAIL
MIKE SAMMES SGRS
MILLION DOLLAR VIOLINS
MITCHELL J
MONRO M
NASH J
NELSON W
NORMAN LUBOFF CHOIR
NORMAN LUBOFF CHOIR
NORTH A/ZARET H
ORBISON R
OSMOND D
PARIS CONNECTION
PETERSON R
PITNEY G
PLATTERS
POWELL C
PRESLEY E
PRICE G
PRYSOCK A
PRYSOCK A
PRYSOCK A
R MANDELL ORCH
R WILLIAMS ORCH
RAMOS R
RANDOLPH B
RICH C
RICHARD C
RIGHTEOUS BROS
ROBBINS M
ROGER J
RONALD T
SANDRO
SANDS T
SARIDIS S
SIMMONS JIMMY
SMITH J H
SNOW H/ATKINS C
SONNY AND CHER
SPECTOR P
STAMPLEY J
STUDIO MUSICIANS
STYLISTICS
SUPREMES
SWEET INSPIRATION
THREE SUNS
TILLIS M
TODD D
TREMBLAY R
TWITTY C
TWITTY C
VALE J
VALE J
VALLI J
VAUGHAN B
VINCENT G
VINTON B
VITO AND THE SALUTATIONS
WAGNER D/KINDRED SOUL
WAKELY J
WARWICK D
WHITMAN S
WHITMAN S
WILKERSON J
WILLIAMS R
YOUNG J

Les Anderson · Post by **Les Anderson** » 28 Mar 2009 10:22 pm

You got it Chris. I am looking at books about songs and who penned them and made the goof up.

I also know that Freddie Fender wrote a ton of songs but how do I find out if he wrote songs that other artists made famous.

And by the way Chris, what in hell are you doing up this time of night/morning? It must be bloody near sunrise in your neck of the woods.

Les Anderson · Post by **Les Anderson** » 28 Mar 2009 10:25 pm

Jeez Russ, you just gave me a headache!

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 28 Mar 2009 10:27 pm

Les, I'm fresh back from a double gig on George Street tonight. It's 4am here now. We played a Beer Fest in the Convention Centre from 7-9 and then played a bar from 11-3. I'm just home and wired, surfing the forum. I guess it will be a while before the sun hits your window.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 28 Mar 2009 10:30 pm

Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town

Les Anderson · Post by **Les Anderson** » 28 Mar 2009 10:42 pm

b0b wrote:Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town

b0b, pardon my stupidity, but, wasn't that written by Mel Tillis or has my brain gone to sleep?

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 29 Mar 2009 3:44 am

Roger Miller wrote Ray Price's early hit "Invitation To The Blues", as well as Ernest Tubb's "Half A Mind". Bill Anderson wrote Ray Price's hit "City Lights", as well as Roy Clark's biggest hit song "The Tips Of My Fingers". Liz Anderson wrote two of Haggard's big hits, "Strangers" and "The Fugitive". Leon Payne, a very talented (blind) singer-writer, wrote "Lonesome Highway" for Hank Williams, as well as "I Love You Because", which was a hit for many artists like Jim Reeves and Al Martino. Tim Spencer, a member of the band "The Sons Of The Pioneers" wrote "Room Full Of Roses", which was a big hit for George Morgan, and also for Eddy Arnold and Mickey Gilley. Justin Tubb (Ernest's son) wrote "Lonesome 7-7203" for Hawkshaw Hawkins, as well as "Love Is no Excuse", which was a hit for duet of Jim Reeves and Margie Singleton. Lastly, Hoyt Axton wrote a song called "Joy To The World", which became a huge hit for Austrailain rock group, Three Dog Night.

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 29 Mar 2009 3:52 am

Guru? Not. But, there are so many more. If you're talking country music, just starting with Harlan Howard:
Streets of Baltimore (w/ Tompall Glaser)
Busted
Pick Me Up On Your Way Down
Tiger By The Tail
Above and Beyond (The Call of Love)

Then you have Don Gibson:
I Can't Stop Loving You
Sweet Dreams
which Don recorded, but are even more well known by other performers

Jimmy Webb:
By the Time I Get to Phoenix
Wichita Lineman
Galveston

Kris Kristofferson:
Help Me Make It Through the Night
Sunday Morning Coming Down
For the Good Times

Danny Dill:
Long Black Veil (w/ Marijohn Wilkin)
Detroit City (w/ Mel Tillis)

Willie Nelson:
Funny How Time Slips Away
Night Life
Hello Walls

Going the other direction for Willy Nelson, songs he made big hits out of but didn't write:
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain (Fred Rose)
Always On My Mind (Wayne Thompson, Mark James, and Johnny Christopher)

It shouldn't be tough to find tons of these in all eras - I always viewed Nashvile-style country as more of a separate writer & performer model, as opposed to a singer-songwriter model, although there have always been some of the latter.

David Mason · Post by **David Mason** » 29 Mar 2009 6:33 am

"All Along the Watchtower" - Dylan/Hendrix....

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 29 Mar 2009 6:56 am

Talking about Jimmy Webb, he also wrote "The Highwayman" and MacArthur Park".

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 29 Mar 2009 8:34 am

Les Anderson wrote:
b0b wrote:Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town
b0b, pardon my stupidity, but, wasn't that written by Mel Tillis or has my brain gone to sleep?

Yep. It was a huge hit by Kenny Rogers, long before Mel recorded it.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 29 Mar 2009 8:39 am

"Come and Get It" Badfinger / McCartney

Brint Hannay · Post by **Brint Hannay** » 29 Mar 2009 10:25 am

If I understand the original premise, somebody like Harlan Howard may not fit. He's a well-known songwriter, but not a "famous artist". I don't know if he ever recorded his songs himself?

How about "Pancho and Lefty", written by Townes Van Zandt, who did record his songs himself, but the song was a radio hit by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. (also recorded by Emmylou Harris, among others) Maybe Townes van Zandt doesn't qualify as a "famous" artist, either.

"Love at the Five and Dime", written by Nanci Griffith, who also records as an artist (is she famous?), hit by Kathy Mattea.

"Blue Suede Shoes", by Carl Perkins, hit by Elvis.

"Both Sides Now", by Joni Mitchell, hit by Judy Collins.

"Apartment Number Nine", by Johnny Paycheck, hit by Tammy Wynette.

Les Anderson · Post by **Les Anderson** » 29 Mar 2009 11:12 am

Brint Hannay wrote:If I understand the original premise, somebody like Harlan Howard may not fit. He's a well-known songwriter, but not a "famous artist". I don't know if he ever recorded his songs himself?

You're right Brint. We want famous songs by near famous or big name stars that have recorded hits that were penned by other big named stars. Our band is primarily country oriented; however, we do some almost modern tunes as long as they have a recognizable melody.

Oh yes, Harlan Howard did record a few of his songs. I don't think any of them made it to the top 100 however on Billboard however. I don't know for sure how many songs he penned but, it was more than most realize.

Here is a web site that is dedicated to Harlan; however, I have read differing stories about him. http://www.harlanhoward.com/bios/Harlan-Howard.htm

Frank Freniere · Post by **Frank Freniere** » 29 Mar 2009 1:01 pm

I believe LeAnn Rimes did "Unchained Melody," also.

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 29 Mar 2009 1:34 pm

Passionate Kisses written by Lucinda Williams. I forget the name of woman who had the hit with it but she is pretty well known.

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 29 Mar 2009 3:32 pm

That would be Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bill.

Les Anderson · Post by **Les Anderson** » 29 Mar 2009 4:33 pm

There is no better place to turn to for assistance than this forum. Thanks tons guys. Keep them coming.

Ben Lawson · Post by **Ben Lawson** » 29 Mar 2009 5:32 pm

Ray Price had a hit on "Touch My Heart" written by Johnny Paycheck.

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 29 Mar 2009 5:48 pm

Prince wrote "Manic Monday" for the Bangles. But I doubt that's gonna make into your show.

The Bee Gees wrote some hits for others:

Islands in the Stream - Kenny/Dolly
Heartbreaker - Dionne Warwick

Paul Anka wrote "My Way", made famous by Elvis, Sinatra and others.

Carole King wrote "You've Got a Friend", covered by James Taylor. She also wrote "Natural Woman", covered by Aretha Franklin. As many know, she penned a lot of 60s hits with Gerry Goffin before becoming a star in her own right with the Tapestry album. This may have been mentioned. If so, apologies.

Marc Jenkins · Post by **Marc Jenkins** » 29 Mar 2009 9:25 pm

Chris LeDrew wrote:Prince wrote "Manic Monday" for the Bangles. But I doubt that's gonna make into your

How about Sinead O'Connor's cover of the Prince-written 'Nothing Compares 2 U'?

Alvin Blaine · Post by **Alvin Blaine** » 30 Mar 2009 1:04 am

How about songs written by Jerry Reed Hubbard?

Brenda Lee's 1960 hit "That's All You Gotta Do"
Porter Wagoner's 1962 hit "Misery Loves Company"
Elvis Presley with "Guitar Man" and "U.S. Male" in 1967

Les Anderson · Post by **Les Anderson** » 30 Mar 2009 1:36 pm

Here is another one for you gurus. It was either Buck Owens who recorded a song that was penned by Merle Haggard and made it a big time hit or it was Haggard who recorded one of Buck's songs and made it a hit.

Does anyone have a handle on this one?