August 16, 2003: A cover of "The Boys of Summer" by The Ataris made a big move from Number 55 to 44 on the Billboard single's chart.
"The Boys of Summer"was released in 1984 by Eagles vocalist and drummer Don Henley. In 2003, The Ataris covered it for their album So Long, Astoria.
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Their version replaced the "Deadhead sticker" reference with one more appropriate to the age group of their fans, namely a "Black Flag sticker", in honor of the punk rock band from the 1980s.
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August 16 , 1966: Simon & Garfunkel recorded "The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)."
The 59th Street bridge (officially the Queensboro Bridge), goes over the East River in New York City, connecting Queens to Manhattan. Simon & Garfunkel are from New York, which has a very hectic pace. In this song they remind us to slow down and appreciate the simple pleasures in life, like cobblestones and flowers.
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August 16, 1969: Oliver entered the top 100 at Number 72 with "Jean."
"Jean" is a popular song from the 1969 movie The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. It was written by the American poet and composer Rod McKuen, who also recorded a version of the song.
Oliver In 1969, Oliver reached #3 on the Billboard pop and easy listening charts with his version of "Good Morning Starshine," a song from the musical Hair.
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August 16, 1975: Paul Simon and Phoebe Snow debuted at Number 67 with "Gone At Last."
"Gone at Last" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Paul Simon.
It was the lead single from his fourth studio album, Still Crazy After All These Years (1975), released on Columbia Records. Phoebe Snow and the Jessy Dixon Singers provide guest vocals, with Snow receiving credit on the single release.
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August 16, 1986: Eddie Money released "Take Me Home Tonight."
"Take Me Home Tonight" is based on The Ronettes' 1963 hit "Be My Baby," and features their lead singer, Ronnie Spector, on the chorus performing her famous line, "Be my little baby."
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The song was reworked by the songwriters Michael Leeson and Peter Vale, whose other songs include "Would I Lie To You" by Charles & Eddie and "One Man Woman" by Sheena Easton.
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