Post by Travis on Feb 15, 2005 19:00:56 GMT -5
The WAKY singover jingle, which was recently submitted by Jason O'Brian, reminded me of a time back in 1971 when, for a very short period of time, some of the hits featured astonishing customized singover intros. But, unlike the one submitted by Jason O'Brian, these singover intros sounded as if they were in the actual voice of the song's lead vocalist. It's been 34 years and my somewhat photographic memory of WAKY isn't what it used to be. 
But, I can remember at least 2 songs that featured such an intro. The first was Tommy James & The Shondells with "Draggin' The Line." I'm not sure of the exact words, but the customized intro was something like, "Diggin' the snow and the bright sunshine - listenin' to the big 79." It sounded as if Tommy were singing the words, himself, and it led directly into the actual lyrics of the song ("Makin' a livin' the old hard way - takin' and giving by day by day, etc.") The second tune which comes to mind is Blood, Sweat & Tears' "Go Down Gamblin'." In a voice that sounded to be that of David Clayton Thomas, the words over the intro were, "You never go down gamblin' with W-A-K-Y" which led into the actual lyrics, "Born a natural loser - can't recall just where, etc." Yes. My mind is a freak of nature. I can remember such trivial events as this, but can't remember to set the trash out on Tuesday nights. ;D If you remember these customized intros (or others) and have any info as to whom those voices actually belonged, please share it here.
But, I can remember at least 2 songs that featured such an intro. The first was Tommy James & The Shondells with "Draggin' The Line." I'm not sure of the exact words, but the customized intro was something like, "Diggin' the snow and the bright sunshine - listenin' to the big 79." It sounded as if Tommy were singing the words, himself, and it led directly into the actual lyrics of the song ("Makin' a livin' the old hard way - takin' and giving by day by day, etc.") The second tune which comes to mind is Blood, Sweat & Tears' "Go Down Gamblin'." In a voice that sounded to be that of David Clayton Thomas, the words over the intro were, "You never go down gamblin' with W-A-K-Y" which led into the actual lyrics, "Born a natural loser - can't recall just where, etc." Yes. My mind is a freak of nature. I can remember such trivial events as this, but can't remember to set the trash out on Tuesday nights. ;D If you remember these customized intros (or others) and have any info as to whom those voices actually belonged, please share it here.
