Pompatus Of Love: What Does It Mean?

It is one of those musical ironies that so many people wonder about the lyrics to Steve Miller’s 1973 song, The Joker, “the pompatus of love.” The song is catchy and it is one of those classic rock songs you can’t help but sing along to. But let’s face it. It’s fluff and the lyrics … Read more

What Does the Song Mony Mony Mean?

Most people today probably know Mony, Mony from Billy Idol, but that is not who sang Mony, Mony originally. It’s a song from the 1960’s from Tommy James and the Shondells, a band of many hits, and many covered tunes. The song appeared on the album Crimson and Clover. “Here she come now, say Mony, Mony,” is how … Read more

What 1966 Song Gave The Lovin’ Spoonful Their Name?

Song: Coffee Blues (1966) Artist: Mississippi John Hurt In the song Coffee Blues, the legendary blues artist Mississippi John Hurt, in his usual good-natured way, talks about wanting a spoonful of something. He claims, in the beginning, that it’s Maxwell House coffee (he calls it Maxwell’s House), his favorite coffee that really is good to the last … Read more

Please Come To Boston: Who Did If First?

Song: Please Come to Boston (1974) Artist: Dave Loggins Album: Apprentice (In a Musical Workshop) – (Epic) Having just wrote about Danny’s Song, by Kenny Loggins, I couldn’t help but think of another heartfelt song by his kin. If you’re a country fan, you have probably heard one or another country star sing the lyrics “I’m … Read more

Even Though We Ain’t Got Money – What Song is It?

Song: Danny’s Song (1972) Artist: Loggins & Messina Album: Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina Sittin’ In (Columbia) Even though we ain’t got money are perhaps the most recognizable lyrics in the chorus of Danny’s Song, written by Kenny Loggins. Many people do not realize that Kenny Loggins was not always the king of the movie soundtrack. … Read more