Great Music: Take A Workbreak - "Up On The Roof"

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This song, performed originally by the Drifters (and sung by the fabulous Ben E. King), was written by Carole King. While the original arrangement was by far the finest, other covers were done by James Taylor, Laura Nyro, Carole King (after all she wrote it), Bruce Willis (nothing more be said, but a nice, pleasant voice.... not bad), and others.

The Drifters also did some other immortal versions of "Under The Boardwalk," and "Saturday Night At The Movies". Ben King did notable recordings of "Stand By Me," "A Rose In Spanish Harlem," and, of course, "Save The Last Dance For Me."

Yet, the Drifters original version with its continuous upbeat marimba riff, great sustained chord vocal harmonies, and full orchestra (strings, brass.... the whole enchilada) remains one of my favorite childhood songs. It was magical. It was fresh air. Click and enjoy it with me.

UP ON THE ROOF - Drifters

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Music Break - "Up On The Roof"- RadioDAZZ Lives!

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This song was written by Carole King, a legendary songsmith, in the early 1960s. I've heard her version, as well as covers by James Taylor, The Drifters (featuring Ben E. King, of "Stand By Me" fame) and Laura Nyro, a wonderful songwriter herself.

The first major-release version of this song, as performed by the Drifters when I was a mere tadpole, was probably one of the best versions of one of my favorite songs. More recently, I heard Laura Nyro's cover of this classic, which is delicate, with a subtle wistful beauty all its own. Interestingly (and saddeningly), it was Laura's only break into the Top 100 Songs -- while her talents as a performer are admired (to the point of adoration) by a small cultlike following, she remains best known as one of the best Top 40 hit songwriters of the 1960s and early 1970s.

Take a bit of time away from your labors and enjoy two versions of this song: The first is by The Drifters (I liked this one even better -- if that's possible -- than their fabulous and famous version of "Under The Boardwalk," which featured violins, castanets, and some wonderful Ben E high notes); the second is by Laura Nyro, which is a treat of a performance to be savored in its own space.

Enjoy them both! You know what to do. Escape for a few moments -- its cheaper than a cruise, and you won't get seasick or overspend your budget in the casino. Come with me. -- Dazz

THE DRIFTERS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F_opWg9_qI&feature=related

LAURA NYRO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVYqR0bnoqQ&feature=related





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