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Mother & Son Hitmakers

Mother & Son Hitmakers

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 Rick Bolger
In our article about Shirley Jones, we mention the fact that Shirley never had much singles chart success until she topped the Billboard Hot 100 with stepson David and “I Think I Love You,”... Read More
TV Connections to Traditional Pop

TV Connections to Traditional Pop

July 24, 2018March 23, 2023 Rick Bolger
Above: Bobby Troup and Julie London See if you can follow this. We begin with Nat King Cole and Frank DeVol… If you haven’t read our Featured Songwriter article about Frank DeVol, you may ... Read More

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