If you are fortunate enough, you will have memories of your own childhood and the books and stories your parents or family members made for you. In 1969 he signed with cotillion records, a subsidiary of atlantic records, where he released the album do your own thing. Watch the video for nothing can take the place of you from brook benton s do your own thing for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Brook benton was an american singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll. The twodisc set includes every one of bentons top 100 pop hits, except for a christmas single and a minor spokenword hit.
A year and a half into his hot streak by that time, critics began disparaging brook benton s music and dinahs. Listen free to brook benton do your own thing touch em with love, nothing can take the place of you and more. It would be nice to think that this book will lead to an upsurge of. Unlike his mercury labelmate, dinah washington, benton didnt have any jazz chops, even if he often sang standards. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability. Do your own thing lyrics by brook benton original song full. It is now on my shopping list the next time i go out for. Brook bentons creamy baritone was so smooth, he must have had a throat lined with silk.
People like to tell you what you cant do they may be right but whos to say you know youve got your own sing to sing. Brook benton the boll weevil song i do not own the copyrigts to this songs owned by ioda. For curious listeners, brook bentons discography is best enjoyed on the 2disc set endlessly. Cotillion 44031 she knows what to do with em touch em with love 1969. The best of brook benton rhino 1998 which features digitally remastered recordings of his major singles. He was survived by his wife, mary benton, and six children, brook jr. Everything else, including his two rockoriented duets with dinah washington and smash hit the boll weevil song, is here. Brook benton do your own thing vinyl records and cds for. September 19, 1931 april 9, 1988 was an american singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960s, with hits such as its just a matter of time and endlessly, many of which he cowrote. It would be nice to think that this book will lead to an upsurge of interest in a. Brook benton its just a matter of time hurtin inside mercury usa 794x45. He became a gospel singer at a young age and was a member of the camden jubilee singers. Within his particular variety of black pop, there is sufficient diversity of sound and lyric to warrant continuous and repeat listening. Leave us a note in the comment section during checkout.
Brook benton, born benjamin franklin peay, september 19, 1931 april 9, 1988 was an american singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960s, when he scored hits. Astrology and natal chart of brook benton, born on 19310919. Complete song listing of brook benton on brook benton songs list covid19. Other than the duets, bentons hits had been mainly romantic ballads, so he began to change things up a little midyear. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from brook benton at the discogs marketplace. Do your own thing brought benton into the late 60s, but its followup, touch em with love, shaped his latterday career. Brook benton musician music database radio swiss jazz. These homemade gems may feature pictures of animals cut out of magazines and glue to colorful construction paper. The books are signed by the author at no extra charge.
Brook benton the boll weevil song i do not own the copyrigts to this song. Lyrics for if you think god is dead by brook benton. Brook benton do your own thing vinyl records and cds for sale. Brook benton crazy in love with you im coming back to you vik usa 1958. Do your own thing by brook benton on amazon music amazon. Benton moved to new york city at age 17 in 1948 to try his luck as a songwriter. While theres life theres still hope mother nature, father time. Middle english brouken to use, enjoy, from old english brucan. Watch the video for nothing can take the place of you from brook bentons do your own thing for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The twodisc set includes every one of benton s top 100 pop hits, except for a christmas single and a minor spokenword hit. William arlt recording engineer, adrian barber recording engineer, tony may recording engineer, mickey buckins recording engineer. Brook benton was a magnificent singer who could handle handle anything.
Sam moore rainy night in georgia official video duration. It was originally released by white on his 1969 album, continued, on monument records, shortly before benton s hit single was issued. Brook benton do your own thing i just dont know what. Brook benton do your own thing 1968, vinyl discogs. Someday, some way, youll realize that youve been blind yes, darling, youre going to need me again its just a matter of time go on, go. Atlantic placed benton on their new cotillion subsidiary. This is the place to get books by jim benton, creator of its happy bunny, franny k. Brook benton do your own thing music skip to main content. Brook benton s creamy baritone was so smooth, he must have had a throat lined with silk. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. I look at the sea and i realize no man can drain it i hear that, wild wind blow and i rea. Your lips on mine are soft as dew your kiss is so divine your eyes are like the skies of blue and stars that brightly shine.
Brook benton brook benton was an american singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960s, when he scored hits such as its. Brook benton vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. Did you know you can make your own book online for free and print a book if you need. Do your own thing was the twelvest b6, on the album,and final piece of this album,by brook benton in 196869. Do your own thing lyrics by brook benton original song. The jerry leibermike stoller production of do your own thing in 68 and. Songs featured on the trivia book of rock n roll music vol. Other than the duets, benton s hits had been mainly romantic ballads, so he began to change things up a little midyear. Like many other blues singers from that era, benton grew up singing gospel music, but quickly hit his stride in the late 50s with hits like just a matter of time, endlessly, and a whimsical country blues hit entitled the boll weevil song but when he recorded his legacy song, rainy night in georgia, in 1970, brook benton became recognized as that one artist, and perhaps the only artist, who. I wanna be with you everywhere you go life is too short for me to stop loving you now. The newest lyrics from brook benton organised by album. Brook benton do your own thing records, lps and cds. Brook benton, born benjamin franklin peay, september 19, 1931 april 9, 1988 was an american singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960s, when he scored hits such as its just a matter of time and endlessly, many of which he cowrote.
If reprise had one good idea about what to do with benton, it was to give the native south carolinian some country songs to sing. Well, now, it takes more than a robin to make the winter go and it takes two lips of fire to melt away the snow we. People like to tell you what you cant do they may be right but whos to say you know youve got your own sing to sing do your own thing do your own thing today being free means you can be your own self and that means doing things your way dont be a puppet tied to a string do your own thing do your own thing today today is all you can count on anyhow for its here and its now and happiness. When he first arrived in new york he sang with such gospel groups. Jimmie skinner riverboat gambler married to a friend mercury usa 1959 next on label. Brook benton if you think god is dead lyrics musixmatch. Check out do your own thing by brook benton on amazon music. An exquisite soulballadeer, benton finally hit the big time in the late 50s. Brook benton this time of the year nothing in the world could make me love you more than i do mercury usa 1959 previous by artist. The predominance of water signs indicates high sensitivity and elevation through feelings, brook benton.
Your heart and your emotions are your driving forces, and you cant do anything on earth if you dont feel a strong affective charge as a matter of fact, the word feeling is essential in your psychology. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. I just dont know what to do with myself do your own thing 1968 also recorded in 1966 by dionne warwick on scepter 12167. Vinyl 7 brook benton do your own thing 1968, vinyl discogs. Cotillion 44007 i just dont know what to do with myself do your own thing 1968 also recorded in 1966 by dionne warwick on scepter 12167. Brook benton do your own thing 1969, vinyl discogs. Brook benton originally did the same one, endlessly, i worry bout you, peg o my heart and other songs.
His albums include brook benton at his best in 1959, endlessly in 1959, there goes that song again in 1963, do your own thing in 1969, the gospel truth in 1970, sings a love song in 1975, ebony in 1978, brook benton sings the standards in 1984, and brook benton r. I love brook bentons music, and to find this lost song was incredible. Brook benton covered i worry bout you, peg o my heart, blue skies, around the world and other songs. May 05, 2019 lyrics for if you think god is dead by brook benton. People like to tell you what you cant do they may be right but whos to say you know youve got your own sing to sing do your o. An absolute mustown for fans and a great read for the curious.
Mar 19, 20 brook benton the boll weevil song i do not own the copyrigts to this songs owned by ioda. Brook and dinah, separately and together, were major stars in 1960. It was originally released by white on his 1969 album, continued, on monument records, shortly before bentons hit single was issued. Brook benton wrote endlessly, kiddio and a rockin good way to mess around and fall in love.
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