What is the old song about a car crash?

List of car crash songs

Title Artist Year
“Killer Cars” Radiohead 1995
“Kiss Them for Me” Siouxsie and the Banshees 1991
“Last Kiss” Wayne Cochran (1962) and made popular by J. Frank Wilson also covered by Pearl Jam 1964
“Leader of the Pack” The Shangri-Las 1964

Which group was known for splatter platters?

The Beatles (1963): The Beatles’ debut album is the sound of rock ‘n’ roll at the crossroads. On one hand, many of its songs are rooted in the ’50s (and earlier) music the group revered.

Is Last Kiss a true story?

Background. The song was supposedly based on the true story of Jeanette Clark and J.L. Hancock, who were both 16 years old when their car hit a tractor-trailer on a road in rural Barnesville, Georgia.

Who originally did last kiss?

Wayne Cochran
No, it’s not Eddie Vedder or Mike McCready — it’s Wayne Cochran, nicknamed the “White Knight of Soul.” The singer-songwriter released his original version of “Last Kiss” in 1961, and it went on to become a number-two hit in two cover versions.

Who owns the copyright to i’ll fly away?

The song “I’ll Fly Away” was registered with the U.S. Copyright Office in 1959 and was composed by Brumley in 1932. The company maintains that Brumley has owned the copyright to the song at all times.

Which two artists had the most musical influence on rock artists of the 60’s?

The 5 Most Influential Artists of the 1960s

  • Bob Dylan. Sure, he can’t sing, and his music isn’t for everybody.
  • The Rolling Stones. It’s hard to pin them down to one decade, given their longevity.
  • James Brown. So how do you choose between Sam Cooke, Otis Redding and James Brown?
  • Jimi Hendrix.