"Little Boxes ""Little Boxes"" is a song written and composed by Malvina Reynolds in 1962, which became a hit for her friend Pete Seeger in 1963, when he released his cover version. The song is a political satire about the development of suburbia, and associated conformist middle-class attitudes. It mocks suburban tract housing as ""little boxes"" of different colors ""all made out of ticky-tacky"", and which ""all look just the same."" ""Ticky-tacky"" is a reference to the shoddy material supposedly used in the construction of the houses. Reynolds was a folk singer-songwriter and political activist in the 1960s and 1970s."
"union organizer Joe Hill (1879–1915). (The ""Little Red Song Book"" had been a favorite of Woody Guthrie's, who was known to carry it around.) Seeger toured Australia in 1963. His single ""Little Boxes"", written by Malvina Reynolds, was number one in the nation's Top 40s. That tour sparked a folk boom throughout the country at a time when popular music tastes, post-Kennedy assassination, competed between folk, the surfing craze, and the British rock boom which gave the world the Beatles and The Rolling Stones, among others. Folk clubs sprung up all over the nation, folk performers were accepted in established"
"as a medium for protest. The effectiveness of the satire was attested to by a university professor quoted in 1964 in ""Time"" magazine as saying, ""I've been lecturing my classes about middle-class conformity for a whole semester. Here's a song that says it all in 1½ minutes."" However, according to Christopher Hitchens, satirist Tom Lehrer described ""Little Boxes"" as ""the most sanctimonious song ever written"". The term ""ticky-tacky"" became a catchphrase during the 1960s, attesting to the song's popularity. The song has been recorded by many musicians and bands, some of whom have arranged and translated the song to meet"
"of the first in May 1960 in Bloomington, Indiana. In 2010, the ""New Statesman"" listed it as one of the ""Top 20 Political Songs"". The song appeared on the compilation album ""Pete Seeger's Greatest Hits"" (1967) released by Columbia Records as CS 9416. Pete Seeger's recording from the Columbia album ""The Bitter and the Sweet"" (November 1962), CL 1916, produced by John H. Hammond was also released as a Columbia Hall of Fame 45 single as 13-33088 backed by ""Little Boxes"" in August, 1965. Pete Seeger's recording of his composition was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, which is"
"on the 2005 ""Singles"" compilation, while the 2016 re-release of ""Singles"" features the Arthur Baker remix. The video for the single's release, featuring the ""95 Arthur Baker Radio remix"", was directed by Gina Birch and produced by Michael H. Shamberg. It depicts British comic actress Jane Horrocks waking up in a box in the countryside and walking to the city. Jane's suitcase becomes bigger in each camera take, eventually growing to the size of the box she initially emerged from before she climbs inside. 1963 (song) ""1963"" is a track by English rock group New Order. It was originally released"
"Box"" in 1960 and in 1963 Dean Martin recorded the song for his album ""Dean ""Tex"" Martin Rides Again"". In 1984, Jerry Lee Lewis released a version of the song on his album ""I Am What I Am"". The song was track B1 on the album released by MCA Records. Eddie Cochran’s cover version of the song was released in 1997 on the Rock Star Records’ album, ""Rockin' It Country Style (The Legendary Chuck Foreman Recordings 1953-55)."" George Morgan’s daughter, country singer Lorrie Morgan, also released her version of ""Candy Kisses"" on her 1998 album, ""The Essential Lorrie Morgan."" Lorrie"
"Box"" and she began promoting it whilst in Dublin for the Eurovision final. However, Engelbert Humperdinck released a cover version before her track was available, denying her the opportunity to release it, but gaining himself a No.13 hit single. Despite only one more chart single, ""Lady Love Bug"" in autumn 1971, Rodgers continued to be a major TV star in the UK, guesting on many shows (including playing herself in the BBC sitcom ""Whack-O!""), appearing in cabaret, and becoming the face of 'Bisto' in a series of television advertisements. On Irish television, ""The Clodagh Rodgers Show"" won an award at"
"on the UK's ""Record Retailer"" chart. Little Things (Bobby Goldsboro song) ""Little Things"" is a song written and sung by Bobby Goldsboro, which he recorded on November 19, 1964 and released on November 24, 1964. Ray Stevens sang the back-up vocals. In 1965, the song spent 12 weeks on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 13, while reaching No. 4 on Canada's ""RPM"" Top 40 & 5, and No. 4 on ""RPM""<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Adult Contemporary chart. The song was ranked No. 81 on ""Billboard""s year-end chart of ""Top Singles of 1965"". Dave Berry released a cover of ""Little Things"""
"later albums. All tracks written by Darryl McDaniels, Joseph Simmons and Larry Smith Rock Box ""Rock Box"" is a 1984 hit single by Run–D.M.C.. It is the third single from their self-titled debut album, originally released through Profile Records, Inc. The heavy rock guitar riff and solos are original compositions performed by Eddie Martinez, also seen playing the electric guitar in the music video. DJ Jam Master Jay programmed the song's hip-hop beat. The single reached No. 26 on the Hot Dance Club Songs The video features a nonsensical monologue at the beginning by Professor Irwin Corey, supposedly giving a"
"Little Things (Bobby Goldsboro song) ""Little Things"" is a song written and sung by Bobby Goldsboro, which he recorded on November 19, 1964 and released on November 24, 1964. Ray Stevens sang the back-up vocals. In 1965, the song spent 12 weeks on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 13, while reaching No. 4 on Canada's ""RPM"" Top 40 & 5, and No. 4 on ""RPM""<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Adult Contemporary chart. The song was ranked No. 81 on ""Billboard""s year-end chart of ""Top Singles of 1965"". Dave Berry released a cover of ""Little Things"" in 1965, which reached No. 5"
"Rock Box ""Rock Box"" is a 1984 hit single by Run–D.M.C.. It is the third single from their self-titled debut album, originally released through Profile Records, Inc. The heavy rock guitar riff and solos are original compositions performed by Eddie Martinez, also seen playing the electric guitar in the music video. DJ Jam Master Jay programmed the song's hip-hop beat. The single reached No. 26 on the Hot Dance Club Songs The video features a nonsensical monologue at the beginning by Professor Irwin Corey, supposedly giving a history of Rap Music. The rest of the video consists of the group"
"Little Woman Little Woman is a 1969 song recorded by Bobby Sherman and composed by Danny Janssen. Sherman's first single release on Metromedia Records, it reached No. 3 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100 and achieved gold certification. On the rival Cashbox chart, it reached No. 1 for one week. It also sold well in Canada, where it reached No. 2 in the RPM charts. In New Zealand, ""Little Woman"" reached No. 5. The song earned Sherman a gold record, his first of four in the U.S. Session musicians on this recording included James Burton and Alton Hendrickson on guitar, Don"
"Hattie Littles Hattie Littles (February 14, 1937 - June 15, 2000) was an American soul singer, best known for her 1963 single, ""Your Love Is Wonderful,"" released on Motown's Gordy label. She was born in Shelby, Mississippi, and began her singing career in gospel music shows and competitions. She was discovered by Motown producer Clarence Paul, who recruited her in 1962 after she had won three talent shows at ""Lee's Sensation Lounge"" in Detroit. She was signed to Motown for four years, resulting in her recording ten singles, but only one - ""Your Love Is Wonderful"" / ""Here You Come"","
"Malvina Reynolds Malvina Reynolds (August 23, 1900 – March 17, 1978) was an American folk/blues singer-songwriter and political activist, best known for her songwriting, particularly the songs ""Little Boxes"" and ""Morningtown Ride."" Malvina Milder was born in San Francisco to David and Abagail Milder, Jewish and socialist immigrants, who opposed involvement in World War I. She married William (""Bud"") Reynolds, a carpenter and labor organizer, in 1934. They had one child, Nancy Reynolds Schimmel (a songwriter and performer in her own right), in 1935. Malvina earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in English from the University of"
"Ett litet rött paket Ett litet rött paket is a Christmas song with lyrics and music by Owe Thörnqvist. Owe Thörnqvist recorded the song in 1957, and became a 1963 hit when Sven-Ingvars recorded it. The song lyrics describe Owe Thörnqvist's hometown Uppsala, mentioning the Konditorei of Ofvandahls. Owe Thörnqvist and Sven-Ingvars sang different lyrics. Owe Thörnqvist sang ""När ljusen tändas i december månad"" (""When the candles are lit in the month of December"") while Sven-Ingvars originally sang ""När ljusen tändas i februari månad."" (""When the candles are lit in the month of February"") In 2008 Lasse Stefanz recorded the"
"The Music Box The Music Box is a Laurel and Hardy short film comedy released in 1932. It was directed by James Parrott, produced by Hal Roach and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The film, which depicts the pair attempting to move a piano up a large flight of steps, won the first Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film (Comedy) in 1932. In 1997, this film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being ""culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant"". In a music store, Mrs. Theodore von Schwartzenhoffen orders a player piano as"
"Little Sister (Elvis Presley song) ""Little Sister"" is a rock and roll song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. It was originally released as a single in 1961 by American singer Elvis Presley, who enjoyed a No. 5 hit with it on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100. The single (as a double A-side with ""(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame"") also reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart. Lead guitar was played by Hank Garland, with backing vocals by the Jordanaires featuring the distinctive bass voice of Ray Walker. Presley performs the song as part of a medley with"
"consequence of the freeway revolt, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed Resolution 45–59 in January 1959, opposing certain freeways, including the remainder of I-480. The freeway revolt continued after a new freeway plan was proposed in 1964, with a major protest on May 17, 1964—200,000 people rallied in Golden Gate Park against any more new freeways. Poet Kenneth Rexroth spoke at the rally (among others), and folk singer Malvina Reynolds sang (she was most famous for her song ""Little Boxes"", attacking urban sprawl, which she sang at the anti-freeway rally). The proposed unbuilt section as replanned in 1964 would"
"""Billboard"" chart and #49 on the Cashbox chart in 1964. In 1966, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels had the most success with their recording, hitting #16 on Cashbox and #17 on ""Billboard"". A few years later, the pioneering all-woman garage band The Heart Beats released a version where Lupe Lu was a boy. The song has been performed multiple times by Bruce Springsteen, most recently in 2009 on his Working on a Dream Tour at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts as a request by sign from a fan with the lyrics written on the back of the sign. ""Little Latin"
"song on the album ""Svängjul"". Ett litet rött paket Ett litet rött paket is a Christmas song with lyrics and music by Owe Thörnqvist. Owe Thörnqvist recorded the song in 1957, and became a 1963 hit when Sven-Ingvars recorded it. The song lyrics describe Owe Thörnqvist's hometown Uppsala, mentioning the Konditorei of Ofvandahls. Owe Thörnqvist and Sven-Ingvars sang different lyrics. Owe Thörnqvist sang ""När ljusen tändas i december månad"" (""When the candles are lit in the month of December"") while Sven-Ingvars originally sang ""När ljusen tändas i februari månad."" (""When the candles are lit in the month of February"") In"
"""Jukebox Jamboree"" (Columbia CL 615). The song reached the Top 40 again in the U.S. in 1960 when a recording by Joni James reached No.35, ""Little Things Mean a Lot"" was a U.S. C&W hit in 1978 for Margo Smith, whose version reached No.3 C&W and also charted at No.37 on the Adult Contemporary chart. In 1985 a remake of the song by Dana reached No.27 in Ireland. ""Little Things Mean a Lot"" has also been recorded by Cilla Black, Anita Bryant, Patty Duke, Julie London, Susan Maughan, Cliff Richard, Bettye Swann, the Teddy Bears and Little Shoes Big Voice"
"Living in a Box Living in a Box are a British band founded in 1985. They are best known for their eponymous debut single, produced by Richard James Burgess. The group currently consists of founding members Anthony ""Tich"" Critchlow (drums) and Marcus Vere (synthesisers) along with vocalist Kenny Thomas. Living in a Box were formed in 1985 in Manchester. The group named themselves after the first song they had recorded together in the studio. It was in fact this song that had brought them together in the first place. Vere and Critchlow were recording the demo version of the tune"
"of ""Little Boxes,"" the theme song used on Kohan's series ""Weeds"". Kohan gave Spektor access to rough edits of the episodes while the first season was in production. Spektor said she composed the song while ""thinking about the idea of what it must be like to be in prison and the different states of mind."" After recording the song with producer Rob Cavallo, she brought the demo to Kohan, initially apprehensive that Kohan would not like it. ""We took out the rough mix and listened to it with headphones and sort of held our breath, like, 'Is she going to"
"""Cash Box"" charts. It was backed with ""Shut Down"". ""Billboard"" ranked ""Surfin' U.S.A."" the number 1 song of 1963, Although this song was ""Billboard""s original number 1 song of that year, later lists from ""Billboard"" rank ""Sugar Shack"" by Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs as the number 1 song of 1963. It has since become emblematic of the California Sound. The song features Brian Wilson's surfing-related lyrics set to the music of Chuck Berry's ""Sweet Little Sixteen"". According to Wilson, In 2015, Mike Love stated that ""Surfin' U.S.A."" was one of many Beach Boys songs he helped write but for"
"Bobby Sherman Robert Cabot ""Bobby"" Sherman Jr. (born July 22, 1943) is an American singer, actor and occasional songwriter, who became a popular teen idol in the late 1960s and early 1970s. He had a series of successful singles, notably the million-seller ""Little Woman"" (1969). Sherman mostly retired from music in the 1970s for a career as a paramedic and later police officer, though he still performs and records occasionally. Sherman graduated in 1961 from Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California. He attended Pierce College in Woodland Hills, California. His interest in music began at age 11 when he"
"Little Sonny Jones Johnny ""Little Sonny"" Jones (April 15, 1931 – December 17, 1989) was an American New Orleans blues singer and songwriter. Over his lengthy career, he worked with various blues musicians, notably Fats Domino. He is not to be confused with the blues musicians Little Sonny and Little Sonny Warner. Jones was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He started singing professionally in the late 1940s. He befriended Fats Domino and, while they were working together, was given his nickname by Domino. In 1953 he released his debut single, ""Do You Really Love Me"" backed with ""Is Everything Allright?"","
"Littlest Things ""Littlest Things"" is a song by English singer Lily Allen from her debut studio album, ""Alright, Still"" (2006). Written by Allen and Mark Ronson, the song was released as the third single of the album on 11 December 2006 by Regal Recordings. It incorporates a piano sample from Pierre Bachelet and Hervé Roy's music from the softcore pornography film ""Emmanuelle"", for which they were credited as co-writers, as the lyrics tackle the singer dealing with the departure of her boyfriend, while reminiscing about their time together. The song was created in a New York studio, after Allen had"
"June 25, 1961. The music video for Dwight Yoakam's 1987 version of ""Little Sister"" was directed by Sherman Halsey. Christian parody band ApologetiX recorded a parody of the song, called ""Little Esther"", for their 1993 debut album ""Isn't Wasn't Ain't"". Little Sister (Elvis Presley song) ""Little Sister"" is a rock and roll song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman. It was originally released as a single in 1961 by American singer Elvis Presley, who enjoyed a No. 5 hit with it on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100. The single (as a double A-side with ""(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame"")"
"The Music Box Kid The Music Box Kid is a low budget 1960 gangster film directed by Edward L. Cahn, starring Ron Foster and Luana Patten. The ""music box"" is a submachine gun owned by ruthless gangster Larry Shaw (Ronald Foster) in 1920s New York. Larry is working his way up a bootlegging syndicate, but reckons without his decent wife Margaret (Luana Patten), who one day has enough of her husband's activities. ""TV Guide"" wrote, ""this is a formula gangster flick, with cliched situations and stereotyped characters. The direction is efficient, however, giving some polish to an otherwise standard piece."
"Right Direction"" (1991), ""Borderline"" (1992), and ""The Very Best of Hattie Littles"" (1996), which included re-recordings of some of her earlier tracks. Littles had a full, soulful, gospel-tinged voice with a deep vibrato. Tracks on ""The Very Best of Hattie Littles"" feature short monologues or ""raps"", in the classical and bluesy style of Lou Rawls, James Brown, Bobby Blue Bland, and BB King. She died of a heart attack in Flint, Michigan in June 2000, aged 63. Hattie Littles Hattie Littles (February 14, 1937 - June 15, 2000) was an American soul singer, best known for her 1963 single, ""Your"
"Little Gerhard Little Gerhard, (born ""Karl-Gerhard Lundkvist"", 17 May 1934) is a Swedish singer and rock musician. He had big music hits between 1958 and the mid-60s, with songs like ""Buona Sera"", ""What You've Done to Me"" and ""Den siste mohikanen"". In his early years he boarded a ship and became a sailor, he made his stage debute in 1952 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands at the nightclub ""Trocadero"". At that time he played guitarr and the accordion. After ending his career as a sailor he moved to Stockholm, where he entered several amateur singing competitions and he later saw success"
"pictures"". The Shangri-Las The Shangri-Las were an American pop girl group of the 1960s. Between 1964 and 1966 they charted with teen melodramas, and remain especially known for their hits ""Leader of the Pack"", ""Remember (Walking in the Sand)"" and ""Give Him a Great Big Kiss."" The group was formed at Andrew Jackson High School in Cambria Heights, a neighborhood in Queens, New York City, in 1963. They were two sets of sisters: Mary Weiss (lead singer) (born 28 December 1948) and Elizabeth ""Betty"" Weiss (born 1946), and identical twins Marguerite ""Marge"" Ganser (4 February 1948–28 July 1996) and Mary"
"The cast gives the film a little soul as well with some spirited performances."" The Music Box Kid The Music Box Kid is a low budget 1960 gangster film directed by Edward L. Cahn, starring Ron Foster and Luana Patten. The ""music box"" is a submachine gun owned by ruthless gangster Larry Shaw (Ronald Foster) in 1920s New York. Larry is working his way up a bootlegging syndicate, but reckons without his decent wife Margaret (Luana Patten), who one day has enough of her husband's activities. ""TV Guide"" wrote, ""this is a formula gangster flick, with cliched situations and stereotyped"