Winning Hand - Vol. 5: Fuller House!

Welcome to Winning Hand:

FULLER HOUSE!

In this edition of the series I have four of a kind plus
an extra pair up my sleeve - a mix of originals and covers.
I am curious to know which version or versions you prefer.

I might be a wild card and

a joker... but I'm no poker.

Therefore, without further delay, I will introduce
the kings and queens of song in today's post.

Remember, ladies and gentlemen...

This is only an exhibition...
This is not a competition...
Please... no wagering.

 BRENDA LEE 

Nicknamed "Little Miss Dynamite,"

country, pop, rock & roll and rock-

abilly artist Brenda Lee was one of

the most successful female singers

of the 60s. In April, 1960,  Brenda's

single "Sweet Nothin's," written by

Ronnie Self, reached the top 3 on

Cash Box and #4 on Billboard.

 "Sweet Nothin's" - Brenda Lee 

 (Mar./Apr. 1960, highest chart pos. 

  #3 Cash Box/#4 Hot 100, perf. on 

 Dick Clark Saturday Night Beechnut Show) 

 CASI JOY 

Now here's a delightful cover of "Sweet Nothin's" performed

by a country artist from Kanas City who appeared on season 12

of The Voice. Meet zesty zinger Casi Joy (and her dog)!

 "Sweet Nothin's" - Brenda Lee cover by Casi Joy 

 (Mar. 2018) 

 WANDA JACKSON 

The next "Sweet Nothin's" cover is by rock & roll pioneer Wanda Jackson,

nicknamed The Queen of Rockabilly and The First Lady of Rockabilly.

Wanda released her version on the 1982 album Let's Have A Party.

 "Sweet Nothin's" - Wanda Jackson 

 (from 1982 album Let's Have A Party) 

 HELEN SHAPIRO 

In 1962 English sparrow Helen Shapiro released her debut album

containing covers of hits made famous by other artists. One of

the songs is a more than capable cover of "Sweet Nothin's."

 "Sweet Nothin's" - Helen Shapiro 

 (from 1962 album 'Tops' With Me) 

 FLEETWOOD MAC 

Released as the second single from Fleetwood Mac's best-selling,

chart-topping 1977 album Rumours, the song "Dreams" also

reached the #1 spot on the U.S. chart, the only single

by the band to reach the top spot.

"Dreams" - Fleetwood Mac (May/June 1977, highest chart pos. 

 #1 Hot 100 & Cash Box, from Feb. 1977 album Rumours) 

 THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW 

Now enjoy this fine cover of "Dreams" by Jess Harwood

fronting the UK based tribute band The Classic Rock Show.

 "Dreams" - Fleetwood Mac cover 

 by The Classic Rock Show (Feb. 2020) 

I think these musical
kings and queens are aces!

Do you agree? 

Have a Shady day!