Teen idol Bobby Sherman played the youngest brother, Jeremy Bolt, in the ABC series "Here Come the Brides" from September 25, 1968, to September 18, 1970. It didn't take long for him to become the network's most popular actor, judging from the stacks of fan mail he received every week. 

During that time period, he also had a string of successful singles that included "Little Woman," a million seller. 

In the chapters, you can see a photo of the "Here Comes the Brides" cast (clockwise from left: Sherman, Bridget Hanley, David Soul, Robert Brown, Joan Blondell). This shot, attributed to ABC Television, is in the public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. View a larger version here or access it here.

You can go to YouTube to listen to Sherman sing "Little Woman." 

Although he left show business in the 1970s for a career as a paramedic and deputy sheriff, Sherman did occasionally perform. He gave his last concert as a solo artist in August 2001. 

As recently as the mid-2000s, he was ranked No. 8 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols," which appeared in the publication's January 23, 2005 issue.

The thumbnail for this episode shows Sherman in May 1969. This publicity photo, which also appears in the chapters, is attributed to Agency for the Performing Arts-APA (management). It's in the public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. You can see a larger version of it here or download a copy here.

The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones. 

Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many.

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Singer-songwriter Lou Christie could have become a classical singer, his voice was that good. But his goal was to perform on "American Bandstand." He achieved that goal more than once. Here he is on that TV show performing his first hit, "The Gypsy Cried," which reached No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, along with "Have I Sinned," his latest release as of the episode's air date, Oct. 17, 1964. 

Speaking of "American Bandstand," the show ran for more than three decades, and Dick Clark, its primary host and producer, played a major role in introducing rock and roll to Americans. His Wikipedia profile is a good indicator of his influence.

Anyway, back to Lou Christie, whose real name was Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco. After the success of "The Gypsy Cried," Christie served in the Army for two years. His absence from the spotlight didn't seem to hurt his career. Soon after he came back from the service, he recorded "Lightnin' Strikes," which went all the way to No. 1 on Feb. 19, 1966, Christie's 23rd birthday. Here, you can watch him sing his big hit on "The Midnight Special" in 1974.

The thumbnail photo is from April 1970 and shows Christie performing in the United Kingdom, where his song, "I'm Gonna Make You Mine," reached No. 2 a year earlier. The public domain photo is credited to the Evening Standard and is available on Wikimedia Commons. You can download a copy here.

The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones. 

In the chapters, there's a color photo of Christie in 1966. It is credited to MGM Records and appeared in Billboard in June of that year. You can find this public domain photo on Wikimedia Commons. There's also a 1965 album cover in the chapters that's credited to MGM Records - joetroiano.wordpress.com. You can see it here. 

Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many.

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Musician, singer, songwriter and record producer Brian Wilson, a co-founder of the Beach Boys, had debilitating mental health issues starting with a panic attack while en route to a concert in December 1964. Still, he managed to create the innovative and influential rock concept album "Pet Sounds," which was released in 1966 and is considered to be among the greatest albums of all time. 

In 2007, he received Kennedy Center Honors along with other luminaries in their fields, specifically Leon Fleisher, Steve Martin, Diana Ross and Martin Scorsese.

You can go here to listen to "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" from "Pet Sounds." Layered and beautiful, the song addresses social alienation. You can find the album on Amazon in various formats including the 50th Anniversary Stereo edition on vinyl.

And here are the Beach Boys performing "I Get Around" in September 1964 on "The Ed Sullivan Show." This video has been remastered in HD. 

The thumbnail photo, by Ithaka Darin Pappas, is of Wilson at the piano in 1990. It's available under the license CC BY-SA 4.0 on Wikimedia Commons. You can see a larger photo here.  

The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones. 

Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many.

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At 11 years old, Sylvester Stewart had already mastered the guitar, bass, keyboard and drums. As Sly Stone, he and the Family Stone made the big time with one hit after another. Sly also became a big-time drug user, which proved to be his undoing.

"Dance to the Music" was one of their hit songs. Here, you can watch a clip of the band performing it on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1968. They began the song with a snippet from another one of their hits, "Everyday People."

And here, you can listen to "Family Affair," the band's last No. 1 record.

Also, check out the trailer for the 2025 Hulu Original documentary "SLY LIVES! aka The Burden of Black Genius." 

In the chapters, there's a photo of Stone performing on the program "Midnight Special" in October 1973. It's credited to NBC and is in the public domain via Wikimedia Commons. You can see a larger version here.

The thumbnail shot, which also is in the chapters, is from 1982 and is credited to Mark Sarfati for the East Bay Express. It's available under the license CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. You can access the photo here.

Fun fact: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's recent ceremony at Madison Square Garden wasn't the venue's first celebrity wedding. On June 5, 1974, Stone married Kathy Silva, an occasional actress and the mother of Stone's child, at M.S.G. (which is how The New Yorker referred to Madison Square Garden in its follow-up article). Reportedly, the marriage didn't last long.

Anyway, back to the thumbnail: The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones. 

Credit for this episode goes to Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan, who researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many.

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Rick Derringer and the McCoys had their biggest hit with "Hang On Sloopy," a song that Derringer grew tired of playing even though fans clamored for it. Eventually, he went on to create a career that suited him better. 

He sang and played guitar as a solo artist, and he collaborated with a wide range of other artists including Ringo Starr, Barbra Streisand and "Weird Al" Yankovich.

Also a songwriter, Derringer wrote "Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo," which is on his "All American Boy" album. You can see a shot of the cover in the chapters. The album is available on Amazon Streaming or you can listen to an official version of the song here.

Derringer also wrote "Real American," Hulk Hogan's entrance theme. 

As for "Hang On Sloopy," which Derringer didn't write, it stays current as the unofficial anthem of the Ohio State University Marching Band. Here's a 1965 video of the McCoys playing the song with one memorable young woman dancing along. Many thanks to my brother-in-law, Bob Jones, for introducing me to this little piece of Ohio history. And talk about intriguing history, here's an interesting video about the song itself and how it became connected with Ohio State.

The thumbnail photo shows Derringer performing in 1974. It's credited to Jim Summaria, http://www.jimsummariaphoto.com, CC BY-SA 3.0. You can find it on Wikimedia Commons. That photo is in the chapters too, along with a shot of Derringer playing with Ringo's All-Starr Band in Paris in June 2011. The more recent photo is credited to Dr. Jean Fortunet, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. You can see a larger version here.

The art that frames two sides of the thumbnail photo was created by Bob Jones. 

Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many.

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The brother-sister duo Nino Tempo and April Stevens had a Grammy-winning hit with “Deep Purple,” which reached No. 1 in November 1963 and was named the Best Rock And Roll Recording of the year.

Tempo died April 10, 2025; his older sister passed away in 2023. Her tribute, titled "1950s & '60s Singer April Stevens Scored Big with Hits such as 'I'm in Love Again' and 'Deep Purple,'" is Episode 23 on Everyday Creation.

Tempo's music career started early, when he was only 4 years old. In this episode, you'll find out more about the multi-talented performer and what led to his and Stevens' "Deep Purple" success. There are different versions of the duo performing the song. Here is one of them.

You can listen to "Sister James," also referenced in this video, by going here or just searching Sister James Nino Tempo 5th Ave Sax on YouTube. 

The thumbnail picture is part of a photo of Tempo and his sister that's credited to KRLA Beat Publications. The original photo appeared in the December 1965 edition of a newspaper produced for KRLA Radio, Los Angeles. This cropped version is available on Wikimedia Commons. In the chapters, there's a shot of a colorful CD featuring "Deep Purple." I found it on Amazon.

The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones. 

Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many.

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Jesse Colin Young had a Top 5 single with the Youngbloods' version of "Get Together," but he didn't rest on those laurels. He continued to perform and also write his own songs both with the group and as a solo artist. 

To listen to the Youngbloods sing "Get Together," you can go here. The song, about loving one another, plays as a fitting soundtrack to videos from Woodstock, the iconic peace and love event of 1969. In the chapters, there's a cover image of the CD "Get Together: The Essential Youngbloods," available on Amazon.

You can go here to listen to "Darkness, Darkness," which Young wrote and the Youngbloods recorded. It's on their "Elephant Mountain" album, which you can see in the chapters. The CD is also available on Amazon.

To learn more about the man and his long career, visit the Jesse Colin Young website where you can rent or purchase his 2020 Empty House Concert, recorded in Aiken, S.C., at the height of the Covid shutdown and buy CDs including the original 1973 master of "Jesse Colin Young (Song for Juli)" and the original master of "Light Shine." 

The thumbnail photo shows Young arriving at the California Saga 2 Charity Concert in Los Angeles California on July 3, 2019. It's attributed to Glenn Francis of www.PacificProDigital.com and is available on Wikimedia under the license CC BY-SA 4.0.

The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones. 

Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many.

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In the '80s, the New York Dolls were known for performing in high heels and makeup. Their audience loved the showmanship, especially frontman David Johansen's onstage strutting. 

As a solo act, he was most successful as his lounge singer alter ego, Buster Poindexter. You can watch him singing and gyrating his way through "Hot Hot Hot" in this YouTube video. I do believe I caught glimpses of Bill Murray in the street scenes, but maybe I was just too hot, hot, hot to see clearly! 

The photo in the thumbnail shows Johansen (center) performing with the New York Dolls on the Dutch television program "TopPop" in 1973. The shot is attributed to By AVRO (FTA001019054 010 con.png Beeld En Geluid Wiki - Gallerie) and is available for use on Wikimedia Commons under this license.

In the chapters, you'll see a photo of Johansen in 2011 when he performed with the Dolls at Club Academy, Manchester. It's attributed to Man Alive! and is available on Wikimedia Commons under this license.

The art that frames two sides of the photo was created by Bob Jones. 

Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day deserves a tribute of its own. The good thing is that the tributes to music makers live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many.

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Decades after the fact, Roberta Flack still is recognized as the only solo artist to win Record of the Year for two consecutive years, 1973 and 1974. She won the initial award for "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face." Here, you can listen to a 2006 remastered version from Rhino Atlantic. 

Also on YouTube, there's a compelling live music video posted by AI Videoworks. It's from Flack's 1975 performance recorded with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, upscaled to 4K using Machine Learning.  

Flack sang beautifully, but her music didn't take off right away. When it did, her career soared to rarefied heights. Although she didn't repeat the remarkable success she had in the '70s, she kept on working until a particularly cruel disease took away her voice.

The thumbnail photo of Flack, taken in 1976, is credited to Atlantic Records. You can go to Wikipedia to see other photos including one that's in the chapters. Taken in 1995 at the Meyerhoff theater in Baltimore, Md., the later photo is credited to John Mathew Smith and Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com and is available for use under the license CC BY SA 2.0. 

The artwork framing two sides of the thumbnail photo was created by Bob Jones. 

Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day also deserves a tribute. The good thing is that the music tributes live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many. 

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Jerry Butler may not be a household name, but he had a long and fruitful career as a singer and songwriter, first with the Impressions and then as a solo artist. 

Butler was part of the creation of the Philadelphia Sound, had hit songs that included "Only the Strong Survive," and later earned bachelor and master's degrees. In the mid-'80s, he was elected to the Cook County Commission in Illinois and held that seat until his retirement more than two decades later.

You can hear him sing "Only the Strong Survive" here. If for some reason the link is broken, search Jerry Butler and the song's title on YouTube. Worth a listen, it's both soulful and rockin'. 

As a visual link between this audio episode and that video, I added the picture used in the YouTube video to the end of the chapters here. Also in the chapters, there's a photo of Butler in 1970 that's credited to Mercury Records and was used in a trade ad in Billboard. The other shot is of an audio CD related to his Philadelphia Sound years. It's available on Amazon.

The thumbnail photo was taken by John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA. It shows Butler in 1998 at the Best Buddies Ball in Washington, D.C., and is available on Wikipedia under the CC BY-SA 2.0 license. 

The artwork framing two sides of the thumbnail photo was created by Bob Jones. 

Song of the Day creator Sheldon Zoldan researched, wrote and narrated this short story, one of 35 tributes to music stars who passed away in 2025. Song of the Day used to be a daily feature delivered to an email list of subscribers. Sheldon ended it in early 2026 which, I suppose, means that Song of the Day also deserves a tribute. The good thing is that the music tributes live on. Each is a snapshot of the life of one music maker whose work made an impact on the lives of many. 

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