For example:
One of the saddest episodes in modern history involved the oppression of African-Americans during the Civil Rights struggle in the 1950s. Fortunately, in 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a ruling that ordered desegregation of formerly all-white schools -- thus giving black children the same educational rights. Whilst it was still a highly (sometimes violently) disputed issue, the decision also gave birth to a new song ... one that, years later, was modified to become a top rock-n-roll hit.
Here is the original second verse. See if you know which hit it evolved into:
"Their robes were black, Their heads were white,
The schoolhouse doors were closed so tight.
Nine judges all set down their names,
To end the years and years of shame".
Uh-huh ... it was modified into the 1972 hit, Black and White by Three Dog Night -- and still stood out as an anthem of racial equality!
The great Overbrook High School (Philadelphia, PA) basketball program has produced some amazing players over the years -- including stars like Wilt Chamberlain, Walt Hazzard and Wally Jones. But it's also produced a young rock artist who ... well, for a hint, let's just say it was as easy as 1-2-3.
Right. Young Lenny Borisoff, who later performed as part of The Dovells ("Bristol Stomp") and, as Len Barry, hit the charts with 1-2-3 and Like A Baby!
Even a drill-presser can make it big someday: This guy was manning the drills for Precision Tool Company and pulling in a whopping $27.00 a day (7 AM to 3:30 PM, five days a week). Later, he took a job as a truck driver, cut a record for his beloved mum and ... well, you can take the story of Elvis from there.
Then there's the story of Bud Shank. Now, though many of you aren't familiar with the name, you've undoubtedly heard his work hundreds of times over the years. Y'see, he was in the same building as The Mamas and Papas when they were recording their hit, California Dreamin'. At one point, John (Phillips) thought the song needed a little something extra, so, when he found that Bud played the flute, he brought him in for a shot at the solo. Shank got it in just one take -- thus performing what has to be the most popular flute solo in rock history!
And would you believe that a top song of the 1970s even evolved from a single menu item at a local Chinese restaurant? Apparently, it sounded as good as it tasted to singer Paul Simon, who took the dinner's name -- Mother and Child Reunion -- and, by adding some dynamic lyrics, made it a mega-hit!
Ahhh, you never can tell, can you??
ONE THING MORE: As I write this, we're awaiting updates on Robin Gibb -- former member of the legendary Aussie/Brit trio, the Bee Gees. He's battling what appears to be final-stage liver cancer. Whilst our prayers are with him and his family, our hearts especially go out to his mum and brother Barry. To this point, two other Gibb brothers have passed -- youngest brother Andy and singing partner Maurice. I'll update as soon as more info becomes available.
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