It’ll Never Happen Again

Johnny Rivers with a quintessential Tim Hardin song. The difference in the two versions is this: Rivers’ version is heartbreaking; Hardin’s brilliant take, on the other hand, makes you want to slit your wrists. It’s just too hard to make it through…so, here’s Johnny Rivers.

Thanks to YouTuber jriversmusic

The Poor Side Of Town

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Because what would a New Year be without Dick Clark?

Surprisingly to me, this great song was the only record of Johnny Rivers (he of “Secret Agent Man” and “Memphis” fame) to reach #1 in the United States.

Thanks to YouTuber YouCanDanceToit!