A Playlist of Classic Rock over the generations...re-imagined...

O'Neill Plays Classic Rock (Vol.2)

A Collection of my favourite dance music across the generations...middle years of my life as a musician...re-imagined...

Enjoy!!!

O'Neill Plays Dance (Vol.2)

This is Let’s Dance...Vol.4 which is a composition of cover songs from across the genres and through the generations...There are also Let’s Dance Vol1, 2 & 3 which I have recorded and produced earlier...so go on and have a listen if you haven’t heard them before...bound to entertain...for sure.

The album starts off with the song December ’1963 (Oh What a Night) by The Four Seasons, which was a hit by Frankie Valli in 1975. It is followed by Wanda Jackson’s ‘Let’s Have a Party’ going all the way back to 1958 and complemented by Jerry Lee Lewis’ ‘Great Balls of Fire’ (1957)

‘Is This The Way To Amarillo’ is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield. It is about a man traveling to Amarillo, Texas, to find his girlfriend Marie. It was a big hit for Tony Christi in Nov 1971. I hope you enjoy my cover version.

The Bay City Rollers was one of my favourite bands of the 70’s. I have recorded two of their songs from their debut album ‘Rollin’. ‘Shang-a-Lang’ (1974) and ‘Bye Bye Baby’ (1975).

If you have followed my music, you would know that Queen and Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) are two of my favourite bands. Their music was a cross-pollination of Rock and Classical Music that stood out in the music industry. Regarding Queen, I have recorded two of their songs in ‘Fat Bottom Girls’ (1978) and Crazy Little Thing Called Love (1979). 

‘Rockaria’ is a song by Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), written by Jeff Lynne and was the third track on the band's successful 1976 album A New World Record, and was the second single from the album.

I have recoded two tracks in the genre Latin Rock in the Gypsy Kings Medley (1995) and Santana’s ‘Evil Ways’ (1969) ...so go on and have a dance...

A touch of Rhythm and Blues with ‘CC Rider’ (1958) by Chuck Wills...so something for the R&B fans to enjoy...

Tina Charles is an English singer who achieved success as a disco artist in the mid to late 1970s. I have recorded one of her hits in ‘Dance Little Lady Dance’ (1976). So, I hope this one will bring back some memories and get you up dancing or reminiscing.

A bit of Reggae with the song by Blondie ‘The Tide is High’ (1967) ...so something for the Reggae fans to indulge...

Some classic Rock tracks with the Robert Palmer’s ‘Bad Case of Loving You’ (1978), ‘Higher and Higher’ by Rita Coolridge (1977), ‘Somebody to Love’ by Jefferson Airplane (1967), The Young Ones (Cliff Richard) (1962) and Cecilia by Simon and Art Garfunkel (1970) will certainly get you rocking along or just enjoying the music...
So, I really enjoyed the challenge in doing this dance album which has improved my mixing and production skills up a notch and has allowed me to expand my creativity to another level... 

I’m sure you will enjoy listening and dancing to this album as I have enjoyed the challenges in recording and producing it… 

Enjoy!!!

Gipsy Kings Medley (O'Neill Fernandes)

Bad Case Of Loving You (O'Neill Fernandes)

‘Born To Rock And Roll’ is a nostalgic journey of rock music through the generations and genres. Music has always had a special connection with me and has to a great extent shaped my life...I have chosen 20 great tracks, some which I have redone from scratch to give them more energy and lift them to a higher level of musical harmony...So I hope you enjoy these songs again. 

The title track ‘Born to Rock and Roll’ is a song by Cliff Richard released in 1992 from his ‘My Kinda Life’ Album and the lyrics of the song have some resemblance to my musical journey. I have recorded another song by Cliff Richard ‘We Say Yeah’ (1961) from the movie ‘The Young Ones’, which is another of my favourites...

‘Roadhouse Blues’ by the Doors (1970) is a new version...again more experience and guitar skills has allowed me to be more creative this time around, so I hope you also enjoy this one again... 

Other rock and roll tracks include ‘Just A Girl’ by No Doubt (1995) from their third studio album ‘Tragic Kingdom’, ‘Nothing but A Woman’ By the Robert Cray Band (1986), Two songs by Buddy Holly ‘Oh Boy’ (1957) and ‘Rave On’ (1958). ‘Sea Cruise’ is a song written and sung by Huey Smith and His Clowns in 1971.  

‘I’m Gonna Be Warm This Winter’ by Connie Francis (1962), ‘Why Did It Have to Be Me’ By Abba (1976) is a new version, so I hope you enjoy this one again. ‘Singing the Blues’ by Guy Mitchell (1956), ‘Cest la Vie’ by B*Witched (1998).

Other rock classics include ‘Long Cool Woman’ by the Hollies (1972), ‘Honky Tonk Woman’ by the Rolling Stones (1969), ‘This Ole House’ by Shakin’ Stevens (1981), ‘I Only Wanna Be with You’ by the Bay City Rollers (1976).

A bit of Disco with Yvonne Elleman’s ‘If I Can’t Have You’ (1977), ‘Ballroom Blitz’ by The Sweet (1974) and ‘Rev It Up’ By Jerry Harrison and the Casual Gods (1988). To finish of the Album a very special song by Dr Hook and the Medicine Show ‘The Cover of the Rolling Stone’ (1972), which is an old favourite of mine...

This Album covers songs from 1956 to 1998, so I hope it brings back memories or a new listening experience and you enjoy this collection of good old fashioned ‘Rock & Roll’...


Enjoy!!!  

Music Video Links:

Born To Rock And Roll
https://youtu.be/NMicwiSua1I

Roadhouse Blues (New Ver.)
https://youtu.be/1jNwhcVikWg

Roadhouse Blues (New Ver.) (O'Neill Fernandes)

This is Let’s Dance...Vol.5, a special 35th Album celebration...an amazing journey...

When I embarked on this journey, I never ever imagined I would be celebrating producing and recording my 35th Album...what a wonderful experience this has been. This Album is one of the most challenging albums I have ever recorded and produced to date...It has taken me to the next level on my musical journey...so I hope you enjoy listening or dancing to the songs. 

This Album is a composition of cover songs from 1964 to 2022, across the genres and through the generations...There are also previous volumes 1 to 4 which have been released earlier...so go on and have a listen if you haven’t heard them before...bound to entertain...for sure. 

The songs from the Sixties include ‘On The Beach’ (1964) by Cliff Richard, which is a new version and a song by the Rolling Stones called ‘The Last Time’ (1965).

Seventies hits include ‘Lady Rose’ (1971) by the British group Mungo Jerry. The title track ‘Let’s Dance (Vol.5) (1972) by the group called The Cats, ‘Saturday Night’ (1973) by the Bay City Rollers, ‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)’ (1978) by the American singer Sylvester, ‘Blame It On The Boogie’ (1978) by Michael Jackson, ‘I Was Made For Dancin’ (1978) by Leif Garrett, ‘Save Me’ (1979) by the all-female South African rock band Clout. So, I hope these bring back a few memories.... 

The Eighties hits include ‘Modern Love’ (1983) by the English singer-songwriter David Bowie, ‘Wild Wild Life’ (1986) by the American rock band Talking Heads and ‘Lambada’ (1989) by the French-Brazilian pop group Kaoma. 

Nineties Hits include ‘Macarena’ (1993) by the Spanish pop duo Los del Rio, ‘Movin On Up’ (1993) by the British band M People, ‘100% Pure Love’ (1994) by the singer-songwriter Crystal Waters, and ‘Mysterious Girl’ (1996) by British singer-songwriter Peter Andre.

Hits from 2000 onward include ‘Country Girl’ (2006) by the Scottish rock band Primal Scream, ‘Shut Up and Dance’ (2014) by American pop band Walk The Moon, ‘Levitating’ (2020) by English singer Dua Lipa and ‘Bam Bam’ (2022) by Cuban-American singer Camila Cabello, featuring vocals from English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.

So, I really enjoyed the challenge in doing this dance album in which I continue to learn and improve my musical skills and knowledge. I’m sure you will enjoy listening and dancing to this album as I have enjoyed recording and producing it... 

Enjoy!!!

Modern Love (O'Neill Fernandes)

The Last Time (O'Neill Fernandes)

Shut Up And Dance (O'Neill Fernandes)

This album is Classic Rock…Vol.8 which continues with more classic rock hits across the genres and generations. It contains music from (1953) to (2012). 

Pretend is a popular song, written in 1952 by Dan Belloc, Lew Douglas, Cliff Parman and Frank Levere. It was made famous by Nat King Cole in 1953. This is an upbeat version using the same lyrics and I have added some extra elements to match this Album’s theme by making the song into a rock anthem, instead of a love ballad.

There are songs from the 60’s featuring, ‘What Does It Take To Win Your Love’, a 1968 song that was a hit single by ‘Junior Walker And The All Stars’. 

Other 60’s songs include ‘To Whom It Concerns’, which is a 1965 Hit by British singer and song writer ‘Chris Andrews’. ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ is a song by American singer-songwriter ‘Bob Dylan’ and was released on July 1965.

Hits from the 70’s include ‘I’m Just A Singer In A Rock And Roll Band’, which is a 1973 hit single by the British rock band the Moody Blues, written by the band's bassist, John Lodge and was first released in 1972.

‘Can The Can’ is the second solo single by American singer-songwriter Suzi Quatro and her first to reach number one in the UK, spending a single week at the top of the chart in June 1973.

Barracuda’ is a song by American rock band Heart, released in 1977 on their third studio album, ‘Little Queen’, and was released as the album's lead single. The song peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100.

‘San Francisco Bay’ is a song by the British rock band ‘Smokie’ from their 1979 studio album ‘The Other Side of the Road’. ‘The Lies In You Eyes’ is a song by British Band ‘The Sweet’ and was released in Feb 1976.

‘Evil Woman’ is a song written by lead vocalist ‘Jeff Lynne’ and recorded by ELO. It was first released on the band's fifth album, 1975's ‘Face the Music’. ‘Livin' Thing’ is also written by ‘Jeff Lynne’ and performed by ELO. It appears on their 1976 album ‘A New World Record’ and was also released as a single.

Eighty’s hits include ‘Urgent’ which is a song by the British-American Rock Band Foreigner and the first single from their album ‘4’ in 1981. ‘All I Want Is You’ is a song by Irish rock band U2. from their album Rattle and Hum’ and was released in June 1989.

‘Addicted To Love’ is a song by English rock singer Robert Palmer released in 1986. ‘You Can Do Magic’ is a song by singer-songwriter Russ Ballard that was recorded as a 1982 single by folk rock duo ‘America’ from their album ‘View from the Ground’.

Ninety’s Hits Include ‘Angela’ which is a 1992 song by the Austrian Band ‘Moonbeats’ and was written by Andreas Gasse and Gerd Joring.

Hits from 2000 onwards include ‘If I Were A Boy’, which is a song by American singer Beyoncé, written by Toby Gad, BC Jean, and Beyoncé Knowles for her third studio album, I Am... Sasha Fierce’. 

‘All Summer Long (Sweet Home Alabama)’ is a song by American recording artist Kid Rock. It was released in 2008 as the third single from his seventh studio album, ‘Rock n Roll Jesus’ (2007). It was inspired by Bob Seger's song "Night Moves", and samples "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd and "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon.   

‘Drive By’ is a song by American rock band Train from their sixth studio album, ‘California 37’. It was released in the United States as the album's lead single on January 10, 2012.

I’m very happy and proud of this classic rock album, which I feel is up there as one of best albums I have recorded and produced to-date. 
  
Enjoy!!!

Can The Can (O'Neill Fernandes)

This is my 40th Album which is a double Album and Side A is ‘Shades of The Shads...Vol.3’ and Side B is ‘Let’s Dance...Vol.6’.

This Album is a composition of cover songs from 1957 to 1999, across the genres and through the generations.

‘Swing the Mood’ is a song by British pop music act ‘Jive Bunny’ and the Mastermixers, released as the first single from their debut album, ‘Jive Bunny: The Album’ (1989).

‘At the Hop’ is a 1957 pop song written by Artie Singer, John Medora, and David White and originally released by ‘Danny & The Juniors’.

‘Yummy Yummy Yummy’ is a song first recorded by Ohio Express in 1968. 

‘Peppermint Twist’ is a song written by Joey Dee and Henry Glover, recorded, and released by Joey Dee and the Starliters in 1961.

‘Baby Come Back’ is a song by English band the Equals from their 1967 album Unequalled Equals and written by Eddy Grant. Pato Banton and London Boys recorded cover versions of the song that were hits. 

‘Twist and Shout’ is a 1961 song written by Phil Medley and Bert Berns. The song has been covered by several artists including Chaka Demus & Pliers (1992), who experienced chart success with their versions.

‘In the Summertime’, released in 1970, is the debut single by British rock band ‘Mungo Jerry’. 

‘Coco Jamboo’ is a song by German band Mr. President. It was released on 29 March 1996 as the lead single from their second studio album, ‘We See the Same Sun’ (1996).

‘Keep It Comin' Love’ is a song by KC and the Sunshine Band, released as a single in 1977 and was released on their 1976 album, ‘Part 3’.

‘Right Back Where We Started From’ is a song which was first recorded in the middle of 1975 by Maxine Nightingale for whom it was an international hit.

‘Thank God I'm A Country Boy’ is a song recorded by American singer/songwriter John Denver. The song was originally included on Denver's 1974 album ‘Back Home Again’. 

‘Boot Scootin' Boogie’ is a cover song recorded by Brooks & Dunn recorded a cover version, which was included on their 1991 debut album, ‘Brand New Man’. 

‘Dancin' Cowboys’ is a song by ‘The Bellamy Brothers’ and was released in May 1980 as the second single from the album ‘You Can Get Crazy’.

“Bem Bem Maria’ is a song by the Gipsy Kings and was released in 1989.

‘Summer Holiday’ is a 1963 screenplay written by Peter Myers and Ronald Cass who also wrote most of the song numbers and lyrics.

‘Bring It All Back’ is the debut single of British pop group S Club 7. 

‘Jingle Jangle’ is a song by ‘The Archies’ and produced by Jeff Barry. The single reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 27 on the U.S. Easy Listening chart in 1969.

‘Don't Bring Me Down’ is the ninth and final track on the English rock band the Electric Light Orchestra's 1979 album Discovery. It is their highest charting hit in the United States to date.

‘Marie, Marie’ by Shakin' Stevens was written by Dave Alvin and was first released by ‘The Blasters’ in 1980. Shakin' Stevens also released a cover version in 1980.

‘Jeepster’ is a song by English rock act T. Rex and was released on 5 November 1971 as a single from the group's sixth studio album (and second as T. Rex) ‘Electric Warrior’.

‘I'm So Excited’ is a song by American vocal group the Pointer Sisters. Jointly written and composed by the sisters in collaboration with Trevor Lawrence, it was originally released in September 1982, reaching number 30 on the US Billboard Hot 100. 

So, I really enjoyed the challenge in doing this dance album in which I continue to learn and improve my musical skills and knowledge. I’m sure you will enjoy listening and dancing to this album as I have enjoyed recording and producing it... 

Enjoy!!!

Release Date: 27th Feb 2023

Right Back Where We Are Started From (O'Neill Fernandes)

Twist And Shout (New Reggae Ver.) (O'Neill Fernandes)

This album is ‘To Love Somebody...’ which is my 42nd Album and a collection of love ballads that takes you on a nostalgic journey of music through the generations… from 1959 to 2002. 

Music is such a powerful medium and a song can trigger memory flashbacks to the precise moment in time when a particular song is heard or revisited…Especially so for this album which is a hit parade of wonderful memories for me, and I wish the same for You… 

1.	‘To Love Somebody’ is a song written by Barry and Robin Gibb. Produced by Robert Stigwood and was released by the Bee Gees in 1967.

2.	‘Diana’ is a song written and performed by Paul Anka who recorded it in May 1957.

3.	‘Snowbird’ is a song by the Canadian lyricist Gene MacLellan, and it is best known through Anne Murray's 1969 recording.

4.	‘Ramblin' Rose’ is a song written by brothers Noel Sherman (words) and Joe Sherman(music) and popularized by Nat King Cole in 1962.

5.	‘Help Yourself’ is a song recorded by Welsh singer Tom Jones in 1968 and reached number five in the UK Singles Chart.

6.	‘Dance With Me’ is a song written by Lewis Lebish and Elmo Glick and performed by The Drifters in 1959.

7.	‘Happy Together’ is a song written by Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon and recorded by American rock band the Turtles and was released in January 1967.

8.	‘But I Do’ is a song written by Paul Gayten and Bobby Charles and performed by Clarence "Frogman" Henry. It was released in Feb 1961.

9.	‘How Will I Know’ is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston for her self-titled debut studio album and was released on November 22, 1985.

10.	‘I Will Follow Him’ is a song that was first recorded in 1961 by Franck Pourcel, as an instrumental titled "Chariot". The song achieved its widest success when it was recorded by American singer Little Peggy March with English lyrics in 1963.

11.	‘True Blue’ is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on June 30, 1986, by Sire Records. 

12.	‘Sad Songs (Say So Much)’ is a song by English musician Elton John and written by John and Bernie Taupin, released in 1984.

13.	‘Josephine’ is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea and released on 22 June 1985 as the second single from the album ‘Shamrock Diaries’.

14.	‘Can't Smile Without You’ is a song written by Christian Arnold, David Martin, and Geoff Morrow, and recorded by various artists including Barry Manilow (1977).

15.	‘Tragedy’ is a song written by Rob Thomas and Cory Rooney and recorded by Marc Anthony in 2002.

16.	‘To Sir with Love’ is the theme song from James Clavell's 1967 film To Sir, with Love and performed by British singer and actress Lulu. 

17.	‘Babe It's Up to You’ is a song by the British band Smokie from their 1979 studio album ‘The Other Side of the Road’. 

18.	‘Back Home Again’ is a song by American singer-songwriter John Denver, released in June 1974.

19.	‘Could I Have This Dance’ is a song recorded by the Canadian country music artist Anne Murray and was used in the 1980 film Urban Cowboy. 

20.	‘He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother’ is a ballad written by Bobby Scott and Bob Russell. Originally recorded by Kelly Gordon in 1969, the song became a worldwide hit for the Hollies later that year. 

21.	‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’ is a 1974 single by the Philadelphia soul group The Stylistics. The song was written by Thom Bell and Linda Creed.

I’m sure you will enjoy this chill-out album with a great collection of songs to brighten up your day and bring joy in your life…

Enjoy!!!

Help Yourself (New Ver.) (O'Neill Fernandes)

This album is ‘Rock And Roll Heaven’ which is my 44th Album and continues with more classic rock hits across the genres and generations and contains music from (1961) to (1995).

‘Rock And Roll Heaven’ is a song written by Alan O'Day and Johnny Stevenson. The song was first recorded by the band Climax in 1973, but it failed to chart. It was then covered by The Righteous Brothers in 1974 and reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

‘Rock and Roll Part 2’ is the debut single by English rock singer Gary Glitter that was released in 1972, from his debut studio album Glitter. 

‘All You Ever Do is Bring Me Down’ " is a song written by Raul Malo and Al Anderson and recorded by American country music group The Mavericks.  It was released in January 1996 as the second single from the 1995 album ‘Music for All Occasions’. 

‘You Can Call Me Al’ is a song by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon. It was the lead single from his seventh studio album, Graceland (1986).

‘Don't Get Me Wrong’ is a song released by British-American rock group The Pretenders. It was the first single taken from the group's 1986 album, ‘Get Close’.

‘Hope of Deliverance’ is a song by English singer-songwriter Paul McCartney, released in December 1992 as the lead single from his ninth solo studio album, ‘Off the Ground (1993).

Don't Treat Me Like a Child is the 1961 debut single of Helen Shapiro and was written by John Schroeder and Mike Hawker.

‘I Might’ is a song by Shakin’ Stevens from his Album ‘There Are Two Kinds of Music’ and was released in 1980.

‘Never Can Say Goodbye’ is a song written by Clifton Davis and originally recorded by the Jackson 5. It has been covered numerous times, most notably in 1974 by Gloria Gaynor.

‘Got My Mind Set on You’ is a song written and composed by Rudy Clark and originally recorded by James Ray in 1962. In 1987, George Harrison released a cover version of the song on his album ‘Cloud Nine’.

‘Ventura Highway’ is a 1972 song by the band America from their album ‘Homecoming’ and was written by Dewey Bunnell.

‘Baker Street’ is a song written and performed by Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty from his Album ‘City to City’ and was released in 1978.

‘A Whiter Shade of Pale’ is a song by the English rock band Procol Harum that was issued as their debut record on 12 May 1967. 

‘Take It to the Limit’ is a song by the Eagles from their fourth album ‘One of These Nights’ from which it was issued as the third single on November 15, 1975.

‘Another Day’ is a song by English rock musician Paul McCartney and was released as the A-side of a non-album single in February 1971.

‘Woodstock’ is a song written by Joni Mitchell.  Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's cover version, which appeared on their March 1970 album ‘Déjà Vu’ and became a staple of classic rock and the best-known version in the United States.

‘Shambala’ is a song written by Daniel Moore and made famous by two near-simultaneous releases in 1973: the better-known but slightly later recording by Three Dog Night from their Album ‘Cyan’.

‘Small Town’ is a 1985 song written by John Mellencamp and released on his eighth album ‘Scarecrow’. The song reached #6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart.

‘Sooner or Later’ is a 1971 hit song by The Grass Roots. It was released as a single and put on their third compilation album, ‘Their 16 Greatest Hits’. 

‘American Pie’ is a song by American singer and songwriter Don McLean. Recorded and released in 1971 on the album of the same name.

I’m very happy and proud of this classic rock album, which I feel is up there as one of best albums I have recorded and produced to-date.

Enjoy!!!

You Can Call Me Al (O'Neill Fernandes)

Music is my passion from the time I was born....always been involved in some way, shape or form...from a Hi-Fi enthusiast to a Mobile DJ to a Guitarist and Producer....all self-taught, which makes it even more special... 

My goal is to make good music and send it out for the world to enjoy...so if you are listening to my music...know it is made with much love to bring joy in your life and a smile on your face...Enjoy!!!

About Me…
https://youtu.be/Fjfwq1v9kaU
https://magazine.dailymusicroll.com/2024/11/#page/1