“Soul Music History: Learn the Roots and Evolution of Soul Music” is an engaging and informative teaching resource that dives deep into the rich history and development of soul music. This comprehensive lesson explores the origins of Soul, its distinctive musical elements, and the influential artists who shaped its sound, such as Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and Otis Redding. The resource includes a dynamic PowerPoint presentation filled with embedded music examples and YouTube videos, making it easy to bring the sound of soul directly into the classroom and engage students effectively. To reinforce learning, the resource also includes four worksheets designed to enhance listening skills and critical thinking. Students will practice identifying key characteristics of soul music through listening activities and delve into research tasks, such as investigating the iconic record labels Stax Records and Motown. This versatile resource is perfect for fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of soul music’s impact on the world. In this package: PRESENTATION – Soul Music (.pdf High quality) PRESENTATION – Soul Music (.pptx PowerPoint - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) ========================================== WORKSHEET-TASK 1-My Girl-Listening Skills-STYLED (.pdf) WORKSHEET-TASK 1-My Girl-Listening Skills-NOT STYLED (.pdf) ANSWERS – TASK 1-My Girl-Listening Skills (.pdf) ========================================== WORKSHEET-TASK 2-Research Classic Soul Artists and Musician-STYLED (.pdf) WORKSHEET-TASK 2-Research Classic Soul Artists and Musician-NOT STYLED (.pdf) ANSWERS – TASK 2-Research Classic Soul Artists and Musician (.pdf) ========================================== WORKSHEET-TASK 3-Soul Man-Listening Skills-STYLED (.pdf) WORKSHEET-TASK 3-Soul Man-Listening Skills-NOT STYLED (.pdf) ANSWERS – TASK 3-Soul Man-Listening Skills (.pdf) ========================================== WORKSHEET-TASK 4-Research Stax and Motown-STYLED (.pdf) WORKSHEET-TASK 4-Research Stax and Motown-NOT STYLED (.pdf) ANSWERS - TASK 4-Research Stax and Motown (.pdf)

Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more. The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. “Help!” is a song by the English rock band the Beatles that served as the title song for their film “Help!” (1965). Lennon wrote the lyrics of the song to express his stress after the Beatles’ quick rise to success. "I was fat and depressed and I was crying out for ‘Help’. “Help!” went to number 1 on both the UK and US singles charts in the late summer of 1965.

Nu-Metal - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities. Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas: · Instrumentation · Performance & Arrangement · Technology & Production · Main Artists/Bands · Influences · Key Facts & Terminology Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials. In this package: OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file) OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links) POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) =================================== Product License: Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students. Freebies and Discounts: Follow me to stay updated with discounts and freebies. There are also lots of Free resources offered on my store! Comments…We Love 'Em! Your feedback brightens our day and helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we’d appreciate it if you’d leave a comment. Thanks!

British Invasion - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities. Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas: · Instrumentation · Performance & Arrangement · Technology & Production · Main Artists/Bands · Influences · Key Facts & Terminology Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials. In this package: OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file) OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links) POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) =================================== Product License: Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students. Freebies and Discounts: Follow me to stay updated with discounts and freebies. There are also lots of Free resources offered on my store! Comments…We Love 'Em! Your feedback brightens our day and helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we’d appreciate it if you’d leave a comment. Thanks!

This lesson and supporting classroom exercise provide an extremely detailed account of the history, timeline and major elements of the HipHop genre. Overing all the major developments and compositional elements, this resource closely looks at Hip-Hop through the ages, how it has changed and the modern Hip-Hop it developed. The lesson covers how HipHop has become a truly world music genre and one of the most popular in the whole world. In-depth, it details the four “Elements” of Hip-Hop music and culture and how quickly HipHop became more than just a musical style and became a way of life. You can also purchase this resource, along with others in the massive Bundle “History of Modern Music: Pre-1950 to Modern-day”. The presentation is more than 75 slides, each with an eye-catching design for better student engagement and also linked to classroom tasks that feed in and work along with the presentation. Moreover, throughout the presentation, there are really useful embedded YouTube examples, with links to the videos to support and aid learning. The presentation come in both .pdf and PowerPoint versions, along with a video version that can be used for revision and student home study. Moreover, all elements of the resources have been developed in Google Slides. This can be used for remote learning and easily allow for digital submission of the learning tasks included. The resource also comes with 3 classroom tasks/worksheets with extremely useful listening exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself. There are also a further 3 Infographics/Posters, great to aid learners’ understanding of key areas, and also can be printed for classroom displays and visuals. WARNING – Before you buy this resource PLEASE READ! Within this presentation are YouTube video links – We have tried to ensure that audio and visual examples are suitable for the classroom, but this really depends on the learning environment and age range of your learners. Please remember that ALL elements and ages of HipHop can have some very adult and mature themes and lyrics. It is the teacher/lecturer’s responsibility to monitor and check before engaging with learners. Thank you for understanding!

Indie Rock - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities. Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas: · Instrumentation · Performance & Arrangement · Technology & Production · Main Artists/Bands · Influences · Key Facts & Terminology Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials. In this package: OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file) OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links) POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) =================================== Product License: Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students. Freebies and Discounts: Follow me to stay updated with discounts and freebies. There are also lots of Free resources offered on my store! Comments…We Love 'Em! Your feedback brightens our day and helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we’d appreciate it if you’d leave a comment. Thanks!

Britpop - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities. Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas: · Instrumentation · Performance & Arrangement · Technology & Production · Main Artists/Bands · Influences · Key Facts & Terminology Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials. In this package: OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file) OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links) POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) =================================== Product License: Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students. Freebies and Discounts: Follow me to stay updated with discounts and freebies. There are also lots of Free resources offered on my store! Comments…We Love 'Em! Your feedback brightens our day and helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we’d appreciate it if you’d leave a comment. Thanks!

This lesson and supporting resources provide an extremely detailed account of how Politics and Music often work closely together and how artists, bands, and musicians have used their music to draw attention to important issues. Music’s influential power and its ability to communicate a message to the listener, means songwriters have turned to their craft when confronted with social and political unjustness throughout history. Composers have used it to highlight perceived inequities of the day and draw attention to important issues. This detailed lecture/presentation, along with all the learning resources would provide a great outline of music’s important role within different aspects of society and how people use music in daily life. The material in these resources would easily cover 4 to 5 lessons over roughly 3 or 4 weeks. The presentation covers the development and use of music throughout society with a total of 33 slides. Moreover, there are over 30 embedded videos throughout the lesson linking to YouTube and providing an excellent addition to the resource. This resource also comes with 5 classroom tasks and research exercises that can be completed alongside the lesson/presentation or used for additional homework or for supporting class projects on this subject. Each of these Tasks come in a “No Style”, black and white print out or an attractive, “Styled” version to help engage learners. Finally, there is the presentation in video format. This can be used to aid learning, shared with smartphones and tablets, and used as a convenient resource for learners to watch back and revisit the presentation. WARNING – Before you buy this resource PLEASE READ! Some of the musical examples many have offensive language within the lyrics. It is the teacher/lecturer’s responsibility to monitor and check before engaging with learners. We have tried to ensure that music examples are suitable for all classrooms, but this really depends on the learning environment and age range of your learners. Thank you for understanding!

Boy Bands - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities. Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas: · Instrumentation · Performance & Arrangement · Technology & Production · Main Artists/Bands · Influences · Key Facts & Terminology Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials. In this package: OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file) OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links) POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) =================================== Product License: Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students. Freebies and Discounts: Follow me to stay updated with discounts and freebies. There are also lots of Free resources offered on my store! Comments…We Love 'Em! Your feedback brightens our day and helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we’d appreciate it if you’d leave a comment. Thanks!

House - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities. Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas: · Instrumentation · Performance & Arrangement · Technology & Production · Main Artists/Bands · Influences · Key Facts & Terminology Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials. In this package: OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file) OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links) POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) =================================== Product License: Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students. Freebies and Discounts: Follow me to stay updated with discounts and freebies. There are also lots of Free resources offered on my store! Comments…We Love 'Em! Your feedback brightens our day and helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we’d appreciate it if you’d leave a comment. Thanks!

K-Pop - Quick Outline, is one of many infographics that outline the main features and elements of popular music styles and genres. These quick summaries would act as a great study guide to give a concise and detailed look at different Pop music key characteristics and qualities. Each poster comes with embedded YouTube links to musical examples and breaks the style into these key areas: · Instrumentation · Performance & Arrangement · Technology & Production · Main Artists/Bands · Influences · Key Facts & Terminology Posters and displays are an extremely useful tool to aid learning and can motivate students to learn a specific topic. They can help learners to focus on a certain idea, fact, event, or process. They are convenient both for pupils and teachers as they help students to absorb the material faster and but used again and again for a range of materials. In this package: OUTLINE-POSTER – (.png HD quality image file) OUTLINE-POSTER – (.pdf with embedded links) POWERPOINT Version POSTER - (.pptx - read-only) GOOGLE SLIDES™ - Resource sheet with links to Digital Learning version of material (.pdf) =================================== Product License: Unlimited copies for you. However, you may not distribute additional copies to friends, fellow teachers, or students. Freebies and Discounts: Follow me to stay updated with discounts and freebies. There are also lots of Free resources offered on my store! Comments…We Love 'Em! Your feedback brightens our day and helps us continually improve our products. If you download this, we’d appreciate it if you’d leave a comment. Thanks!

This lecture and supporting classroom resources are part of the “History of Popular Music” package. House was created by DJs and music producers from Chicago’s underground club culture in the early/mid-1980s, as DJs began altering disco songs to give them a more mechanical beat. The lesson covers all this and how House music quickly developed into one of the most successful popular music genres and the first EDM style (Electronic Dance Music). You can also purchase this resource, along with others in the massive Bundle “History of Modern Music: Pre-1950 to Modern-day”. The presentation is more than 50 slides, each with an eye-catching design for better student engagement and also linked to classroom tasks that feed in and work along with the presentation. Moreover, throughout the presentation, there are really useful embedded YouTube examples, with links to the videos to support and aid learning. The presentation comes in both .pdf and PowerPoint versions, along with a video version that can be used for revision and student home study. Moreover, all elements of the resources have been developed in Google Slides. This can be used for remote learning and easily allow for digital submission of the learning tasks included. The resource also comes with 2 classroom tasks/worksheets with extremely useful listening and research exercises that link with the presentation/lecture itself, along with answer sheets for these exercises. There are also a further 2 Infographics/Posters (also with PowerPoint versions included), great to aid learners’ understanding of key areas, and also can be printed for classroom displays and visuals.

On August 11th 1973, Clive Campbell, known as DJ Kool Herc, and his sister Cindy put on a Block Party titled ‘Back to School Jam’ in the recreation room of their apartment, at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, West Bronx. This concert was in fact one of the pivotal and influential events that occurred across New York City at the time, spurring HipHop music forward. Designed to inspire, educate, and spark meaningful discussions, “Back to School Jam 1973” Music Performances that Changed the World encourages students to delve into the moment Hip Hop culture took off and started to become a music genre in its own right. Engaging worksheets, thought-provoking discussion questions, and multimedia content allow students to analyze the significance of this performance, its impact on society, the enduring legacy of Hip Hop and how truly important The ‘Back to School Jam’ concert really was. Help your Popular Music class step back in time to the iconic Back To School Jam of 1973 and witness the performances that shaped an era. “Back To School Jam 1973- Music Performances that Changed the World” is a captivating teaching resource that immerses students in the legendary event that redefined music, culture, and the collective spirit of a generation. Whether you’re teaching history, music, or cultural studies, this comprehensive teaching resource provides a valuable and immersive learning experience. Let your students witness firsthand the defining moments of the first ever Hip-Hop concert, “Back to School Jam” (1973) and discover how music can transcend boundaries, unite generations, and create a lasting impact. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.

“Last Concert on the Titanic” - Music Performances that Changed the World is an engaging teaching resource that transports students back in time to the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic. Dive into the mesmerizing world of music as you explore the final performances aboard this iconic ship. The story of the Titanic is one of the most famous disasters in history. The luxury liner had been described as simply unsinkable, of course, this was before that fateful night of the 14th and into the 15th of April 1912. This tragic story produced some of the most inspiring tales ever told, and one of the most famous is that of the account of the ship’s resident musicians. A story of eight musicians making the ultimate sacrifice. Through comprehensive presentations, engaging activities, and thought-provoking discussion topics, “Last Concert on the Titanic 1912: Important Music Performances - Pop Music History” offers educators a dynamic tool for teaching music history, cultural studies, and the massive impact of music on society. Help your students analyze the influence of these performances and their significance in shaping the world’s musical landscape. With ‘Last Concert on the Titanic,’ you’ll spark students’ curiosity, foster critical thinking, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the power of music. Bring history to life and let the music speak for itself in this unforgettable teaching resource. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.

Step back in time to the legendary Newport Folk Festival of 1965, where music history was made and a young Bob Dylan sent shockwaves through the Folk scene by going electric. This teaching resource delves deep into this pivotal moment in musical history, offering teachers a comprehensive toolkit to engage and enlighten students about this iconic event. “Bob Dylan - Newport Folk Festival” 1965 allows you and your classroom to drive into the captivating narratives surrounding this festival and its cultural impact, sparking critical thinking and discussions about artistic evolution and resistance to tradition. Your students will explore the electrifying performance that forever changed the course of folk music, and the later world tour. Designed for educators, this resource provides engaging activities, fostering a deeper understanding of Dylan’s electrifying transformation and the broader cultural landscape of the 1960s and counterculture movemnts. Moreover, it works perfectly with the wider ‘Music Performances that Changed the World’ bundle.

Dive into the electrifying world of The Beatles as they take to the rooftop of Apple Corps in 1969, delivering a legendary performance that changed the course of Pop Music history forever and summed up the end of the 1960s. “The Beatles Rooftop Concert” 1969 is a captivating teaching resource that transports students back in time to witness and study one of the most iconic moments in music history. This meticulously crafted resource offers a comprehensive exploration of this historic event, in-depth analysis, and engaging activities to enrich your music curriculum. Immerse your students in the cultural significance, musical genius, and enduring impact of The Beatles, fostering a deep appreciation for music history and ‘Music Performances that Changed the World’. Elevate your teaching with this unforgettable journey through the Fab Four’s rooftop spectacle. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.

This captivating teaching resource takes your class on a journey back to one of the most iconic music festivals in history. Dive into the electrifying performances that left an indelible mark on the world of music and culture and later called “The Day the Nighties Died”. Step back in time and relive the iconic moments of “Woodstock 1999” with our teaching resource, ‘Woodstock 1999: Important Music Performances that Changed the World.’ This comprehensive guide transports students and music enthusiasts alike to the historic festival that rocked a generation. Explore the electrifying performances of legendary artists like Korn, Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers and of course Limp Bizkit. This resource is a treasure trove of insights, offering in-depth analysis, historical context, and engaging activities that will captivate learners and provoke classroom discussion. Through comprehensive presentations, engaging activities, and thought-provoking discussion topics, “Woodstock 1999: Important Music Performances - Pop Music History” offers educators a dynamic tool for teaching music history, cultural studies, and the massive impact of music on society. Help your students analyze the influence of these performances and their significance in shaping the world’s musical landscape. With ‘Woodstock 1999,’ you’ll spark students’ curiosity, foster critical thinking, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the power of music. Bring history to life and let the music speak for itself in this unforgettable teaching resource. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to incorporate modern cultural elements into their music curriculum while also helping students develop skills relevant to the music industry as a whole.

Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more. The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. American rock band Nirvana released this as the lead single from their album, “Nevermind”, 1991. Written by Kurt Cobain, it is considered to be one of the defining songs of the 1990s and the Grunge movement as a whole, with its raw energy and anti-establishment attitude.

Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more. The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. “Access” by DJ Misjah & DJ Tim is a techno track that was released in 1995. The track was a massive hit in the techno scene, and it helped to define the sound of the era. It was " A played in clubs all over the world and is still considered a classic example of the genre today.

Improve your students’ listening skills and help them develop their auditory perception with this range of engaging worksheets! This resource features thought-provoking questions and exercises to help students develop their understanding of a broad range of different musical styles; everything from Jazz, DooWop, Grunge, R&B, Rock and Roll, Gospel and many, many more. The worksheets come with a range of different listening questions, from multiple-choice, to short statements and those that require longer, more detailed responses. Moreover, every worksheet also has a related “Further Analysis & Discussion” question. Each of these is unique, and an excellent way to build upon knowledge gained and spark further classroom discussion in small groups or with the whole class. Each listening skills exercise comes with a printable worksheet, a Powerpoint version to use at the front of the classroom, great to share answers and write directly on using Smartboards. A printable Answer Sheet, saving you time with marking. Finally, a Google Slides version, which you can save to your own Drive, and a TpT Easel activity for learners to complete and submit online. Composed by Ben E. King, an American soul and R&B singer and record producer. He rose to prominence in the R&B vocal group ‘The Drifters’. He left to pursue a solo career and soon signed with Atco Records before soon releasing this song, his most famous hit.