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Author: Robert Davis: Music Historian and Songwriter

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Hit Me with Robert Davis looks at interesting facts about pop music, songwriters and musicians plus Robert's personal opinions and memories.
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All That She Wants

All That She Wants

2020-03-2004:11

We're playing "Catchy" songs for the time being on Hit Me.
Listening to Morning Train (9-5) is considered a non-violent form of torture, completely based on my true personal experience seeing Sheena Easton sing this song. Earworm Alert!
Night Moves

Night Moves

2020-02-2507:12

We discuss the Toronto connection to Bob Seger's song, Night Moves.
Robert recalls the time he had one hour with the legendary Leonard Cohen at CBC Radio promoting his CD, I'm Your Man. 
Fly By Night versus Fly at Night: There's no dogfight here, they're both winners. Enjoy!
Beatle Bird Songs

Beatle Bird Songs

2020-02-0513:41

Some bird songs from The Beatles, it's as simple as that. 
cfny musical memories

cfny musical memories

2020-01-2819:15

When I worked at cfny fm radio Toronto in the early 80's I got to listen to a lot of music. Here are some of my favourite songs from those days.
American Songwriter David Olney died performing at a Songwriter's Festival in Florida. This is a short Hit Me Tribute
David Olney RIP

David Olney RIP

2020-01-2304:59

Songwriter David Olney died this week performing in Florida. Here's a short Hit Me tribute.
What could these two songs possibly have in common? Find out on this week's Hit Me!
If you love horses, you'll love this week's Hit Me. Lots of fun and puns.
I have a beef about TV and film using Louis Prima and his music to denote 50's and 60's Las Vegas. Have a listen.
This year's annual Very Merry Hit Me Christmas Special looks at four Christmas Songs. Or are they? 
Hit Me warms you up with the Calypso style songs composed by the late songwriter Irving Burgie.
Jack Scott

Jack Scott

2019-12-1407:44

Windsor Ontario born Rockabilly singer and songwriter Jack Scott died this week. 
Hit Me talks about the late singer-songwriter Iain Sutherland who with his brother Gavin performed and wrote Rod Stewart's Sailing and the song Arms of Mary covered by Chilliwack in Canada.
Hit Me Episode 53 debuts our Genius Series beginning with Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. Even includes some Barenaked Ladies. Listen to the end because we are also debuting our first contest. Enjoy!
If you watched Taylor Swift on the AMA's this week, then you gotta listen to this week's podcast. For another opinion.
It's Cryin' Time

It's Cryin' Time

2019-11-1916:16

I play three songs that make me cry. Because it's Cryin' Time. 
It's our 50th Hit Me episode so since we've put in our 10,000 hours like The Beatles did we are playing Robert's favourite song(s) from each individual Beatle. 
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Ronald G. Jamieson

A good demonstration that simplicity can make for very memorable music.

May 12th
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