Each day leading up to the unveiling of the 2017 Grooveyard Great 88, we’ll share a video of one song that just missed the survey. Hear the full Great 88 on a special five hour edition of “The Grooveyard” on Saturday, December 30 from 7 PM to midnight. Check out the complete year-end schedule here.
#96
“Bobby’s Girl” by Marcie Blane (1962)
Brooklyn native Marcie Blaine recorded a demo of “Bobby’s Girl” as a favor for a friend. Released in the fall of 1962, the song made #2 on the Cash Box chart and #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was later recorded for the German market in their language.
2016: not on survey, Highest Ranking: First year on survey
Come back each day as we unwrap another song that just missed the Great 88. You can also check out first round results here. Then join host Alan Seltzer on”The Grooveyard” for the Great 88 countdown on a special five-hour show Saturday, December 30 at 7 PM until midnight. Listen to us immediately each Saturday night from 7-10 PM after “Rick’s Redneck Ranch” on 88.1 FM on Long Island or by clicking the 88.1 FM link on wcwp.org. You can also follow us on Twitter.
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