There were two TopTen surveys on tonight’s program due to our being pre-empted by LIU Sharks Football next week. Here’s the Grooveyard Top Ten for August 31, 1956 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on “The Grooveyard”:
#10
“Be-Bop-a-Lula” by Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps
#9
“Tonight You Belong to Me“ by Patience and Prudence
#8
“I Want You I Need You I Love You“ by Elvis Presley
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#7
“In the Still of the Night” by The Five Satins
#6
“The Flying Saucer” by Buchanan and Goodman
#5
“Don’t Be Cruel” by Elvis Presley
#4
“Fever” by Little Willie John
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#3
“Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley
#2
“Whatever Will Be Will Be (Que Sera Sera)” by Doris Day
#1
“My Prayer” by The Platters
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