Here’s the Grooveyard Top Ten for January 18, 1959 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on “The Grooveyard”:
#10
“Lonely Teardrops” by Jackie Wilson
#9
“Queen of the Hop“ by Bobby Darin
#8
“I’ve Had It“ by The Bell Notes
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#7
“A Lover’s Question” by Clyde McPhatter
#6
“My Happiness” by Connie Francis
#5
“The Chipmunk Song” by The Chipmunks with David Seville
#4
“Stagger Lee” by Lloyd Price
#3
“Donna” by Ritchie Valens
#2
“Sixteen Candles” by The Crests
#1
“Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” by The Platters
Voting is now open in our annual Love Song Survey There’s two different polls, one for love songs of the 1950s, and one for love songs from 1960-1963. Pick 10 favorites from each group of years daily through February 1st at 10 PM. You can also write in other songs if your choice isn’t listed. Details are available here.
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