Where Oldies Come Alive
There was no Grooveyard Top Ten on this week's edition of "The Grooveyard" due to the Flashback special focusing on the music and events of 1960. Here's the Top Ten songs from that year: #10 "The Twist" by Chubby Checker #9 "Stuck on You" by Elvis Presley #8 "Handy Man" by Jimmy Jones #7 "It's Now or... Continue Reading →
It was the year of the first televised presidential debate...when Elvis was discharged from the Army...when the fight against segregation took place at a lunch counter at Woolworth's ...and Mary Martin performed "Peter Pan" live on television for the first time. Saturday night at 7 9 PM, Alan Seltzer will play the top hits of... Continue Reading →
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for February 3, 1960 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 [ "El Paso" by Marty Robbins #9 "Shimmy Shimmy Ko_Ko-Bop" by Little Anthony and the Imperials #8 "You Got What It Takes" by Marv Johnson #7 "Why" by Frankie Avalon #6 "Beyond the Sea" by Bobby Darin... Continue Reading →
Saturday night at 7 PM on "The Grooveyard", we'll look back at the artists who died in the plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa on February 3, 1959, frequently called "The Day the Music Died". Alan Seltzer will feature the music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. Buddy's music will also be... Continue Reading →
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.... Continue Reading →
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for December 9, 1960 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Let's Go Let's Go Let's Go" by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters #9 "The Hucklebuck" by Chubby Checker #8 "You Talk Too Much" by Joe Jones Hear the countdown December 30th! #7 "Lonely Teenager" by Dion... Continue Reading →
Join host Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard" Saturday night at 7 PM when we feature artists celebrating birthdays this month. We'll feature a six-pack of hits by Brenda Lee, who celebrates her 73rd birthday on Tuesday. In addition, the Grooveyard Top 10 will feature the hits of December 9, 1960, we'll play holiday hits and... Continue Reading →
The first round survey for your favorites of 1960 is traditionally known for it's tight races, and this year is no exception. A total of 63 different songs received support, 16 more than the 2016 poll. While there were no songs repeating in the Top Five, four of last year's top songs narrowly missed the... Continue Reading →
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for October 7, 1960 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Tonight's the Night" by The Shirelles #9 "I Want to Be Wanted" by Brenda Lee #8 "Kiddio" by Brook Benton Did you vote yet? #7 "A Million to One" by Jimmy Charles #6 "My Heart... Continue Reading →
