What was the top song of 1961? Join Alan Seltzer Saturday night on The Grooveyard to find out.
Best of: Flashback 1961
This Weekend: Cooke-ing for January Birthdays
A six-pack of hits by Sam Cooke highlights our celebration of January birthdays. Join the party!
This Weekend: Winning Birthdays
Our celebration of November birthdays includes a collection of hits written by Bob Crewe plus some surprises.
1961 – The Results
The scenario is the same, but the songs are different. Only six votes separated the top four songs, with a significant drop after the top-rated hits. Only a dozen songs were within 2% of the top position, and another seven were within 3%. Dion and Gene McDaniels made it to the top five for the... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: September 5, 1961
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for September 5, 1961 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Look IN My Eyes" by The Chantels #9 "Last Night" by The Mar-keys #8 "Bless You" by Tony Orlando Did you vote yet? #7 "Who Put the Bomp" by Barry Mann #6 "School is Out" by... Continue Reading →
This Weekend: Making Oldies Great Again (MOGA)
Labor Day Weekend traditionally means the end of summer, start of football season, the first day of school...and the kickoff of the Great 88 on The Grooveyard. Saturday night, at 7, host Alan Seltzer will celebrate the start of the ninth annual listener survey by playing the Top 20 songs from the first six surveys. ... Continue Reading →
This Weekend: Pet Pic Party
"The Grooveyard" celebrates All American Pet Photo Day Saturday both on the air and online. The show will feature animal songs, including dogs, cats and other pets. Included is a special appearance by 8-week old parakeet Rego (right), who is sharing hosting duties with Alan Seltzer. You're also invited to share your pet photos with... Continue Reading →
Best of: Flashback 1961
It was the year of new beginnings . . . JFK's Inauguration...Barbie meeting Ken for the first time . . . Alan Shepard becoming the first American in space . . . Roger Maris hitting 61 home runs . . . and a group from Liverpool playing at the Cavern Club for the first time.... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: February 8, 1961
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for February 8, 1961 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Calendar Girl" by Neil Sedaka #9 "Once in a While" by The Chimes #8 "Please Love Me Forever" by Cathy Jean and the Roommates We'll play your dedications Request them here! #7 "Angel Baby" by Rosie... Continue Reading →
This Weekend: Bring Your Own Popcorn
We'll pay tribute to the 92nd annual Academy Awards Saturday night on The Grooveyard when host Alan Seltzer features an hour of movie music. The awards show takes place Sunday night. Included on The Grooveyard will be songs from the early rock era played in motion pictures released at any time. We'll also play the... Continue Reading →
