Retro Dee remembers the Day the Music Died.
February Makes Me Shiver
This Weekend: A Winter Dance Party
We look back at the final concert by Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper Saturday night on The Grooveyard.
Top Ten: December 12, 1957
What do Keith Richards, Etta James and Patti Page have in common? They all make cameo appearances on this week's Top Ten.
1957 – The Results
Buddy Holly dominated this year's survey for the best songs of 1957.
1959 – The Results
Traditional favorites fall short in survey for the best songs of 1959.
1958 – The Results
Results of the Great 88 first-round survey for the top songs of 1958.
Music of the 50’s: Beyond the Biggest Hits
Our columnist, Retro Dee, was forced to evacuate her home this week due to the Napa Wildfires in California. We're praying for her family's safety, as well as her home. Until she returns, we'll share some classic columns. This is from March 2018. It’s rather clear that the 1950’s was the dawn of the Music... Continue Reading →
5 Hits I Didn’t Think Were Real Songs
Retro Dee writes about music, fashion and other trends of the 1950s on this site. Check out her blog, Retro Dee's Guide to the Best Era Ever here, and her column here every Wednesday. Hey everyone, Welcome to Music in the 50’s. I’m Retro Dee with another post about some of the great hits of... Continue Reading →
Collecting 1950’s: Inspired By Buddy
Retro Dee writes about music, fashion and other trends of the 1950s on this site. Check out her blog, Retro Dee's Guide to the Best Era Ever here, and her column here every Wednesday. Hello folks! It’s Retro Dee and today I’m featuring items in my personal collection that were inspired by my favorite musician... Continue Reading →
Music in the 50’s: Covered by Buddy
Retro Dee writes about music, fashion and other trends of the 1950s on this site. Check out her blog, Retro Dee's Guide to the Best Era Ever here, and her column here every Wednesday. In the early days of Rock n Roll, it was common to for artists to do covers of other artists songs.... Continue Reading →
