They really were hits--not just children's songs, and not made up.
1957 – The Results
It's a big switch: Buddy Holly (twice) and the Del Vikings return to the top five on the Great 88 survey, but with different songs from last year. Check out the full list.
Meet Scotty Moore: A Case of Mistaken Identity
Why is Buddy Holly playing guitar with Elvis? He's not. Retro Dee explains.
Once Again: Happy Birthday, Buddy Holly
When will Retro Dee stop celebrating Buddy Holly's birthday? That'll be the day!
RIP Jerry “J.I.” Allison
Retro Dee pays tribute ton, the last o Jerry Allison, the last remaining member of the Crickets.
Musical Misconceptions: Early In The Morning
Both Buddy Holly and Bobby Darin (as the Rinky-Dinks) recorded "Early in the Morning". Who did it better?
Just For Fun: Star’s Signs of the 1950’s
What's in the stars for the stars? Retro Dee looks at the star signs of some of the biggest stars of the Fifties.
Facts and Trivia: The Day The Music Died
Retro Dee looks back at the Day the Music Died on the anniversary.
Best of: 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.
The Case of The Buddy Holly Poster
Decades after his death, a Buddy Holly poster takes on a life of it's own.