What do Keith Richards, Etta James and Patti Page have in common? They all make cameo appearances on this week's Top Ten.
Top Ten: December 12, 1957
Top Ten: October 10, 1955
The top songs for October 10, 1955, as heard on The Grooveyard
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 →
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 →
Keeping The 50’s Alive… At Christmas! Pt. 2: Christmas Music of the 1950’s
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 with Part 2 of Keeping The 50’s Alive At Christmas! In this post, I’ll be talking... Continue Reading →
This Weekend: A Live Concert
Live concerts have always been a part of Thanksgiving weekend, and it's no different on The Grooveyard. Saturday night at 7 PM, we'll play rare recordings from a 1956 Alan Freed concert. The disc jockey's concerts were legendary. They were the first rock concerts, the first to include a wide variety of artists, and the... Continue Reading →
Musical Misconceptions: The Carols
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 there folks! It’s Retro Dee with another edition of Musical Misconceptions! In this edition, we’ll be talking about another pair... Continue Reading →
This Weekend: Boo-tiful Birthdays
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 Chuck Berry, who was born on October 18th, 1926. The birthday celebration will continue during the "Under the Covers" feature, when we focus on hits by Ellie Greenwich.... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: March 9, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for March 9, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Short Shorts" by The Royal Teens #9 "Rock and Roll is Here to Stay" by Danny and the Juniors #8 "Don't" by Elvis Presley #7 "Lazy Mary (Luna Mezzo Mare)" by Lou Monte #6 "Get a... Continue Reading →
Music of the 50’s: Beyond the Biggest Hits
Retro Dee is a regular contributor to The Grooveyard's website, writing about music, fashion and other trends of the 1950s. Check out her blog, Retro Dee's Guide to the Best Era Ever here, and her column here every Wednesday. It’s rather clear that the 1950’s was the dawn of the Music Industry as most of... Continue Reading →
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