They really were hits--not just children's songs, and not made up.
5 Hits I Didn’t Think Were Real Songs
Rudolph Goes Retro: 5 Versions of a Holiday Classic
Retro Dee gives a gift of reindeer for her Christmas column. Make that Rudolf times five.
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 →
Top Ten: June 13, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for June 13, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Do You Want to Dance" by Bobby Freeman (featuring Tony Randall, Dick Clark and an unknown elephant) #9 "Try the Impossible" by Lee Andrews and the Hearts #8 "No Chemise Please" by Gerry Granahan #7 "Yakety... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: May 11, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for May 11, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "I Wonder Why" by Dion and the Belmonts #9 "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck" by Elvis Presley #8 "He's Got the Whole World (In His Hands)" by Laurie London #7 "You" by The Aquatones #6... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: May 6, 1958
Alan Seltzer celebrated his fifth anniversary as host of "The Grooveyard" by playing the Top Ten songs for May 6, 1958. The featured year was also offered on the first "official" Grooveyard Top Ten survey. Here's the top songs that week, as heard on the show: #10 "I Wonder Why" by Dion and the Belmonts... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: May 14, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for May 14, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "I Wonder Why" by Dion and the Belmonts #9 "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck" by Elvis Presley #8 "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" by Laurie London #7 "You" by The Aquatones #6... Continue Reading →
Top Ten @ 10: June 18, 1958
Here's the Top Ten @ 10 for June 18, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Try the Impossible" by Lee Andrews and the Hearts #9 "Got a Match?" by The Daddy-o's #8 "Witch Doctor" by David Seville #7 "Return to Me" by Dean Martin (with Perry Como) #6 "Jennie Lee"... Continue Reading →
Top Ten @ 10: May 22, 1958
Here's the Top Ten @ 10 for May 22, 1958 as played tonight by Bobby G filling in for Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Do You Want to Dance" by Bobby Freeman #9 "Chanson D'Amour (Song of Love)" by Art and Dotty Todd #8 "I Wonder Why" by Dion and the Belmonts #7 "Book... Continue Reading →
Top Ten @ 10: Flashback 1956
There was no Top Ten @ 10 feature on this week's edition of "The Grooveyard" due to the Flashback special focusing on the music and events of 1956. Here's the Top Ten songs from that year: #10 "Rock and Roll Waltz" by Kay Starr #9 "Memories Are Made of This" by Dean Martin #8 "Hound... Continue Reading →
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