What's in the stars for the stars? Retro Dee looks at the star signs of some of the biggest stars of the Fifties.
Searchin’ For the 50’s: Philly Heartthrobs
Along with cheesesteaks and the Liberty Bell, Philadelphia was home to teen heartthrobs. Retro Dee looks at three of the best.
Top Ten: January 1, 1960
Dick Clark makes an appearance a day after New Years Eve, and we have a pair of Bobbys.
Top Ten: March 14, 1959
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for March 14, 1959 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Since I Don't Have You" by The Skyliners #9 "Stagger Lee" by Lloyd Price #8 "Tragedy" by Thomas Wayne with the DeLons #7 "It's Just a Matter of Time" by Brook Benton #6 "Sorry (I Ran... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: Flashback 1960
There was no Grooveyard Top Ten this week on "The Grooveyard" due to the Flashback special focusing on the music of 1960. Here's the Top Ten songs from that year: #10 "Save the Last Dance for Me" by The Drifters #9 "Handy Man" by Jimmy Jones #8 "Runnng Bear" by Johnny Preston #7 "It's Now or... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: February 1, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for February 1, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Waitin' in School" by Ricky Nelson #9 "Dede Dinah" by Frankie Avalon #8 "Maybe" by The Chantels One Week left to vote Pick your favorites now! #7 "Don't Let Go" by Roy Hamilton #6 "You Are... Continue Reading →
Post #1000: The Top Ten for November 30, 1959
Our 1000th post on this website! Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for November 30, 1959 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Uh! Oh!" by The Nutty Squirrels #9 "Why" by Frankie Avalon #8 "We Got Love" by Bobby Rydell One week left: Vote in the finals daily! #7 "Oh! Carol"... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: Flashback 1959
There was no Top Ten due to the Flashback 1959 special edition of The Grooveyard. Here's the Top Ten songs from that year: #10 "Come Softly to Me" by The Fleetwoods #9 "Stagger Lee" by Lloyd Price #8 "Mr. Blue" by The Fleetwoods #7 "Personality" by Lloyd Price #6 "Sleepwalk" by Santo and Johnny Support... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: March 30, 1959
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for March 30, 1959 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Alvin's Harmonica" by David Seville and the Chipmunks #9 "Guitar Boogie Shuffle" by The Virtues #8 "Pink Shoelaces" by Dodie Stevens #7 "It's Just a Matter of Time" by Brook Benton #6 "Tragedy" by Thomas Wayne... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: October 20, 1959
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for October 20, 1959 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "I'm Gonna Get Married" by Lloyd Price #9 "Primrose Lane" by Jerry Wallace with the Jewels #8 "Just Ask Your Heart" by Frankie Avalon Pick your favorites now! 1956 1959 1961 #7 "Poison Ivy" by The... Continue Reading →