What's in the stars for the stars? Retro Dee looks at the star signs of some of the biggest stars of the Fifties.
Just For Fun: Star’s Signs of the 1950’s
Top Ten: January 9, 1958
Videos of the top songs for January 2, 1963, as featured on The Grooveyard. Tonight's survey requires a mouse trap.
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.
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 →
1957 – The Results
It was close, but Jerry Lewis continued to be a listener favorite in the Great 88 survey for the best songs of 1957. "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" appeared on top of the survey for the fifth straight year. The Dell-Vikings joined the Top Five for the third year, and LaVern Baker repeated a second time. ... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: October 12, 1957
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for October 12, 1957 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Jailhouse Rock" by Elvis Presley #9 "Lotta Lovin'" by Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps #8 "Fascination" by Jane Morgan and the Troubadors Did you vote yet? #7 "That'll Be The Day" by Buddy Holly... 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 →
Top Ten: January 5, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for January 5, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "You Send Me" by Sam Cooke #9 "Chances Are" by Johnny Mathis #8 "La Dee Dah" by Billie and Lillie Good Rockin' Tonight . . Right after The Grooveyard! #7 "Silhouettes" by The Rays #6 "Kisses Sweeter Than... Continue Reading →
1957 – The Results
Jerry Lee Lewis was even more dominant than usual in the Great 88 survey for the best songs of 1957. "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" appeared on top of the survey for the fourth straight year. He was also the first artist in the survey's seven year history to have two songs in the top five. ... Continue Reading →
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