They really were hits--not just children's songs, and not made up.
5 Hits I Didn’t Think Were Real Songs
Top Ten: November 14, 1958
Videos of the top songs for November 14, 1958, as featured on The Grooveyard. Look for guest appearances by Dick Clark, Milton Berle and Perry Como.
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: November 9, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for November 9, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Susie Darlin'" by Robin Luke #9 "The End" by Earl Grant #8 "Rockin' Robin" by Bobby Day The Finals Begin Next Week! #7 "You Cheated" by The Shields #6 "Tom Dooley" by The Kingston Trio... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: November 10, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for November 10, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Rockin' Robin" by Bobby Day #9 "The End" by Earl Grant #8 "Queen of the Hop" by Bobby Darin The finals begin next week! #7 "Lonesome Town" by Ricky Nelson #6 "It's All in the Game" by Tommy Edwards... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: January 6, 1959
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for January 6, 1959 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "To Know Him is to Love Him" by The Teddy Bears #9 "A Lover's Question" by Clyde McPhatter #8 "Beep Beep" by The Playmates #7 "Donna" by Ritchie Valens #6 "Tom Dooley" by The Kingston Trio... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: December 16, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for December 16, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Problems" by The Everly Brothers #9 "Lonesome Town" by Ricky Nelson #8 "One Night" by Elvis Presley Hear the countdown December 30th! #7 "Sixteen Candles" by The Crests #6 "Beep Beep" by The Playmates #5 "To... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: October 28, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for October 28, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Chantilly Lace" by The Big Bopper #9 "Susie Darlin' " by Robin Luke #8 "Tea for Two Cha Cha" by The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra featuring Warren Covington Did you vote yet? #7 "Bird Dog" by The... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: January 14, 1959
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for January 14, 1959 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Lonely Teardrops" by Jackie Wilson #9 "Queen of the Hop" by Bobby Darin #8 "Tm Dooley" by The Kingston Trio #7 "I've Had It" by The Bell Notes #6 "A Lover's Question" by Clyde McPhatter Did... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: December 10, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for December 10, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Sixteen Candles" by The Crests #9 "Lonesome Town" by Ricky Nelson #8 "It's Only Make Believe" by Conway Twitty #7 "One Night" by Elvis Presley #6 "Beep Beep" by The Playmates #5 "Queen of the Hop"... Continue Reading →
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