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 a special addendum edition of “Musical Misconceptions”! Last week, I talked about two songs, both... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 Neil Sedaka, who turned 80 on March 13, and the Beach Boys will be featured in our Under the Covers segment in honor of Mike Love's 78th... Continue Reading →
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for January 12, 1962 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen" by Neil Sedaka #9 "Goodbye Cruel World" by James Darren #8 "Can't Help Falling in Love Again" by Elvis Presley Find love tonight.. Pick your favorites now! #7 "Run to Him" by Bobby Vee... Continue Reading →
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for September 8, 1962 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles #9 "Beechwood 4-5789" by The Marvelettes #8 "Party Lights" by Claudine Clark Did you vote today? #7 "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" by Neil Sedaka #6 "You Belong to Me" by The... Continue Reading →
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for January 9, 1961 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Calendar Girl" by Neil Sedaka As a bonus, Miss March/May/November is Neil's Wife of 53 years, Leba. #9 "I Count the Tears" by The Drifters #8 "Once in a While" by The Chimes #7 "A Thousand... Continue Reading →
The music of Neil Sedaka and Cream are featured this week on "The Grooveyard" and "Saturday Soiree". Thursday night at 9 PM, host Alan Seltzer notes the 1956 anniversary of when Neil Sedaka recorded his first charted hit, "The Diary", by playing some of his hits and some rarely-heard songs. There will also be updates... Continue Reading →
Here's the Top Ten @ 10 for September 10, 1962 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "You Don't Know Me" by Ray Charles #9 "Beechwood 4 - 5789" by The Marvelettes #8 "Party Lights" by Claudine Clark Did you vote yet today? #7 "Breakin' Up Is Hard to Do" by Neil... Continue Reading →
Here's the Top Ten @ 10 for January 8, 1962 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen" by Neil Sedaka There's a bonus appearance by Freddie Cannon, laughing and waving in the audience, at 1:12-1:14 of the video. #9 "There's No Other (Like My Baby)" by The Crystals... Continue Reading →
Here's the Top Ten @ 10 for January 2, 1962 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen" by Neil Sedaka #9 "Goodbye Cruel World" by James Darren Here's a special Army version of the song with different lyrics. . . And the hit version... #8 "Can't Help... Continue Reading →
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