Where Oldies Come Alive
Here's the Top Ten songs of 1963, as featured by Alan Seltzer on tonight's edition of "The Grooveyard". . . #10 "Go Away Little Girl" by Steve Lawrence #9 "Fingertips Pt 2" by Little Stevie Wonder #8 "Hey Paula" by Paul and Paula #7 "My Boyfriend's Back" by The Angels #6 "So Much In Love"... Continue Reading →
While other 2018 Great 88 first round surveys had as many as four songs repeating from the previous year, the poll for 1963 had only one song returning to the top positions. A perennial favorite by the Ronettes returned for the third consecutive year. Darlene Love returned to the Top Five, but as a member of... Continue Reading →
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for October 27, 1963 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "She's a Fool" by Lesley Gore #9 "Unchained Melody" by Vito and the Salutations #8 "Talk to Me" by Sunny and the Sunglows Pick your favorites now! 1956 1959 1961 1963 #7 "Blue Velvet" by... Continue Reading →
Join host Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard" Saturday night at 7 PM when we feature artists celebrating August birthdays. We'll share a six-pack of hits by The Ronettes in honor of Ronnie Spector's 75th birthday. The Under the Covers segment features Felice Bryand, composer of "Bye Bye Love" and other birthday artists. In addition, the... Continue Reading →
The survey for the best songs of 1963 always brings a wide range of answers. This year's survey is no different, with 71 different songs getting attention, a slight decrease from last year's record 78 songs. Two songs--by the Ronettes and Kingsmen--were repeats in the top five. Here's the top five songs from 1955 and... Continue Reading →
A "Caravan of Stars" will be featured on this week's edition of "The Grooveyard". Host Alan Seltzer will celebrate the anniversary of the start of Dick Clark's tour of that name Saturday night at 7 PM. The concert at the Teaneck, NJ Armory featured the Ronettes, Bobby Vee and many other artists. In addition, the... Continue Reading →
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for September 10, 1963 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Candy Girl" by The Four Seasons #9 "Sally Go 'Round the Roses" by The Jaynettes #8 "Then He Kissed Me" by The Crystals #7 "If I Had a Hammer" by Trini Lopez #6 "Mockingbird" by Inez... Continue Reading →
Here's the Top Ten songs of 1963, as featured by Alan Seltzer on tonight's edition of "The Grooveyard". . . #10 "Go Away Little Girl" by Steve Lawrence #9 "Fingertips Pt 2" by Little Stevie Wonder #8 "Hey Paula" by Paul and Paula #7 "My Boyfriend's Back" by The Angels #6 "So Much In Love"... Continue Reading →
We'll celebrate the holiday season Thursday night at 9 PM on "The Grooveyard", when host Alan Seltzer features "A Christmas Gift for You", also known as the Phil Spector Christmas Album. The iconic album--coincidentally first released on November 22, 1963, the day of President Kennedy's assassination--features music by Darlene Love, Bobb B. Soxx and the... Continue Reading →
