In a year of upsets, the Great 88 survey for the best songs of 1963 showed rare consistency, with four songs repeating in the Top Five. Here's the results, along with videos.
1963 – The Results
Top Ten: October 31, 1963
Videos of the top songs for October 31, 1963, as featured on The Grooveyard.
Top Ten: November 2, 1963
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for November 2, 1963 as played tonight by Bobby G filling in for Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Talk to Me" by Sunny and the Sunglows #9 "She's a Fool" by Lesley Gore #8 "It's All Right" by The Impressions Did you vote yet? #7 "Donna the Prima... Continue Reading →
1963 – The Results
While the survey for the best songs of 1963 was more wide open than past years, the final result was a virtual repeat of 2018. A total of 69 different songs from the year received one or more votes, but four songs repeated in the top five positions from last year. The Ronettes help one... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: Flashback 1963
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 →
Top Ten: October 27, 1963
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 →
This Weekend: A Birthday Blowout!
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 →
1963 – The Results
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 →
This Weekend: A Caravan of Stars
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 →
Top Ten: September 10, 1963
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 →
