A six-pack of hits by Sam Cooke highlights our celebration of January birthdays. Join the party!
This Weekend: Cooke-ing for January Birthdays
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.
Top Ten: October 24, 1957
Videos of the top songs for October 24, 1957, as featured on The Grooveyard.
Top Ten: October 17, 1960
The top songs for October 17, 1960, as heard on The Grooveyard
10 Great Retro Summer 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. Hi everyone, it’s Retro Dee here to start your Summer off with a few great tunes from yesteryear. Summer doesn’t officially... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: October 26, 1960
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for October 26, 1960 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Mr. Custer" by Larry Verne #9 "My Heart Has a Mind of It's Own" by Connie Francis #8 "New Orleans" by Gary U.S. Bonds Did you vote yet? #7 "Chain Gang" by Sam Cooke #6... 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 →
Top Ten: December 8, 1957
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for December 8, 1957 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "My Special Angel" by Bobby Helms #9 "Teardrops" by Lee Andrews and the Hearts #8 "Peggy Sue" by Buddy Holly and the Crickets Hear the Countdown December 29! #7 "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" by Jimmie Rodgers #6 "You... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: September 29, 1960
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for September 29, 1960 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Finger Poppin' Time" by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters #9 "Volare" by Bobby Rydell #8 "It's Now or Never" by Elvis Presley Pick your favorites now! 1955 and earlier 1957 1960 #7 "Chain Gang" by Sam... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: April 7, 1962
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for April 7, 1962 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Dear One" by Larry Finnegan #9 "Shout" by Joey Dee and the Starliters #8 "Good Luck Charm" by Elvis Presley #7 "Twistin' the Night Away" by SamCooke #6 "Slow Twistin'" by Chubby Checker and Dee Dee Sharp Support... Continue Reading →
