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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Each day leading up to the unveiling of the 2017 Grooveyard Great 88, we'll share a video of one song that just missed the survey. Hear the full Great 88 on a special five hour edition of "The Grooveyard" on Saturday, December 30 from 7 PM to midnight. Check out the complete year-end schedule here.... Continue Reading →
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for November 18, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" by Jimmy Rodgers #9 "My Special Angel" by Bobby Helms #8 "Raunchy" by Bill Justis The finals begin soon! #7 "Peanut" by Little Joe and the Thrillers #6 "Little Bitty Pretty One"... Continue Reading →
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for October 7, 1960 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Tonight's the Night" by The Shirelles #9 "I Want to Be Wanted" by Brenda Lee #8 "Kiddio" by Brook Benton Did you vote yet? #7 "A Million to One" by Jimmy Charles #6 "My Heart... Continue Reading →
