They really were hits--not just children's songs, and not made up.
5 Hits I Didn’t Think Were Real Songs
Musical Misconceptions: The Purple People Eater
Retro Dee explains why The Purple People Eater is not really a Halloween hit.
5 Hits I Didn’t Think Were Real 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. Hey everyone, Welcome to Music in the 50’s. I’m Retro Dee with another post about some of the great hits of... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: June 13, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for June 13, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Do You Want to Dance" by Bobby Freeman (featuring Tony Randall, Dick Clark and an unknown elephant) #9 "Try the Impossible" by Lee Andrews and the Hearts #8 "No Chemise Please" by Gerry Granahan #7 "Yakety... Continue Reading →
Musical Misconceptions: The Purple People Eater
Retro Dee is a regular contributor to The Grooveyard's website, writing about music, fashion and other trends of the 1950s. 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! For this edition, we’ll... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: July 13, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for July 13, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Just a Dream" by Jimmy Clanton and His Rockets #9 "For Your Precious Love" by Jerry Butler and The Impressions #8 "Secretly" by Jimmie Rodgers #7 "No Chemise Please" by Gerry Granahan #6 "When" by The... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: July 14, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for July 14, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Just a Dream" by Jimmy Clanton and His Rockets #9 "No Chemise Please" by Gerry Granahan #8 "My True Love" by Jack Scott #7 "When" by The Kalin Twins #6 "The Purple People Eater" by Sheb Wooley Support... Continue Reading →
Top Ten: July 16, 1958
Here's the Grooveyard Top Ten for July 16, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Just a Dream" by Jimmy Clanton and His Rockets #9 "No Chemise Please" by Gerry Granahan #8 "My True Love" by Jack Scott ...recorded at Lincoln Center in New York City, this is Jack Scott's first... Continue Reading →
Top Ten @ 10: June 18, 1958
Here's the Top Ten @ 10 for June 18, 1958 as played tonight by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Try the Impossible" by Lee Andrews and the Hearts #9 "Got a Match?" by The Daddy-o's #8 "Witch Doctor" by David Seville #7 "Return to Me" by Dean Martin (with Perry Como) #6 "Jennie Lee"... Continue Reading →
Top Ten @ 10: June 27, 1958
Here's the Top Ten @ 10 for June 27, 1958 as played by Alan Seltzer on "The Grooveyard": #10 "Return to Me" by Dean Martin #9 "Jennie Lee" by Jan and Artie #8 "When" by The Kalin Twins #7 "Splish Splash " by Bobby Darin #6 "Patricia" by Perez Prado and His Orchestra #5 "All... Continue Reading →
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