http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FNEYOA The Everly Brothers had been recording and releasing records for three years at this point in their career. Everything they had done to this point was on Cadence Records which was owned by Archie Bleyer. So far, they had … Continue reading →
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPU0H6A Elvis had been away playing Army for two years. Of course, that didn’t stop RCA Records from releasing Elvis Presley songs while he was gone. He had recorded a stockpile before he left and he had furloughs now and … Continue reading →
There have been 22 instrumentals that have hit number one on the pop charts since July of 1955. “The Theme from ‘A Summer Place’” is the best selling of all of them. It is not only the best selling instrumental, … Continue reading →
The Sixties definitely start out on a somber note. The cowboy gets killed in “El Paso,” The Indians die as they try to cross the raging river in “Running Bear” and now we have a girl who goes running back … Continue reading →
I hope you remember J. P. Richardson. You may remember him as The Big Bopper and if you don’t recall that name, then hopefully you remember the song “Chantilly Lace.” Richardson would probably not be remembered today except for the … Continue reading →
In the world of rock and roll, it’s interesting that we start the Sixties decade with a country and western song. And “El Paso” kind of leans toward the western part of that phrase. Marty Robbins wrote this song as … Continue reading →
“Why” is the last song of the Fifties decade. It would be nice if the Fifties ended with a bang, but, instead, we go out on a slow note. It’s the second number this year for Frankie Avalon, the first … Continue reading →
This is the second country song that Guy Mitchell has made into a pop hit. His first was “Singing the Blues” which was number one in 1956. “Singing the Blues” was done originally by Marty Robbins and was a big … Continue reading →
This is the second number one this year by the Fleetwoods and it would be their last. The Fleetwoods were composed of Gary Troxel, Gretchen Christopher, and Barbara Ellis. The best they would do after “Mr Blue” would be number … Continue reading →
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0062OLVHY Bobby Darin bragged that he would be as “big as Sinatra.” He didn’t quite make it that far, but he did pretty well. If he hadn’t died so young, maybe he would be ranked up there with Sinatra, Dean … Continue reading →