After the success of “All I Have to do Is Dream,” the boys released “Bird Dog” which was their second number one in succession. The song was written by Boudleaux Bryant who along with his wife had written “All I … Continue reading →
The Elegants have the second song in succession that is a one-hit wonder. Domenico Modugno had just the one hit and never hit again. The Elegants did the same thing with “Little Star” The Elegants members Vito Picone and Arthur … Continue reading →
“Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu” or as it’s sometimes known as, “Volare,” is the only Italian song to top the American pop charts. The song was written by Domenico Modugno and two others, Franco Migliacci and Mitchell Parish. In English, … Continue reading →
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MR587G “Poor Little Fool” was Ricky Nelson’s first number one, but his sixth hit overall. In 1958, Billboard changed the way it displayed the hits. Before this there were several charts, one for jukebox play, one for radio play, and … Continue reading →
There’s not much to say about “Patricia.” The music was written by Perez Prado and the lyrics by Bob Marcus, although this version of the song has no lyrics. It is pure instrumental. Billboard Magazine was in the process in … Continue reading →
Today, we think of the consummate instrument that most closely represents “rock and roll” is the guitar. But, when I was growing up in the Fifties, I thought the saxophone more closely represented what rock and roll was. I even … Continue reading →
Elvis was in the army when “Hard Headed Woman” hit the top of the charts. The song was from his latest movie King Creole. He had filmed the movie and completed the soundtrack before he was called up to serve. … Continue reading →
1958 was a year for novelty songs. I think people were happier back then. We had “Witch Doctor” a couple songs ago and now there is “The Purple People Eater” by Sheb Wooley. Sheb Wooley was born in 1920 in … Continue reading →
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005FNEYOA When “All I Have to Do Is Dream” came out in 1958, I listened to it in the record store and bought it immediately. It has since become one of my all-time favorite songs. This is the kind of … Continue reading →
David Seville’s real name was Ross Bagdasarian. Ross was born January 27, 1919 to grape farmers in Fresno, California. His father wanted him to follow in his footsteps and become a grape farmer also, but Ross had other ideas. He … Continue reading →