'50s Music

50s Reviews

feeds@yuku.com (librarian466) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:26:42 GMT

Interesting site contains reviews of some big names and some nice posters. http://www.bigbandsandbignames.com/PeggyLee.html

Champ Butler

feeds@yuku.com (ChardonnayPascoe) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:39:31 GMT

Any fans of this American singer, who was one of Mitch Miller's less successful proteges? I think he had hits in the US with Down Yonder and I Apologise. Funnily enough he duetted with another second-division Columbia star, Toni Arden. He has a very nice voice IMO.

Australian Radio Station

feeds@yuku.com (librarian466) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:46:26 GMT

This station should keep you happy for hours.
http://www.capitalcommunityradio.com/
Playing Jo Stafford at this very moment

Jo Stafford

feeds@yuku.com (Ray) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:46:21 GMT

I have just read on another board that Jo has died. She was most certainly one of the best singers I have ever heard. Her Voice was so crystal clear. Like Karen Carpenters it cut through the air perfectly. So many of her songs had lovely lyrics and melodies. What a sad day for us all who enjoy good music with a beautiful voice.

the 50s - some favourites

feeds@yuku.com (banner242) — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:45:27 GMT

Here's some 50s favourites to bring some memories back........ http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZhvdPIdZrw

and from the 60s...... http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ecgpFu9ga1U&feature=related

Bill Haley

feeds@yuku.com (stephendoran) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:22:50 GMT

Any fans here ?

Lita Roza on Radio4

feeds@yuku.com (librarian466) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:52:51 GMT

Just caught interview with Lita on PM which is on BBC Radio4 obvious mentions of the Doggie song, her favourite recording seemed to be Hey There. I assume its on the Listen Again feature.

Ernest Maxin

feeds@yuku.com (BFC) — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:02:03 GMT

I just had a call from Ernest Maxin - the famous producer of BBC shows including the Morecambe and Wise / Kathy Kirby shows.
He is desperately searching for a copy of the song 'Four walls' ( the Jim Reeves hit), which Ernest also recorded, for the Parlophone label in 1957.
Transfered to CD format would be best if anyone can help please ?

Donald Peers

feeds@yuku.com (librarian466) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:13:58 GMT

Its Donald's centenary and he was being voted more popular than Bing at one stage in his career. BBC played some of his recordings yesterday but I haven't heard Babbling Brook yet.

My Missing No 1

feeds@yuku.com (william brown) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:30:55 GMT

When I look back over all the number one hits of the fifties, sixties and seventies, I can remember all of them clearly except for one. The one that was a blank was number one in April 1953 when I was eleven. It is "Broken Wings" by the Stargazers. It meant nothing to me whatsoever.
I have just searched for it and listened to it on You Tube and I honestly dont remember it. Not only that, I'm convinced I've never heard it before either. So what was I doing around April...

Pal Joey

feeds@yuku.com (essexgirl10) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:04:52 GMT

Music and film topic all rolled into one. I watched this on BBC2 this afternoon. I don't think I've ever seem it right the way through before and hadn't realised how many marvellous songs it had in it. OK, it was a pretty thin plot and was mainly a vehicle for Sinatra to sing but a thoroughly enoyable easy bit of entertainment - why don't they make them like that any more?

Love Me Tender EP

feeds@yuku.com (clemmy) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:10:21 GMT

On my travels today I picked up this gem. I saw it offered in the Record Collector some few years ago for £35-00. Can anybody estimate todays value? Not that I want to part with it, I am just curious. Its in V.Good condition.

Wout Steenhuis

feeds@yuku.com (col bloodnock) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:59:19 GMT

OK pop pickers and those who can remember Saturday Club, an act that seemed to appear on this show regularly was Wout Steenhuis.Wout came from Holland but settled in England . Famous for his virtuoso performances on the Hawaiian guitar a sort of European Les Paul, with his multi-track performances.

He was also popular on the variety club cirucit where his material ranged from top-twenty songs to ballads and Hawaiian music and included vocals, not just in English but also French,...

Stars & Garters[Kathy Kirby]

feeds@yuku.com (stephendoran) — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:56:19 GMT

Any one here recall this TV series and singer listed above i only vaguely recall it seem to be on after 9.00pm in London.

Who Is It?

feeds@yuku.com (camaygirl) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:55:31 GMT

This has been put on YouTube and attributed to Craig Douglas, which it isn't.

So, who is it?

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=E-ab96J8XSw

Barbara Mullen

feeds@yuku.com (Ray) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:18:41 GMT

I was perusing the delights of a local attic sale this evening. On one table there was 4 albums of 78s. Each album had about 8 78s in them. One was a record by the above actress and singer. Each side contained two songs. Although they were a medley rather than two seperate tracks. I didn't buy the albums, so presumably they will be there next week. But I had forgotten that Barbara also sang.

Terry Dene?

feeds@yuku.com (Mr Turnip) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 17:15:10 GMT

E-mail received from France today. Can anyone help?

Do you know someone who has got "The Real Terry Dene" records, please?

RazzleDazzle

feeds@yuku.com (librarian466) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:10:26 GMT

This site looks pretty interesting
Razzletazzle

The Other Alma

feeds@yuku.com (Pearsonovitch) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:55:44 GMT

Does anyone know anything about Alma Warren? All I know is that she was a singer of ballard type songs and recorded, I think, in the 1950s. Possibly over other decades too.

The name seems to be one that has been almost forgotten over the years and I can't seem to find any useful information on the net.

Was she a band singer? She was, I believe, American but I'm not even sure of that. Does anyone know whether she's still alive? I would be interested to know....

The Novelty's Worn Off

feeds@yuku.com (william brown) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:23:34 GMT

Has today's younger generation lost its sense of humour? Once upon a time, especially in the fifties and sixties the "novelty" record was very popular and often provided a hit for artists who would never be classed as singers. A few spring to mind even up to the seventies and possibly the eighties but from the nineties on they seem to have disappeared. The last one I can remember was "Startrekkin Across The Universe" or Joe Dolce's "Hey Shaddup A Ya Face"...