Archive for the ‘Music’ category

John Barleycorn: Steeleye Span

August 31, 2010

From 1972's Below the Salt

Dark as a Dungeon: The Tarriers

August 30, 2010

With their 1956 record of The Banana Boat Song, The Tarriers, Alan Arkin, Bob Carey and Erik Darling, became the first folk trio to place a hit single on the Billboard pop charts.

This song is from their second album, Tell the World About This, released in 1959.

Mr. Moon: Tim Gearan

August 30, 2010

I'm partial to Tim Gearan. I love the sound of his voice, a little raspy, a bit smoky. This song is from No Remedy, released in 2008.

It’s My Party: Lesley Gore

August 29, 2010

From Billboard's Top Hits-1960's.

Party Lights: Dee Dee Sharp

August 29, 2010

From All The Golden Hits

The Party’s Over: Tony Bennett

August 29, 2010

From Tony Bennett's Greatest Hits Of The '50s

Party Pooper: Jerry Palmer

August 29, 2010

This song was in my files, and I haven't a clue where it came from.

Born Too Late: The Poni Tails

August 28, 2010

This was released as the B-side of "Come on Joey, Dance With Me," but some DJs in Cleveland flipped the record and played this instead. In 1958, it went on to become a hit, and their only hit in the US.

Puppy Love: Paul Anka

August 28, 2010

From 1963's 21 Golden Hits

Love Hurts: The Everly Brothers

August 28, 2010

From 1960's A Date with the Everly Brothers