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Features3 weeks ago‘Early In The Morning’: The Strange Case Of Buddy Holly Vs. Bobby Darin
'Early In The Morning' had a bizarre history, even by the standards of the chart battles that often took place in the 1950s.
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Features3 weeks ago
‘Lonesome Town’ To ‘The Wonder Of You’: Prolific Songwriter Baker Knight
From Ricky Nelson's 'Lonesome Town' to Elvis Presley's 'The Wonder Of You,' the versatile composer left his mark on pop history.
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Features3 weeks ago
‘(They Call Her) La Bamba’: Crickets End Chart Era With Rock’n’Roll Echo
The Crickets' final UK chart appearance was a nod to the late Ritchie Valens, and featured A-list contributors James Burton and Leon Russell.
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Features3 weeks ago
‘Ooh! My Soul’: Yet Another Specialty From Little Richard
After 'Good Golly, Miss Molly,' Richard was on the radio and in the charts with another unique Specialty single, 'Ooh! My Soul.'
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Features1 month ago
‘Little Town Flirt’ LP: Singles King Del Shannon Finally Cracks US LP Chart
More than two years after his first US and international hit singles, Shannon made the US LP bestsellers at last.
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Features1 month ago
‘Words Of Love’: Buddy Holly Sings, Future Beatles Listen
On June 20, 1957, the great rock'n'roll pioneer released the single 'Words Of Love,' which struck a real chord far away on Merseyside.
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Features1 month ago
Charley Patton – The First Rock and Roller?
Charley Patton was the inspiration for every Delta bluesman that followed in his wake. His influence still resonates today.
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Features2 months ago
‘For Your Sweet Love’: Pastures New At Decca Records For Rick Nelson
The LP marked the star's debut at his new home of Decca Records.
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Features2 months ago
‘Hello Mary Lou’: The Ricky Nelson Hit Cut By Creedence, Led Zeppelin & Queen
'Hello Mary Lou' was written by Gene Pitney, during his important year of 1961, as Ricky turned 21.
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News2 months ago
Craft Recordings Ready To ‘Rip It Up’ With Specialty Records Celebration
The compilation 'Rip It Up: The Best of Specialty Records' features 18 key recordings in rock’n’roll, R&B, soul, and blues.
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Features2 months ago
‘There’s A Party Goin’ On’: How Wanda Jackson Stole The Rockabilly Crown
Released in 1961, Wanda Jackson crowned herself Queen Of Rockabilly with the raw rock’n’roll belters found on ‘There’s A Party Goin’ On.’
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Features2 months ago
‘Margo’: Billy Fury’s Next Step To Hard-Earned Stardom
He wasn't an instant Top 10 UK artist, but this 1959 single was an important step on that road.
