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Features3 weeks ago‘Maybe Baby’: How Buddy Holly And The Crickets Called On The Air Force
Buddy liked the acoustics of the Air Force club in Oklahoma, so the group recorded there after playing locally in the ‘Show of Stars '57’ package.
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Features3 weeks ago
‘Songs By Ricky’: Ricky Nelson Enlists James Burton And The Jordanaires
After almost simultaneous US top ten hits with ‘Just A Little Too Much’ and ‘Sweeter Than You,’ the teen idol charted with the ‘Songs By Ricky’ album.
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Features4 weeks ago
‘Wondrous Place’: The Moody Magnificence Of Billy Fury
'Wondrous Place' may not be among Billy's biggest hits, but it's widely seen as one of his finest.
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Features1 month ago
‘Hats Off To Larry’: Del Shannon Scores Another Runaway Hit
Del's brilliant follow-up to ’Runaway’ had us gripped from the very first lyric.
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Features1 month ago
‘Fools Rush In’: Rick Nelson Storms The Hot 100 Again
In September 1963, Rick revived Glenn Miller's World War II hit 'Fools Rush In' for his next successful 45.
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Features1 month ago
‘Jenny, Jenny’: Just One Of Little Richard’s 57 Varieties
‘Jenny, Jenny’ was one of no fewer than seven irresistible singles to make the UK charts in a memorable year for the rock’n’roller.
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Features1 month ago
Little Richard’s ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’…’: The Georgia Peach Sings The Killer
In 1964, one rock’n’roll original covered another, as Richard charted with ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On.’
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Features1 month ago
‘Just A Little Too Much’: The Ricky Nelson Hit Machine Strikes Again
The Johnny Burnette song was another chart favourite for the teen idol.
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Features1 month ago
‘Lady Madonna’: From Fats Domino To The Beatles And Back
On September 7, 1968, Fats Domino's cover version of The Beatles' 'Lady Madonna' became his last ever hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Features1 month ago
Buddy Holly: Not Your Average Teen Idol
Born on September 7, 1936, Buddy Holly stood apart from the rest of the 50s teen idols and oozed rock ‘n’ roll sensibility without even having to try.
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Features2 months ago
Forever Young: The 25 Best Prom Songs To Dance The Night Away
From classic pop hits to infectious dancefloor anthems, the best prom songs will make it a night to remember.
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News2 months ago
Paul McCartney, Pete Townshend, Elton John, And More Pay Tribute To Charlie Watts
Other artists that made statements include Graham Nash and Ringo Starr.
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News2 months ago
Don Everly, Of Pioneering Rock‘N’Roll Duo The Everly Brothers, Dies At 84
The influential musician, who with his late brother Phil and their close harmony sound influenced generation of musicians, died at his home in Nashville.
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Features2 months ago
‘Maybellene’: Chuck Berry Makes Up For Lost Time With Seminal Debut Hit
The first hit by the rock’n’roll originator resides proudly in both the Grammy and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame.
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Features2 months ago
‘Lotta Lovin’’: After ‘Be-Bop-A-Lula,’ Gene Vincent’s Only Other Top 20 Hit
On August 19, 1957, Gene entered the US singles chart with what became his only other US Top 20 hit, ‘Lotta Lovin’’.
