Kill or Save: UK No.1-hits of the 60s

[BuffaloPhil 929]

45 The Shadows – Apache +4

40 Del Shannon - Runaway

40 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely

40 The Marcels – Blue Moon 

32 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’

31 Petula Clark – Sailor

31 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

30 John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me

29 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight
28 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

26 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never 

20 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister 
21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear
20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
20 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You
20 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion
16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You -3

14 Adam Faith - Poor Me

13 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy -3

13 Eddie Cochran – Three Steps To Heaven

13 Elvis Presley – Surrender 
11 The Highwaymen – Michael

10 Danny Williams – Moon River 

[TQR 14,400]

13 minutes ago, ladyfiona said:

May the 4th be with you.

[RoverAndOut 4,746]

4/5/23

 

45 The Shadows – Apache

40 Del Shannon - Runaway

40 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely

40 The Marcels – Blue Moon 

32 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’

31 Petula Clark – Sailor

31 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

30 John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me

29 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight
28 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

26 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never 

20 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister 
21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear
20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
20 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You
20 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion
16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You

14 Adam Faith - Poor Me

14 Danny Williams – Moon River +4

13 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

13 Eddie Cochran – Three Steps To Heaven
11 The Highwaymen – Michael

07 Elvis Presley – Surrender -6

 

Pleased to see Apache doing so well. Moon River's a lovely song, whether Danny Williams's is the best version or not. And I haven't yet got round to listening to any of the ones I don't know, but there's plenty of Elvis, so let's start removing some of the no hopers.

[Root Inspector 184]

4th May

 

45 The Shadows – Apache

40 Del Shannon - Runaway

40 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely

40 The Marcels – Blue Moon 

32 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’

31 Petula Clark – Sailor

31 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

30 John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me

29 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight
28 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

26 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know

24 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion +4
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never 

20 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister 
21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear
20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You

14 Adam Faith - Poor Me

14 Danny Williams – Moon River

14 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You -6

13 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

13 Eddie Cochran – Three Steps To Heaven
11 The Highwaymen – Michael

07 Elvis Presley – Surrender

[TQR 14,400]

Finally got round to listening to them all. Knew most of them, just not by title. Some of them reminded me of my nan; started getting emotional at Poetry In Motion so I reckon that’s where my + points will be going at some point.

 

On a less earnest note, what a load of toot we still have left to clear out. How the shimmering FUCK is bubububbubububububububububububbabananadagadadadaaddadadaabagdabba Blue Moon right near the fucking top? 

[Paul Bearer 6,102]

4th May

 

45 The Shadows – Apache

42 The Marcels — Blue Moon +2

40 Del Shannon - Runaway

40 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely

32 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’

31 Petula Clark – Sailor

31 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

30 John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me

29 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight
28 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

24 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over -2
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know

24 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion 
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never 

22 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister +2
21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear
20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You

14 Adam Faith - Poor Me

14 Danny Williams – Moon River

14 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You 

13 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

13 Eddie Cochran – Three Steps To Heaven
07The Highwaymen – Michael -4

07 Elvis Presley – Surrender

[TQR 14,400]

Fri 5 May

 

45 The Shadows – Apache

40 Del Shannon - Runaway

40 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely

36 The Marcels — Blue Moon -6

32 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’

31 Petula Clark – Sailor

31 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

30 John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me

29 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight

28 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion +4
28 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

24 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never 

22 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister
21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear
20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You

14 Adam Faith - Poor Me

14 Danny Williams – Moon River

14 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You 

13 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

13 Eddie Cochran – Three Steps To Heaven
07The Highwaymen – Michael

07 Elvis Presley – Surrender

[wannamaker 1,412]

5/5/23

 

45 The Shadows – Apache

40 Del Shannon - Runaway

40 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely

36 The Marcels — Blue Moon 

32 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’

31 Petula Clark – Sailor

31 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

30 John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me

29 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight

28 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion
28 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

26 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister +4

24 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never 

21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear
20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You

14 Adam Faith - Poor Me

14 Danny Williams – Moon River

14 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You 

13 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

07 Eddie Cochran – Three Steps To Heaven -6
07The Highwaymen – Michael

07 Elvis Presley – Surrender

[Toast 16,146]

Fri 5 May

 

45 The Shadows – Apache

40 Del Shannon - Runaway

40 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely

36 The Marcels — Blue Moon 

35 Petula Clark – Sailor  +4

32 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’

31 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

30 John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me

29 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight

28 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion
28 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

26 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister

24 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never 

21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear
20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You

14 Adam Faith - Poor Me

14 Danny Williams – Moon River

14 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You 

13 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

07 Eddie Cochran – Three Steps To Heaven
07The Highwaymen – Michael

01 Elvis Presley – Surrender  -6 

[CaptainChorizo 1,983]

May 4 2023

 

45 The Shadows – Apache

44 Del Shannon - Runaway +4

40 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely

36 The Marcels — Blue Moon 

35 Petula Clark – Sailor 

32 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’

31 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

30 John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me

29 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight

28 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion
28 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

26 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister

24 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never 

21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear
20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You

14 Adam Faith - Poor Me

14 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You 

13 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

09 Danny Williams – Moon River -5

07 Eddie Cochran – Three Steps To Heaven
07The Highwaymen – Michael

00 Elvis Presley – Surrendered  -1

[Death Impends 7,979]

5/5/2023

 

45 The Shadows – Apache

44 Del Shannon - Runaway

40 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely

36 The Marcels — Blue Moon 

35 Petula Clark – Sailor 

33 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’ +1

33 John Leyton - Johnny Remember Me +3

31 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

29 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight

28 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion
28 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

26 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister

24 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never 

21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear
20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You

14 Adam Faith - Poor Me

14 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You 

13 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

09 Danny Williams – Moon River

07 Eddie Cochran – Three Steps To Heaven
01 The Highwaymen – Michael -6

[Clorox Bleachman 2,438]

05/05/2023

 

45 The Shadows – Apache

44 Del Shannon – Runaway

40 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely

36 The Marcels – Blue Moon

35 Petula Clark – Sailor

33 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’

33 John Leyton – Johnny Remember Me

33 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness +2

28 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight -1

28 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion
28 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

26 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister

26 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over +2
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never

21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear
20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You

14 Adam Faith – Poor Me

14 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You

13 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

06 Danny Williams – Moon River -3

06 Eddie Cochran – Three Steps To Heaven -1

00 The Highwaymen – Michael -1

[DoltonMoney 306]

05/04/2023

 

48 Del Shannon – Runaway +4

45 The Shadows – Apache

40 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely

36 The Marcels – Blue Moon

35 Petula Clark – Sailor

33 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’

33 John Leyton – Johnny Remember Me

33 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

28 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight

28 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion

28 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

26 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister

26 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over

24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know

22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never

21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation

20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed

20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear

20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind

16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You

14 Adam Faith – Poor Me

14 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You

13 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

06 Danny Williams – Moon River

 

00 Eddie Cochran – Six Points To Heaven -6

[Book 3,557]

05.05.2023

 

48 Del Shannon – Runaway

45 The Shadows – Apache

40 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely

36 The Marcels – Blue Moon

35 Petula Clark – Sailor

33 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’

33 John Leyton – Johnny Remember Me

33 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

32 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain  +4

28 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight

28 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion

26 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister

26 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over

24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know

22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never

21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation

20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed

20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear

20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind

16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You

14 Adam Faith – Poor Me

14 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You

07 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy  -6

06 Danny Williams – Moon River

[theoldlady 2,306]

5th May 2023:
 

48 Del Shannon – Runaway

45 The Shadows – Apache

40 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely

40 The Marcels – Blue Moon +4

35 Petula Clark – Sailor

33 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’

33 John Leyton – Johnny Remember Me

33 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

32 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain  

28 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight

28 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion

26 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister

26 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over

24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know

22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never

21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation

20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed

20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear

20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind

16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You

14 Adam Faith – Poor Me

14 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You

07 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy  

 

00  Danny Williams — Moon River -6

[theoldlady 2,306]

10 hours ago, TQR said:

(TQR: On a less earnest note, what a load of toot we still have left to clear out. How the shimmering FUCK is bubububbubububububububububububbabananadagadadadaaddadadaabagdabba Blue Moon right near the fucking top?)

 

«In 1961, the Marcels, a multi-racial group — which was extremely rare at the time — released a doo-wop cover of the ballad"Blue Moon" that began with the bass singer singing, "bomp-baba-bomp-ba-bomp-ba-bomp-bomp... vedanga-dang-dang-vadinga-dong-ding...". The record sold over one million copies and was awarded a gold disc.^[3] It is featured in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. The disc went to number one in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100^[4]and UK Singles Chart»

[MariNisia 4,202]

05/May/2023

48 Del Shannon – Runaway
45 The Shadows – Apache

41 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely +1

37 The Marcels – Blue Moon -3

36 Petula Clark – Sailor +1

33 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin´
33 John Leyton – Johnny Remember Me
33 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness
32 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

30 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight +2

28 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion
26 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister
26 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never
21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear
20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound
15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You
14 Adam Faith – Poor Me

11 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You -3

07 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

[justonecornetto 954]

05/May/2023

48 Del Shannon – Runaway
45 The Shadows – Apache

41 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely 

37 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness +4

37 The Marcels – Blue Moon 

36 Petula Clark – Sailor 

33 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin´
33 John Leyton – Johnny Remember Me
32 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

30 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight 

28 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion
26 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister
26 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never
21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear
20 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
16 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound
15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You
14 Adam Faith – Poor Me

07 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

05 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You -6

[Bibliogryphon 9,588]

05/May/2023

48 Del Shannon – Runaway
45 The Shadows – Apache

41 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely 

38 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness +1

37 The Marcels – Blue Moon 

36 Petula Clark – Sailor 

33 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin´
33 John Leyton – Johnny Remember Me
32 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

31 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight +1

29 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion +1
27 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over +1

26 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never
21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
20 Johnny Preston – Running Bear
18 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind -2
15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You
14 Adam Faith – Poor Me

14 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound -2

05 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy -2

05 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You

[prussianblue 1,038]

12 hours ago, TQR said:

Finally got round to listening to them all. Knew most of them, just not by title. Some of them reminded me of my nan; started getting emotional at Poetry In Motion so I reckon that’s where my + points will be going at some point.

 

On a less earnest note, what a load of toot we still have left to clear out. How the shimmering FUCK is bubububbubububububububububububbabananadagadadadaaddadadaabagdabba Blue Moon right near the fucking top? 

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one re. Blue Moon! The other big scorer I don't understand the appeal of is the caterwauling of Good Timin'.

[TQR 14,400]

34 minutes ago, prussianblue said:

 

I'm glad I'm not the only one re. Blue Moon! The other big scorer I don't understand the appeal of is the caterwauling of Good Timin'.

I must be honest, I quite like Good Timin’! It’s just on the fine line between quirky and utter nonsense, one which Blue Moon strays well over.

[prussianblue 1,038]

05.05.23

 

48 Del Shannon – Runaway
45 The Shadows – Apache

41 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely 

38 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

37 The Marcels – Blue Moon 

36 Petula Clark – Sailor 

35 John Leyton – Johnny Remember Me +2

33 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin´
32 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

31 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight

29 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over +2

29 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion

26 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never
21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
18 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You
14 Adam Faith – Poor Me

14 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

14 Johnny Preston – Running Bear -6

05 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

05 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Love You

[prussianblue 1,038]

I've realised that the reason I've heard a lot of these before is that I'm the right age to have been regularly exposed to episodes of Heartbeat, where the '60s lasted 18 years and every dramatic situation could be soundtracked with a suitably thematic song.

[Imelda 621]

5 May

 

49 The Shadows – Apache +4

48 Del Shannon – Runaway

41 Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely 

38 Helen Shapiro – Walkin´ Back To Happiness

37 The Marcels – Blue Moon 

36 Petula Clark – Sailor 

35 John Leyton – Johnny Remember Me

33 Jimmy Jones – Good Timin´
32 Shirley Bassey – Reach For The Stars/Climb Ev'ry Mountain

31 Elvis Presley – Are You Lonesome Tonight

29 Johnny Kidd & The Pirates – Shakin´ All Over

29 Johnny Tillotson – Poetry In Motion

26 Elvis Presley – (Marie’s The Name Of) His Latest Flame/Little Sister
24 Helen Shapiro – You Don´t Know
22 Elvis Presley – It´s Now Or Never
21 The Everly Brothers – Temptation
20 Michael Holliday – Starry Eyed
18 Anthony Newley – Do You Mind
15 Eden Kane – Well I Ask You

14 Floyd Cramer – On The Rebound

14 Johnny Preston – Running Bear

05 The Temperance Seven – You´re Driving Me Crazy

13 Adam Faith – Poor Me -1

00 Cliff Richard & The Shadows – I Killed You -5

 

[Sir Creep 7,070]

14 hours ago, TQR said:

 

On a less earnest note, what a load of toot we still have left to clear out. How the shimmering FUCK is bubububbubububububububububububbabananadagadadadaaddadadaabagdabba Blue Moon right near the fucking top? 

Perhaos you don’t understand how do-wop songs are constructed. The song is considered one of the greats of its era.  As far as gibberish in songs, it’s gone on for years, and I’m certain TQR touches himself when he hears THIS song, so come correct next time.