Fifties Friday...
Wow - two themes in a week that are a guaranteed Morrissey-free zone. First of all we had 'rock moms' and now '50s night. What has come over me?
I like the idea of selecting a theme live on air and it worked well tonight when Jim and Liz texted in from Oban to suggest 1950s night for Friday. Immediately, there was a big response from folk who all agreed that '50s night was a must.
Obviously there will be classic rock n roll but hopefully some great country music and the big pop standards as well. Miss Babs is meant to be producing but I'm thinking of replacing her with her mother who might be closer in age to Perry Como than Paolo Nutini! (That'll be me in trouble with both of them now!)
Comment number 1.
At 20:17 26th Aug 2010, mary-doll wrote:Julie London Cry Me A River
From 1955. And still the best version.
Apologies to Scotch in advance. ah couldnae help masel'.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 1)
Comment number 2.
At 20:37 26th Aug 2010, Glen Miller wrote:Guy MitchellSinging The Blues
Complain about this comment (Comment number 2)
Comment number 3.
At 20:48 26th Aug 2010, gaie wrote:Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochrane
Reelin' and Rockin' - Chuck Berry
Livin' Doll - Cliff Richard
Pick a Bale of Cotton -Lonnie Donegan
I'm Walkin' - Fats Domino
Don't You Rock me Daddy-O - the Vipers
Long Tall Sally - Little Richard
Searchin' - the Coasters
Ten Long Years - BB King
Gone, Gone, Gone - Carl Perkins
Wake Up little Susie - Everly Brothers
Poor Little Fool - Ricky Nelson
and if anyone would like to hear She Wears Red Feathers, Guy Mitchell, I have my mother's copy and the gramophone to play it on.. in fact I'm going to have to go and dig out what other gems there are in that pile of dusty records. The Missouri Waltz is all I can think of for now. And if you didn't like the record you could always heat it and mould it into a handy flower vase. The equivalent of the CD clock I s'pose. Please note I said these were my mother's records -I'm not as decrepit as my memory would suggest.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 3)
Comment number 4.
At 21:17 26th Aug 2010, norriemaclean wrote:Peggy Lee - My Heart Belongs To Daddy
The Four Freshmen - You Stepped Out of A Dream
Johnny Burnette and The Rock n Roll Trio - Lonesome Train (on a lonesome track)
Pure magic......
Complain about this comment (Comment number 4)
Comment number 5.
At 21:37 26th Aug 2010, FrankInDenny wrote:Carolina Moon --- Connie Francis
Sea of love --- Phil Philips
It's Only Make Belive --- Conway Twitty
By the look of suggestions so far, it's going to be a cracking show
Complain about this comment (Comment number 5)
Comment number 6.
At 21:40 26th Aug 2010, madmacfraeclydebank wrote:Ubangi Stomp ~ Warren Smith
Brand New Cadillac ~ Vince Taylor & the Playboys
Please Don't Touch ~ Johnny Kidd & the Pirates
You Never Can Tell ~ Ersel Hickey
Tear It Up ~ Johnny Burnette
Bird Dog ~ Don Woody
Real Gone Daddy ~ Jim Flaherty's Caravan
In The Jailhouse Now ~ Webb Pierce
I Wana Play House With You ~ Eddy Arnold
Its Only Make Believe ~ Conway Twitty
Wake Up,Irene ~ Hank Thompson
Mister Sandman ~ Chet Atkins
Live Fast,Love Hard,Die Young ~ Faron Young
Kisses Sweeter Than Wine ~ Jimmie Rodgers
The Yellow Rose Of Texas ~ Ernest Tubb
Send Me The Pillow You Dream On ~ Hank Locklin
It Wasnt God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels ~ Kitty Wells
Sixteen Tons OR Shotgun Boogie ~ Tennesse Ernie Ford &
Kaw-Liga ~ Hank Williams
Complain about this comment (Comment number 6)
Comment number 7.
At 21:49 26th Aug 2010, Scotch Get wrote:FRIDAY
'My Dixie Darling' - Lonnie Donegan
Complain about this comment (Comment number 7)
Comment number 8.
At 22:06 26th Aug 2010, madmacfraeclydebank wrote:Friday
Fujiyama Mama ~ Wanda Jackson
Complain about this comment (Comment number 8)
Comment number 9.
At 22:29 26th Aug 2010, henri hannah wrote:Beyond The Sea - Bobby Darin
this just sneaks into the 1950's and is, of course, fabbulous.
regardez youse
henri
Complain about this comment (Comment number 9)
Comment number 10.
At 22:55 26th Aug 2010, sixtiesthrowback wrote:Great suggestions from everyone tonight!
How about an instrumental - Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White: Eddie Calvert
Also great to hear would be
Reet Petite - Jackie Wilson
Tutti Frutti (if not the Majestics then the original Little Richard)
Bye Bye Love - The Everly Brothers
Complain about this comment (Comment number 10)
Comment number 11.
At 23:16 26th Aug 2010, joe-k-brown wrote:#9 - happy to second Beyond the Sea.
Also,
Manhattan - Ella Fitzgerald
mack the Knife - Louis Armstrong
It doesn't matter anymore - Buddy Holly
Well did you evah! - Sinatra/Crosby
Young at Heart - Sinatra
Magic moments - Perry Como
The story of my life - Michale Holliday
Memories are made of this - Dean Martin
Shout - the Isley Brothers
Only you - the Platters
Great theme!
Joe
Linlithgow
Complain about this comment (Comment number 11)
Comment number 12.
At 23:33 26th Aug 2010, DC wrote:Memories of Stewpot's show...
Side Saddle - Russ Conway
DC
Complain about this comment (Comment number 12)
Comment number 13.
At 00:17 27th Aug 2010, Glen Miller wrote:I See The Moon - The Stargazers
Hot Diggity - Perry Como
Bell Bottom Blues - Alma Cogan
Flirtation Waltz - Winifred Atwell
Answer Me - Frankie Laine
Walking My Baby Back Home - Johnny Ray
Moulin Rouge - Percy Faith
Softly Softly - Ruby Murray
Lay Down Your Arms - Anne Shelton
Poppa Piccolino - Diana Decker
Each of these is a time machine.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 13)
Comment number 14.
At 00:33 27th Aug 2010, paolopablo wrote:How much is that doggie in the window / Lita Roza
Only Kidding! Although I can sing it backwards. And it was the first number one whose title asked a question!
Good theme
Slow Down / Larry williams
Often covered including By the Beatles but original is best.
Born too Late / the Poni tails
guilty pleasure
You Send Me / sam Cooke
Delicious
Complain about this comment (Comment number 14)
Comment number 15.
At 07:53 27th Aug 2010, paulhandley wrote:as a child of the 60s I didnt fancy this much but after reading the blog it seems there is some decent stuff after all, right with you on "Born to Late" Paolo!
When - Kalin Twins
Paul from Ayr
Complain about this comment (Comment number 15)
Comment number 16.
At 08:35 27th Aug 2010, norriemaclean wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIPzARMZv-E
Complain about this comment (Comment number 16)
Comment number 17.
At 08:49 27th Aug 2010, madmacfraeclydebank wrote:I'm with Paul with regards to sentiment... this theme idea forced some reflection...
Family parties with family and friends who were as passionate about their taste in music just every bit as much as what most of us on the blog are about our respective time & place.
A nice theme IMHO!
Complain about this comment (Comment number 17)
Comment number 18.
At 10:34 27th Aug 2010, mary-doll wrote:My dad is a big jazz fan and Ella's his favourite.
In 1959 she recorded Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Songbook - it's crammed full of classics that stand the test of time, considering the songs were written a good quarter century before she did the honours, too.
Some favourites:
My One and Only
But Not for Me
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Someone to Watch Over Me
Looking For a Boy
I've Got a Crush on You
They Can't Take That Away from Me
Bliss to listen to.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 18)
Comment number 19.
At 11:30 27th Aug 2010, Senga wrote:I know very little about the music of the 50s so I consulted me Ma. I swear, there was barely a flicker of hesitation. Her choice is
For Friday - Sway - Dean Martin
Please dedicate it to Breedge. I'll be round at her house after work and I'll make sure she's tuned in.
Thank you!
:o)
Complain about this comment (Comment number 19)
Comment number 20.
At 12:09 27th Aug 2010, DC wrote:#19 I was convinced your mum would be called Agnes!
Good suggestion btw
DC
Complain about this comment (Comment number 20)
Comment number 21.
At 12:43 27th Aug 2010, Adam_from_Rio wrote:Suppose I should champion some early Bossa Nova from the 50s.
Chega de Saudade - Joao Gilberto
Saudade Fez Um Samba - Joao Gilberto
The latter is second in this medley by Gilberto.
Thought you might enjoy this Henri.
https://www.metacafe.com/watch/2777687/jo_o_gilberto_bossa_nova_medley/
Complain about this comment (Comment number 21)
Comment number 22.
At 12:46 27th Aug 2010, Adam_from_Rio wrote:#21
BTW, the clip may play better second time round.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 22)
Comment number 23.
At 13:29 27th Aug 2010, Andy wrote:Splish Splash - Bobby Darin
For those hoping to do an open water swim at Knockburn Loch (purpose built triathlon loch on Deeside) tomorrow (11:30) due to the Great Scottish Swim being cancelled last week because of infernal algae.
Believe Bryan was due to be involved with the Strathclyde event - does he fancy a swim on Saturday?? All welcome to join in to get their sponsored distance done (approx. two laps)
No officials involved - come in at your own risk - location as on www.fleet-feet.com
Complain about this comment (Comment number 23)
Comment number 24.
At 14:27 27th Aug 2010, CynthiaPlastercaster wrote:Fred can't access t'interweb for some reason, so here's another great list
SMOKESTACK LIGHTNING by HOWLIN’ WOLF
GIANT STEPS by JOHN COLTRANE
ANGEL VOICE by ORNETTE COLEMAN
THE FIRST TIME EVER I SAW YOUR FACE by PEGGY SEEGER
LOUIE LOUIE by RICHARD BERRY
AIN’T GOT NO HOME by CLARENCE “FROGMAN” HENRY
Complain about this comment (Comment number 24)
Comment number 25.
At 14:28 27th Aug 2010, CynthiaPlastercaster wrote:from him
Complain about this comment (Comment number 25)
Comment number 26.
At 15:11 27th Aug 2010, Wee Heavy wrote:Red Sails In The Sunset - Patti Page.
Come On-a My House - Rosemary Clooney.
Splish Splash - Bobby Darin.
What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For - Emile Ford & The Checkmates.
Get A Job - The Silhouttes.
All I Have To Do Is Dream - Everly Brothers.
Sixteen Tons - Tenessee Ernie Ford.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 26)
Comment number 27.
At 15:33 27th Aug 2010, Adam_from_Rio wrote:#25
How did he get the list to you Cynth? Didnt know you were chums with our fish-like blogger.
Are you a gil friend?
:)
Complain about this comment (Comment number 27)
Comment number 28.
At 16:24 27th Aug 2010, DC wrote:#25 you wouldn't be the person who's
"We're having fun, sitting in the back seat, kissin an a cuddlin with Fredthefish"?
Is that a 50's Fred by the way?
DC
Complain about this comment (Comment number 28)
Comment number 29.
At 17:03 27th Aug 2010, Glen Miller wrote:#21
How is Brasilia looking now?
Complain about this comment (Comment number 29)
Comment number 30.
At 17:16 27th Aug 2010, DC wrote:#27 think they stay in the same plaice. Mack a rel good couple
Complain about this comment (Comment number 30)
Comment number 31.
At 17:22 27th Aug 2010, CynthiaPlastercaster wrote:#27 I went fishing on the net this afternoon
Complain about this comment (Comment number 31)
Comment number 32.
At 17:25 27th Aug 2010, FrankInDenny wrote:Yup...Real SOLE mates ;o)
Complain about this comment (Comment number 32)
Comment number 33.
At 17:33 27th Aug 2010, Goldberry wrote:Wheel of Fortune - Kay Starr (1952) I heard this in the film 'Let Him Have It'- she's got a great voice.
The Third Man Theme - Anton Karas
Fulsome Prison Blues - Johnny Cash
I know that's a bit of an eclectic mix!
Complain about this comment (Comment number 33)
Comment number 34.
At 17:36 27th Aug 2010, Glen Miller wrote:I'd like Fulsome Prison if I ever get locked up.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 34)
Comment number 35.
At 19:12 27th Aug 2010, Adam_from_Rio wrote:For all the early enthusiasm, this has been a gey sparse threed.
Dread to think what the F***book was like.
#29
Much the same. Nobody really likes living there.
Complain about this comment (Comment number 35)
Comment number 36.
At 14:43 30th Aug 2010, CaptRamius wrote:Heh - had a 50s night of my own at my parents' Golden Wedding.
Was highly successful - thanks to all blogger wellwishers
Complain about this comment (Comment number 36)