Sirius XM 50's Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback

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50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Week Of August 18, 1951 aired August 10, 2024 Lou Simon
('Best Selling Pop Singles' Billboard Chart)

10 - Les Paul & Mary Ford - How High The Moon
09 - Doris Day - Shanghai
08 - Tony Martin - I Get Ideas
07 - Guy Mitchell - My Truly, Truly Fair
06 - Frankie Laine w/Norman Luboff Choir - Jezebel
05 - Mario Lanza - The Loveliest Night Of The Year
04 - Tony Bennett - Because Of You
03 - Dinah Shore - Sweet Violets
02 - Nat King Cole w/Les Baxter - Too Young
01 - Rosemary Clooney - Come On-a My House

Lou told some stories of 1951 - Braves v Dodgers in color on TV, A Place in the Sun, overdubbing by Les Paul/Mary Ford (12 tracks of guitar and singing), Milton Delugg, Dorcas Cochran/I Get Ideas, Wayne Shanklin/Jezebel writer, Dennis the Menace comic debuts, Jack in the Box debuts, Mickey Mantle debuts, Bob Hope/Tony Bennett, current Paramount tour building was Capitol Records studio (pre-tower being built), William Saroyan (prize winning author) & Ross Bagdasarian (Chipmunks creator/David Seville) wrote Come On-a My House.

A pre-rock era countdown. Lots of instrumental/music of your life songs.

The show ran 36 minutes.

[jblues]

50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Week Of August 17, 1959 aired August 17, 2024 Lou Simon

10 - Duane Eddy - Forty Miles Of Bad Road
09 - Ricky Nelson - Just A Little Too Much
08 - Dinah Washington - What A Difference A Day Makes
07 - The Browns - Three Bells
06 - Ray Charles - What'd I Say
05 - Paul Anka - Lonely Boy
04 - Sammy Turner - Lavender Blue
03 - Carl Dobkins Jr - My Heart Is An Open Book
02 - The Drifters - There Goes My Baby
01 - Elvis Presley - A Big Hunk O'Love

Lou told some stories of 1959 - Pictures of space, Hawaii became 50th state, Ricky Nelson/Burnette brothers, Dinah session players, story of The Browns, What'd I Say song was a time filler, Girls Town film/Anka, lots of western TV shows (4 out of top 5 shows were westerns), buying TVs on time (credit), writers of Dobkins hit, Ben E King with Drifters, Hunk done in Nashville with Chet Atkins, Bob Moore and Floyd Cramer.

A rock era countdown.

The show ran 39 minutes.

[jblues]

50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Week Of August 30, 1952 aired August 24, 2024 Lou Simon

10 - Johnnie Ray - Walkin' My Baby Back Home
09 - Percy Faith - Delicado
08 - Nat King Cole - Somewhere Along The Way
07 - Al Martino - Here In My Heart
06 - Frankie Laine - High Noon
05 - Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me
04 - Rosemary Clooney - Botch-A-Me
03 - Eddie Fisher - Wish You Were Here (from the musical 'Wish You Were Here')
02 - Rosemary Clooney - Half As Much
01 - Vera Lynn - Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart

Lou told some stories of 1952 - Jonas Salk/polio, invention of microwave/too expensive at time, Johnny Ray/Four Lads, Stan Freeman on harpsichord on Delicado & Botch-A-Me Jack Lawrence/writer, Al Martino launching career, Chilton Price/song writer, Pixie Stix debut, Terry Snyder/drummer on Botch made a great stereo album in 1959, Florence Henderson/Jack Cassidy were in Wish You Were Here musical, Half As Much is a country remake which Curley Williams wrote, Auf Wiederseh'n was heard by Vera at a German dance hall.

Two songs by same artist were heard.

A pre-rock era countdown.

The show ran 37 minutes.

[jblues]

50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Week Of August 25, 1958 aired August 31, 2024 Lou Simon

10 - The Kalin Twins - When
09 - The Poni-Tails - Born Too Late
08 - Peggy Lee - Fever
07 - Prez Prado and his Orchestra - Patricia
06 - Ricky Nelson - Poor Little Fool
05 - Jack Scott - My True Love
04 - Jimmy Clanton And His Rockets - Just A Dream
03 - The Everly Brothers - Bird Dog
02 - Domenico Modugno - Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare)
01 - The Elegants - Little Star

Lou told some stories of 1958 - Dumont network folded, Billboard Hot 100 debuted, Herbie and Hal Kalin hit was a B-side, Poni-Tails hit was also a B-side, drummer for Fever tune used his fingers to play drums, Ricky Nelson was a big hit, Ramen noodles debuted, Alaska voted to become a state, Mitchell Parish wrote English lyrics to Volare.

An early rock era countdown.

The show ran 34 minutes.

[mrjukebox]

Wow!-That was three weeks after I was born.

[jblues]

50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Week Of September 16, 1957 aired September 7, 2024 Lou Simon
(Billboard 'Best Sellers in Stores' chart)

10 - Tony Bennett - In The Middle Of An Island
09 - The Coasters - Searchin'
08 - The Bobbettes - Mr. Lee
07 - Russ Hamilton - Rainbow
06 - Jimmie Rodgers - Honeycomb
05 - Elvis Presley - Teddy Bear
04 - The Crickets (Buddy Holly) - That'll Be The Day
03 - Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
02 - Paul Anka - Diana
01 - Debbie Reynolds - Tammy

Lou told some stories of 1957 - Edsel cars, On The Road book, Bachelor Father TV show debuted, Coasters actually had dual hit with Searchin' and Young Blood, Bob Merrill (songwriter), Cameo Records, electric can opener, sea monkeys, Price is Right debuted, 15 yr old Paul Anka had a hit (Diana) about a lady he met in church who was 17, Diana lived to be 83, Leslie Nielsen was the bachelo

An early rock era countdown.

The show ran 34 minutes.

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50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Week Of September 20, 1950 aired September 14, 2024 Lou Simon

10 - Kitty Kallen/Richard Hayes - Our Lady Of Fatima
09 - Les Paul - Nola
08 - Kay Starr/Tennessee Ernie Ford - I'll Never Be Free
07 - The Ames Brothers - Can Anyone Explain
06 - The Weavers/Gordon Jenkins - Tzena Tzena Tzena
05 - Kay Starr - Bonaparte's Retreat
04 - Bing Crosby/Gary Crosby - Play A Simple Melody
03 - Bing Crosby/Gary Crosby - Sam's Song
02 - Nat King Cole - Mona Lisa
01 - The Weavers/Gordon Jenkins - Goodnight Irene

Lou told some stories of 1950 - First NASCAR in race in Darlington, Truth or Consequences debuts on TVs, George Weiss & Benny Benjamin/writers of I'll Never, Pee Wee King, Lou Bush (orchestral composer & A&R guy), Beetle Bailey comic appeared, Hank McCune show/laugh track, ad for credit card/Diner's Club appeared, NY Times crossword expanded, label of Gary's tunes said 'Gary Crosby & Friend'.

A pre-rock era countdown. A lot of music of your life music and songs by same five artists (Bing, Gary, Weavers, Gordon and Kay.)

The show ran 34 minutes.

[jblues]

50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Week Of September 18, 1953 aired September 21, 2024 Lou Simon

10 - Joni James - My Love My Love
09 - Julius LaRosa - Eh Cumpari
08 - The Hilltoppers - P.S. I Love You
07 - Frank Chacksfield - Ebb Tide
06 - June Valli - Crying In The Chapel
05 - Perry Como - No Other Love
04 - Ray Anthony - Dragnet Theme
03 - Pee Wee Hunt - Oh!
02 - The Ames Brothers - You You You
01 - Les Paul & Mary Ford - Vaya Con Dios

Lou told some stories of 1953 - First Cinemascope movie, Ernie Banks Cubs debut, Arthur Godfrey/Julius LaRosa/Cadence Records, Hilltoppers origin (college), Escape channel plug (because of Chacksfield), story of Chapel song, Fahrenheit 451, Crucible, Casino Royale books came out, Cheez Wiz, Peeps and WD-40 debuted in stores, Topper, Make Room For Daddy and Dragnet debut on TV, Les Paul/Mary Ford was #1 for many weeks.

A pre-rock era countdown. A lot of music of your life music and instrumentals.

The show ran 33 minutes.

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50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Week Of September 28, 1955 aired September 28, 2024 Lou Simon

10 - Don Cornell - The Bible Tells Me So
09 - Billy Vaughn Orchestra - The Shifting Whispering Sands (Part 1)
08 - Perry Como - Tina Marie
07 - The Fontane Sisters - Seventeen
06 - Johnny Desmond - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
05 - The Four Lads - Moments To Remember
04 - Pat Boone - Ain't That A Shame
03 - Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
02 - Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose Of Texas
01 - The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing

Lou told some stories of 1955 - Eddie Fisher/Liz Taylor married, James Dean passed, Bible Tells Me So written by Dale Evans (of Roy Rogers fame), Ken Nordine is voice on Billy Vaughn record, Ray Charles Singers on Tina Marie, Johnny Desmond was in Glenn Miller's band during WWII, Lady & Tramp and Mister Roberts debuted at the theater, Crest, Tylenol and Special K debuted at the store, Autumn Leaves had words, Love Is from a #1 movie.

We heard two versions of the same song.

A (barely) pre-rock era countdown. A lot of music of your life music and instrumentals.

The show ran 34 minutes.

[jblues]

50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Week Of October 9, 1954 aired October 5, 2024 Lou Simon

10 - The Four Lads - Skokiaan
09 - Perry Como - Papa Loves Mambo
08 - Bill Haley & His Comets - Shake Rattle & Roll
07 - Don Cornell - Hold My Hand
06 - Ralph Marterie - Skokiaan
05 - Crew Cuts - Sh-Boom
04 - Doris Day - If I Give My Heart To You
03 - Rosemary Clooney - This Ole House
02 - Eddie Fisher - I Need You Know
01 - Rosemary Clooney - Hey There (from "The Pajama Game')(flip side of #3.)

Lou told some stories of 1954 - NYG swept Indians, Texas Instruments released transistor radio, Skokiaan is actually about moonshine and was piped into Africa USA theme park, Perry Como TV show was 15 minutes long, 1954 shows - Dragnet, Life of Riley, The Mellomen history/sang on Doris Day tune, story of This Ole House, Pajama Game was a popular play

We heard two versions of the same song and 2 songs by same artist.

A (barely) pre-rock era countdown. Some music of your life music and instrumentals, but also some early cuts like Bill Haley and Crew Cuts.

The show ran 34 minutes.

[jblues]

50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Week Of October 27, 1956 aired October 12, 2024 Lou Simon
(From Billboard's "Best Sellers In Stores" chart)

10 - Pat Boone - Friendly Persuasion (Thee I Love) (from the film of same name)
09 - Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
08 - Doris Day - Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)(from the film 'The Man Who Knew Too Much')
07 - Patience And Prudence - Tonight You Belong To Me
06 - Hugo Winterhalter / Eddie Heywood - Canadian Sunset
05 - Johnnie Ray - Just Walking In The Rain
04 - Bill Doggett And His Combo - Honky Tonk (Parts I and II) (played both sides)
03 - Jim Lowe - The Green Door
02 - Elvis Presley - Love Me Tender (from the film of same name)
01 - Elvis Presley - Hound Dog (A-side)
01 - Elvis Presley - Don't Be Cruel (B-Side) (Mentioned/not played)

Lou told some stories of 1956 - Ten Commandments, Dodgers v Yankees (subway series in NY), Blueberry Hill song was 16 years old, history of names Patience and Prudence, Walking in Rain written by inmates (The Prisonaires), chess match grandmaster lost to Bobby Fisher, $15,000 for a new house, .25 for a gallon of gas, Bill Doggett was music director for Ink Spots, Hutch Davies played piano on Green Door, Love Me Tender is from a film, LA session guys performed on Love Me Tender, importance (to rock and roll and music) of the two songs at #1.

An early rock era countdown. #10 song sounds like they recorded it off the radio (low, scratchy.)

The show ran 34 minutes.

[jblues]

50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Special Edition / Top 10 Female Artists of 1950's Aired October 19, 2024 Lou Simon

10 - The McGuire Sisters - Sincerely (1955)
09 - Joni James - Why Don't You Believe Me (1952)
08 - Doris Day - Secret Love (1953) (from 'Calamity Jane')
07 - Georgia Gibbs - Kiss Of Fire (1952)
06 - Teresa Brewer - Till I Waltz Again with You (1952)
05 - Jo Stafford - You Belong To Me (1952)
04 - Rosemary Clooney - Come On-a My House (1951)
03 - Kay Starr - Wheel Of Fortune (1952)
02 - Les Paul & Mary Ford - Vaya Con Dios (1953)
01 - Patti Page - Tennessee Waltz (1950)

Lou told some stories of the artists - McGuires did a lot of covers, Joni James real name, Doris story from Calamity Jane, Georgia Gibbs real name and was in an orphanage, Teresa Brewer was a child star and was from Toledo OH, Jo Stafford and Paul Weston a good team, Rosemary Clooney - George's aunt and Debby Boone's mother in law, Kay Starr was a stage name, story of Les Paul recording Mary Ford, Patti Page from Oklahoma, started in bands.


The show ran 39 minutes.

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50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Week Of November 10, 1951 aired October 26, 2024 Lou Simon?
('Best Selling Pop Singles' Billboard Chart)

10 - Savannah Churchill - (It's No) Sin
09 - Eddie Fisher - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
08 - Les Paul & Mary Ford - The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
07 - The Ames Brothers / Les Brown - Undecided
06 - Del Wood - Down Yonder
05 - Four Aces - (It's No) Sin
04 - Tony Martin - I Get Ideas
03 - Eddy Howard - (It's No) Sin
02 - Tony Bennett - Because Of You
01 - Tony Bennett - Cold Cold Heart

Oddly, Lou didn't do any intros/year background information, just played the songs!
We heard 3 of the same song by different artists, and 2 songs by same artist.
A pre-rock era countdown. Lots of instrumental/music of your life songs.

The show ran 27 minutes (as a result of no bumpers/information.)

[mitchm]

Oct 26, 2024 11:29:18 GMT -5 jblues said:

50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Week Of November 10, 1951 aired October 26, 2024 Lou Simon?
('Best Selling Pop Singles' Billboard Chart)

10 - Savannah Churchill - (It's No) Sin
09 - Eddie Fisher - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
08 - Les Paul & Mary Ford - The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
07 - The Ames Brothers / Les Brown - Undecided
06 - Del Wood - Down Yonder
05 - Four Aces - (It's No) Sin
04 - Tony Martin - I Get Ideas
03 - Eddy Howard - (It's No) Sin
02 - Tony Bennett - Because Of You
01 - Tony Bennett - Cold Cold Heart

Oddly, Lou didn't do any intros/year background information, just played the songs!
We heard 3 of the same song by different artists, and 2 songs by same artist.
A pre-rock era countdown. Lots of instrumental/music of your life songs.

The show ran 27 minutes (as a result of no bumpers/information.)

I listened to this show "On Demand" this afternoon.  I made a special point of listening to it because my older brother was born the last week of October, 1951.  Now I can check with him and my Mother this weekend when I see them and see how many of the songs they are familiar with.  In the "On Demand" version that I heard today, Lou did make all of his normal type of comments so the show ran a little over 36 minutes.

[jblues]

Oct 31, 2024 16:23:34 GMT -5 mitchm said:

Oct 26, 2024 11:29:18 GMT -5 jblues said:

50s Gold Fabulous 50s Flashback Week Of November 10, 1951 aired October 26, 2024 Lou Simon?
('Best Selling Pop Singles' Billboard Chart)

10 - Savannah Churchill - (It's No) Sin
09 - Eddie Fisher - Turn Back The Hands Of Time
08 - Les Paul & Mary Ford - The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
07 - The Ames Brothers / Les Brown - Undecided
06 - Del Wood - Down Yonder
05 - Four Aces - (It's No) Sin
04 - Tony Martin - I Get Ideas
03 - Eddy Howard - (It's No) Sin
02 - Tony Bennett - Because Of You
01 - Tony Bennett - Cold Cold Heart

Oddly, Lou didn't do any intros/year background information, just played the songs!
We heard 3 of the same song by different artists, and 2 songs by same artist.
A pre-rock era countdown. Lots of instrumental/music of your life songs.

The show ran 27 minutes (as a result of no bumpers/information.)

I listened to this show "On Demand" this afternoon.  I made a special point of listening to it because my older brother was born the last week of October, 1951.  Now I can check with him and my Mother this weekend when I see them and see how many of the songs they are familiar with.  In the "On Demand" version that I heard today, Lou did make all of his normal type of comments so the show ran a little over 36 minutes.

Nice to hear he fixed it on the On Demand version...was odd last week with just song after song playing!