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51-“Twilight Time” – The Platters

Number 1 Project Posted on October 26, 2016 by James HoagOctober 26, 2016

“Twilight Time” has quite a history. It was written by songwriter Samuel Buck Ram (they called him Buck) back in 1944. He wrote the words as a poem and then the music was supplied by the members of the instrumental … Continue reading →

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50-“He’s Got the Whole World (In His Hands) – Laurie London

Number 1 Project Posted on October 24, 2016 by James HoagOctober 24, 2016

Laurie London was born in 1944, in East London England, and I can’t find anything to imply that that is not his real name. He was about fourteen when he sang this big hit. He actually recorded the song when … Continue reading →

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45-“Don’t” – Elvis Presley

Number 1 Project Posted on October 12, 2016 by James HoagOctober 12, 2016

Elvis’ first number one of 1958 was the double sided hit “Don’t” backed with “I Beg of You.” “Don’t” is his first ballad since “Love Me Tender” back in 1956. On December 20, 1957, Elvis received his draft notice to … Continue reading →

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49-“Catch a Falling Star” – Perry Como

Number 1 Project Posted on October 10, 2016 by James HoagOctober 22, 2016

“Catch a Falling Star,” written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss, was Perry Como’s last number one of his career. Of course, Perry Como kept right on singing and entertaining. His television show, Kraft Music Hall, lasted until 1967, So, … Continue reading →

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48-“Tequila” – The Champs

Number 1 Project Posted on October 10, 2016 by James HoagOctober 20, 2016

The Champs came about entirely by accident. Guitarist Dave Burgess worked as A&R man for Challenge Records which was owned by cowboy Gene Autry. He had recorded a song called “Train to Nowhere,” along with Danny Flores who played saxophone … Continue reading →

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47-“Get a Job” – The Silhouettes

Number 1 Project Posted on October 10, 2016 by James HoagOctober 17, 2016

The Silhouettes were a doo-wop group out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They started in 1956, using the name The Thunderbirds, but soon changed that to The Silhouettes. The original group was four guys, Earl Beal (baritone), Raymond Edwards (bass), Richard Lewis … Continue reading →

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46-“Sugartime” – McGuire Sisters

Number 1 Project Posted on October 10, 2016 by James HoagOctober 14, 2016

The McGuire Sisters really were sisters. There was Christine, Dorothy and Phyllis. The were all born in Middletown, Ohio, but were raised in Miamisburg. They started singing very young. Like many performers, they first sang in church and by 1949, … Continue reading →

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44-“At the Hop” – Danny and the Juniors

Number 1 Project Posted on October 10, 2016 by James HoagOctober 10, 2016

We start 1958 with one of the true classics of rock and roll. Danny and the Juniors started out singing together in high school, calling themselves the Juvenairs. They did the usual high school events, singing at dances, parties, and … Continue reading →

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43-“April Love” – Pat Boone

Number 1 Project Posted on October 6, 2016 by James HoagOctober 6, 2016

“April Love” is Pat Boone’s fifth number one and he would have one more in 1961. I have mentioned already that Pat was second only to Elvis Presley in record sales in the Fifties. The song was written by Sammy … Continue reading →

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42-“You Send Me” – Sam Cooke

Number 1 Project Posted on October 3, 2016 by James HoagOctober 3, 2016

Samuel Cooke was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1931, the son of a preacher man. He had a relatively short career, but he did have a lasting impact on rock and roll and soul music. He is known as the … Continue reading →

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