Episode 142, “1940s Weather,” includes 17 songs and stories about storms, sunshine, rain, wind, and snow. Performers include Perry Como, Sister Rosetta Tharp, Jimmy Dorsey, Sammy Kaye, Johnny Cash, and The Four Aces with Al…
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Episode 141, “1950s Superstars,”
Episode 141, “1950s Superstars,” presents the music of 19 successful ‘50s performers including Pat Boone, Johnny Mathis, Matt Monro, Ricky Nelson, Mel Torme, Eydie Gorme, The Fleetwoods, The Platters, The Kingston Trio, Bobby Darin, Giselle…
Episode 140, “Classic Frank Sinatra,”
Episode 140, “Classic Frank Sinatra,” explores music from every non-holiday studio album he recorded in the 1940s and 1950s. Songs include “It Could Happen to You,” “Deep in a Dream,” “Come Dance with Me,” “It’s…
Episode 139, “Paul’s Playlist,”
Episode 139, “Paul’s Playlist,” presents the diverse early music influences of a man who grew up in a mid-size city in Central Washington. Recordings include live jazz, slow-dancing songs, and a love song about apple…
Episode 138, “Flip That Record Over,”
Episode 138, “Flip That Record Over,” presents 20 recordings that were released on the “B” sides of singles. Performers include Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, Ricky Nelson, Frank Sinatra, The Silhouettes, and Jim Lowe. At least…
Episode 137, “The Jive,”
Episode 137, “The Jive,” explores the many shades of this popular genre that borders rock-and-roll, swing, doo-wop, and rhythm-and-blues. Twenty songs include performances by Linda Hayes, Louis Prima, The Teen-Tones, The Bee Gees, Chuck Berry,…
Episode 136, “Liberace,”
Episode 136, “Liberace,” presents the life and music of one of the era’s most flamboyant and wealthy entertainers and his winning way of connecting with audiences. Songs include Tiger Rag, Americana Medley, Alley Cat, Cement…
Episode 135, “Grammys,”
Episode 135, “Grammys,” focuses on recordings that won Grammy Awards. Performers include Perry Como, Bing Crosby, Patsy Cline, Buddy Holly, Ella Fitzgerald, Fats Waller, Roy Acuff, Frank Sinatra, Hank Williams, The Mills Brothers, and eight…
Episode 134, “1940s Superstars,”
Episode 134, “1940s Superstars,” presents songs by standout 1940s performers. Included: Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, The Ink Spots, The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Helen Forrest, Guy Lombardo, Les and Larry…
Episode 132- Elvis Gospel
Episode 132, “Elvis Gospel” 45 RPM, Music of the 40s and 50s Episode 132 Elvis Gospel Playlist 1 I’m Gonna Walk Dem Golden Stairs Elvis Presley 2 Known Only to Him Elvis Presley 3 Just…
