Episode 20- Top Hits of 1953

Show 20, “Top Hits of 1953,” includes every Billboard #1 hit plus a handful of other notable songs from that year. Performers include Patti Page, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Kay Starr, Percy Faith’s orchestra, and Pee Wee Hunt.

Playlist

Show 20: Hits of 1953
Song # Artist Song Name Album
0 The Glenn Miller Orchestra String of Pearls Glenn Miller Orchestra – The Big Band Era: 18 Greatest Hits
1 Jimmy Boyd I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus (single)
2 Perry Como Don’t Let the Stars Get in Yours Eyes Greatest Hits
3 Teresa Brewer Till I Waltz Again with You The Best of Teresa Brewer
4 Patti Page The Doggie in the Window Golden Hits
5 Percy Faith and his orchestra Theme from Moulon Rouge A Trip Down Memory Lane – In a Party Mood
6 Eddie Fisher I’m Walking Behind You Eddie Fisher: Greatest Hits (Remastered)
7 Les Paul and Mary Ford Vaya Con Dios Les Paul with Mary Ford – The Best of the Capitol Masters: 90th Birthday Edition
8 Stan Freburg Saint George and the Dragonet The Kings of Komedy
9 Tony Bennett Rags to Riches The Classics (Deluxe Edition)
10 The Ames Brothers You You You Radio Hits of the ’50s
11 Pee Wee Hunt Oh The Very Best Of Pee Wee Hunt (Nostalgic Memories Volume 151)
12 Kay Starr Side by Side Big Hits & Highlights of 1952 Volume 19
13 Nat King Cole Pretend (single)
14 Eartha Kitt Cest si bon The Essential: Eartha Kitt
15 Goldie Hill I Let the Stars Get in my Eyes Greatest Women of Country Music (Re-Recorded Versions)
16 Pee Wee Hunt Oh The Very Best Of Pee Wee Hunt (Nostalgic Memories Volume 151)