Episode 44, “Top Hits of 1959”

Show 44, “Top Hits of 1959,” tracks the most popular recordings of the final year of the 1950s, presenting 17 songs in a variety of styles. Performers include Guy Mitchell, Frankie Avalon, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, The Platters, Johnny Horton, and Paul Anka.

       

Playlist

Show 44Top Hits of 1959 
    
    
 Playlist 
 1The Chipmunk SongDavid Seville
 2Smoke Gets in Your EyesThe Platters
 3Stagger LeeLloyd Price
 4Venus Frankie Avalon
 5Come Softly to MeThe Fleetwoods
 6The Happy OrganDave Baby Cortez
 7Kansas CityWilbert Harrison
 8The Battle of New OrleansJohnny Horton
 9Lonely BoyPaul Anka
 10A Big Hunk ‘o LoveElvis Presley
 11The Three BellsThe Browns
 12Sleep WalkSanto and Johnny
 13Mack the KnifeBobby Darin
 14Mr. BlueThe Fleetwoods
 15Heartaches by the NumberGuy Mitchell
 16WhyFrankie Avalon
 17Tears on My PillowLittle Anthony and the Imperials