Episode 60, “Top Hits of 1952,”

Show 60, “Top Hits of 1952,” tracks the most popular recordings of 1952, playing 17 songs, including ballads, an unusual novelty song about Little Bo Peep, and a recording that’s an early precursor of rock-and-roll. Performers include Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, Percy Faith, Jo Stafford, Eddie Fisher, and Leroy Anderson.

Top Hits 1952
Playlist
1 Cry Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads
2 Wheel of Fortune Kay Starr
3 Blue Tango Leroy Anderson
4 Here in My Heart Al Martino
5 It’s In the Book Parts 1 and 2 Johnny Standley
6 Delicado Percy Faith and his Orchestra
7 Auf Wiederseh’n Sweetheart Vera Lynn
8 You Belong to Me Jo Stafford
9 I Went to Your Wedding Patti Page
10 Why Don’t You Believe Me Joni James
12 A Guy is a Guy Doris Day
14 Half as Much Rosemary Clooney
15 Blues in the Night Rosemary Clooney
16 Lady of Spain Eddie Fisher
17 Lawdy Miss Clawdy Lloyd Price