Episode302, The Roots of Rock & Roll, presents 18 recordings, from the 1920s to 1958, that were important in shaping this genre. Songs include Statesboro Blues, Keep on theSunny Side, TV is the Thing This…
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Episode 301, Favorite 1950s Love Songs
Episode 301, Favorite 1950s Love Songs, presents 18 love songs that are among Sam Waldron’s most treasured. Artists include Perry Como, Elvis Presley, Doris Day, Jerry Vale, The Platters, Betty Ann Blake, Pat Boone ,…
Episode 300, Percy Faith
Episode 300, Percy Faith, showcases the surprising range of music produced by one of the 20th century’s most important orchestra leaders. Recordings include Theme From A Summer Place, The Theme From Moulin Rouge, Do You…
Episode 299, Songs of Joy
Episode 299, Songs of Joy, presents 20 feel-good recordings likely to put smiles on the faces of even the grumpiest listeners. Performers include Rosemary Clooney, Jim Reeves, Jerry Keller, Jerry Vale, k d lang, Frank…
Episode 294, Cindy Walker
Episode 294, Cindy Walker, features 17 songs from the pen of one of the most prolific behind-the-scenes songwriters of the 20th century. Performers include Bing Crosby, Jerry Wallace, Kitty Wells, Willie Nelson, Ernest Tubb, Roy…
Episode #263, Breaking Up
Episode #263, Breaking Up, presents 17 songs about the bitter end of romantic relationships. Performers include Roy Clark, Kitty Wells, Guy Lombardo, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, and 11 more. Episode…
Episode 259, Rare 1940s Records
Episode 259, Rare 1940s Records, presents seldom-played recordings by Ella Fitzgerald, Herb Jeffries, The Buchanan Brothers, Kitty Wells, Al Dexter, Louise Massey, Zeke Manners, George Morgan, and nine more. 45 RPM, Music of the…
Episode 146, “Country Hits of the Late 50s,”
Episode 146, “Country Hits of the Late 50s,” presents 19 popular recordings from the country charts in 1957 and 1958, some of which crossed over to the pop charts. Performers include Jim Reeves, Kitty Wells,…
Episode 127, “Classic Country Early 50s,”
Episode 127, “Classic Country Early 50s,” presents 20 country music recordings from 1952 through 1955. Performers include Carl Smith, Kitty Wells, Chet Atkins, Hank Snow, Red Foley, Eddie Arnold, Hank Thompson, Goldie Hill, Slim Whitman,…
