Rock and Roll is here to stay....
Rock and Roll changed the world, invaded the walls of communism, and influenced artists. It gave us immortals such as Jerry Lee Louis, The Platters, Elvis, the Beatles, and just so many more.
Before we get to the music, I want to lovingly dedicate this page to two specific radio stations and DJ's that rule them...
Thanks for the Great Music and memories....
Dandy
Dan Danials-Whether he remembers me or not, he was a radio friend when I had
suffered my major stroke in 1997. I would spend alot of time on the phone
with him, and his encouragement and friendship meant alot during those difficult
times for me...................
Thanks Triple D
The
man I grew up listening to. Cousin Brucie has been a part of my radio "growing
up" since his days on WABC. He makes every show an experience.
Bob
Shannon-There was never a time you didn't make me laugh. Your humor and wit
made listening to the radio a pleasure.
Don
K. Reed, the man who taught me about DooWap. Listening to his show was like
a history lesson in Doo Wap.
In the beginning of this year, I moved Philadelphia. I thought that my oldie days were over....
Boy, I was sooooooo wrong.
WOGL has helped me fill the gap and satisfied my desire for a oldies "fix".
I'm still learning all over your names, but, you guys are the greatest....
And now, to the music.....
The Decade that marked the birth of rock and roll. The fifties was an exciting time for teens, watching greats like Elvis, Lewis, Little Richard and being introduced to Doo Wop.
Runaway-Del Shannon-an instrumental
Since I don't have you-The Skyliners
Sequenced By: Don Carroll
Smoke gets in your Eyes-The Platters
Well, I'm still working on some more 50's so check back real soon to see updates....
The 60's were charged with the new type music first introduced in the 50's. The 60's saw the growth of music, which began to change on almost a daily basis.
Music in the 60's became a tool, an instrument to make a point, about Love, About stopping the War, flower power, and anything else you could possibly think of.
Join me as I take you from Bubblegum Music to the Powerful songs that shaped the music we hear today.....
The Beatles have their own page....
Dream a little dream-Mommas and Papas
96 Tears-Question Mark/Mysterians
I think we're alone now-Tommy James & the Shondells
A Taste of Honey-Herb Alpert and the Tijuanna Brass
The Lonely Bull-Herb Alpert and the Tijuanna Brass
Tijuanna Taxi-Herb Alpert and the Tijuanna Brass
Falling in Love Again-Elvis Presley
Georgia on my mind-Ray Charles
Green Onions-Booker T. and the M.G.'s
The Banana Boat Song-Harry Belefonte
As we entered the late 60's we entered a time frame where music expressed the youth of America's feeling of what was happening with the war, riots. NO where was this more evident than in the famous WOODSTOCK concert in 1968. I wish to share some of the music that was playing during these turbulant times.
Soul Sacrifice-Carlos Santana
Voodoo Child-Jimi Hendrix
The 70's were a unique time. We were at the end of the war.
