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Post by Dawn on Jun 30, 2003 7:16:09 GMT -5
Today, we're going to take a look at another early chart. These were the top 10 songs on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart on June 30, 1962.
10. Al Di La - Emilio Pericoli
9. Stranger on the Shore - Mr. Acker Bilk
8. Cindy's Birthday - Johnny Crawford
7. Playboy - Marvelettes
6. (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance - Gene Pitney
5. Roses are Red - Bobby Vinton
4. It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin' - Johnny Tillotson
3. Palisades Park - Freddy Cannon
2. The Stripper - David Rose
1. I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
Any thoughts or memories of these songs?
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Post by H2IZCOOL on Jun 30, 2003 8:38:34 GMT -5
All Right! Let's give it up for Dawn!! Two early '60s charts in a row!!
But what a weird chart. Only 2 or three songs are what I'd call typical of the early '60s.
Al-Di-La - Italian Light Opera. Great song - but what's it doing here?
Stranger On The Shore - A middle of the road instrumental. Again, good song, but what;s it doing here? BTW, I remember reading that the "Mr." was put in front of Acker Bilk so people would realize that it was a person's name.
Cindy's Birthday - Johnny Crawford played Chuck Connor's son on the popular "Rifleman" TV western. He cashed in on the popularity that TV kids were having on the charts that year (Shelley Fabares and Paul Petersen) and made a mini music career for himself before his voice changed. Cindy's Birthday was his biggest. I always liked it. (Would you believe I actually own a Johnny Crawford LP?)
Playboy - More typical of early '60s music from one of the Motown girl groups. Not a bad song.
Liberty Valence - Gene Pitney never gets any respect. I've always liked his unique voice and most of his music. This song is not typical Pitney, but it's a great song. And then they don't even include it in the movie.
Roses Are Red - Launched Bobby Vinton's career. For some reason, my father used to love this song, and would go around the house singing it (off key). When I hear this song I think of my father, not of Bobby.
It Keeps Right On a Hurtin' - Johnny's way of saying - Hey - I recorded Poetry In Motion, but I'm first and foremost a Country singer.
Palisades Park - Freddy was from Revere, MA, a Boston suburb. So did this ever get played to death in Boston. (They even played a version where Freddy substituted "Paragon Park" - a local amusement park.)
The Stripper - Another instrumental that "doesn't fit"
I Can't Stop Loving You - A great song, a great interpretation. But think about it -on a chart filled with atypical music, here is a Country and Western song, sung by a man who is an R&B icon, and it's at the top of the pop charts.
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Post by SAT-I need more room!! on Jun 30, 2003 9:15:33 GMT -5
I am so glad you are including these older charts, and think you should continue, but I am only batting .500 on this particular list! 8. Good song from The Rifleman's Johnny Crawford. 6. Cool town, like it! 5. Ok, no biggie to me. 4. Classic oldie. 1. Song that recently placed at number 49 on the Country Top 100 on CMT (and drew comments from Martina!  ). |
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Post by m c dornan on Jun 30, 2003 11:29:59 GMT -5
Basically, rock n roll went off the charts by 1960 and wouldn't come back til the Beatles in '64. But there is some really great pop here. I really like 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9. I've never heard of "Al di La"!
The Ray Charles album gets lots of respect from country artists cuz it brought country music to America's attention, and gave it a shot in the arm. But it's not a country album itself,but classic country songs done in Charles' own soul/R & B style. "Keeps Right on a-Hurtin" is a country-style song (with pop tinges).
"Palisades Park" is the rockingest song here.
All in all, a good chart.
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Post by Ken on Jun 30, 2003 16:50:39 GMT -5
9. We had the 45 in the house when I was a kid - it's been ages since I've heard it.
8.I have this 45 ! good tune
6.Among Gene's best - Great voice!
5.The song that made Bobby a household name . Here this on the oldies station alot.
3.Can't believe this was written by Chuck Barris - wow! - fantastic summer tune!
2.Played this at quite a few weddings.
1.Ray does a great job.
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Post by Dawn on Jun 30, 2003 20:59:18 GMT -5
All Right! Let's give it up for Dawn!! Two early '60s charts in a row!! But what a weird chart. Only 2 or three songs are what I'd call typical of the early '60s. Al-Di-La - Italian Light Opera. Great song - but what's it doing here? Stranger On The Shore - A middle of the road instrumental. Again, good song, but what;s it doing here? BTW, I remember reading that the "Mr." was put in front of Acker Bilk so people would realize that it was a person's name. Cindy's Birthday - Johnny Crawford played Chuck Connor's son on the popular "Rifleman" TV western. He cashed in on the popularity that TV kids were having on the charts that year (Shelley Fabares and Paul Petersen) and made a mini music career for himself before his voice changed. Cindy's Birthday was his biggest. I always liked it. (Would you believe I actually own a Johnny Crawford LP?) Playboy - More typical of early '60s music from one of the Motown girl groups. Not a bad song. Liberty Valence - Gene Pitney never gets any respect. I've always liked his unique voice and most of his music. This song is not typical Pitney, but it's a great song. And then they don't even include it in the movie. Roses Are Red - Launched Bobby Vinton's career. For some reason, my father used to love this song, and would go around the house singing it (off key). When I hear this song I think of my father, not of Bobby. It Keeps Right On a Hurtin' - Johnny's way of saying - Hey - I recorded Poetry In Motion, but I'm first and foremost a Country singer. Palisades Park - Freddy was from Revere, MA, a Boston suburb. So did this ever get played to death in Boston. (They even played a version where Freddy substituted "Paragon Park" - a local amusement park.) The Stripper - Another instrumental that "doesn't fit" I Can't Stop Loving You - A great song, a great interpretation. But think about it -on a chart filled with atypical music, here is a Country and Western song, sung by a man who is an R&B icon, and it's at the top of the pop charts. Thanks, H2! I agree, this is an unusual chart - just about every style of music popular at that time was represented, it seems! I was wondering about the reason for the "Mr" in front of Acker Bilk's name. I think I've heard his song a few times on the "nostalgia" format station where I live. I like a lot of Gene Pitney's music also. I didn't realize that 'Liberty Valance' wasn't used in the movie - wonder why they didn't include it? That's true about 'I Can't Stop Loving You'! One of Ray's best, IMO. |
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Post by Dawn on Jun 30, 2003 21:05:25 GMT -5
I am so glad you are including these older charts, and think you should continue, but I am only batting .500 on this particular list! 8. Good song from The Rifleman's Johnny Crawford. 6. Cool town, like it! 5. Ok, no biggie to me. 4. Classic oldie. 1. Song that recently placed at number 49 on the Country Top 100 on CMT (and drew comments from Martina! ). Thanks - I will keep on!  Like you, I'm not too familiar with some of these. 'Roses are Red' is an okay song, but there are several of his hits I like more. 'I Can't Stop Loving You' is truly a classic. That reminds me, I still need to watch the rest of that countdown! |
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Post by Dawn on Jun 30, 2003 21:23:11 GMT -5
Basically, rock n roll went off the charts by 1960 and wouldn't come back til the Beatles in '64. But there is some really great pop here. I really like 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 9. I've never heard of "Al di La"! The Ray Charles album gets lots of respect from country artists cuz it brought country music to America's attention, and gave it a shot in the arm. But it's not a country album itself,but classic country songs done in Charles' own soul/R & B style. "Keeps Right on a-Hurtin" is a country-style song (with pop tinges). "Palisades Park" is the rockingest song here. All in all, a good chart. That's a good point about rock n roll not being on the charts during those years. It was definitely a time of lighter pop music. I don't think I've ever heard of 'Al Di La' either. |
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Post by Railyn on Jun 30, 2003 21:25:47 GMT -5
Today, we're going to take a look at another early chart. These were the top 10 songs on Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart on June 30, 1962. 10. Al Di La - Emilio Pericoli 9. Stranger on the Shore - Mr. Acker Bilk 8. Cindy's Birthday - Johnny Crawford 7. Playboy - Marvelettes 6. (The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance - Gene Pitney 5. Roses are Red - Bobby Vinton 4. It Keeps Right On A-Hurtin' - Johnny Tillotson 3. Palisades Park - Freddy Cannon 2. The Stripper - David Rose 1. I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles Any thoughts or memories of these songs? Wow, this is like spending a long road trip with my mom and the oldies channel! 10) Not familiar with this one. 9) My ex's dad - who was a good clarinet player - used to play this one all the time. 8) Not familiar with this one. 7) I'm sure I know this one, but I can't place it. 6) Oh yes - we had lots of Gene Pitney albums! 5) And lots of Bobby Vinton albums too! 4) Can't place this one either but it sounds familiar. 3) Know this one well - it's pretty good. 2) Used to play this one in Jazz/Rock ensemble. 1) Not too bad. Like Ray Charles. |
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Post by Dawn on Jun 30, 2003 21:28:23 GMT -5
9. We had the 45 in the house when I was a kid - it's been ages since I've heard it. 8.I have this 45 ! good tune 6.Among Gene's best - Great voice! 5.The song that made Bobby a household name . Here this on the oldies station alot. 3.Can't believe this was written by Chuck Barris - wow! - fantastic summer tune! 2.Played this at quite a few weddings. 1.Ray does a great job. I really like '(The Man Who Shot) Liberty Valance'. Gene has such a great voice, very distinctive. I completely agree about 'Palisades Park' - definitely a summer classic! I didn't know that Chuck Barris wrote this one - I agree, it is pretty hard to believe! |
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Post by 55dodger on Jun 30, 2003 23:33:27 GMT -5
Hi Dawn - Are you in oldies mood? Just kidding.
Favorites here would be Gene Pitney (a good song, not his best), Bobby Vinton (He did so many songs and this was a real good one), Freddy Cannon (Palisades Park was a fun song), David Rose (Still occasionally whistle the Stripper every now and then), & Ray Charles (I Can't Stop Loving You is one of my all-time favorites by Ray).
The rest either don't know them, or don't like them.
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Post by kathyb on Jun 30, 2003 23:48:13 GMT -5
Wow! Before my time--I hardly know any of these songs. LOL!
I don't know #'s 10, 9, 8, 7, and 4. So this'll be easy. ;D
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance--Gene Pitney had a great voice. I have several albums by him. This is a good tune.
Roses are Red--Bobby Vinton again! Not a bad song by him, but he isn't someone I'd listen to regularly.
Palisades Park--Always liked this one. Upbeat, fun song. Who knew Chuck Barris could write songs? LOL!
The Stripper--Good instrumental. A classic, for sure.
I Can't Stop Loving You--I've always liked this by Ray Charles. It's one that you don't hear very often anymore.
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Post by Dawn on Jul 1, 2003 7:06:00 GMT -5
Wow, this is like spending a long road trip with my mom and the oldies channel! 10) Not familiar with this one. 9) My ex's dad - who was a good clarinet player - used to play this one all the time. 8) Not familiar with this one. 7) I'm sure I know this one, but I can't place it. 6) Oh yes - we had lots of Gene Pitney albums! 5) And lots of Bobby Vinton albums too! 4) Can't place this one either but it sounds familiar. 3) Know this one well - it's pretty good. 2) Used to play this one in Jazz/Rock ensemble. 1) Not too bad. Like Ray Charles. Here's a link to a clip of 'Playboy': www.mymusic.com/product.asp?curr=0&myptr=addany&muzenbr=271501. It doesn't seem to receive as much airplay as some of their other songs. Ray Charles recorded some great songs. 'I Can't Stop Loving You' is wonderful. |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 1, 2003 7:11:09 GMT -5
Hi Dawn - Are you in oldies mood? Just kidding. Favorites here would be Gene Pitney (a good song, not his best), Bobby Vinton (He did so many songs and this was a real good one), Freddy Cannon (Palisades Park was a fun song), David Rose (Still occasionally whistle the Stripper every now and then), & Ray Charles (I Can't Stop Loving You is one of my all-time favorites by Ray). The rest either don't know them, or don't like them. LOL!  I'm with you on the favorites, especially 'Palisades Park' and 'I Can't Stop Loving You'. Great classic songs! |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 1, 2003 7:21:30 GMT -5
Wow! Before my time--I hardly know any of these songs. LOL! I don't know #'s 10, 9, 8, 7, and 4. So this'll be easy. ;D The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance--Gene Pitney had a great voice. I have several albums by him. This is a good tune. Roses are Red--Bobby Vinton again! Not a bad song by him, but he isn't someone I'd listen to regularly. Palisades Park--Always liked this one. Upbeat, fun song. Who knew Chuck Barris could write songs? LOL! The Stripper--Good instrumental. A classic, for sure. I Can't Stop Loving You--I've always liked this by Ray Charles. It's one that you don't hear very often anymore. LOL about Bobby Vinton! He does seem to be popping up often here of late. It seems like I've heard that Chuck Barris wrote another well-known song, but I can't recall the title. I hadn't known that he wrote 'Palisades Park' also until this post. It's hard to picture him as a songwriter! |
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Like you, I'm not too familiar with some of these.
