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Before We Was Fab: The Drifters, “I Count the Tears”

Before We Was Fab: The Drifters, “I Count the Tears”

Chris Holmes May 10, 2013 1

What does one of Ben E. King's greatest songs with the Drifters have to do with the '60s Counterculture movement? Let's find out and live for today

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Chart Attack!, Episode 2

Chart Attack!, Episode 2

Chris Holmes April 5, 2013 1

Chart Attack! is back for episode 2, covering the Top 10 from March 19,

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Before We Was Fab: The Everly Brothers, “Poor Jenny”

Before We Was Fab: The Everly Brothers, “Poor Jenny”

Chris Holmes March 15, 2013 2

This week's spotlight shines on a great 1959 Cadence single by the Everly Brothers, "Poor Jenny."

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Before We Was Fab: Johnny Cymbal, “Mr. Bass Man”

Before We Was Fab: Johnny Cymbal, “Mr. Bass Man”

Chris Holmes February 22, 2013 0

In early 1963, Johnny Cymbal cracked the Top 20 with "Mr. Bass Man."

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Before We Was Fab: Billy Joe & the Checkmates, “Percolator (Twist)”

Before We Was Fab: Billy Joe & the Checkmates, “Percolator (Twist)”

Chris Holmes February 15, 2013 0

This week's column highlights one of the greatest songs ever inspired by a coffee commercial

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Chart Attack!, Episode 1

Chart Attack!, Episode 1

Chris Holmes February 15, 2013 21

The first edition of the new Chart Attack! podcast kicks off with the Top 10 singles from the week ending February 15,

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Before We Was Fab: The Flamingos, “I Only Have Eyes for You”

Before We Was Fab: The Flamingos, “I Only Have Eyes for You”

Chris Holmes February 1, 2013 4

In the spring of 1959, the Flamingos achieved immortality with one of the most beautiful pop songs ever released

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Before We Was Fab: Bobby Vinton, “There! I’ve Said It Again”

Before We Was Fab: Bobby Vinton, “There! I’ve Said It Again”

Chris Holmes January 25, 2013 2

There was musical life before the Beatles, and Before We Was Fab has the proof

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Bronze on the Charts, Gold in Our Hearts: 10 Great Singles That Peaked at #3

Bronze on the Charts, Gold in Our Hearts: 10 Great Singles That Peaked at #3

Chris Holmes January 23, 2013 3

Just because a song gets stuck at #3 on the charts doesn't mean it's not an all-time great

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Digging for Gold: The Time-Life “AM Gold” Series, Part 72

Digging for Gold: The Time-Life “AM Gold” Series, Part 72

Popdose Staff November 21, 2012 20

With this, the fourth installment of our look at AM Gold: 1979, the Digging for Gold series comes to a close. Thanks to everyone for reading, listening, and mellowing with us!

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