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1950s
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Chris Holmes
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When singer/songwriter Jesse Belvin died in a car accident on February 6, 1960, he became the first artist of the rock ‘n’ roll era to join the as-yet-unnamed 27 Club….
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Chris Holmes
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The story behind one of the great rockabilly/swamp boogie tunes of all-time, Dale Hawkins’ “Susie Q.”
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Chris Holmes
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Let’s listen to an excellent, previously unreleased song by Phil Phillips called “Weeping Willow.”
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Chris Holmes
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Before We Was Fab checks in for the first time with the Chairman of the Board, circa 1955.
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Chris Holmes
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A look at the first big hit for The Four Freshmen, 1952’s “It’s a Blue World.”
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Chris Holmes
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This week’s spotlight shines on a great 1959 Cadence single by the Everly Brothers, “Poor Jenny.”
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Chris Holmes
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This week the pre-Beatles spotlight shines on Atlantic’s Queen of R&B, the one and only Ruth Brown.
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Chris Holmes
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In the spring of 1959, the Flamingos achieved immortality with one of the most beautiful pop songs ever released.
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Ken Shane
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The Silhouettes scored big with their one and only hit
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Chris Holmes
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Love life in the ruts? Pick up Real Gone Music’s reissue of the classic Jackie Gleason album Music for Lovers Only and bring back the spark!
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Jack Feerick
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For almost 80 years, Kirkus Reviews has served as the industry bible for bookstore buyers, librarians, and ordinary readers alike. Now Popdose joins the Kirkus Book Bloggers Network to explore…
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It’s hard, if you really listen, not to be startled when 1955’s “Bo Diddley” — all fast-driving beats and nervy aggression — gets going. Diddley ditched chord changes for propulsive…
Something Else! Reviews
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In a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career dating back to the early 1950s, the Isley Brothers stayed on the move — transforming themselves from gospel shouters to doo-woppers…
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