1,624.) Fri May 14, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Ritchie Valens – “La Bamba” From the album Ritchie Valens (1958) Yo no soy marineroYo no soy marinero, soy capitán,Soy capitán, soy capitán. Bamba bamba Para bailar la bambaPara bailar la bamba se necesita una poca de graciaUna poca de gracia pa’ mi pa’ ti ah y arriba y […]

1,581.) Thurs Apr. 1, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Ricky Nelson – “Poor Little Fool” From the album Ricky Nelson (1958) I used to play around with hearts That hastened at my call But when I met that little girl I knew that I would fall Poor little fool, oh yeah I was a fool, uh-huh Sharon Sheely […]

1,526.) Fri Feb. 5, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Tommy Edwards – “It’s All in the Game” Released in 1958, available on many compilations Many a tear has to fall but it’s all in the game All in the wonderful game that we know as love You have words with him and your future’s looking dim But these […]

1,525.) Thurs Feb. 4, 2021

The Song of the Day is: The Big Bopper – “Chantilly Lace” From the album Chantilly Lace (1958) Chantilly lace and a pretty face And a ponytail hangin’ down A wiggle in her walk and a giggle in her talk Make the world go ’round Ain’t nothing in the world like a big-eyed girl To […]

1,481.) Tues Dec. 22, 2020

The Song of the Day is: Bobby Helms – “Jingle Bell Rock” From the album Jingle Bell Rock (1958) What a bright time, it’s the right time To rock the night away Jingle bell time is a swell time To go glidin’ in a one-horse sleigh Giddy-up jingle horse, pick up your feet Jingle around […]

1,480.) Mon Dec. 21, 2020

The Song of the Day is: Alvin & The Chipmunks – “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)” From the album Let’s All Sing With The Chipmunks (1958) Christmas, Christmas time is near Time for toys and time for cheer We’ve been good, but we can’t last Hurry Christmas, hurry fast Want a plane that […]

1,366.) Sat Aug. 29, 2020

The Song of the Day is: James Brown and the Famous Flames – “Try Me” From the album Please, Please, Please (1958) Try me, (try me), try me, (try me) Darlin’ tell me I need you Try me, (try me), try me, (try me) And your love will always be true Oh I need you […]

1,271.) Tues May 26, 2020

Happy Would-Be 100th Birthday Peggy Lee! The Song of the Day is: Peggy Lee – “Fever” From the album Things Are Swinging (1958) Never know how much I love you Never know how much I care When you put your arms around me I get a fever that’s so hard to bear You give me […]

1,117.) Tues Dec. 24, 2019

Christmas Eve The Song of the Day is: Brenda Lee – “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” Recorded in 1958, available on the compilation Merry Christmas From Brenda Lee You will get a sentimental feeling When you hear Voices singing let’s be jolly Deck the halls with boughs of holly Rockin’ around the Christmas tree Have […]

1,082.) Tues Nov. 19, 2019

The Song of the Day is: Mel Tormé – “I’ve Got The World on a String” From the album Prelude to a Kiss (1958) I’ve got the world on a string, sittin’ on a rainbow Got the string around my finger What a world, what a life, I’m in love! I’ve got a song that […]