1,575.) Fri Mar. 26, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Johnny Mathis – “Misty” From the album Heavenly (1959) On my own Would I wander through this wonderland alone Never knowing my right foot from my left My hat from my glove I’m too misty and too much in love I’m too misty and too much in love Errol […]

1,538.) Wed Feb. 17, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Santo & Johnny – “Sleep Walk” Released in 1959, available on many compilations Maybe a soothing melody would be nice today. I can’t say it’s been an easy day at this point. I can at least play a great song to help find some ease. Today we’re listening to […]

1,523.) Tues Feb. 2, 2021

The Song of the Day is: Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks – “Pennsylvania Polka” From the album The All Time Great Polkas: Frankie Yankovic Plays in Person (1959) Strike up the music the band has begun The Pennsylvania Polka. Pick out your partner and join in the fun The Pennsylvania Polka. It started in Scranton, […]

1,522.) Mon Feb. 1, 2021

The Song of the Day is: The Platters – “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” From the album Remember When? (1959) They asked me how I knew My true love was true Oh-oh-oh-oh, I, of course, replied “Something here inside Cannot be denied” (Ooh, ooh, ooh) They said, “Someday you’ll find All who love are blind” […]

1,465.) Sun Dec. 6, 2020

Happy Would-Be 100th Birthday, Dave Brubeck! The Song of the Day is: The Dave Brubeck Quartet – “Blue Rondo à la Turk” From the album Time Out (1959) Today we celebrate jazz pianist and band leader Dave Brubeck on what would have been his 100th birthday. Ultimately, he gave a good run at the centennial, […]

1,382.) Mon Sept. 14, 2020

The Song of the Day is: Conway Twitty – “Lonely Blue Boy” From the album Lonely Blue Boy (1959) My name should be trouble My name should be woe For trouble and heartache is all that I know Yeah, lonely lonely blue boy is my name Ben Weisman – Fred Wise My first experience with […]

1,157.) Sun Feb. 2, 2020

Super Bowl Sunday The Song of the Day is: Wilbert Harrison – “Kansas City” Recorded in 1959, available on many compilations Well, I might take a plane; I might take a train But if I have to walk, I’m going just the same I’m going to Kansas City Kansas City here I come They got […]

870.) Sun Apr. 21, 2019

Happy Easter! The Song of the Day is: The Swan Silvertones – “Oh Mary Don’t You Weep” From the album The Swan Silvertones (1959) Wish I had somebody to help me call “Mary!” (Oh Mary, don’t you weep), Yeah! Mary! (Oh Mary, don’t you weep), I’ll be your bridge over deep water if you trust […]

635.) Wed Aug. 29, 2018

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144.) Tues Apr. 25, 2017

Originally Published on Apr. 25, 2017 Happy Would-be 100th Birthday, Ella Fitzgerald!