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You Were On My Mind (1965)
Published on 2012-02-08 16:18:53
Click the YouTube video below to listen: By: We Five, a 1960s folk rock quintet based in San Francisco, California. They originally consisted of Michael Stewart, Beverly Bivens, Jerry Burgan, Peter Fullerton and Bob Jones. Michael Stewart (born April 19, 1945, died November 13, 2002) was the founder of the group, and was the brother of John Stewart of the Kingston Trio (and the writer of the Monkees' "Daydream Believer".) In 1965, We Five were signed to A&M Records, owned by [..] > read more
Rockin' Robin (1958) (1972)
Published on 2012-02-08 16:16:25
Click the YouTube video below to listen! By: Bobby Day (born, ironically, Robert James Byrd on July 1, 1928 in Ft. Worth, Texas, died of cancer July 27, 1990.) Day’s songwriting efforts include "Over & Over", which was later a #1 hit for the Dave Clark Five in 1965, and "Little Bitty Pretty One", which was a hit for Day, Thurston Harris, Clyde McPhatter, and the Jackson 5. Day's first solo hit, "Little Bitty Pretty One", competed with Harris' version, which was much more successful. Ho [..] > read more
Daddy's Home (1961) (1972)
Published on 2012-02-07 18:34:50
Click the YouTube video below to listen: By: Shep and the Limelites. Shep and the Limelites was formed by James "Shep" Sheppard, Charles Baskerville, and Clarence Bassett in 1960 in Queens, New York. Initially, they were called Shane Sheppard and the Limelites, but quickly became known as Shep and the Limelites. All of the members had been in previous groups when they formed: Shep in the Heartbeats (notable for "A Thousand Miles Away"), Baskerville in the Videos, and Bassett in the Five S [..] > read more
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (1966) (1970)
Published on 2012-02-07 15:44:34
Click the YouTube video below to listen! By: Dusty Springfield (born Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O'Brien April 16, 1939 in London, England, died of breast cancer March 2, 1999.) Dusty Springfield was one of the most successful British female performers of the 1960s. She had 18 singles in the Billboard Hot 100 from 1964 to 1970. The song proved so popular in the US that Springfield's 1965 album Ev'rything's Coming Up Dusty was released there with a slightly different track [..] > read more
Where the Boys Are (1960)
Published on 2012-02-07 10:44:06
Click the YouTube video below to listen! By: Connie Francis (born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero, December 12, 1938 in Newark, New Jersey.) Connie Francis is the prototype for the female pop singer of today, and still challenges Madonna as the biggest-selling female recording artist of all time. "Where the Boys Are" was one of many Neil Sedaka/Howard Greenfield compositions Francis recorded during her career (others included "Stupid Cupid" and "Everybody's Somebody's Fool".) It gained wi [..] > read more
That'll Be The Day (1957) (1958)
Published on 2012-02-07 08:08:33
Click the YouTube video below to listen! By: Buddy Holly (and the Crickets.) Buddy Holly was born Charles Hardin Holley September 7, 1936, in Lubbock, Texas, and died at the age of 22 in a plane crash February 3, 1959, in Clear Lake, Iowa. Buddy Holly was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986. In 2004 Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at #13 on their list of the Greatest Rock And Roll Artists Of All Time. On February 8, 1956, Holly signed a recording contract with Decca [..] > read more
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye (1967)
Published on 2012-02-07 08:07:38
Click the YouTube video below to listen! By: The Casinos, a nine-member doo-wop group formed in 1958 in Cincinnati, Ohio, led by lead singer Gene Hughes. "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye" was their first single after being signed to Fraternity Records. It was their first hit after forming nine years before. Their follow up single (written by Don Everly), "It's All Over Now", hit #65 in the US. Gene Hughes later became a country music promoter, and died at age 67 on February 3, 2008, foll [..] > read more
Da Doo Ron Ron (1963) (1977)
Published on 2012-02-03 15:27:35
Click the YouTube video below to listen: By: The Crystals, a girl group produced by Phil Spector (born Harvey Phillip Spector December 26, 1940 in The Bronx, New York.) The Crystals' previous singles, "He's A Rebel" and "He's Sure The Boy I Love," were not actually recorded by any of the Crystals, but by the Blossoms (with Blossom member Darlene Love on lead vocal). However, as the owner of the Crystals' name and, Phil Spector had the right to record anything and label it as "The [..] > read more
Glen Campbell diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Published on 2011-06-22 19:47:54
From the Associated Press: Country music legend Glen Campbell has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and plans to put out his final album this summer.Campbell's representative Bobbie Gale made the announcement Wednesday. The di > read more
Wichita Lineman (1968)
Published on 2011-06-22 19:38:47
Click the YouTube video below to listen:Download MP3s from Amazon.com: Glen Campbell - Wichita Lineman (MP3)By: Glen Campbell. (born April 22, 1936 in Delight, Arkansas.)Glen Campbell is a Grammy Award-winning and twice Golden Globe-nominated Americ > read more
Clarence Clemons of Springsteen's E Street Band Dies
Published on 2011-06-18 21:18:05
From CBS News:Clarence Clemons, Bruce Springsteen's longtime saxophone player and a legend in the music industry, died Saturday from complications following a stroke he suffered about a week ago. Clemons' sax has been one of the most defining element > read more
Soldier Boy (1962)
Published on 2011-06-18 15:21:08
Click the YouTube video below to listen:Download MP3s from Amazon.com: The Shirelles - Soldier Boy (MP3) By: The Shirelles, formed in 1958 by high school friends Shirley Owens, Doris Coley, Addie "Micki" Harris, and Beverly Lee in Passaic, New Jerse > read more
The Top Ten Walking Songs
Published on 2011-06-15 00:32:33
Some of you may be walking in a winter wonderland, so today, we're going to go the extra mile, walk softly and carry a big stick, and walk you through yet another list here at Rock The Jukebox. Hopefully, we won't have to walk on eggshells or, worse, > read more
The (Next) Top Ten Girl Name Songs
Published on 2011-06-15 00:31:51
Hello! Recently, I posted a list of the Top Ten Girl Name Songs. At the time, I felt confident in the list, in that it covered quite a range of hit songs, in terms of a variety of genres and time periods. However, due to the sheer number of successfu > read more
The Top Ten Mail Songs
Published on 2011-06-15 00:24:59
Note: We apologize in advance for any unctuousness or condescension, as we truly mean no harm and only wish to bring back fond memories of great oldies music. (Also, we're not sure what those two words exactly mean...)Once upon a time, there was no T > read more
Sukiyaki (Ue o muite aruko) (1963)
Published on 2011-03-14 10:10:28
Click the YouTube video below to listen: Download MP3s from Amazon.com: Kyu Sakamoto - Sukiyaki (MP3) By: Kyu Sakamoto (born Hisashi Oshima on December 10, 1941 in Kawasaki, Japan, died August 12, 1985). Kyu Sakamoto was a Japanese singer and actor > read more
Surfin' U.S.A. (1963)
Published on 2011-02-04 09:05:29
Click the YouTube video below to listen: Download MP3s from Amazon.com: The Beach Boys - Surfin' U.S.A. (MP3) By: The Beach Boys, formed in 1961 by Brian Wilson (born June 20, 1942 in Hawthorne, California); his brothers, Dennis Wilson (born Decemb > read more
Please Mister Postman (1961) (1975)
Published on 2011-01-29 08:33:37
Click the YouTube video below to listen: Download MP3s from Amazon.com: The Marvelettes - Please Mr. Postman (MP3)The Carpenters - Please Mr. Postman (MP3)By: The Marvelettes.The Marvelettes were the first successful Motown girl group. They paved > read more
Charlie Louvin, Country Singer, Dies at 83
Published on 2011-01-26 21:39:50
Charlie Louvin, Country Singer, Dies at 83By Helena ZhuEpoch Times StaffCharlie Louvin, who formed the country music duo The Louvin Brothers with his older brother, Ira Louvin, died at age 83 on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at his home in Wartrace, Tenn.Louvi > read more
Ring of Fire (1963)
Published on 2011-01-23 22:27:13
Click the YouTube video below to listen: Download MP3s from Amazon.com: Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire (MP3)Anita Carter - (Love's) Ring of Fire (MP3) By: Johnny Cash (born J. R. Cash February 26, 1932 in Kingsland, Arkansas, died of complications from > read more
RING OF FIRE show sampler - 24K Gold Music
Published on 2011-01-23 22:25:25
(I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden (1970)
Published on 2011-01-08 11:38:16
Click the YouTube video below to listen:Download MP3s from Amazon.com: Lynn Anderson - (I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden (MP3)Joe South - (I Never Promised You A) Rose Garden (MP3)By: Lynn Anderson (born Lynn Rene Anderson September 26, 1947 in G > read more
An Open Letter From the Late Sweet Inspiration Myrna Smith's Son
Published on 2011-01-07 15:09:49
This was written by Martin Smith, son of Myrna Smith of the Sweet Inspirations. She passed away on December 24, 2010:To all the fans of my mother Myrna Smith, I wanted to give you all a great big THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all that yo > read more
This Magic Moment (1960) (1968)
Published on 2011-01-06 11:59:56
Click the YouTube video below to listen: Download MP3s from Amazon.com: Jay and the Americans - This Magic Moment (MP3)The Drifters - This Magic Moment (MP3)By: Jay and the Americans.The initial lineup of Jay and the Americans consisted of Joh > read more
A Teenager in Love (1959)
Published on 2011-01-06 07:23:17
Click the YouTube video below to listen: Download MP3s from Amazon.com: Dion And The Belmonts - A Teenager In Love (MP3)By: Dion And The Belmonts, led by Dion DiMucci (born July 18, 1939 in the Bronx, New York.) The Belmonts were named after Dion > read more
Crying - LIVE Music Show - 24K Gold Music
Published on 2010-12-31 16:00:10
Nick Santo of Doo Wop Group the Capris Dies
Published on 2010-12-30 22:03:30
From Oldies Music:Nick Santo (Santamaria), lead singer of the Capris, lost his battle with cancer Thursday (December 30). He was 69. Nick had retired from performing and disbanded the group over three years ago to battle the disease.The Capris were f > read more