There was a time when Wednesday meant it was a day for mellow music medleys – or at least softer music.
Today’s medley blows that notion out of the water. Instead of quiet and calming music, you’re going to get 11 songs from rock pioneers of the 50s!
Yes, I know that means for some of you the music is so old, it was recorded before you were born. That’s okay because each and every single one of these songs is an honest to God classic. Without them, the music of the 60s might never have existed.
One more thing. Put on your dancing shoes before you hit play! 🙂
Memories … That’s What We’re All About
Play button is on the left … Volume slider is on the right
The Rock Pioneers Medley
Eddie Cochran – Buddy Knox – Everly Brothers
Fats Domino – Chuck Berry – Elvis Presley
Jackie Wilson – The Crickets – Little Richard
Frankie Avalon – Jerry Lee Lewis
Good Morning Ray. So happy to see you showing Eddie Cochran some love. He seems to have been forgotten or ignored for some strange reason. If he is remembered it is always for Summertime Blues, a song I truly love in all its crazy versions from Blue Cheer to Allen Jackson. I was very young when he tragically died in London but my older brother had introduced his music to me and I remember being confused and crushed. As a teenager I was very happy when I found a double LP of his most famous songs.
Jackie Wilson, what a voice and what a live act! I saw him live about a week before he collapsed on stage. Have you heard his son? He sounds just like his Dad. Jackie is yet another singer who has been neglected by most Oldies stations. Sad.
Frankie Avalon, one of the Golden Boys from South Philadelphia. In the fifties it seemed like every corner of that neighborhood produced a Teen Idol. Philly was Hot!
Jerry Lee Lewis how often do you see a guy play the piano with his feet? ( or marry his 13 year old cousin!)
Another great trip back to the Golden Age of Rock & Roll. Thank you Ray.
Thanks, Don.
Eddie Cochran has never been forgotten in my head. As I put this medley together, I looked at my list and thought what a shame it is that these pioneers are slipping away from the memories of too many people.
Jackie’s son sounds JUST like Dad, and that ain’t a bad thing.
I figured you would like a Philly addition in the mix. 🙂
ROCK ON, BRO!
Hey there Sunshine – Decided I needed help to energize my day so tuned in … it was no disappointment! And you are right we needed this segment in music history to prepare us for the blast of the 60’s … Great names and great music in this clip Ray – just what I needed Now I”M ready to Rock the Day! Stay safe my friend …. you have music in your soul and we are all lucky for it!
Thank you, Barbara!
I am so happy you enjoyed this trip back in time. 🙂 As I said to Fred, I’ll be making every Wednesday a Rockin’ 50s Day from now on.
ROCK THE DAY!
So glad I found time on the PC today!! How could I Knox this!! Damn I love this! I feel like a bird dog!! How can the well run dry with this crew!! Elvis could sing any johndra!! Oh boy Ray!! You hit this one I’m shakin all over!! Now come on Ray don’t be shy more of this when you can!! Have a great day!!
Thank you, Sir Fred! I’m glad you enjoyed them and it looks like I’m going to have to make every Wednesday the Rockin’ 50s Day from now on.
ROCK ON!
LOVE!! Every song! Mood lifting music on a snowy hump day. Thank you so much
Thank you, Donna! I was concerned people might not enjoy the really old stuff but once again, I was wrong. 🙂
Love all of these. Party Doll and Oh Boy were 2 of the 1st 45’s I ever bought. Don’t hear these very often now. Rockin’ 50’s day sounds great to me!
Thanks, Pat! 🙂
So glad you enjoyed the music! You can count on a Rockin’ 50s Day every Wednesday!
Omg when I heard Bird Dog so many memories came back, absolutely fantastic memories to a fantastic song,and if texting wasnt so painful tonight I could so much more but I’ll sum it up with LOVE THEM ALLL, THANK YOU FOR A GREAT MIX….
Thank you, Victoria. 🙂
Never feel that it is necessary to comment if you’re in pain.
I am glad, however, that a few memories came back to life! 🙂