It’s Monday and we’re starting the week with a trip back to 1961 and eight songs that were major hits on the Billboard Hot 100. How major were they? Five of them reached #1 and the other three reached the Top 10.
I have indicated the peak chart position of each song in parentheses below.
Memories … That’s What We’re All About
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1961 Medley
Elvis Presley (#1) – Del Shannon (#1)
Brenda Lee (#4) – Ernie K-Doe (#1)
Gene McDaniels (#3) – Chubby Checker (#8)
Bobby Vee (#1) – Pat Boone (#1)
My heart is on fire!! (indigestion lol)Elvis was so good and as I walk along I wonder what you are up to next?? You’ll probably want us to walk in the rain and then you’ll run away!! Dum Dum a Diddley Dum one more time Ray then bring that sax in!!
Now I’m singing it out loud!! Sure now yor bringing up our mothers in law!! Are you crazy?? It’s amazing what a hundred pounds of clay can do!! I’m still thanking him!! Can you imagine trying to twist with a hundred pouds of clay and a saxaphone?? Oh well I remember when!! I got dizzy going round and round!! Ray there is something I’ve got to say..Don’t ever make my baby cry!! Damn that river took my baby away!! I can’t believe that is Pat Boone singing that!! # 1 on the charts!! That was his own version!! Didn’t sound like him!! Oh well that’s what happens at that muddy water of Moody River!! Loved it Ray!! love ya!!!
Fred, sometimes I think you work just as hard as I do on thee medleys! I sincerely appreciate all the effort you put into your commentary. You, sir, are a joy! 🥰
Love Ya!
Super, duper, comments, today, Fred. You really crack me up!! I look forward to your commentary almost as much as the music.
Fred is our resident comedian. 🙂
Super fantastic medley, reminds me of my youth so much! Del Shannon, Bobby Vee and Pat Boone. Just loved those songs know the words so well I feel like I wrote them! This was pure fun absolutely loved it what a great way to start off a Monday! Thanks Ray you’re the best!
Thank you, Sandy 🥰
It’s almost like time stood still. Songs you haven’t heard for years come rolling at you!
Especially enjoyed Del Shannon. I remember I had his Runaround Sue album 🙂
Thanks, Eileen 🥰
I’m always thrilled when you enjoy the music! 🙂
I was a Freshman in high in 1961 and these sure do bring back a lot of memories. Dell Shannon and Bobby Vee are favorites. I loved Pat Boone, but this song is just too sad! I love it when you pick a year & play the hits from that year. Anyhow, you are the best, Ray.
Thanks, Pat 🥰
I agree with you on Pat’s song being sad (actually morbid, to be honest) but it was one of the biggest hits of the year so I had to put it in.
I enjoy doing the “year” thing a lot!
61 was a great year, obviously since it is the year I came into the world … LOL
I know I sound like a broken record at times but the 60’s and 70’s had the best music. Like others, I like reading others comments and love Fred’s commentary, he knows just how to twist things up! 🙂 I agree Pat Boone’s song is sad, I don’t think people in general really listen to the words of songs sometimes and comprehend the meaning behind them, just my thoughts.
You are the man, Have a great day Ray!
Thank you, Penny 🥰
Well, I’d say 1961 was a very special year!
You are right about the music, so saying it often is the right thing to do. 😉
Fred is definitely twisted … but adorable! ❤️