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13/08/2011

Sounds of 1956, a top 10 from 64, a tribute to The Coasters and R&B number ones.

US Top 10 Hits of 1964 from The Beach Boys, Mary Wells, Gene Pitney and others.
"The R&B No.1 Hits" - this month the series reaches the winter of 1961/62 when Ray Charles was top dog, but had to contend with The Marvelettes snapping at his heels.
A tribute to Carl Gardner, the last surviving member of the classic lineup of The Coasters, the vocal group responsible for "Yakety Yak", "Searchin'", "Charlie Brown" and other great hits.
A selection of The Sounds of 1956 with Doris Day, Fats Domino and - surprise, surprise - Elvis Presley.

2 hours

Last on

Sun 14 Aug 2011 21:00

Music Played

  • Mary Wells

    My Guy

  • Ray Charles

    Hit the Road, Jack

  • The Coasters

    That is Rock & Roll

  • Elvis Presley - Don't Be Cruel

Broadcasts

  • Sat 13 Aug 2011 19:00
  • Sun 14 Aug 2011 21:00