
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.
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Music Played
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Mary Wells
My Guy
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Ray Charles
Hit the Road, Jack
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The Coasters
That is Rock & Roll
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Elvis Presley - Don't Be Cruel
Broadcasts
- Sat 13 Aug 2011 19:00ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Humberside
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