New Year's Eve Party 1957-1958

For our final entry of 2018, we present New Year's Eve with Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians, as it originally aired over the CBS Television Network on December 31, 1957-January 1, 1958.

A female vocal trio, the Petticoats, are Guy's guests.

Included is a report from CBS newsman  Bob Trout at Times Square.

Complete with commercials for Clairol.

1935 Archie Bleyer - I've Got A Feelin' You're Foolin' (Durelle Alexande...

From the "Broadway Melody of 1936," here's Archie Bleyer and His Orchestra with "I've Got A Feelin' You're Foolin'," with vocal by Durelle Alexander.

Recorded in New York City on June 20, 1935 and released on Melotone #35-10-22, as well as other ARC labels.

Fats Domino - Dreaming(instr.) - September 10, 1952

Strictly instrumental, here's Fats Domino with the Dave Bartholomew-penned "Dreaming."

Recorded in New Orleans on September 10, 1952 and released as a 45/78 RPM disc on Imperial #5209 in January of 1953.

Fats Domino - Boogie Woogie Baby - January 7, 1950

Here's a toe tapper from Fats Domino, the Dave Bartholomew-penned "Boogie Woogie Baby."

Recorded in New Orleans on January 7, 1950 and released in March of that year on Imperial 78 RPM #5065.

1959 HITS ARCHIVE: Waterloo - Stonewall Jackson (#1 C&W for 5 weeks)

Here's Stonewall Jackson with his 1959 Country and Western (as well as pop) hit "Waterloo," released on Columbia #4-41393.

Wynonie Harris The Deacon Don't Like It

Time for Wynonie Harris with his 1953 recording of "The Deacon Don't Like It."

Released on King #4635.

Peppermint Harris - My Blues Have Rolled Away

Here's Peppermint Harris as he sings "My Blues Have Rolled Away."

This 1950 recording was released on Sittin' In With #543.

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Max Fleischer - Jam Handy Organization

From Jam Handy Productions in 1944, we present "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer."

No Yukon Cornelius, Skinny Santa, or Snowmonster here.

Directed by Max Fleischer.

Kenny Roberts "Sleighbell Polka" 1952 Christmas Western Swing 78 RPM Record

From 1952, here's Kenny Roberts with "Sleighbell Polka," a song that he co-wrote.

Released on Coral #60884.

Christmas Is for Kids

From Columbia Records in 1967, here's Marty Robbins with "Christmas Is For Kids."

I'll have to agree with Marty here.  Christmas IS for kids.  Of all ages, young and the almost as young.

BRENDA LEE - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree (1960) Stereo

Here's some Christmas cheer courtesy of Brenda Lee as she sings her 1960 hit "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" with the Anita Kerr Singers.

Lawrence Welk Christmas Show 1972

Here's Lawrence Welk's 1972 Christmas Show, originally having aired when The Lawrence Welk Show was in first-run syndication.

This is a 2007 Public TV repeat with wraparounds hosted by Mary Lou Metzger, who interviews Champagne Lady Norma Zimmer.

Lawrence Welk Christmas Show 1966 (In Color!)

Here, in living color, is the 1966 Christmas episode of The Lawrence Welk Show, which originally aired on Christmas Eve of that year over the ABC Network.

This telecast was repeated in 2011 on Public Television, with Bobby Burgess hosting the wraparounds.

1947 Eddy Howard - White Christmas

Here's Eddy Howard and His Orchestra with their version of "White Christmas."

Eddy does the vocal here.

This 1947 recording was released on Majestic #1175.

1953 version: Fontane Sisters - Silver Bells

From 1953, here are the Fontane Sisters (Bea, Geri, and Marge) along with Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra with "Silver Bells."

This is disc jockey record released on RCA #20-5524.

1955 Bing Crosby - Christmas Is A-Comin’

"Christmas Is A-Comin'," according to Bing Crosby, who's joined by Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires and the Orchestra under the direction of Buddy Cole.

This 1955 recording was released on Decca #9-29790.

The Lawrence Welk Show -Christmas Episode (ABC-December 19, 1959)

Here's a kinescope of the Saturday, December 19, 1959 ABC Network telecast of the Lawrence Welk Show, with Lawrence and his Champagne Music Makers presenting an hour of Christmas music.

THE PLYMOUTH SHOW STARRING LAWRENCE WELK-Christmas Episode (ABC-December 24, 1958)

Here's a complete kinescope of the ABC Network telecast of The Plymouth Show starring Lawrence Welk, the King of Champagne Music's Wednesday night weekly ABC series (to go with his Saturday Dodge Dancing Party).

Join Lawrence along with the Champagne Music Makers, the Lennon Sisters, Champagne Lady Alice Lon, clarinetist Pete Fountain, concertmaster Dick Kesner and His Magic Stradivarius violin, and the rest for an hour of great Christmas music.

1st RECORDING OF: A Christmas Festival - Leroy Anderson (1952 version)

Time for parts one and two of "A Christmas Festival," with the song's composer Leroy Anderson and His "Pops" Concert Orchestra.

This 1952 version was released on Decca #9-16041.

1958 HITS ARCHIVE: The Chipmunk Song - David Seville (original #1 45 sin...

Time for the Chipmunks (Alvin, Theodore, and Simon) with the Music of David Seville with their 1958 classic "The Christmas Song (Christmas, Don't Be Late)."

All the artists are voiced by the song's composer Ross Bagdasarian.

Released on Liberty #LB-912.

Dean Martin Christmas Show 1968 - FULL EPISODE

Here is Dean Martin's 1968 Christmas Show.

Among Dino's guests are Dennis Weaver, Bob Newhart, and Dom Deluise.

Lawrence Welk's TOP TUNES AND NEW TALENT (ABC-December 24, 1956)

Here's a complete kinescope recording of the Monday,  December 24, 1956 episode of Lawrence Welk's Top Tunes and New Talent.

The Lennon Sisters, Champagne Lady Alice Lon, accordionist Myron Floren, concermaster Dick Kesner and His Magic Stradivarius violin, and the rest of the Champagne Music Makers are all there.

Lots of wunnerful, wunnerful Christmas music here!

This was Lawrence's other weekly ABC Television Network series, to go along with his Saturday Night Dodge Dancing Party.

This episode is complete with the commercials for the 1957 Dodge and 1957 (billed as "1960 New") Plymouth.

Enjoy!

Jan Garber- Christmas Dance Party. 1960

Time for more Christmas cheer as Jan Garber---the Idol of the Air Lanes---and His Orchestra present "Christmas Party."

The selections, in order:

0:00 Jumpin' Jiminy Christmas 2:00 Sleigh Ride 4:30 Jingle Bell Rock 6:26 Silver Bells 9:12 I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus 11:56 Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer 14:31 Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town 16:53 White Christmas 19:04 Christmas Chopsticks ('Twas the Night before Christmas) 21:22 Winter Wonderland 23:42 There's No Place Like Home At Christmas 26:39 Jingle Bells

This full stereo LP was released in 1960 as Decca #78932.

1950 Sugar Chile Robinson - Christmas Boogie

From 1950, here's 11-year-old piano-playing prodigy Frank Isaac "Sugar Chile" Robinson with the "Christmas Boogie."

Released on Capitol #1259.

1950 Billy Eckstine - Blue Christmas

Nothing quite like Christmas with Mr. B.

Here's Billy Eckstine with his 1950 recording of "Blue Christmas" with orchestra conducted by Russ Case.

Released on MGM #10796.

1950 Tommy Tucker - Christmas In Killarney (Don Brown & chorus, vocal)

Yes, me lads and lassies, 'tis "Christmas In Killarney" with Tommy Tucker and His Orchestra.

Don Brown and the Chorus provide the vocal.

This 1950 recording was released on MGM #10854.

1952 Sammy Kaye - All Around The Christmas Tree (Kaye Choir, vocal)

Let's gather "All Around The Christmas Tree" as we Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye.

Vocal by The Kaye Choir.

This 1952 recording was released on Columbia #4-39894.

1941 HITS ARCHIVE: Jingle Bells - Glenn Miller (Tex Beneke, Ernie Cacere...

Here to instill some Christmas spirit with Glenn Miller and His Orchestra as they present "Jingle Bells."

Tex Beneke, Ernie Caceres, and The Modernaires handle the vocal.

This 1941 recording was released on Bluebird #B-11353.

1946 HITS ARCHIVE: Christmas Island - Andrews Sisters & Guy Lombardo

Time for Christmas cheer with the Andrews Sisters along with Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians as they bring you "Christmas Island."

This 1946 hit was released on Decca #23722.

1936 Louis Prima - What Will Santa Claus Say (When He Finds Everbody Swi...

Time for Louis Prima and His Orchestra (sans Keely Smith) with "What Will Santa Claus Say (When He Finds Everybody Swingin')."

Louis does the singing on his own composition.

Recorded in Chicago on November 16, 1936 and released on Vocalion #3376.

1948 Mabel Scott - Boogie Woogie Santa Claus

Time for Mable Scott with the Leon Rene-penned "Boogie Woogie Santa Claus" from 1948.

Released on Exclusive #75x.

Oscar McLollie & The Honeyjumpers - Dig That Crazy Santa Claus [Modern 9...

Here are Oscar McLollie and His Honey Jumpers with "Dig That Crazy Santa Claus" from 1954.

Released on Modern #943.

Rockin' J-Bells (Stereo Version) by Little Bobby Rey

Time for a little Christmas cheer as we present Little Bobby Rey and "Rockin' 'J' Bells" from 1959.

Released on Original Sound #OS-08.

The Duke is Tops (1938)

From Million Dollar Productions in 1938, we present "The Duke Is Tops," starring Ralph Cooper and, in her motion picture debut, Lena Horne.

This motion picture was written by Phil Dunham, produced by Harry M. Popkin, and directed by William Nolte.

ISHAM JONES "Underneath the Broadway Moon" Paramount 1934, with Vera Van...

Time for a 1934 Paramount short subject, "Underneath the Broadway Moon," with Isham Jones and His Orchestra, with vocals by the luscious Vera Van and the Eton Boys.

This is a TV syndication print.

Fleischer Screen Song: Whispers in the Dark (1937)

Time for a 1937 Max Fleischer Screen Song cartoon, "Whispers In The Dark," with Gus Arnheim and His "Band From Movieland," with June Robbins singing the title song.

This cartoon was produced by Max Fleischer, animated by Roland Crandall, and directed by Dave Fleischer.

Originally released theatrically by Paramount Pictures, this is a TV syndication print.

Clarence "gatemouth" Brown - Boogie Uproar

Time for music by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown with Al Grey and His All Stars as Clarence plays "Boogie Uproar."


This 1953 recording was released on Peacock #1617.

Willie Nix - Try Me One More Time

From 1951, here's Willie Nix with "Try Me One More Time."

Released on RPM #327.

Pee Wee Crayton - You Know Yeah 1954

From 1954, here's Pee Wee Crayton with "You Know, Yeah."

Released on Imperial #5321.

Fats Domino - Thinking Of You - December 14, 1953

Time for Fats Domino with "Thinking Of You."

Recorded in New Orleans on December 14, 1953 and released in December of 1954 as Imperial #5323.

1929 Dubin's Dandies (Adrian Schubert) - Can't Stop Caring For You (Irvi...

Here's music by Dubin's Danies---in reality, Adrian Schubert and His Orchestra---with "Can't Stop For You."

Vocal by Irving Kaufman, using the nom de plume of George Beaver.

Recorded in New York City on November 19, 1929 and released on Romeo #1151.

The Cheers - Black Denim Trousers on 1955 Capitol Records.

From 1955, here are The Cheers with the Jerry Leiber-Mike Stoller composition "Black Denim Trousers," with Les Baxter's Orchestra and Chorus.

Released on Capitol #F3219.

The Lawrence Welk Show: Tico Tico

In this kinescoped excerpt from the ABC Network debut of The Lawrence Welk Show, here's accordion virtuoso Myron Floren playing "Tico Tico" on his Pancordion.

This aired on July 2, 1955.

THE PLYMOUTH SHOW-Starring Lawrence Welk (Thanksgiving Episode; ABC-11-26-1958)

Here's the November 26, 1958 ABC Network telecast of The Plymouth Show starring Lawrence Welk.

This was the Thanksgiving episode of Lawrence's other weekly ABC TV series, to go along with his Saturday Dodge Dancing Party.

This episode is complete with commercials for the 1959 Plymouth!

1936 HITS ARCHIVE: Did You Mean It? - Kay Kyser (Bill Stoker, vocal)

Here's more music by Kay Kyser and His Orchestra, "Did You Mean It?"

Bill (Smiling) Stoker does the vocal here.

Recorded in Chicago on October 1, 1936 and released on Brunswick #7759.

1937 Kay Kyser - The You And Me That Used To Be (Harry Babbitt, vocal)

"(Have You Forgotten) The You and Me That Used to Be" is the selection from Kay Kyser and His Orchestra.

Harry Babbitt does the vocal here.

Recorded in Chicago on April 12, 1937 and released on Brunswick #7891.

1942 HITS ARCHIVE: One Dozen Roses - Dick Jurgens (Buddy Moreno, vocal)

Time for Dick Jurgens and His Orchestra with "One Dozen Roses."

Buddy Moreno handles the vocal here.

This 1942 recording was released on Okeh #6636.

1st RECORDING OF: Good Rockin’ Tonight - Roy Brown (1947)

Here's Roy Brown with his original recording of his own composition, "Good Rocking Tonight."

This 1947 recording was released on De Luxe #1093.

Jewel King - 3x7=21 (Imperial-1950)

From 1950, here's Jewel King singing the Dave Bartholomew-penned 3x7=21.

Released on Imperial #5055.

Freddy Nagel Big Band Remote 1947

From the Empire Room at the Palmer House in Chicago, ABC presents this big band radio remote with Freddy Nagel and His Orchestra.

Broadcast on July 12, 1947.

1938 HITS ARCHIVE: Love Walked In - Sammy Kaye (Tommy Ryan, vocal)

Time to Swing and Sway with Sammy Kaye as Sammy and the boys play "Love Walked In," with vocal by Tommy Ryan.

Recorded on March 20, 1938 in New York City and released on Vocalion #4017.

When The Red Red Robin by Golden Gate Orchestra (California Ramblers),1926

From the California Ramblers (a.k.a. The Golden Gate Orchestra), we being you "When The Red, Red, Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobblin' Along."

This July, 1926 recording was released on Edison #11101.

The Plymouth Show with Lawrence Welk (ABC-March 11, 1959)

Time now for the March 11, 1959 ABC Network telecast of The Plymouth Show with Lawrence Welk, along with his Champagne Music Makers.

Complete with commercials for the 1959 Plymouth.

This was Lawrence's other weekly ABC Network show, alongside his Saturday Dodge Dancing Party.

This episode marks Pete Fountain's swan song with Lawrence.

Red Nichols & His Five Pennies - 1952

In this 1950 Snader Telescription, here are Red Nichols and His Five Pennies with "Entrance of the Gladiators."

Great job by Red and the boys.

These films were made specifically for local television syndication.

Framed The Robins Spark 107 1954

Time for another tune from The Robins.

"Framed," composed by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, is the selection here.

This 1954 recording was released on Spark #107.

1st RECORDING OF: Heartaches - Jacques Renard (1931--Chester Gaylord, vo...

Here's the original recording of "Heartaches," with Jacques Renard and His Orchestra, two years before Ted Weems.

Chester Gaylord handles the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on January 18, 1931 and released on Brunswick #6033.

The Robins Riot In Cell Block #9

From 1954, here are the Robins with "Riot In Cell Block #9."

Released on Spark #133.

1st RECORDING OF: Lazy River - Hoagy Carmichael (1930)

Here's the original version of "Lazy River" with the song's co-composer Hoagy Carmichael and His Orchestra.

Hoagy does the vocal here.

Recorded on November 30, 1930 and released on Victor #23034.

1965 HITS: Yeh, Yeh - Georgie Fame (U.S. 45 single version)

Time for a little British Rock 'n' Roll with Georgie Fame and The Blue Flames with "Yeh,Yeh."

This 1965 hit was released in the US on Imperial #66086.

Produced by Tony Palmer.

1935 Eddie Paul - With All My Heart (Johnny Hauser, vocal)

Here's Eddie Paul and His Paramount Orchestra performing "With All My Heart,"with vocal by Johnny Hauser.

Recorded in New York City on December 5, 1935 and released on Banner #6-02-05.

It was also released on fellow ARC budget label Melotone and it had the same number (6-02-05).

Will Osborne and his Orchestra - Home on the Range - 1933

Gather 'round the campfire pardners and give a listen as Will Osborne and His Orchestra play "Home on the Range."

Will does the vocal here.

Recorded on August 29, 1933 and released on Perfect #15810.

1933 Don Redman - Lazybones (Harlan Lattimore, vocal)

Time for music by Don Redman and His Orchestra with "Lazybones."

Vocal by Harlan Lattimore.

Composed by Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael.

Recorded in New York City on August 2, 1933 and released on Vocalion #4791.

Crazy Words Crazy Tune by California Ramblers, 1927

Time to open November with "Crazy Words-Crazy Tune" by the California Ramblers under the nom de plume of Golden Gate Orchestra.

Recorded in March of 1926 and released on Edison #11566.

The Clovers - Your Cash Ain't Nothin' But Trash 78 rpm!

From 1954, here are The Clovers with "Your Cash Ain't Nothin' But Trash."

Released on Atlantic #1035.

SPANIELS You Gave Me Peace of Mind DEC '56

From 1956, here are The Spaniels with "You Gave Me Peace of Mind."

Al Smith conducts the orchestra here.'

Released on Vee-Jay #VJ 229.

1st RECORDING OF: Caravan - Barney Bigard (1936)

Here's the original version of "Caravan," with Barney Bigard and His Jazzopaters.

Here are the personnel:

Barney Bigard, Clarinet

Duke Ellington, Piano

Cootie Williams, Trumpet

The song's composer, Juan Tizol, on Trombone

Harry Carney, Baritone Sax

Billy Taylor, Bass

Sonny Greer, Drums

Obviously, Barney's group consisted of members of Mr. Ellington's orchestra, including the Duke himself.

Recorded in Hollywood on December 19, 1936 and released on Variety #VA 515.

1950 HITS ARCHIVE: The Third Man Theme - Guy Lombardo (his #1 version)

Time for "The Sweetest Music This Side of Heaven" as Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians play "The Third Man Theme," from the 1949 motion picture "The Third Man."

Don Rodney plays the guitar on this one.

This 1950 hit was released on Decca #24839.

1955 Chuck Berry - Thirty Days (To Come Back Home) (#2 R&B hit)

From 1955, here's Chuck Berry with his self-penned "Thirty Days (To Come Back Home)."

Released on Chess #1610.

1943 HITS ARCHIVE: Big Boy - Ray McKinley (Imogene Lynn, vocal)

Released in 1943 on Capitol #131, here's Ray McKinley and His Orchestra with "Big Boy."

Vocal by Imogene Lynn.

1953 Ray Anthony - The Hokey Pokey (Jo Ann Greer, vocal)

Time now to dance "The Hokey Pokey" with Ray Anthony and His Orchestra.

Jo Ann Greer and The Skyliners (NOT the same-named Pittsburgh Doo-Wop group best remembered for their 1959 hit "Since I Don't Have You) handle the vocal here.

This 1952 recording was released on Capitol #2427.

1956 HITS ARCHIVE: Little Girl Of Mine - Cleftones

Time to rock and roll with The Cleftones as they sing "Little Girl of Mine," with Jimmy Wright and His Orchestra.

This 1956 recording was released on Gee #1011.

Fats Domino - Hide Away Blues - December 10, 1949

Here's Fats Domino with "Hide Away Blues," a song in which he and his longtime collaborator Dave Bartholomew co-authored.

Recorded in New Orleans on December 10, 1949 and released in May of 1950 on Imperial 78 RPM #5077.

The Girl In The Garden - Jan Garber and his Orchestra / Russ Brown

Time for music by The Idol of The Air Lanes.

Here's Jan Garber and His Orchestra with "The Girl In The Garden."

Russ Brown does the vocal here.

Recorded on July 30,k 1936 and released on Decca #913.

Benny Goodman and His Orchestra "Music Hall Rag" Columbia 3011-D (1934)

Here's Benny Goodman and His Orchestra, playing his own composition, "Music Hall Rag."

Recorded on November 26, 1934 and released on Columbia #3011-D.

1939 HITS ARCHIVE: Moonlight Serenade - Glenn Miller

Time for music by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra as the boys play Glenn's iconic self-penned theme song "Moonlight Serenade."

Recorded on April 4, 1939 and released on Bluebird #B-10214.

1965 HITS: A Walk In The Black Forest - Horst Jankowski

Time for a classic Easy Listening instrumental as Horst Jankowski, his piano, Orchestra, and Chorus perform his own composition, "A Walk In The Black Forest."

This 1965 hit was released in the US on Mercury #72425.

Lawrence Welk's "Top Tunes and New Talent" (ABC-May 13, 1957)

Here's a kinescope of an ABC Network telecast of Lawrence Welk's Top Tunes and New Talent, eh Champagne Music King's other live weekly network telecast.

Join Lawrence and his Champagne Music Makers for a full hour of music and fun.

Complete with commercials for the 1957 Dodge and 1957 Plymouth.

One Plymouth ad features Harold "The Great Gildersleeve" Peary as a patient in Lou "Doc" Crosby's office, afflicted with "Plymouth Fever."

Fats Domino - Korea Blues - September 1950

Time for "Korea Blues" with Fats Domino.

Recorded in New Orleans in September of 1950 and released that same month as a 78 RPM record, Imperial #5099 (released in a 45 RPM version in 1952).

Link Wray "Rawhide"

In a kinescoped excerpt from the March 21, 1959 ABC Network telecast of The Dick Clark Saturday Night Beechnut Show, here are Link Wray and His Ray Men (or was it Wray Men) performing their follow-up hit to "Rumble," "Rawhide," which has nothing to do with the then-ongoing CBS Network Western series.

Rosco Gordon Love For You Baby FLIP 237

Time for Rosco Gordon as he sings his self-pened "Love For You Baby."

This 1954-55 recording was released on Flip #237.

This was the short-lived Sam Phillips-owned Memphis-based label that was soon shuttered after Sam received a complaint from the Los Angeles-based label of the same name.

Medallions - The Letter, 1954 Dootone Records.

Time for vintage Los Angeles Doo-Wop from 1954 as the Medallions sing lead singer Vernon Green's composition "The Letter."

Fats Domino - Please Don't Leave Me - April 18, 1953

Here's Fats Domino singing his own composition, "Please Don't Leave Me."

Recorded in New Orleans on April 18, 1953 and released on Imperial #5240.

1929 Ben Bernie - There's Too Many Eyes (Dick Robertson, vocal)

Time for music by The Old Maestro and All The Lads.

"There's Too Many Eyes" with Ben Bernie and His Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra, with vocal by Dick Robertson.

Recorded in New York City around September 2, 1929 and released on Brunswick #4507.

Big Joe Turner With Wild Bill Moore's Lucky Seven Band-My Gal's a Jockey

Time for post-World War II Rhythm and Blues as Big Joe Turner sings "My Gal's A Jockey."

Big Joe is accompanied by Wild Bill Moore's Lucky Seven.

This 1946 recording was released on National #4002.

1957 Norman Fox & the Rob-Roys - Tell Me Why

From 1957, here are Norman Fox and The Rob-Roys with "Tell Me Why."

Released on Backbeat #501.

1st RECORDING OF: The Glory Of Love - Willie Bryant (1936--Willie Bryant...

Here's the original recording of the Billy Hill-penned "The Glory of Love," with Willie Bryant and His Orchestra.

Willie does the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on April 9, 1936 and released on Bluebird #B-6374.

Boyd Bennett And His Rockets - "Poison Ivy"

Here are Boyd Bennett and His Rockets with "Poison Ivy," with Big Moe handling the vocal.

This 1955 recording was released on King #1432.

And no, this is NOT the Jerry Leiber-Mike Stoller-penned song that was a hit for The Clovers in 1959.

Griffin Brothers featuring Tommy Brown Tra La La

From 1951, here are the Griffin Brothers (Jimmy and Buddy) with "Tra-La-La," with vocal by Tommy Brown.

Recorded in 1951 and released on Dot #1066.

Fats Domino - Every Night About This Time (version 1) - September 1950

Here's Fats Domino with his own composition, "Every Night About This Time."

Recorded in New Orleans in September of 1950 and released on Imperial 78 RPM #5099.

It was first released as a 45 RPM in 1952.

1956-57 Screamin’ Jay Hawkins - I Put A Spell On You

Time for Screamin' Jay Hawkins with his famous 1956 recording of "I Put A Spell on You."

Released on Okeh #4-7072.

Pee Wee Crayton Poppa Stoppa 1951

Time for some ol' time Rhythm and Blues as Pee Wee Crayton plays "Poppa Stoppa."

This 1951 recording was released on Modern #816.

1st RECORDING OF: Goody-Goody - Ted Wallace

Time for the original recording of "Goody-Goody" with Ted Wallace and His Swing Kings.

Ted was in reality Wallace T. "Ed" Kirkeby.

Vocal refrain by a male trio.

Recorded on January 17, 1936 in New York City and released on Bluebird #B-6252.

1931 Wally Edwards (California Ramblers) - I Never Knew Till Now (Elmer ...

Time for music by The California Ramblers (under the nom de plume of Wally Edwards and His Orchestra) as the boys play "I Never Knew Till Now."

Wally, I mean, Elmer Feldkamp handles the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on January 30, 1931 and released on Clarion #5226-C.

Clarion was a Columbia Records subsidiary, perhaps an economy label.

Wild Bill Moore - Rock And Roll

Time for "Rock and Roll" with Wild Bill Moore performing his own composition.

This 1949 release was issued on Modern #20-674.

1957 HITS ARCHIVE: Whole Lot Of Shakin’ Going On - Jerry Lee Lewis (#3 '...

In the roughly two years before Jerry Lee Lewis cut the definitive version of this song, at least there had been four earlier recorded versions of "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On."

Here's Jerry Lee's classic 1957 hit version.

Recorded in Memphis, Tennessee and released on Sun #267.

Commodores, The - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - 1955

Time for some more Rockabilly as the Commodores present their version of "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On."

Darrell Glenn, who cut the original version of "Crying in the Chapel" some two years earlier, appears to be featured here as a member of this vocal group.

Released in December of 1955 as Dot #15439.