1960 HITS ARCHIVE: Clap Your Hands - Beau-Marks

According to the Beau-Marks, it's time to "Clap Your Hands."

This 1960 Canadian-recorded song was released in the US on Shad #5017.

It was the first time that a Canadian vocal group scored a hit on the American charts with a Canadian-produced record (Montreal; reached #45 on Billboard's Hot 100 pop chart).

1958 HITS ARCHIVE: Bird Dog - Everly Brothers (their original #1 'pop' &...

Time for classic Rock 'n' Roll with the Everly Brothers as Don and Phil sing "Bird Dog."

This 1958 hit was released on Cadence #1350.

Written by Bordleaux Bryant.

1939 Abe Lyman - Yodelin' Jive (Rose Blane, vocal)

Time to swing out, cats with Abe Lyman and His Californians as Abe and the boys play "Yodelin' Jive."  

Rose Blane handles the vocal here.

Recorded on December 4, 1939 and released on Bluebird #B-10533.

1960 HITS ARCHIVE: What In The World’s Come Over You - Jack Scott

From 1960, here's Jack Scott with his own composition, "What In The World's Come Over You."

Released on Top Rank #RA-2028.

1960 HITS ARCHIVE: Young Emotions - Ricky Nelson

Here's a hit from 1960 as Ricky Nelson sings "Young Emotions."

Released on Imperial #5663.

1936 HITS ARCHIVE: You Hit The Spot - Richard Himber (Stuart Allen, vocal)

From the Paramount picture "Collegiate," we present "You Hit The Spot" with Richard Himber and His Ritz-Carlton Orchestra.

Vocal handled here by Stuart Allen.

Recorded on October 21, 1935 and released on Victor #25189.

1934 Jimmie Grier - Take A Number From One To Ten (Betty Roth & group, v...

From the Paramount picture "College Rhythm," we present "Take A Number From One Two Ten," as recorded by Jimmie Grier and His Orchestra.

Vocal chorus by Betty Roth and The Three Cheers.

Recorded on October 5, 1934 and released on Brunswick #7307.

1936 Bob Pope - Let's Get Hot And Truck (instrumental)

Let's get out and swing with the music of Bob Pope and His Orchestra.

"Let's Get Hot And Truck" is the title of Bob's selection.

Recorded in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 21, 1936 and released on Bluebird #B-6471.

1934 Todd Rollins - Jungle Fever (Chick Bullock, vocal)

Time for some "Jungle Fever" with Todd Rollins and His Orchestra.

Chick Bullock handles the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on May 18, 1934 and released on Perfect #15939.

About A Quarter To Nine by Chick Bullock and His Levee Loungers,

Time for music by Chick Bullock and His Levee Loungers, "About A Quarter To Nine."

Chick does the vocal here.

Recorded in April of 1935 and released on Banner #33422 (and probably on other ARC budget labels).

"Darktown Strutter's Ball" " Coon-Sanders Orchestra 1929

Time for music by the Coon-Sanders Orchestra, "Darktown Strutters Ball," with Carleton Coon on the vocal.

Carleton and Joe cut this recording on December 12, 1929 in Chicago.

My Silent Love by Adrian Schubert and his Orchestra, 1932

Time for "My Silent Love" with Adrian Schubert and His Orchestra with Harold van Emburgh on the vocal.

Recorded in March,k 1932 and released on Crown #3317.

1960 HITS ARCHIVE: Love You So - Ron Holden

Here's one of the best recordings from 1960, as Ron Holden and the Thunderbirds perform Ron's composition "Love You So."

Released on Donna #1315.

1960 HITS ARCHIVE: Fannie Mae - Buster Brown

Here's Buster Brown with his own composition "Fannie Mae."

This 1960 hit, produced by Bobby Robinson,  was released in November of 1959 on Fire #1008.

1960 HITS ARCHIVE: Sixteen Reasons - Connie Stevens

From 1960, here's singer-actress Connie Stevens with "Sixteen Reasons."

Orchestra and chorus conducted by Don Ralke.

Released on Warner Brothers #5137.

1960 HITS ARCHIVE: The Hucklebuck - Chubby Checker

From 1960, here's Chubby Checker with his version of "The Hucklebuck."

Released on Parkway #813-H.

1960 HITS ARCHIVE: Cradle Of Love - Johnny Preston

From 1960, here's Johnny Preston with "Cradle of Love."

Released on Mercury #71598.

Fats Waller and his Rhythm "Chant of the groove" 1941

Here's Fats Waller, his Piano, Rhythm, and Orchestra with "Chant of the Groove."

Recorded on July 1, 1941 and released on Bluebird #B-11262.

1960 HITS ARCHIVE: Finger Poppin’ Time - Hank Ballard & the Midnighters

More fun music from Hank Ballard and The Midnighters, "Finger Poppin' Time," recorded in 1960 and released on King #45-5341.

1954 Midnighters - Work With Me Annie (#1 R&B hit)

Time for classic rhythm and blues with The Midnighters with "Work With Me Annie," with the song's composer, Hank Ballard, handling the lead vocal.

This 1954 hit was released on Federal #45-12169.

Jack Shilkret and his Orchestra - One Hamburger for Madame - 1936

Time for music by Jack Shilkret and His Orchestra, "One Hamburger For Madame."


Vocal by Chick Bullock.


This April 2, 1936 recording was released on Romeo #6-06-03.

Ozark Jubilee July 30, 1955

From the Heart of the Ozarks, we present the July 30, 1955 ABC Network telecast of Ozark Jubilee, hosted by Red Foley.

Originating from the Jewel Theater in Springfield, Missouri.

The New Yorkers Orchestra "Crazy People" 1932

Here's a fun novelty by Gene Kardos and His Orchestra (under the nom de plume of the New Yorkers Orchestra), "Crazy People," with vocal by Dick Robertson.


Recorded on May 5, 1932.

1931 version: Gene Kardos - Business In “F” (Gene Kardos & chorus, vocal)

Time for some rug cutting.


Here's music by Gene Kardos and His Orchestra, the Archie Bleyer-penned "Business In 'F'."


Vocal by Gene and the chorus.


Recorded in New York City on December 18, 1931 and released on Victor #22899.

1934 HITS ARCHIVE: Everything I Have Is Yours - Rudy Vallee

From the Metro Goldwyn Mayer picture "Dancing Lady," here's Rudy Vallee and His Connecticut Yankees with "Everything I Have Is Yours."


Rudy handles the vocal here.


Recorded on November 8, 1933 and released on Victor #24458.

Don Howard - Oh Happy Day 78 rpm!

Here's Don Howard singing his one and only hit "Oh Happy Day."


By special arrangement with Triple-A Records, this 1953 recording was released on Essex #311.

1947 HITS ARCHIVE: Whiffenpoof Song - Bing Crosby & Fred Waring

Time for music from Bing Crosby with Fred Waring and the Glee Club, "Whiffenpoof Song."

Recorded on June 5, 1947 and released on Decca #23990.

1946 HITS ARCHIVE: The Dark Town Poker Club - Phil Harris (his original ...

Here's Phil Harris talking about "The Dark Town Poker Club."

This recording from the summer of 1944 was released on ARA #RM 116.

Will Osborne and his Orchestra - Hold Your Man - 1933

Here's music by Will Osborne and His Orchestra with "Hold Your Man," from the Jean Harlow-Clark Gable movie of the same name.


Will handles the vocal here.


Recorded on June 15, 1933 and released on Melotone #12722.

Perry Como Show Wed 9 2 53

Here's a kinescope of the September 2, 1953 CBS Network telecast of The Perry Como Show.


The Fontane Sisters (Jeri, Marge, and Bea) were regulars on this show.


From 1950 to 1955, Perry's show was telecast on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:45 PM Eastern Time on CBS, right after Douglas Edwards with the News (except during Perry's summer vacations).


Complete with commercials for Chesterfield Cigarettes as well as Fatima Cigarettes (both from Liggett and Myers Tobacco Company).

1946 HITS ARCHIVE: Surrender - Perry Como (#1 hit)

Time for music by Perry Como as he sings his big 1946 hit "Surrender."


Perry's backed by Russ Case and His Orchestra.


Recorded on April 2, 1946 and released on RCA Victor 20-1877.

Me and the Man in the Moon • Ted Weems and His Orchestra (EMG Mark IX Gr...

Time for music from Ted Weems and His Orchestra, "Me and the Man in the Moon," with vocal by Arthur Jarrett.


Recorded on December 7, 1928 in Camden, New Jersey and released on Victor #21809.