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.

DOLORES FREDERICKS - A WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN GOIN ON - DECCA 9 29716

From 1955 or '56, here's another version of "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," this time cut by Dolores Fredericks.

Jack Pleis conducts the orchestra here.

This is a disc jockey issue of Decca #9-29716.

Roy Hall - Whole Lotta Shakin´ Goin´ On

Some six months after Big Maybelle cut her original version, Roy Hall recorded his version of "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.

Roy claimed that he co-wrote the song with Dave (Curly) Williams.

Recorded in 1955 in Nashville, Tennessee and released on Decca Records.

Big Maybelle - Whole Lotta Shakin´ Goin´ On

Two years before Jerry Lee Lewis recorded his version, here's Big Maybelle with her version of "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," with the orchestra under the direction of some whippersnapper named Quincy Jones.

Recorded in 1955 and released on Okeh #7060.

1st RECORDING OF: Love Me - Willy and Ruth (1954)

From 1954, here are Willy and Ruth with the original recording of the Jerry Leiber-Mike Stoller composition "Love Me," two years before Elvis Presley cut his version.

Recorded in February of that year and released on Spark #105.

1955 Gloria Mann - Earth Angel

You've heard the Penguins' original and maybe the Crew Cuts' cover.  Here's Gloria Mann with her 1955 version of "Earth Angel."

Released on Sound #109.

1957 HITS ARCHIVE: Happy Happy Birthday Baby - Tune Weavers

From 1957, here are The Tune Weavers with "Happy, Happy Birthday Baby," with Margo Sylvia on the lead vocal.

Frank Paul conducts the orchestra.

This recording was originally released on the Casa Grande label, then released nationally on Checker #872.

DAVE "BABY" CORTEZ The Whistling Organ 78 1959

Time for a rocking instrumental from Mr. Happy Organ himself, Dave "Baby" Cortez (a.k.a David Clowney).

Here, Dave plays "The Whistling Organ."

Released on Clock #C 1012.

1961 Regents - Runaround

From 1961, here are The Regents with "Runaround."

Written by Ernie Maresca, with orchestra directed by Milton DeLugg (!).

Released on Gee #G-1071.

1st RECORDING OF: One Night - Smiley Lewis (1955)

Here's Smiley Lewis with the original recording of "One Night."

Recorded in New Orleans on October 25, 1955 and released on Imperial #X5380.

KINGS MEN -KICKING WITH MY STALLION.wmv

Here's some rare Doo Wop from Chicago as the Kings Men sing their own composition, "Kicking With My Stallion."

Lefty Bates conducts the orchestra.

This 1957 recording was released on Club 51 #C 108.

FOUR TOPS Could It Be You 1956

From 1956 are here the pre-Motown Four Tops with "Could It Be You."

Released on Chess #1623.

1960 HITS ARCHIVE: Shimmy Shimmy Ko-Ko-Bop - Little Anthony

Time for Little Anthony and The Imperials with "Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop."

This 1960 hit was released on End #1060 and was produced under the personal supervision of George Goldner.

Lewis Lymon & The Teenchords Too Young 1957 End 1003

Here are Lewis Lymon (Frankie's brother) and The Teenchords with the old Nat "King" Cole hit "Too Young."

This 1957 recording was released on End #E-1003.

Tommy Brown - Double Faced Deacon

Time for some good old Rhythm and Blues as Tommy Brown sings "Double-Faced Deacon."

This 1951 recording was released on Savoy #813.

Smooth-Tones - Crazy Baby - Mid 50's Doo Wop Rocker

Time for some Doo Wop with The Smooth-Tones as they sing "Crazy Baby"

This 1956 recording was released on Ember #E-1001.

1958 HITS ARCHIVE: Big Man - Four Preps

From 1958, here are The Four Preps with "Big Man."

Lincoln Mayroga conducts the orchestra here.

Released on Capital #F3960.

1958 HITS ARCHIVE: Hideaway - Four Esquires

From 1958, here are The Four Esquires with "Hideaway."

Richard Hayman conducts the orchestra on this Jack Gold-produced disc.

Released on Paris #45-520.

1958 Rosemary June - I'll Always Be In Love With You

From 1958, here's Rosemary June with her version of "I'll Always Be In Love With You."

Teacho Wiltshire conducts the orchestra here.

Released on Paris #45-516 and produced by Jack Gold.

1st RECORDING OF: Born To Lose - Ted Daffan’s Texans (1942--Leon Seago, ...

Here's the original recording of "Born To Lose" with Ted Daffan's Texans.

Leon Seago handles the vocal here.

Recorded on February 20, 1942 and released on Okeh #6706.

Eddie "Tex" Curtis - Shake Pretty Baby Shake

From 1954, here's Eddie "Tex" Curtis and His Orchestra with his own composition "Shake Pretty Baby Shake."

Released on Gee #GG 9.

1956 HITS ARCHIVE: Little Girl Of Mine - Cleftones

Not to be confused with The G-Clefs, here are The Cleftones with "Little Girl of Mine."

Accompanied by Jimmy Wright and His Orchestra.

This 1956 recording was released on Gee #GG-1011.

G-Clefs - I Understand (Just How You Feel) - Auld Lang Syne

From 1961, here are The G-Clefs with "I Understand (Just How You Feel)."

Released on Terrace #45-7500.

The G Clefs - Symbol Of Love

Time for some rare doo-wop from The G-Clefs as they sing "Symbol of Love."

Arranged and conducted by Jay Raye.

This 1957 recording was released on Paris #78-502.

1st RECORDING OF: I Feel So Bad - Chuck Willis (1953)

Here's Chuck Willis' original recording of his own composition, "I Feel So Bad."

Recorded on September 17, 1953 and released on Okeh #4-7029.

1st RECORDING OF: When My Dreamboat Comes Home - Guy Lombardo (1936--Leb...

Here's the original recording of "When My Dreamboat Comes Home" as played for you by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians.

Lebert Lombardo---yes, one of Guy's brothers---handles the vocal here.

Recorded in New York City on September 17, 1936 and released on Victor #25435.

1st RECORDING OF: Deck Of Cards - T. Texas Tyler (1948)

Here's "T" Texas Tyler (The Man with a Million Friends) with the original recording of "Deck of Cards."

Released in February, 1948 on 4-Star #1228.

Bill "Bass" Gordon - Bring My Baby Back

Time for rare Rhythm and Blues with Bill "Bass" Gordon the His Colonials as Bill sings "Bring My Baby Back."

This 1954 recording was released on Gee #GG12.

Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind by The Five Keys on 1956 Capitol 78.

From 1956, here are The Five Keys with the Ivory Joe Hunter-penned "Out Of Sight, Out Of Mind," with Dave Cavanaugh conducting the orchestra.

Released on Capitol #3502.

Moonglows . In My Diary (1955)

From 1955, here are the Moonglows with "In My Diary."

Released on Chess #1611.

1963 HITS ARCHIVE: Go Away Little Girl - Steve Lawrence (#1 hit)

Let's open September with Steve Lawrence and his big 1963 hit "Go Away Little Girl."

Orchestra arranged and conducted by Marion Evans.

Produced by Al Kasha.

Steve's big hit was released on Columbia #4-42601.