This first era of rock and roll dates (more or less) from Eisenhower’s first election in 1952 to The British Invasion in 1964. Doo wop was a signature sound with its beautiful vocal harmonies, beat, and nonsense syllables, but there was a lot of pioneering going on with rhythm and blues, rock and roll, rockabilly, and crossovers from country music. That’s why we go beyond the doo wop genre per se and explore those years. Each blog post is just a mosaic. When put together, the posts start to provide a picture of the time. Please visit the Rec Room for a featured record on the record player, a TV with four channels, and a jukebox with 60+ songs. We have an all request Juke Box Saturday night in the rec room each weekend so you can hear your favorites from the 50s and 60s. There is also a Daily Doo Wop for videos of those golden oldies.

February 6, 2018
Patsy Cline's "Walkin' After Midnight"

Walkin’ After Midnight by Patsy Cline

February 3, 2018
The Big Bopper Chantilly Lace

Chantilly Lace by The Big Bopper

January 8, 2018
Elvis Presley Heartbreak Hotel

Elvis Presley Heartbreak Hotel

December 18, 2017
"Rockin'Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee

Brenda Lee Rockin Around the Christmas Tree