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.

December 22, 2017
Gayla Peevey I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas

Be careful what you wish for. Peace? Joy? Two front teeth? Or a hippopotamus? This novelty Christmas song was written by John Rox and originally recorded […]
December 1, 2017
The Chipmunk Song Christmas Don't Be Late

The Chipmunk Song Christmas Don’t Be Late

Oh “ALVIN!!!” This novelty Christmas song was written, performed, and produced by Ross Bagdasarian, Sr., who was also known as David Seville. The credit goes to […]
October 27, 2017
The Monster Mash by Bobby Boris Pickett and The Crypt Kickers

Monster Mash by Bobby Boris Pickett and The Crypt Kickers

For those of us thinking back to the first era of rock and roll, Halloween involves listening to “Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett and The […]
October 13, 2017
Screamin' Jay Hawkins I Put a Spell on You

Screamin’ Jay Hawkins I Put a Spell on You

Shock Rock The song by blues singer and pianist Jay Hawkins was originally intended to be a blues ballad about love and obsession However, the studio […]