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Sounds of 1955 鈥� 70 Years On

Paul plays all of his favourite hits from the golden year of 1955. With classic tracks from Bill Haley, Julie London and Nat King Cole.

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1 hour, 57 minutes

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Sun 29 Dec 2024 20:00
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Music Played

  • Bill Haley and His Comets

    Rock Around The Clock

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Frank Sinatra

    Love And Marriage

    • The Big Fat 50's Collection, Vol. 6.
    • Top Tracks.
    • 7.

  • Pat Boone

    At My Front Door

    • The Complete Us & Uk Singles As & BS 1953-62, Vol. 1.
    • Acrobat.
    • 11.

  • The Moonglows

    Sincerely

    • The Complete Singles As & BS 1953-62.
    • Acrobat.
    • 13.

  • Billy Regis & P茅rez Prado

    Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White

    • Big Band Jazz Favorites.
    • Stardust Records.
    • 16.

  • The Cheers

    Black Denim Trousers

    • So Fine: One Hit Wonders of AM Radio.
    • Fuel Records.
    • 6.

  • The Penguins

    Earth Angel

    • New Millennium Doo Wop Party (Various.
    • Rhino.

  • Julie London

    Cry Me A River

    • The Best Of Julie London.
    • Liberty.

  • Tennessee Ernie Ford

    Sixteen Tons

    • The Tennessee Ernie Ford Collection 1949-61.
    • Acrobat.
    • 41.

  • Mitch Miller

    The Yellow Rose of Texas

    • Sing a Song with Mitch, Vol. 2.
    • Diamond Days.
    • 10.

  • Tony Bennett

    Stranger In Paradise

    • 40 Years: The Artistry Of Tony Bennett Volume 1.
    • Columbia.

  • Bill Hayes

    The Ballad of Davy Crockett

    • The Ballad of Davy Crockett.
    • Black Sheep Music.
    • 1.

  • Roger Williams

    Autumn Leaves

    • The Roger Williams Collection 1954-62.
    • Acrobat.
    • 3.

  • Billy Vaughn

    Melody Of Love

    • Saxophone Classics.
    • Master Classics Records.
    • 21.

  • Ruby Murray

    Softly Softly

    • Fifty No.1's of the 50's.
    • Pacific.
    • 44.

  • Big Ben Banjo Band

    Let's Get Together

    • Classic Pops Forever, Volume 10.
    • Sinetone AMR.
    • 24.

  • Nat King Cole

    A Blossom Fell

    • The Ultimate 50's Collection, Vol. 21.
    • Top Tracks.
    • 3.

  • Joan Weber

    Let Me Go Lover

    • Ponytails, Hooped Skirts & Bobbysox, Pt. 3.
    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • 18.

  • Etta James

    Dance with Me Henry

    • At Last: The Collection.
    • Music Club Deluxe.
    • 12.

  • The Charms

    Hearts of Stone

    • Doo Wop: The R&B Vocal Group Sound 1950 to 1960.
    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • 28.

  • Perry Como

    Ko-Ko-Mo (I Love You So)

    • It's a Lovely Day Today.
    • Sureme Media.
    • 14.

  • The DeCastro Sisters

    Teach Me Tonight

    • Cara Mia: The Great '50s Love Songs.
    • Rock Ave Digital.
    • 7.

  • The Platters

    Only You (And You Alone)

    • The Platters Golden Hits.
    • Phonogram.
    • 1.

  • Chuck Berry

    Maybellene

    • The Best Of Chuck Berry.
    • Music Club.
    • 3.

  • Al Hibbler

    He

    • Fabulous Crooners Sing Their Hard to Find Hits.
    • Black Sheep Music.
    • 18.

  • Smiley Lewis

    I Hear You Knocking

    • The Rock 'N' Roll Explosion Vol. 1.
    • Acrobat.
    • 31.

  • Fats Domino

    Ain't That A Shame

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Somethin鈥� Smith & the Redheads

    It's a Sin to Tell a Lie

    • America's Greatest Hits 1955 Expanded Edition, Vol. 2.
    • Acrobat.
    • 7.

  • Sammy Davis Jr.

    That Old Black Magic

    • Hits.
    • AudioSonic Music.
    • 10.

  • LaVern Baker

    Tweedle Dee

    • Those Days Were Ours.
    • Rhino.
    • 13.

  • Joni James

    How Important Can It Be

    • Vaughn, Conniff, Miller and More Pioneers of Pop, Vol. 33.
    • Diamond Days.
    • 10.

  • The Crew-Cuts

    Earth Angel

    • Then 1955.
    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • 24.

  • The Four Lads

    Moments to Remember

    • 100 Vintage Legends.
    • Disky Vintage.
    • 70.

  • Elvis Presley

    I Forgot to Remember to Forget

    • Elvis Presley The Sun Recordings.
    • Chrome Dreams.
    • 11.

Broadcast

  • Sun 29 Dec 2024 20:00
    大象传媒 Radio 2

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