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25/09/2011

Big stars who never got to number one, Dusty Springfield's cover versions, US chart newcomers September 1961.

Never the Bride - a selection of hits from big stars of the ‘50s & ‘60s such as Brenda Lee, The Drifters, Gladys Knight & The Pips and Billy Fury, none of whom managed to score a British no. 1 hit
Not So Dusty – original recordings by Dionne Warwick, The Shirelles, Lesley Gore and others of songs covered by Dusty Springfield
Five American Top 20 Newcomers of September, 1961 left over from last time plus The British Top 20 Newcomers of 50 years ago this month as well. Bobby Vee appears in both lists – with different records!

2 hours

Last on

Sun 25 Sep 2011 21:00

Music Played

  • Billy Fury

    Like I've Never Been Gone

  • Tommy Hunt

    I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself

  • Bobby Vee

    Take Good Care of My Baby

  • Cleo Laine

    You'll Answer to Me

Broadcasts

  • Sat 24 Sep 2011 19:00
  • Sun 25 Sep 2011 21:00