After Bebop A Lula: Utica Bands 50's 60's

[jamesbreadfrombond]

I'm going to listen to my Wilmer & the Dukes CD right now !!!!

[jamesbreadfrombond]

Wilmer was GREAL ... but ..... after listening to Twist-a-rama USA vol. 1 maybe some of those bands weren't as good as I remember !!!! Most of the original tunes SUCK !!!

[starchild]

(speaking of music) Lets Take A Step Back And Look At The Hottest Hits From Yester-year in the weeks of March 22nd
1957 Round And Round Perry Como
1958 Tequila The Champs and Eddie Platt
1959 Venus Frankie Avalon
1960 The Theme From "A Summer Place" Percy Faith
1961 Walk Right Back Everly Brothers
1962 Hey! Baby Bruce Channel
1963 He's So Fine Chiffons
1964 Twist And Shout Beatles
1965 Eight Days A Week/I Don't Want To Spoil The Party Beatles
1966 California Dreamin' Mamas & the Papas
1967 I Think We're Alone Now Tommy James & the Shondells
1968 Valleri/Tapioca Tundra Monkees
1969 Dizzy Tommy Roe
1970 Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) Edison Lighthouse
1971 Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) Temptations
1972 Heart Of Gold Neil Young
1973 Killing Me Softly With His Song Roberta Flack
1974 Last Kiss Wednesday
1975 Have You Never Been Mellow Olivia Newton-John
1976 Lonely Night (Angel Face) Captain & Tennille
1977 Things We Do For Love 10cc
1978 Stayin' Alive Bee Gees
1979 Da Ya Think I'm Sexy Rod Stewart
1980 Another Brick In The Wall (Part II) Pink Floyd

[dgriffin]

Now there's a song I hadn't thought of in a long time. "Walk Right Back" by the Everly Brothers. When I was in high school, (g. 1961) the Everly Brothers must have had a hit each week! As I follow the list up into the sixties, I recognize them, but begin to lose even recognition as we head into the 70's. Then, the eighties pop out as I remember hearing those songs drift down the stairs from my kids' rooms.
Thanks, Sue. That post brought back memories.

[starchild]

You're welcome Dave. Here is the top list of 1961 for you
1. I Fall To Pieces, Patsy Cline
2. Tossin' And Turnin', Bobby Lewis
3. Michael, Highwaymen
4. Cryin', Roy Orbison
5. Runaway, Del Shannon
6. My True Story, Jive Five
7. Running Scared, Roy Orbison
8. Wheels, String-a-longs
9. Raindrops, Dee Clark
10. Wooden Heart (Muss I Denn), Joe Dowell
11. Exodus, Ferrante and Teicher
12. Take Good Care Of My Baby, Bobby Vee
13. Pony Time, Chubby Checker
14. Dedicated To The One I Love, The Shirelles
15. Last Night, Mar-keys
16. Sad Movies (Make Me Cry), Sue Thompson
17. Calcutta, Lawrence Welk
18. Where The Boys Are, Connie Francis
19. Hit The Road Jack, Ray Charles
20. (Will You Love Me) Tomorrow, Shirelles
21. Mother-In-Law, Ernie K-Doe
22. Bristol Stomp, Dovells
23. Travelin' Man, Ricky Nelson
24. Shop Around, Miracles
25. The Boll Weevil Song, Brook Benton
26. A Hundred Pounds Of Clay, Gene Mcdaniels
27. The Mountain's High, Dick and Deedee
28. Don't Worry, Marty Robbins
29. On The Rebound, Floyd Cramer
30. Portrait Op My Love, Steve Lawrence
31. Quarter To Three, Gary
32. Who Put The Bomp (In The Bomp, Bomp, Bomp), Barry Mann
33. Calendar Girl, Neil Sedaka
34. I Like It Like That, Chris Kenner
35. Apache, Jorgen Lngmann
36. Don't Bet Money Honey, Linda Scott
37. Without You, Johnny Tillotson
38. Wings Of A Dove, Ferlin Husky
39. Little Sister, Elvis Presley
40. Blue Moon, Marcels
41. Daddy's Home, Shep and The Limelites
42. This Time, Troy Shondell
43. I Don't Know Why But I Do, Clarence "Frog Man" Henry
44. Asia Minor, Kokomo
45. Hello Walls, Faron Young
46. Runaround Sue, Dion
47. Yellow Bird, Arthur Lyman
48. Hurt, Timi Yuro
49. Hello Mary Lou, Ricky Nelson
50. There's A Moon Out Tonight, Capris
51. Surrender, Elvis Presley
52. I Love How You Love Me, Paris Sisters
53. Ya Ya, Lee Dorsey
54. School Is Out, Gary
55. Mexico, Bob Moore
56. You Don't Know What You've Got (Until You Lose It), Ral Donner
57. Walk Right Back, Everly Brothers
58. The Way You Look Tonight, Lettermen
59. Moody River, Pat Boone
60. One Mint Julep, Ray Charles
61. Take Good Care Of Her, Adam Wade
62. Gee Whiz (Look At His Eyes), Carla Thomas
63. Stand By Me, Ben E. King
64. Spanish Harlem, Ben E. King
65. It's Gonna Work Out Fine, Ike and Tina Turner
66. Baby Blue, Echoes
67. Baby Sittin' Boogie, Buzz Clifford
68. Hats Off To Larry, Del Shannon
69. Those Oldies But Goodies, Caesar and The Romans
70. The Fly, Chubby Checker
71. (Marie's The Name) His Latest Flame, Elvis Presley
72. Wonderland By Night, Bert Kaempfert and His Orch.
73. Bless You, Tony Orlando
74. I've Told Every Little Star, Linda Scott
75. One Track Mind, Bobby Lewis
76. Angel Baby, Rosie and The Originals
77. Pretty Little Angel Eyes, Curtis Lee
78. Think Twice, Brook Benton
79. Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On The Bedpost Overnight), Lonnie Donegan
80. Breakin' In A Brand New Broken Heart, Connie Francis
81. Dum Dum, Brenda Lee
82. Let The Four Winds Blow, Fats Domino
83. The Writing On The Wall, Adam Wade
84. My Kind Of Girl, Matt Monroe
85. Tonight My Love, Tonight, Paul Anka
86. Big Bad John, Jimmy Dean
87. Good Time Baby, Bobby Rydell
88. San Antonio Rose, Floyd Cramer
89. Rubber Ball, Bobby Vee
90. Missing You, Ray Peterson
91. Please Stay, Drifters
92. I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door, Eddie Hodges
93. You Can Depend On Me, Brenda Lee
94. Let's Twist Again, Chubby Checker
95. Take Five, Dave Brubeck
96. Are You Lonesome Tonight, Elvis Presley
97. Sea Of Heartbreak, Don Gibson
98. More Money For You And Me Medley, Four Preps
99. You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby, Bobby Darin
100. Mama Said, Shirelles

[bobbbiez]

Dave, Blue Oyster Cult are from Long Island as far as I know. God, they've been around since the mid 70's and have played here locally many times. If I'm not mistaken they use to play at "Fireworks Over Central NY," and other events.

I met the lead guitarist, Buck Darma, at a friend's house years ago
and he use to give me free passes for their shows for my older boys. Don't quote my word as gold because my mind is a little cloudy these days, but I'm sure Buck's mother-in-law still lives here, so they're around as often as possible.

I'm not gonna be on the forum much because my sweet little old lady I care for is in the hospital and not doing so well. Poor thing is confused being there and I'm sitting with her as often as I can.
Her daughter is a wreck so I'm at her disposal as often as she needs me.
I was hoping my Lady would recover and make it to her 100 birthday on May 12 but it's not looking like she will. She wanted me to take her to Pizza Hut for her special day and she was so looking forward to it and me to. Drastic change in her this last week.

I'd like my friends here on the forum to offer up some prayers for my Lady. Please ask the good Lord if he's ready for her, to make her take the journey as soon as possible. Don't want my sweetie to suffer.

Thanks everyone.

[Clipper]

Your prayers are my prayers Sunshine. God bless her heart. Almost 100. Damn sure has had a good and long life hasn't she. She is lucky to have you to care for her in her old age.

There comes a time when the body is just worn out, and when one is ready to go. I would love to see her make 100 also, but if she is suffering, I hope the Lord takes her peacefully and painlessly. I will pray for his will to be done. I will pray for the family also. It is difficult to let go, no matter how old their loved one is. My dad was only 84, but he was sick, uncomfortable and wanted to go. It did not make it any easier, and I still miss him every day when the time comes that I used to leave to go see him at the nursing home. But I know he is at peace and back with my Mom, and that brings me peace. I hope that ladies family will find that peace. They have enjoyed her for much longer than many get to enjoy their Mom and Dad.

[kit]

Bobbbiez,
I'm with you in putting your lady into the best possible hands. So even though you have more importat things to do right now, don't forget that there are people here on the threat (as crazy as ever) who are with both of you in spirit.

[kit]

Starchild,
Thanks for the list of songs and dates. I wonder why I remember them all (and can probably hum a bar or two of all of them and maybe even pick a lick or two) up until about 1968 or so. Oh, I know... that's about the time I was thinking about getting married. There were other things on my mind at the time instead of listening to the radio.

[bobbbiez]

Kit & Clipper, thank you my friends. Bless ya.

[Clipper]

You are welcome darlin. I hope all goes well. I know it will be as hard on you, as it is on the family, when you little lady finally passes on. I will keep YOU in my prayers too Sunshine.

[Clipper]

I was just checking out the new Utica Daily News site. There is a photo of Utica Monday Nite on there, taken by Nancy Ford. It depicts a man with a sax playing at Utica Monday Nite. Is he someone that you guys know Jon? He looks familiar and I was thinking we had seen him on the bebop thread.
uticadailynews.com/

[dgriffin]

I'll keep your lady in prayer, Bobbbiez. Gives me a good excuse, since I've been remiss in that area a bit.
I've never been sure who's listening, but it's never in vain.

Sue, thanks for the '61 list. Like Kit, I remember a least a few bars of each. I see Steve Lawrence on the list. When I was in New York in '63 and '64, Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme were the toast of the town, soon eclipsed by The Barbra, Streisand that is.

What a voice on that woman! I mean Eydie. Did you know that after her popularity waned here in the States, she began recording in Spanish and was a star throughout the Spanish speaking world. An interesting story I read ... there are so many varieties of Spanish, that someone wanting to reach the widest audience usually records in Castilian. It's crisper, slower and easier understood, good for crossing accent boundaries. (I listen to shortwave radio; I can't tell the spanish words apart on the Caribbean stations, but I'm able to on Radio Espana from Madrid.) Anyway, Eydie's record sales zoomed upward when an adviser told her switch from Castilian and sing in a western accent, also called Latin American or "Trade Winds" accent. Evidently, she sounded more appropriate to her song material when she sang like a South American.

[dino]

The sax players name in the Utica Monday Nite article is Dennis (Monk) Roe. He graduated from Fredonia Music School. He came to this area around early 1970"s. Played with Preacher, Asension Mr. Edd, and a bunch of other bands. Very talented, now teaches at Hamilton College and plays in a band called, The Roots of Rock and Roll. Reply # 1573 pg. 105.

[Clipper]

Thanks Dino. I thought he looked like someone that had been pictured on this thread in the past, but I guess I am mistaken. he sounds like a VERY talented man. Wish I was around there to hear them play.