Saturday, June 28, 2008

June 27, 2008, playlist with host Alex McNeil

Original versions (or at least versions that predate the hit versions):
[All selections from CD unless otherwise noted]
01. Roy Hall - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (1955)
02. Smiley Lewis - I Hear You Knockin' (1955)
03. 5 Royales - Dedicated to the One I Love (1961)
04. Johnny Kidd & Pirates - Shakin' All Over (1960)
05. Larry Williams - Dizzy Miss Lizzie (LP, 1958)
06. Donays - Devil in His Heart (1961)
07. Shirelles - Boys (1961)
08. Buck Owens - Act Naturally (LP, 1963)
09. Don Covay - Mercy Mercy (1964)
10. Benny Spellman - Fortune Teller (1962)
11. Valentinos - It's All Over Now (1964)
12. Bo Diddley - Road Runner
13. Jackie DeShannon - Needles and Pins (1963)
14. Exciters - Do Wah Diddy (1964)
15. Shirelles - Sha La La (1964)
16. Earl-Jean - I'm Into Something Good (1964)
17. Goldie & Gingerbreads - Can't You Hear My Heartbeat (1965)
18. Bessie Banks - Go Now (1964)
19. Gil Hamilton - Tell Her (1962)
20. Dee Dee Warwick - You're No Good (1963)
21. Jerry Butler - Message to Martha (1963)
22. Tippie & Clovers - Bossa Nova Baby (1962)
23. Miracles - Shop Around (original version, 1960)
24. Brenda Holloway - Every Little Bit Hurts (Del-Fi version, 1963)
25. Tommy Roe - Sheila (original version, 1960)
26. Annette - It's Really Love (1961, melody later adapted as "Johnny's Theme" for The Tonight Show)
27. Eddie Rambeau - Summertime Guy (45, 1965; melody later used as The Newlywed Game theme)
28. Sharon Marie - Thinkin' About You Baby (1964; melody later adapted as "Darlin'")
29. Richard Berry - Louie Louie (1957)
30. Top Notes - Twist and Shout (LP, 1961)
31. Raindrops - Hanky Panky (1964)
32. Crickets - I Fought the Law
33. Dick Holler & Holidays - Double Shot (1963)
34. Billy Joe Royal - Hush (1967)
35. Wade Flemons - I Knew You When (1964)
36. Lulu - Here Comes the Night (1964)
37. Arrows - I Love Rock 'n' Roll (1975)

1 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Alex - I tuned into this show on my way to the beach. Love the show! Especially 'You're No Good' by Dee Dee Warwick. This original is superior! Thanks.

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