Lee Ayres, 1960
Watch these Golden Oldies and remember how much fun we had with this music.
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley, “Don’t Be Cruel” https://youtu.be/CpKyFTYvhpU
Elvis Presley, “Heartbreak Hotel” https://youtu.be/WYwMq1VPV7I
Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra https://youtu.be/1qpM2wSD7BA Lee Ayres: “Wow. What a classic.” David Kroenlein: “Singing each other’s greatest hits, these two demonstrate their wonderful vocal finesse and versatility.”
Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper
Buddy Holly, “Peggy Sue” https://youtu.be/1sWvwBYEzvE
Buddy Holly, “That’ll Be the Day” https://youtu.be/eq9FCBatl3A
Richie Valens, “Donna” https://youtu.be/HMcHbh6HBDk
Ritchie Valens, “La Bomba” https://youtu.be/jSKJQ18ZoIA.
See this one live at https://youtu.be/hto-UMuYkwk
The Big Bopper, “Chantilly Lace” https://youtu.be/6LWBX97qDFk Lee: This was Dave Alldritt’s favorite song!
The Everly Brothers
Everly Brothers, “Wake Up, Little Susie” https://youtu.be/LojqhHnmyvc
Sam Cooke, “Cupid” https://youtu.be/iCf6xoZ0Hf8
Sam Cooke, “Chain Gang” https://youtu.be/zBn5aIfZElE
Sam Cooke, “You Send Me” Sam Cooke – You Send Me (Live) – YouTube .
Editor’s Note: Can someone find a video of Sam Cooke singing the gospel version of this song, which is very different? He had two audiences – Rock and Roll fans and Gospel fans.
Lee’s Playlist #3 will rock on right here on June 14 with songs of the Beatles and other great ’60s singers.
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