The host of a weekly show playing authentic 50’s style Rock 'n' Roll, Rockabilly & Doo-wops. Plus our site brings you news on UK Events, New Releases and more.
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Our Track of the Day for Mar 31, 2025
New Orleans – The Retrobaits (2017)
Taken from their Stompin' By The Sea album, they have turned Gary U.S.Bonds' original 1960 track into a bit of a stroller.
youtu.be/yAnv4hej8iM?si=hBwj…
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Our Doo-Wop Sunday Track of the Day for Mar 30, 2023
Little Girl Next Door - Ronnie Jones & The Classmates (1957)
Hailing from N. Philadelphia, and originally known as The Regionaires, this was released in September for End, and again in 1962/63.
youtu.be/uWVBsE0BYu0?si=fFtK…
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This Week’s Showcased Album is... Ultra Rare Rockabilly's Vol.02
Released in 1992 by Chief Records in the Netherlands, this fantastic collection of vintage rockers and shakers from the early days includes Gene Wyatt, Bill Browning, Ray Pennington, and Dwight Pullen.
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Our Track of the Day for Mar 29, 2025
Colette – Billy Fury (1959)
Released in January. In March, he reached #9 on the UK Singles Chart with his self-penned composition, becoming his 1st top-10 hit.
The title was spelt with just one 'l' on the US issue.
youtu.be/FQal5SFFkGU?si=68CB…
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Our Track of the Day for Mar 28, 2025
Untied – Tommy Collins (1954)
This US country music singer recorded this at the Capitol Studios on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, for a December issue.
open.spotify.com/track/40P3O…
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Our Track of the Day for Mar 27, 2025
Fool's Paradise - The Cochran Brothers (1956)
In Eddie Cochran's early years, he teamed up with Hank Cochran (unrelated), to form this duo, and this track was the flip to their 4th single 'Tired And Sleepy'.
youtu.be/kFVz8yekmqQ?si=i-Y9…
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Our Track of the Day for Mar 26, 2025
The Banjo Rock - Mike Pedicin Quintet (1955)
After many unsuccessful sides for local label Gotham, they signed to RCA Victor, in early '55, months before RCA was familiar with Elvis Presley. Releasing this In Sept.
youtu.be/2kNEQlF148g
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Our Track of the Day for Mar 25, 2025
Rockin' Up A Storm – Boyd Bennett & His Rockets (1956)
This great hot-jumpin' track was released in October, c/w 'A Lock of Your Hair' on King Records. Making a solid addition for teenager juke joints of the day.
open.spotify.com/track/5KMlk…
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Our Track of the Day for Mar 24, 2025
Solid Man - Hazy Osterwald Sextet (1957)
Founded in 1949, they were the most successful in Switzerland, and this track was released in France on their Vas-y Hazy À L'Olympia EP for Polydor.
youtu.be/8ZBAGOmZO8g?si=fExX…
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Our Doo-Wop Sunday Track of the Day for Mar 23, 2023
Marie - The Four Tunes (1953)
This version of an Irving Berlin tune was their 1st Jubilee recording.
Released in Sept, it sold 1000000 copies, reaching #2 on the R&B chart and #13 on the pop chart.
open.spotify.com/track/1LytG…
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Show 481
This Week’s Showcased Album is... Buffalo Bop - Shake It Up
The label has been reissuing rare and obscure rockabilly & rock'n'roll since the 70s, with LPs and switching to CDs in the early 90s.
Complete with 30 tracks & a booklet inc. photos and label shots inside.
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