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Sounds of the 50s with Leo Green

Programme 1 - 'Standing on the Corner' - You didn't need any money or equipment to sing Doo Wop, just some friends and a broken heart. In this the first of Leo Green's pop up shows he features music by the biggest vocal groups of the 50s as well as recalling the stories behind the songs.

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Thu 14 Apr 2016 12:00
91热爆 Radio 2 50s

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Music Played

  • Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers

    Why Do Fools Fall In Love

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • The Platters

    Only You (And You Alone)

    • The Platters Golden Hits.
    • Phonogram.
    • 1.

  • The Chordettes

    Mr. Sandman

    • RADIO GOLD VARIOUS ARTISTS.
    • Ace.
    • 8.

  • Billy Ward and His Dominoes

    From Rags To Riches

    • Elvis' Inspiration CD2.
    • Warner.
    • 9.

  • The Drifters

    Fools Fall In Love

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Warner.
    • 8.

  • The Crickets

    Oh Boy!

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • The Coasters

    Young Blood

    • Atlantic Rhythm & Blues.
    • Atlantic.

  • The Penguins

    Earth Angel

    • New Millennium Doo Wop Party (Various.
    • Rhino.

  • Dion & The Belmonts

    I Wonder Why

    • New Millennium Doo Wop Party (Various.
    • Rhino.

  • Billy Ward and His Dominoes

    Stardust

    • Have Mercy Bab.
    • Blue City.
    • 2.

  • Danny & the Juniors

    At The Hop

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

  • Dion & The Belmonts

    Teenager In Love

    • Dion & The Belmonts - The EP Collecti.
    • Capitol.

  • Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs

    Stay

    • Dirty Dancing - Original S/Track.
    • RCA.

  • The Flamingos

    I Only Have Eyes For You

    • All Time Classic Rock 'n' Roll Tearje.
    • Warner Strategic Marketi.

  • The Isley Brothers

    Shout

    • Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • The Platters

    The Great Pretender

    • The Platters Golden Hits.
    • Phonogram.
    • 5.

  • The Drifters

    There Goes My Baby

    • Very Best Of Ben E.King & The Drifters.
    • Global Television.

  • Elvis Presley

    (Now and Then There's) A Fool Such As I

    • Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.

Broadcast

  • Thu 14 Apr 2016 12:00
    91热爆 Radio 2 50s

People's History of Pop

Journey through a decade of exhilarating music with a selection of tracks from the 50s