Any 50's/60's music lovers here?

10-10-2017 | Me

[Kevin in California]

Just trying to forgot about all the sad events in the world today with the mass killings, fires, hurricanes, etc. so I've turned to music for an outlet. I know this is weird as I'm 55y/o but I love 50's and 60's music. They just don't make music like this anymore. Here are two of my favorites.

Four Preps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXd8c1BLpRQ

Bachelors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4opYhQAAao

What are your favs from these eras?

[patriot08]

How about Foreigner?

Love this. My all time fav:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raNGeq3_DtM

[patriot08]

Well, Foreigner was 70’s. Sorry

But they were/are great..could do a whole thread on just them.

[free_life]

i still listen to Greene regularly, the old stuff .... a shame what happened to him.

[free_life]

Glad you like it, one of my favorites.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Actually the lyrics are usually explicit, mentioning sex and your body, etc.

Oh and the hit song that romantically talks about holding your head while you puke.

[redcatcherb412]

When this would hit armed forces radio while in the bush or in the rear, everyone would be screaming this song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJVpihgwE18

[redcatcherb412]

Air Mobile Rocked in the 60’s

[the OlLine Rebel]

Funny this thread came up, and people mention other times like the ‘70s.

I’m thinking of starting up another survey/poll contest on ‘70s hits. I did this here for the ‘80s the other year. Would like to go to my childhood now.

Any interest in participating, let me know!

[MayflowerMadam]

I’m not sure how your survey / poll works but might be interested in participating.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Basically, I take the official top songs of the decade and we do a play-off type pairing of songs until we reach just 2 left for the winner.

I’ll try to keep you in mind if I get this going. My only concern though is if I start it now, I may end around Christmas; not a good time!

This was my ‘80s ending - an early reply lists threads all the way through the “contest”. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/3265766/posts

[MayflowerMadam]

Well, I probably wouldn’t do well so should opt out of any contest. I was just out of Seminary and wasn’t “deep” in to the rock culture. I just really like it a lot now. Sounds interesting, though.

[the OlLine Rebel]

No no, it’s not a contest for YOU, it’s a contest for the SONGS, to see what FReepers think is the best song of the decade. No pressure on you yourself. ;-)

[Yardstick]

What’s the name of the song?

[Songcraft]

I think wardaddy was referring to this song:

       "Rocket 88"

[Fiji Hill]

I’m thinking of starting up another survey/poll contest on ‘70s hits.

My top 10 for the '70s

1. Schöne Maid (beautiful girl)--Tony Marshall (1972)

2. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy--The Andrews Sisters (1973)

3. Tusk--Fleetwood Mac with the University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band (1979)

4. Don't Let Him Touch You--The Angelettes (1972)

5. You Needed Me--Anne Murray (1978)

6. Whispering--Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band (1976)

7. Am Tag als Conny Kramer Starb (on the day Conny Kramer died)--Juliane Werding (1972)

8. In der Bundesrepublik (in the Federal Republic)--Rita Pavone (1971)

9. Monika--Ulli Martin (1971)

10. Amarillo--Tony Christie (1971)

[wardaddy]

https://youtu.be/Gbfnh1oVTk0

Sorry

PAD was right

[Davy Crocket]

I liked Elvis and Jackie. I went to see Jailhouse Rock when it first came out.. I believe 1957.

[saminfl]

Anything by Guy Mitchell

[saminfl]

Unchained Melody--Les Baxter & His Orchestra (1955) From the movie Unchained.

When I was in basic training at Parks AFB in 1955,they let us go to the BX after a few weeks. Some of the guys bought a single record player and the 45 rpm version of that song. They would sit in the dayroom and play that song and cry because they missed their girl friends.

[saminfl]

Does anyone remember Joni James? I was in love with her.