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TOP 10 AT 10
Monday: Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1957 featuring hits from Sam Cooke, Johnny Mathis and The Rays Tuesday: Top Ten Hits from This Week in 1961 including Brenda Lee, Ray Charles and Gene McDaniels...
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BOBBY CURTOLA
Bobby Curtola, Canada’s Rock’n'Roll Legend joins Gene Stevens for an exclusive interview this Sunday afternoon on ‘Vintage Favourites’. Hear his stories about Fats Domino, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley,...
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This Week In Music History
Diana Krall and Gordon Lightfoot celebrate their birthdays, Ray Charles hits the charts, and Fats Domino and The Beatles play some important shows. November 14, 1960 - Ray Charles went to number one on...
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This Week on Vintage Favourites – May 6th
It was a year unlike any other – introducing us to The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Beach Boys, Four Seasons, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, The Supremes, Temptations and The Tijuana Brass....
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Top Ten Songs of Ray Charles
It was on September 23rd, 1930 that “the only true genius in show business”, according to Frank Sinatra, was born. Ray Charles Robinson was a music pioneer, whose blend of R&B, gospel, blues,...
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November 14, 1960 – Georgia On My Mind
Ray Charles went to number one on the US singles chart with ‘Georgia On My Mind’. His cover of Hoagy Carmichael’s 1930 standard became the first of three number one hits for Charles.
View ArticleLEGENDARY MUSIC PRODUCER PHIL RAMONE DIES
Phil Ramone, the Grammy Award-winning engineer and producer whose platinum touch included recordings with Billy Joel, Ray Charles and Paul Simon, has died at 79. Ramone’s son, Matt Ramone, says his...
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May 29, 1962 Chubby Checker and Ray Charles won awards for their singles
On May 29, 1962 Chubby Checker won a Grammy Award for “Best Rock and Roll Recording” for Let’s Twist Again and Ray Charles won “Best Rhythm and Blues” for his recording of Hit The Road Jack. Let’s...
View ArticleTop Ten Songs of 1962
We’ve rounded up the top ten hits of the year 1962 including Emilio Pericoli, Ray Charles, Johnny Crawford and Gene Pitney 10. Al Di La – Emilio Pericoli 9. Stranger On The Shore – Mr. Acker Bilk 8....
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Top Ten Hits Celebrating America
Today (July 4th) is Independence Day in the US and in honour of this day we have rounded up the top ten songs that celebrate America, including songs from Ray Charles, Simon & Garfunkel, Frank...
View ArticleTop Ten Songs From This Week in 1959
We’ve rounded up the top ten hits from this week in 1959 including Fats Domino, The Drifters, Ray Charles and many more great artists! 10. I want To Walk You Home – Fats Domino 9. What A Difference A...
View ArticleTop Ten Songs from This Week in 1962
These songs were at the top of the charts this week in 1962. 10. Little Diane – Dion 9. Vacation – Connie Francis (no video available) 8. Roses Are Red – Bobby Vinton 7. Things – Bobby Darin 6. She’s...
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Top Ten Songs of Ray Charles
In honour of the Anniversary of the birth of The Genius, Ray Charles (born Sept 23 1930) we’ve rounded-up his top ten hits. Check them out: 10. Unchain My Heart – (peaked #9 in 1961 9. Take These...
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October 9th, 1961 Ray Charles Was At The Top Of The Charts
On October 9th, 1961 Ray Charles started a two-week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with his single Hit The Road Jack. Hit The Road Jack was initially written by Percy Mayfield and first recorded...
View ArticleTop Ten Hits From This Week in 1963
Check out our round-up of the Top Ten Hits From This Week in 1963: 10. Donna The Prima Donna – Dion 9. Heatwave – Martha & The Vandellas 8. Mean Woman Blues – Roy Orbison 7. My Boyfriend’s Back –...
View ArticleTop Ten Hits From This Week in 1961
We’ve rounded-up the top ten hits from this week in 1961 including songs from artists such as Ray Charles, Jimmy Dean, Bobby Darin and many more! 10. Ya Ya – Lee Dorsey 9. Mexico – Bob Moore 8. Big Bad...
View ArticleTop Ten Hits From This Week in 1960
We’ve rounded-up the top ten hits from this week in 1960 including songs from artists such as Brenda Lee, Connie Francis, Sam Cooke, The Drifters and many more! 10. Georgia On My Mind – Ray Charles 9....
View ArticleTop Ten Hits From This Week in 1963
We’ve rounded-up the top ten hits from this week in 1963 including songs from artists such as The Impressions, The Ronettes, Roy Orbison and many more great artists! 10. Maria Elena – Los Indios...
View ArticleTop Ten Hits From This Week in 1961
We’ve rounded-up the top ten hits from this week in 1961 10. Tower Of Strength – Gene McDaniels 9. I Love How You Love Me – Paris Sisters 8. The Fly – Chubby Checker 7. This Time – Troy Shondell 6. Sad...
View ArticleTop Ten Hits From This Week in 1960
We’ve rounded up the top ten hits from this week in 1960 including The Drifters, Ray Charles, Brenda Lee and many more! 10. Blue Angel – Roy Orbison 9. A Thousand Stars – Kathy Young and The Innocents...
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