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04/02/2012

Songs about "teardrops"; R&B No. 1 Hits – the winter of 1963/64; Etta James – Part 2 of a tribute.

Teardrops – a theme illustrated by cry babies such as Del Shannon, Ruth Brown, Jackie Wilson & Roy Orbison.
The R&B No. 1 Hits – the regular series has now reached the winter of 1963/64 when The Kingsmen, Major Lance & The Tams were amongst those on top.
Etta James – Part 2 of a tribute to the great soul and R&B diva, this time looking at her classic ballads of the early 1960s.
And, to finish with, The Sounds of 1960, with Elvis Presley, The Everly Brothers, Brook Benton and more besides

2 hours

Last on

Sun 5 Feb 2012 21:00

Music Played

  • Jackie Wilson

    Lonely Teardrops

  • Tommy Tucker

    Hi-Heel Sneakers

  • Etta James

    At Last

  • The Everly Brothers

    Cathy's Clown

Broadcasts

  • Sat 4 Feb 2012 19:00
  • Sun 5 Feb 2012 21:00