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"C'mon Everybody" - Eddie Cochran
(Dec. 1958/Jan. 1959, highest chart pos. #35 Hot 100/#6 UK,
perf. on Dick Clark's Saturday Night Beechnut Show)
perf. on Dick Clark's Saturday Night Beechnut Show)
That was Eddie Cochran corruptin' the minds of our young'uns with
the devil's music A-K-A rock'n' roll. Eddie's "C'mon Everybody" made
Rolling Stone Magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
the devil's music A-K-A rock'n' roll. Eddie's "C'mon Everybody" made
Rolling Stone Magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Hey there, Vern!
This here's your old buddy Ernest
P. Worrell. I'm back behind the mic
to host my first official radio show
here on S-P-M-M... the greatest
little station in the nation.
here on S-P-M-M... the greatest
little station in the nation.
Ain't none of my beeswax, Vern, but
you look a little peaked this morning.
Up all night doin' the Texas Two Step?
While you're busy varnishin' the deck I'll be supervisin' the job to make sure you do it right, sippin' an ice cold Meller Yeller and playin' stacks 'o' wax to get your toes tappin' and your heart flutterin'.
Here's a young rockabilly rock 'n' roller from Texas by the name of Huelyn Duvall. Huelyn has shared a stage with Eddie Cochran, Johnny Horton, Bobby Darin,
Dale Hawkins and other name stars.
Dale Hawkins and other name stars.
In 1958 Huelyn released a single
with "Juliet" as the plug song.
with "Juliet" as the plug song.
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The B is killer and today it's the better known of the two. Let's paint the town red,
Vern, hangin' out with Huelyn Duvall as he does-- "Friday Night On A Dollar Bill!"
Vern, hangin' out with Huelyn Duvall as he does-- "Friday Night On A Dollar Bill!"
"Friday Night On A Dollar Bill" - Huelyn Duvall
(Sept. 1958, B side of "Juliet")
More exciting than a Texas twister, that's Huelyn Duvall with one of the great
sounds of 1958 - "Friday Night On A Dollar Bill." Today a dollar bill will get
you a cup of coffee if you shop around long enough. By that time your
sweetie's hooked up with a rich city slicker and you ain't never
gonna see her again. That's the name of that tune, Vern!
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Ernest on S-P-M-M Retrosonic Radio, Vern.
The platters I play are aged to perfection in
oak barrels in mama's cellar. Nuthin' fancy,
just meat & taters old school rock & roll,
The platters I play are aged to perfection in
oak barrels in mama's cellar. Nuthin' fancy,
just meat & taters old school rock & roll,
country, be bop and rock-a-billygoat. Now
here's Bobby Fuller rockin' the jailhouse
with his biggun "I Fought The Law!"
"I Fought the Law" - Bobby Fuller Four
(Feb./Mar. 1966, highest chart pos. #9)
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My boy Bobby Fuller there with his
top 10 hit "I Fought The Law" and,
I'll be ding - the law done won.
While Bobby's cryin' in his cell,
let's hear from Phil and Don.
top 10 hit "I Fought The Law" and,
I'll be ding - the law done won.
While Bobby's cryin' in his cell,
let's hear from Phil and Don.
They're cryin' in the rain!
"Crying In The Rain" - The Everly Brothers
(Jan./Feb. 1962, highest chart pos. #6)
Phil and Don there, Vern, The Everly
Brothers. Those boys are "Crying In
The Rain," sobbin' in the storm and
weepin' in the wind - a crossover hit
that brushed the top 5 on the pop chart
in the early part of 1962. If you're just
tunin' in, this is your old buddy Ernest
with my brand spankin' new radio show
Rock-A-Billygoat here on S-P-M-M,
the station with personality.
Brothers. Those boys are "Crying In
The Rain," sobbin' in the storm and
weepin' in the wind - a crossover hit
that brushed the top 5 on the pop chart
in the early part of 1962. If you're just
tunin' in, this is your old buddy Ernest
with my brand spankin' new radio show
Rock-A-Billygoat here on S-P-M-M,
the station with personality.
This cool kitty was leader the Stray Cats, the Long Island rockabilly trio that
had crossover hits in the early 80s with "Rock This Town," "Stray Cat Strut" and
"(She's) Sexy + 17," and here's another piece of trivia for you, Vern. At the top
of the show you saw and heard rock 'n' roll legend Eddie Cochran. Well, this fella
played Eddie in the film La Bamba. He's Brian Setzer and, hang on to your hat,
'cause we're goin' cruisin' with a "Peroxide Blonde in a Hopped Up Model Ford!"
had crossover hits in the early 80s with "Rock This Town," "Stray Cat Strut" and
"(She's) Sexy + 17," and here's another piece of trivia for you, Vern. At the top
of the show you saw and heard rock 'n' roll legend Eddie Cochran. Well, this fella
played Eddie in the film La Bamba. He's Brian Setzer and, hang on to your hat,
'cause we're goin' cruisin' with a "Peroxide Blonde in a Hopped Up Model Ford!"
"Peroxide Blonde in a Hopped Up Model Ford"
- Brian Setzer And The Nashvillains
- Brian Setzer And The Nashvillains
(from 2007 album Red Hot & Live!)
From the 2007 album Red Hot & Live! that was Brian Setzer, the hepkitty from
The Stray Cats, along with his band The Nashvillains, doin' "Peroxide Blonde in
a Hopped Up Model Ford," covering a song originally waxed by Gene Simmons.
Now I don't mean the Gene Simmons with the two foot long tongue. I'm talkin'
about Jumpin' Gene Simmons, the boy from Tupelo who had a country-style
novelty hit with "Haunted House" in the weeks leading up to Halloween '64.
The Stray Cats, along with his band The Nashvillains, doin' "Peroxide Blonde in
a Hopped Up Model Ford," covering a song originally waxed by Gene Simmons.
Now I don't mean the Gene Simmons with the two foot long tongue. I'm talkin'
about Jumpin' Gene Simmons, the boy from Tupelo who had a country-style
novelty hit with "Haunted House" in the weeks leading up to Halloween '64.
Speakin' of Tupelo, it's no secret that my good buddy Shady Blue is
Stuck Like Glue on that Mississippi boy Elvis the Pelvis. I'm here to
tell ya that the King of Rock & Roll has me All Shook Up, too, Vern.
tell ya that the King of Rock & Roll has me All Shook Up, too, Vern.
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In the summer of '58 Elvis starred in King Creole with Carolyn Jones (Morticia Addams) as his lady co-star. King Creole was the longest film Elvis ever made and his last black and white movie. Here's The King with one of the songs from the flick - "Dixieland Rock!"
"Dixieland Rock" - Elvis Presley
(from July 1958 film King Creole)
Ole swivel hips, Elvis Presley there with "Dixieland Rock,"
from the soundtrack of one of his best movies, King Creole.
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Holy smoke, Vern, look at the time!
I gotta run. (My bladder's about to
burst from all that Meller Yeller.)
If you liked what you heard today
on Rock-A-Billygoat, then stick
around, 'cause I'll be back with
another batch of heartland hits
around, 'cause I'll be back with
another batch of heartland hits
in two shakes of a lamb's tail.
In the meantime, in between time, stay tuned for my good buddy Robert W. Morgan,
coming up after the news to get you Morganized with the super sounds of the 60s.
To play us off, here's Johnny Rivers live at the Whisky a Go Go doing a medley
of two nifty numbers - "La Bamba" and "Twist And Shout." Now this is your
old pal Ernest P. Worrell droppin' the mic and sayin' so long. I'll catch you
on the flip-flop, but till then remember to keep the bugs off your glass
and the bears off your tail... don't take any wooden nickels, and
don't do anything I wouldn't do... know what I mean, Vern?
coming up after the news to get you Morganized with the super sounds of the 60s.
To play us off, here's Johnny Rivers live at the Whisky a Go Go doing a medley
of two nifty numbers - "La Bamba" and "Twist And Shout." Now this is your
old pal Ernest P. Worrell droppin' the mic and sayin' so long. I'll catch you
on the flip-flop, but till then remember to keep the bugs off your glass
and the bears off your tail... don't take any wooden nickels, and
don't do anything I wouldn't do... know what I mean, Vern?
Medley - "La Bamba"/"Twist And Shout" - Johnny Rivers
(from 1964 album Johnny Rivers At The Whisky À Go-Go)
I enjoyed all of these thoroughly. They are so much fun and makes me want to dance. I am glad Ernest is here..poor man..I wonder how many remember his commercials? I love the Stray Cats and Johnny Winter Did a great track on these songs. The image of Elvis with the 2 gals kissing him made me giggle. he looks overjoyed, as he should be. Carolyn Jones looks like she just want the shot over and done with
ReplyDeleteHi, Birgit!
DeleteThanks for being the early bird this time around, dear friend!
I'm happy to know you enjoyed Ernest P. Worrell's tuneage. I am especially happy that you remember Ernest's series of funny television spots for various products and services. He was a favorite of mine, a lovable and amusing character, and that's why I decided to immortalize him on SPMM as a Shady Bunch DJ. Jim Varney left us too soon as did Carolyn Jones.
Thanks for getting the discussion off to a fine start with your knowledgeable comment, dear friend BB, and enjoy the rest of your week!
What a cool post, Shady! Ernest...you the man! Congrats on your new show! I've gotta say, the Johnny Rivers medley is the best, and I bet he had that place rocking wild with his cool rendition of La Bamba and Twist and Shout, a great combo! He made these songs his own-soooo good!
ReplyDeleteAnd, I love Eddie Cochran. He is so cute, and has great moves, like a subtle Elvis! There were a lot of gum chewers in the crowd during his performance. I've seen "La Bamba" more times than I can say, and Brian Setzer is a fav of mine, also! There are so many artists that really delivered, and, some I missed until later on, like Brian and Eddie Cochran. I'm glad to know them in my more appreciative years!
Hmmm..."Right on a Dollar Bill"! I never heard it before, but it's kind of a cool song. I like Huelyn's voice, even though there seems to be some nervous and desperate vibrations in it.
Ernest, how dare you bring on Elvis like this! "King Creole" is my fav Elvis movie, and a pleasant surprise to see the video, and hear one of the cool songs he performed. Gosh, it doesn't seem like so many years ago, 1958 since the movie came out. I didn't see it until years later when I was grown (hmmm, wonder why?) Too suggestive for a 10 year old, I suppose.
We've got The Everlys and Bobby Fuller in this lineup-wow! "Cryin' in The Rain" is a sad one, but the brothers bring it to the top. I miss them with their 'heart-wrenching', and 'heart-warming' music. These guys have such unique stories for their time.
Sooo, Ernest, I guess I better run and get that grandson going on some school work. They have closed his school district for another two weeks until the end of the month, ugh!
Thank you for this exciting post, and congratulations Ernest. I know you will bring us some great stuff. Thank Shady for me and tell him I'm sending best wishes for his continued recovery and strength! Take care!
Hi, Suzanne!
DeleteThanks for coming, dear friend! Shady's Place looks like a ghost town today. I think my readers are afraid I'll sneeze on them. :) Anyway, I am thrilled that you got so much fun and enjoyment out of Ernest's first official radio show on SPMM... the station with personality. As you might recall, Ernest hosted two previous "preview" posts.
Wow, it is especially gratifying that you singled out the Johnny Rivers medley as your favorite of the set. In the mid 60s my cousin turned me on to Johnny's series of albums recorded live at the Whisky and I love every track on every album. I was lucky to find a YouTuber who uploaded this brilliantly remastered medley of "La Bamba," the Mexican folk song turned into a hit by Ritchie Valens, along with "Twist And Shout," the dance number made famous by The Isley Brothers and The Beatles. As Johnny sings, shouts and plays, the dancing girls squeal. You can hear and feel the electricity in the air at that famous club on the Sunset Strip. Johnny Rivers does indeed have a knack for taking somebody else's song and making it his own in a convincing manner.
I am pleased to report that various YouTube remix producers are doing a fine job of remastering and sync editing performances culled from The Dick Clark Show aka Dick Clark's Saturday Night Beechnut Show, such as this one by rock & roll great Eddie Cochran. Yessum, those kids in the bleachers are chewing up a storm. Obviously the show's sponsors made sure of that by handing out gum before taping began. Whenever I post a number by Eddie I need to remind everyone that he died very young, at age 21, following a traffic accident in England - a tremendous loss to music, yet another "day the music died."
The Huelyn Duvall song is entitled "Friday Night On A Dollar Bill," if that makes more sense to you. In the 50s a dollar was worth about a gazillion of today's dollars, and therefore a guy and his sweetie could indeed have a fun night on the town for around that amount. The nervous and desperate vibes in Huelyn's voice were intentional, I'm sure, to convey the impression of a teenager's immaturity, insecurity and angst.
I'm excited to know that King Creole is your favorite Elvis film. I never saw it, but I took an immediate liking to "Dixieland Rock." You can feel the swagger as the The King belts the song. I agree that The Everly Brothers had a way of taking a sad song and making it one that leaves you feeling good.
I hope Scootie gets his homework finished with your help. Make sure the dog doesn't eat it. :) I'm sure he enjoys this extended spring break but, at the same time, senses that the USA is in the midst of a crisis. We all need to play it safe and use common sense. If you have an extra couple of minutes, go over to BB's post and read my comment about my surreal experience at the supermarket yesterday morning. Here's the link:
https://createdbybb.blogspot.com/2020/03/creativity.html
I'm glad you had such a great time with Ernest and his playlist for your be-bop sock hop and your hayride hoedown. Please take good care of yourself and Scootie and thanks again for joining the fun, dear friend Suzanne!
Tom,
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the late visit today. Amidst playing catch up in Blogosphere, I've been in hot pursuit to update our dinosaur Windows based computer for DH just in case he's mandated to work from home. There's some talk circulating in his office with that being a possibility. I hate dealing Windows. It takes forever to do updates!
"I Fought The Law" is a flashback from my childhood. I vividly remember Uncle Roger singing this song it and for some reason it seems to me he chimed out the lyrics in rebellion. He was my grandmother's troublemaker. lol I can't tell you the number of times he'd stumble in drunk and crying all the while. I knew he was going to be in serious trouble once he sober. "LaBama/Twist and Shout" put me the groove in my move sitting here in front of my computer. Oh yeah, thanks for the lovely vintage pin up eye candy! I just love Elvgrin's girls! They are both sweet and sexy. :) Thanks for joining me on the Monday's Mewsic Moves Me dance floor while checking out my A2Z theme for next month. You're a great friend. Do stay healthy and well with this craziness going on, now have a funtastic afternoon!
Hi, Cathy!
DeleteWelcome over, dear friend! I'm happy to have you here for show #1 of Ernest P. Worrell's Rock-A-Billygoat... mewsic straight from the heartland on S-P-M-M Retrosonic Radio... the station with personality.
The upside of DH being required to work from home is that you would be able to spend more time together and you would also have peace of mind knowing he's not out there exposed to the virus. Whatever his company decides, I pray you and your family will stay safe.
I figured you might remember the rock & roll band The Bobby Fuller Four. Thanks for sharing that your uncle used to sing the song. There are mean drunks and there are drunks who cry. I don't know which is worse, but they take a toll on families. In another reply, I mentioned the early deaths of Eddie Cochran and Carolyn Jones (Morticia). I might add that Bobby Fuller died at age 23 under mysterious circumstances. Some believe he was murdered.
I'm excited to know that you "second that emotion" expressed by Suzanne (above) and like the closing medley by Johnny Rivers live at the Whisky. It is one of my favorites, too.
I am also pleased that you appreciate my "header" consisting of one of artist Gil Elvgren's most popular pinups, the blonde mechanic.
Thanks again for popping in, dear friend Cathy. You stay safe, too, and I'll see you soon!
I did not expect to see Vern.
ReplyDeleteActually, I'm still stuck on the very first image. Is that wrong?
Hi, Alex!
DeleteHow are you, good buddy? Thanks for dropping by!
This is Ernest P's third appearance on my blog, but his first official full length radio show featuring the pioneers of rock & roll, rockabilly and old school country.
I actually own a framed giclee canvas ink print of the blonde mechanic pinup girl shown at the top of the page. I bought it and a few others on eBay from a seller who offered fine art reproductions of the works of Elvgren and other classic pinup artists.
Thanks again for being here, good buddy Alex, and have a safe and happy week!
Hello my friend, Shady. How nice to see you today. I watched American Graffiti this weekend with my daughter who had never seen it before - (she's 32 and I must be a bad mom for not introducing it to her before!) These songs all remind me of that era and a few of them are new to me. I had to laugh during "C'mon On Everybody" as I looked at the kids in the audience all chewing away on their gum. Hope you and the Mrs. are staying safe. We have just gotten word that we are in "Shelter in Place" mode for the next week at least. Thank goodness I work from home so as long as I can keep getting transcription via email, I should be okay. Have a good rest of your week.
ReplyDeleteHi, Janet!
DeleteThanks so much for swinging by, dear friend!
I must have seen American Graffiti at least a half dozen times by now. I never grow tired of it. Terry The Toad's night long escapades with Debbie Dunham are my favorite part of the movie. Can you believe that Candy Clark who played that manipulative "peroxide blonde" will be 73 years old three months from now? How did your daughter like Graffiti? Does she know the old songs in it as well as you do?
Yessum, those 1959 tweens, only a couple of years older than Shady, are going to town on their gum. Beech-Nut launched its line of chewing gum way back in 1910. As sponsors of Dick Clark's Saturday Night Show, they made sure to distribute packs of their product to the young audience members at the start of each week's program. It's hard to watch that clip knowing that talented rock & roller Eddie Cochran would soon after be killed in a car crash in the UK, one of the many tragic stories in rock history.
I hope you continue to function as normally as possible during the virus crisis. You are lucky to have been established as a work from home professional before the outbreak. I suppose this means no live rock concerts for you and your hubby at least for a while. Please take good care of yourself and your family.
Thanks again for joining the party, dear friend Janet, and have a safe and happy week!
I Fought the Law is such a fun song! I couldn't have told you who recorded it, so now I know!
ReplyDeleteThe Everly Brothers always sound great - such smooth harmonies.
Fun medley by Johnny Rivers, too! :D
Hi, Kelly!
DeleteThanks for coming by to evaluate Ernest's playlist, dear friend!
I'm glad you remember and like "I Fought The Law," a top 10 single for Bobby Fuller and his band in late winter 1966. The other high charting entry in today's lineup is The Everlys' "Cryin' In The Rain," a countrified pop single that brushed the top 5 on the Hot 100 in the early weeks of 1962. The Johnny Rivers medley was not released as a single. It is one of the many standout song performances on his series of long-plays recorded "live, very VERY live" at the Whisky A Go Go. Please let Pat know that Johnny sings "Walking The Dog" on one of those live albums. :)
Thanks again for your kind visit and comment, dear friend Kelly!
More music to add to the brightness of the day! This post was fun and I agree, these songs make me want to dance.
ReplyDeleteFirst day working from home and it'll continue for a time until COVID 19 is clear. It's supposed to rain here tomorrow and I might have to play this blog as I work. Dancing in the rain!
Have a great evening, dear friend.
Hi, Jessica Marie!
DeleteThanks for making it over on day one of the post's run, dear friend! (Ernest says "howdy." :)
Knowing how much you enjoy getting out and about, I'm sorry you are confined to quarters due to the viral outbreak. Let's hope this thing runs its course sooner rather than later and we can all resume our normal lives. In the meantime, stay safe, take necessary precautions and make the best of the situation.
These rockin' - rollin' songs are just the tonic you will need to lift your spirits on a rainy day in Eastern PA. I hope you make use of them. You (and The Everlys) reminded me how many other popular songs there are about the rain. They include "Walking In The Rain," the Ronettes' hit from late 1964, "Just Walkin' In The Rain," the 1956 Johnnie Ray hit, "Walkin' in the Rain With The One I Love," the 1972 hit by Barry White's female soul trio Love Unlimited, "I Can't Stand The Rain," a top 40 crossover hit by R&B/soul thrush Ann Peebles in 1973 and, last but not least, "Rain" by the Beatles, a song penned by John and released in 1966 as the B side of "Paperback Writer."
Stay well and thanks again for coming, dear friend JM!
Hi Shady,
DeleteSo I listened in between WRTI's Saint Patrick's Day playlist. 9.5 hours, 2.5 more to go. Today was fun. Anywho, I listened to your blog from 10:15-10:45 and it gave my day a nice little beat, enough to complete 106 lines of a project.
That Brian Setzer song was fun. I've never really listened to Brian Setzer, but I think I'll check him out. La Bomba was another good one for the work day. I was grooving.
I never realized that the Clash remade I Fought the Law. I love both versions and the Clash did a great job covering. 🍀
I hope so too. It's nice having some down time, but now that we are cooped up, I'm really counting my blessings. I'm hoping that soon enough we will be able to go out. How are things where you are?
Happy St Patrick's Day, dear friend!
Hi, Jessica Marie!
DeleteHappy St. Patrick's Day to you as well, dear friend, and thanks for returning to chat. I'm happy to know that you beat the blues with Ernest's old school rock & roll tuneage. It does the trick for me, too.
I would think that you or your dad are familiar with The Stray Cats, the band from which solo artist Brian Setzer emerged. Check them out. I had the studio version of "Peroxide Blonde" embedded in the draft of this post for months, but discovered only a few days ago that the video had been removed from YouTube. I was able to find this live version with great sound quality, so I plugged it in. Hey, I didn't know that The Clash covered "I Fought The Law." I just watched the official music video and it's cool. Thanks for letting me know.
I just read that the outbreak isn't expected to reach its peak for another month-and-a-half. That's a long haul, so hunker down and be safe.
Thanks again for coming, dear friend JM!
Hi Shady,
DeleteYou're welcome! That was one of my anthems in high school, not that I was a delinquent and dad is a deputy, but it was a great tune to listen to during art class. :) I've always really loved the Clash.
I'm familiar with the Stray Cats! Both mom and dad are fans and I remember listening to them a lot growing up. I didn't realize Setzer was from the band, we weren't hardcore fans, but we like their songs. The radio station mom listens to plays Stray Cats all the time.
Really? Ugh! I guess no summer vacation for me! I guess it'll be a good time to pay off all debt, then. I'm bummed out about it, but I have to remember that this is only temporary, and this too shall pass. Once it does, I'll be mostly debt free and we will all be healthier. Also, the tuneage and movies I have set aside.
Have a great evening, dear friend!
Hi again, Jessica Marie!
DeleteThanks for returning to continue our threads, dear friend! The Clash was a popular band with the viewers of the MTV style station where I worked. I'm happy to learn that you and your folks are familiar with The Stray Cats. I remember them appearing on Bandstand and on Letterman. It's funny that Brian Setzer was born in New York City but had that rockabilly sound and stage theatrics honed to perfection.
Yessum, we all need to take a step back and ride out the coronavirus. You did a great job of reframing to conclude that you will be able to save money and pay off debt during this period of forced hibernation.
Thanks again for coming over, dear friend JM!
Hi Shady,
DeleteI like to think we're resetting and getting ready for better things. It's difficult now, but things will be beautiful again. I try to remain grateful because gratitude helps me. It helps me from going down dark paths.
He was?! Huh? I'm impressed, he doesn't sound it, but I guess we adapt our style as we age. I really loved New York Dolls and I always thought they were a fun band when I was in high school. I might have to give them a listen again.
I'm watching Dan Reynolds, from Imagine Dragons, on Instagram Live. A lot of artists - local and famous - are taking to lives to perform for us. It's really nice and once things get back to normal, I'll remember to support some of these artists.
Have a great Thankful Thursday, dear friend!
Hi, Jessica Marie!
DeleteIt's great news that bands are doing Insta Live performances for solidarity. I can picture you taking leisurely walks on the nature trail along the river in the very near future, happy that the viral threat has subsided. I hope that day comes soon.
Good night, dear friend JM!
Hi friend Shady:)2300 hrs here. Thunderbutt and I listened to your music offerings. Thank you. Appreciated with many purrs and smiles:) We off to huddle under blankets now. Love, cat.
ReplyDeleteHi, cat!
DeleteI'm happy to see you, dear friend! Thank you for staying up late to sample the songs in Ernest P. Worrell's first official radio show - top tunes for your heartland hootenanny and your hayride hillbilly hoedown. I'm glad you and Theo Thunderbutt liked what you heard. I can imagine you both purring and smiling.
I hope you got a good night's sleep up there in the frozen north country. It is warm and muggy down here. Stay well, enjoy the rest of your week and thank you again for joining the fun, dear friend cat (and TT)!
Hi Shady!
ReplyDeleteWas Eddie Cochran the only one not chewing gum in that video? The lively tune reminded me right quick that my left arm does not dance like that anymore ;-)
Funny, I was half-watching an old movie called “Deep Impact” featuring Robert Duvall when I saw that you’d included a song I hadn’t heard before, by Huelyn Duvall. I liked everything about it! Elvis should have been shakin’ in his Blue Suede Shoes ;-)
Seeing all those suits in a jailhouse was interesting. Bobby Fuller’s voice sounded better than I remembered. Brian Seltzer sounds good, but he can keep the song ;-)
Hope things have returned to a somewhat normal status, present national turmoil notwithstanding. I might actually get some work AND some writing done with all this mandatory social distancing.
Take care, my friend!
Hi, diedre!
DeleteHow are you, dear friend? Thanks so much for coming by!
Yessum, I imagine Eddie Cochran and possibly Dick Clark (off camera) were the only ones not chewing up a storm in the studio in that vintage clip from The Saturday Night Beechnut Show. Remember pucker gum? My big brother used to prank me by buying a pack of the ultra-sour product at the novelty shop, offering me a stick and observing the troubled expression on my face as I started chewing. :)
Hey, I'm mighty pleased that the Huelyn Duvall number resonated with you. I like it, too. It's a little known gem of the genre. As for The Bobby Fuller Four performing in a mock jail cell, they were lucky to have a pretty go-go dancer to entertain them from the other side of the bars. That arrangement leads me to believe this performance took place on the March 21, 1966, episode of Hullabaloo.
In the midst of social distancing and sheltering in place, I am thrilled that you thought of me and dropped in for a friendly visit. Thank you again for joining the fun, dear friend diedre. Please take good care of yourself until I see you again!
Hi Shady and friend! I really enjoyed the tunes tonight. I needed a big pick-me-up and this did the trick! So fun and I even remembered a few of them. Every time I hear "Twist and Shout" I think of Ferris Buehler's Day Off...the Chicago parade scene was the best and this year no parade for St. Paddy's day...so sad. But this sure brought a smile to my face and I'm really glad I'm home. Take care and stay safe and healthy down there!
ReplyDeleteHi, YaYa!
DeleteThank you very much for making time for a visit in the middle of your chaotic life. I just returned from your site where I learned that your mother and sister appear to be stable for now. I pray that trend continues and that everybody on your side of the screen stays healthy in the days, weeks and possibly months ahead until the viral crisis is behind us.
I'm delighted to know that you enjoyed Ernest P. Worrell's song selections for his first official SPMM radio blogcast. Several readers have given thumbs up to Johnny Rivers' rousing live rendition of "Twist And Shout." I'm glad you mentioned it, too.
I'm sorry the St. Paddy's Day parade in Chi-town needed to be canceled this year for safety sake. Let's hope and pray they develop a vaccine so that we won't have a repeat of this misery next year.
Thank you again for your kind visit and comment, dear friend YaYa. I'm glad it gave your spirits a lift to rock-a-billygoat with your good buddy Ernest. I will keep you, your mom and Midge in my prayers. Let us hope for better days ahead. God bless!