I Love #1s - 1958

[katstevens.livejournal.com]

Last week we saw that 1986 was a smashing year for number ones, with Diana Ross, Falco and Europe all getting 30 ticks or more. However Queen Madge reigned supreme with 36 ticks for Papa Don't Preach. Now intrepid poll-tickers, cast your minds back.... It's 1958 and rock'n'roll is in full swing! OR IS IT?

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Comments

[blue-russian.livejournal.com]

Most of these are songs I really know primarily (or only) from mail order albums advertised during weekend daytime television (in the pre-cable era!) with names like "20 Golden Voices." Conway Twitty is, I believe, one of the All Time Greats of County Music.

[jeff-worrell.livejournal.com]

All time grate of c*nty music more like. Twitty was the James Blunt of his day, loathed by rock'n'rollers, beatniks and swing fans equally.

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

I dunno what else he did but "It's Only Make Believe" is fab!

[(Anonymous)]

...but not in this era. He was a Sun Records rockabilly cat with country roots who went pure country in the mid-60s. Recorded some great duets with Loretta Lynn.