Tag Archives: 1960

BOBBY RYDELL – Bobby Sings Bobby Swings – (Cameo) – 1960

More Bobby! It has been a little while since my last comment. Crazy covid and the general fluctuations in life have broken my routine/s. But, I’m back with an old favourite Bobby Rydell. In increasingly complicated times (or maybe they … Continue reading

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JOHNNY HORTON – Johnny Horton Makes History – (Columbia) – 1960

Check my other comment for biographical detail on Johnny Horton. This is Johnny Horton’s second album and he further moves away from his straight country roots into saga historical songs. His first album didn’t make the charts but two of … Continue reading

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CONNIE FRANCIS – Sings Spanish & Latin American Favorites – (MGM) – 1960

I have said this before: Connie could do anything. She put out albums in (or partially in) Italian, Jewish, Spanish and German. She sang rock, pop, Broadway standards, film songs, country, vocal jazz, R&B, vocal jazz, children's music, spiritual music, … Continue reading

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JOHNNY BURNETTE – Sings – (Liberty) – 1960

Of all the native Memphis singers to follow the Elvis tsunami out of Memphis Johnny Burnette probably had the most talent.   And he wasn’t even signed to Sun.   Johnny, like a lot of early rock n rollers has … Continue reading

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THE DIAMONDS – Songs from the Old West – (Mercury) – 1960

what Frank is listening to #215 – THE DIAMONDS – Songs from the Old West – (Mercury) – 1960 The Diamonds are a 1950s era, clean, white, vocal group from Canada.   Yes I know that doesn't sound good does it … … Continue reading

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MARTIN DENNY – The Enchanted Sea – (Liberty) – 1960

  what Frank is listening to #21 – MARTIN DENNY – The Enchanted Sea – (Liberty) – 1960 I have quite a few Martin Denny albums (8 or so) so I like my "exotica".   I wont do a bio as … Continue reading

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