Cool 50s and 60s Songs

The Crystals --Da Do Run Run (1963) [Choreography courtesy of Larry Hymowitz)

 

Gene Autry— Rudolph the Red-Nosed Raindeer (1949)

 

...lesser known than Eartha Kitt's "Santa Baby," but in same vein, Pearl Bailey's '58 "Five Pound Box of Money"...

 

Bobby Edwards —You’re the Reason (1961)

 

Jimmy Brown

 

Smiley Lewis - I Hear you Knockin'

 

Danleers - One Summer Night

 

Believe Me - The Royal Teens

 

...lack of vibrato gave Browns a unique sound...

...great R&B, along with his '56 "One Night"...

..."Short Shorts" made #3 in '58, but unlike most songs in this thread, isn't on my "Bubbler"...

 

Royal Teens

 

Pure Killer this song is.

 

First song written by Bob Gaudio who later joined with the Four Seasons and later became Frankie Valli’s song writer.

 

The Vogues, pride of Turtle Creek PA

 

...quintessential doo-wop...

 

Quin-Tones....nice tune.

 

Starighters - I Cried, featuring Van Morrison on lead

 

Capitols _ Angel Of Love

 

Isley Brothers - This Old Heart Of Mine (been broke a thousand times)

 

My favorite all time singer B J Thomas..... keep in mind that this was a live performance not dubbed and he is in his mid to late 70's here ! WOW !
Also keep in mind He & Elvis were good buddies and E tried to do his songs and it just never really happened for E !