Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas – Bad To Me
admin About the Song Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas were an integral part of the British Invasion of the 1960s, bringing their charm, harmonies, and polished pop-rock sound to a…
The Highwaymen – Michael (Row The Boat Ashore)
About the Song The Highwaymen folk group, a prominent part of the 1960s American folk revival, brought a fresh, harmonious sound to traditional music, and one of their most celebrated…
Bobby “Boris” Pickett – Monster Mash
About the Song Bobby “Boris” Pickett was an American singer and actor who is best known for his 1962 novelty hit, “Monster Mash”. With its fun, spooky theme and playful…
Stranger On The Shore – Acker Bilk
About the Song Acker Bilk was a British clarinetist whose contributions to jazz and instrumental music left an indelible mark on the musical landscape of the 1960s. Among his most…
Tossin’ & Turnin’ – Bobby Lewis
About the Song Bobby Lewis was an American R&B singer who, with his distinctive voice and smooth delivery, became a beloved figure in the early 1960s. His 1961 hit, “Tossin’…
Terry Stafford – Suspicion
About the Song Terry Stafford was an American singer whose brief but memorable career left a lasting imprint on the pop and country music scenes of the 1960s. One of…
Ernie K-Doe – “Mother-in-Law”
About the Song Ernie K-Doe was a New Orleans R&B singer whose distinctive voice and charismatic presence made him a memorable figure in the world of soul and rhythm and…
Floyd Cramer – Last Date
About the Song Floyd Cramer was an influential American pianist whose distinctive “slip-note” style became an integral part of the Nashville sound and helped define the musical landscape of the…
Jimmy Jones – Good Timin’
About the Song Jimmy Jones was a beloved American singer whose career flourished in the late 1950s and early 1960s, particularly known for his smooth vocal style and his ability…
Lonnie Donegan – My Old Man’s a Dustman
About the Song Lonnie Donegan was a pivotal figure in shaping the British music scene in the late 1950s and early 1960s, bringing the sounds of folk, jazz, and skiffle…