WLCY Radio Hits: '60s Oldies

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Aug 9, 2020

Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini (1960)

"Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini" is a novelty song telling the story of a shy girl wearing a revealing polka dot bikini at the beach. It was written by Paul Vance and Lee Pockriss and first released in June 1960 by Brian Hyland, with orchestra conducted by John Dixon. The Hyland version reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, selling a million copies in the US, and was a worldwide hit. The song has been adapted into French as "Itsy bitsy petit bikini" and into German as "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Honolulu-Strand-Bikini", reaching number one on national charts in both languages. Several versions of the song have proved successful in various European countries. In 1990 a version by British pop band Bombalurina, titled "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini", reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and in Ireland.

Bob Luman - Let’s Think About Living (1960)

"Let's Think About Living" is a song written by Boudleaux Bryant, and recorded by Bob Luman in 1960.

The song is an open critique of the teenage tragedy song and gunfighter ballad genera of the time, humorously quipping that if Marty Robbins, Patti Page and the Everly Brothers actually died in the songs where they mention dying ("El Paso" and "Cathy's Clown" in the first and last respective cases) that the singer will soon be the last surviving musician in the industry. The singer suggests happier themes for songs in the future such as living, loving and dancing.

The Shirelles - Tonights The Night (1961)

"Tonight's the Night" is the title and lead track from the Shirelles' 1961 album Tonight's the Night. Written by Luther Dixon and Shirley Owens, the song dealt with a woman's feelings before losing her virginity and was released as the pre-album's second single in 1960. In 2010, Rolling Stone listed as one of the 500 greatest songs of all time.

The Beach Boys - I Get Around (1963) WLCY Radio Hits

"I Get Around" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for American rock band the Beach Boys. It was released as a single in May 1964 with "Don't Worry Baby" as its B-side and became the group's first number-one charting song in the United States. Coming in on the charts at number 7, it became their first top ten hit in the United Kingdom. It was included as the opening track on their studio album All Summer Long in July 1964.

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Dawn (Go Away) (1964)

"Dawn (Go Away)" is a song written by Bob Gaudio and Sandy Linzer and recorded by The Four Seasons in early January 1964. It took four weeks to climb the Billboard Hot 100 chart to #3 on February 29, 1964, prevented from going higher by The Beatles' "I Want to Hold Your Hand" and "She Loves You", which turned out to be the top two singles of 1964. "Dawn" remained at #3 for three weeks, then dropped to make way for two further Beatles singles ("Twist and Shout" and "Please Please Me"). During its six-week run in the Top Ten, only Beatles hits ranked above it in the chart.

The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon (1966)

"Sunny Afternoon" is a song by the Kinks, written by chief songwriter Ray Davies. The track later featured on the Face to Face album as well as being the title track for their 1967 compilation album.

Released as a single on 3 June 1966, it went to No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart on 7 July 1966, remaining there for two weeks. The track also went to No. 1 in Ireland on 14 July 1966. In America, it peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart early autumn 1966.

The Doors - People Are Strange (1967) WLCY Radio Hits

"People Are Strange"is a song by the American rock band the Doors. It appears on the band's second studio album, Strange Days, released in September 1967. It was also issued the same month as a single, which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and in the top ten on the Cash Box charts. The song was written by Jim Morrison and Robby Krieger, although credit was given to each of the Doors.

The Guess Who - Undun (1969)

"Undun" is a popular song by Canadian rock band The Guess Who. It spent two weeks at #21 on the Canadian Singles Chart in November–December 1969 and reached #15 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart and #22 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The original 4:17 version of "Undun", complete with a country guitar section at the end, appeared on The Guess Who's 1969 album, Canned Wheat, and an edit was initially released as the B-side of the single "Laughing" which peaked on August 23, 1969. The song gained in popularity when disc jockeys started turning the "Laughing" record over.

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Terry Stafford - Suspicion (1964) WLCY Radio Hits

"Suspicion" is a 1962 song originally recorded by Elvis Presley written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman which became a major hit in 1964 in a recording by Elvis Presley sound-alike Terry Stafford.

After breaking out in San Bernardino in January 1964 "Suspicion" had its top-tier market breakout in Los Angeles in February 1964 peaking in March 1964 at respectively number 2 and number 4 on the hit parades of KRLA and KFWB and then quickly spread east, hitting number 1 on WLS (Chicago) for most of April.

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Aug 9, 2020

Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini (1960)

Bob Luman - Let’s Think About Living (1960)

Jun 24, 2020

The Shirelles - Tonights The Night (1961)

The Beach Boys - I Get Around (1963)

Jun 22, 2020

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Dawn (Go Away) (1964)

Jun 14, 2020

The Kinks - Sunny Afternoon (1966)

The Doors - People Are Strange (1967)

Jun 7, 2020

The Guess Who - Undun (1969)

Terry Stafford - Suspicion (1964)

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