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Buddy Holly, Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens died in a plane crash near Mason City, Iowa
This was recorded on the 21st October 1957. It was his first recording with an orchestral backing and also his first in stereo. He received the song from Paul Anka on the day that it was recorded. Raining In My Heart, Moondreams and True Love Ways were recorded at the same session. It was released on the 5th January 1959 in the USA (peaked at 13 in February) but was not released in the UK until the 13th February when it went to number one.
The following week (28th October) he made his final appearance with the "original" Crickets on Dick Clark's American Bandstand.
I can't remember if I cried
When I read about his widowed bride
But something touched me deep inside
The day the music died
Don McLean - American Pie
This is a fake but is used to illustrate a typical tour poster
Final concert was at Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, Iowa
www.surfballroom.com
The Crickets were Tommy Allsup (g), Waylon Jennings (b), Carl Bunch (d).
However, Bunch was in hospital suffering from frostbite at the time.
Born Charles Hardin Holley in Lubbock, Texas on September 6th 1936. Holly
was actually a mistake that was made on his first recording contract
www.buddyholly.com
Crash site monument
His first single was Come On, Let's Go which was a covered by Tommy Steel in 1958 (number 10). His follow up was a double A side - Donna & La Bamba . It only got to 29 in the UK charts in March 1959. Donna was covered by Marty Wilde (number 3)
Adopted the "Big Bopper" name when he was a DJ on KTRM, Beaumont. He released two singles Chantilly Lace and The Big Bopper's Wedding (both 1958). He also wrote Running Bear which was recorded by Johnny Preston.
Colin Hicks as Bongo Herbert
Sheila Buxton
Desmond Lane
Fraser-Hayes Four
Dorothy Reid
Harry Hayward Orchestra
Had two number 1 singles - The Story Of My Life (January 1958) and Starry Eyed (January 1960). He died 29th October 1963
Four Jones Boys
Daley & Wayne
Betty Smith Quintet
Chas McDevitt & The Freight Train Boys
Jimmy Tarbuck (compere)
YELLS OF ECSTASY SOUNDED LIKE TORTURED CANARIES
Like a thousand tortured canaries screaming for freedom from the cage the yells went up at St George's Hall last night. But this, they told me, wasn't agony: it was ecstasy. Or was it?
For me and perhaps for two or three more in this audience aged mainly between 14 and 18 it was agonising - and perplexing and a little frightening
Peter Holdsworth - Telegraph & Argus
Mansfield - February 1959
Date on advert appears to be incorrect
Concert in London a few months later
In July 1959 the Drifters became The Shadows to avoid confusion with the American vocal group.
Russ Conway
"Cuddly" Dudley
Johnson Sisters
Colin & Christine Campbell
Bobby Dennis (compere)
Marty Wilde was a resident on Oh Boy. At the time of the concert
his single Donna was in the top 10
www.martywilde.com
Russ Conway was currently at number 1 with Side Saddle. He died
from cancer in 2000
Russ
Conway
"Cuddly" Dudley was also a regular performer on Oh Boy. More information
Launched the career of Adam Faith
Last show 29th August 1959
Mick Mulligan & His Band with George Melly
Pan Yue Jen
Taylor Maids
Jeffrey Lenner
Bobby Thompson
Joan Hinde
Margaret West
Larry Grayson
Lester Sharpe & Iris
McAndrews and Mills
Eve Valere
Jackie Dennis was discovered in Edinburgh by Mike & Bernie Winters. He appeared on the 6.5 Special and the previous year he had two hit records - La Dee Dah (4) and a cover of Purple People Eater (29)
Bobby Thompson - Geordie comedian
(1910-1987)
Eve Valere?
First show
21st November 1959
20th February 1960
Billy Fury, Jess Conrad, Gene Vincent, Joe Brown, Eddir Cochran, Adam Faith, Marty Wilde
David Jacobs - compere
Original theme tune was "Juke Box Fury" by Ozzie Warlock & The Wizards. This was replaced by the more familiar "Hit & Miss" by John Barry
Dizzie Gillespie Quintet
Buck Clayton All-Stars
Vic Ash Quintet
Newport Jazz Festival
Dave Brubeck (piano)
Paul Desmond (Alto Sax)
Gene Wright (Bass)
Joe Morello (Drums)
Dizzy Gillespie (Trumpet)
Leo Wight (Alto Sax/Flute)
Junior Mance (Piano)
Art Davis (Bass)
Les Humphrey (Drums)
Buck Clayton (Trumpet)
Emmett Berry (Trumpet)
Dickie Wells (Trombone)
Buddy Tate (Tenor Sax)
Earl Warren (Alto Sax)
Al Williams (Piano)
Gene Ramey (Bass)
Herbie Lovelle (Drums)
Jimmy Rushing (Vocals)
Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee
Eric Winstone Orchestra with Alan Black
Terry Lightfoot & His New Orleans Jazz Band
"Kid" Ory - trombone
(1886-1973).
Started his Original Creole Jazzband in 1919.
MJQ were formed in 1951
John Lewis (piano)
Milt Jackson (vibraphone)
Percy Heath (bass)
Connie Kay (drums) - original drummer was Kenny Clarke
Don Rendell Jazz Six were also on the bill
Al Saxon
Peter Elliott
Roy Young
The Four Jays
The Landis Brothers
Tony Marsh
Tony Allen Group
Top Singles
| No. | Artist | Single | Points |
|
1 |
Russ Conway | Side Saddle | 23.36 |
| 2 | Cliff Richard | Living Doll | 21.65 |
| 3 | Buddy Holly | It Doesn't Matter Anymore | 18.14 |
| 4 | Bobby Darin | Dream Lover | 17.91 |
| 5 | Chris Barber's Jazz Band | Petite Fleur | 16.09 |
| 6 | Platters | Smoke Gets In Your Eyes | 15.72 |
| 7 | Russ Conway | Roulette | 15.54 |
| 8 | Elvis Presley | A Fool Such As I | 15.03 |
| 9 | Craig Douglas | Only Sixteen | 15.00 |
| 10 | Shirley Bassey | As I Love You | 14.28 |
| 11 | Bobby Darin | Mack The Knife | 14.21 |
| 12 | Ricky Nelson | It's Late | 13.91 |
| 13 | Cliff Richard | Travellin' Light | 13.73 |
| 14 | Lonnie Donegan | Battle Of New Orleans | 13.63 |
| 15 | Marty Wilde | A Teenager In Love | 13.05 |
| 16 | Paul Anka | Lonely Boy | 12.60 |
| 17 | Everly Brothers | ('Til) I Kissed You | 12.40 |
| 18 | Jerry Keller | Here Comes Summer | 12.27 |
| 19 | Connie Francis | Lipstick On Your Collar | 11.81 |
| 20 | Marty Wilde | Donna | 11.25 |
Top Artists
| No. | Artist | Points |
| 1 | Russ Conway | 59.75 |
| 2 | Cliff Richard | 49.78 |
| 3 | Marty Wilde | 35.81 |
| 4 | Lonnie Donegan | 34.18 |
| 5 | Bobby Darin | 32.99 |
| 6 | Elvis Presley | 32.23 |
| 7 | Everly Brothers | 30.62 |
| 8 | Connie Francis | 30.45 |
| 9 | Ricky Nelson | 28.97 |
| 10 | Paul Anka | 26.89 |
Number 1 Album
Another good year
for soundtracks!
| Date | Artist | Title | Wks |
| 5 January | Original Soundtrack | South Pacific | 52 |
Other albums
Number 1 Singles
| Date | Artist | Title | Wks |
| 24 January | Jane Morgan | The Day The Rains Came | 1 |
| 31 January | Elvis Presley | One Night / I Got Stung | 3 |
| 21 February | Shirley Bassey | As I Love You | 4 |
| 21 March | The Platters | Smoke Gets In Your Eyes | 1 |
| 28 March | Russ Conway | Side Saddle | 4 |
| 25 April | Buddy Holly | It Doesn't Matter Anymore | 3 |
| 16 May | Elvis Presley | A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight | 5 |
| 20 June | Russ Conway | Roulette | 2 |
| 4 July | Bobby Darin | Dream Lover | 4 |
| 1 August | Cliff Richard & The Drifters | Living Doll | 6 |
| 12 September | Craig Douglas | Only Sixteen | 4 |
| 10 October | Jerry Keller | Here Comes Summer | 1 |
| 17 October | Bobby Darin | Mack The Knife | 2 |
| 31 October | Cliff Richard & The Shadows | Travellin' Light | 5 |
| 5 December | Adam Faith | What Do You Want (tied for one week) | 3 |
| 19 December | Emile Ford & The Checkmates | What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For (tied for one week) |
6 |
Sheet Music Singles
Number 1 Singles
| Date | Artist | Title | Wks |
| 19 January | Platters | Smoke Gets In Your Eyes | 3 |
| 9 February | Lloyd Price | Stagger Lee | 4 |
| 9 March | Frankie Avalon | Venus | 5 |
| 13 April | Fleetwoods | Come Softly To Me | 4 |
| 11 May | Dave "Baby" Cortez | The Happy Organ | 1 |
| 18 May | Wilbert Harrison | Kansas City | 2 |
| 1 June | Johnny Horton | The Battle Of New Orleans | 6 |
| 13 July | Paul Anka | Lonely Boy | 4 |
| 10 August | Elvis Presley | A Big Hunk Of Love | 2 |
| 24 August | Browns | The Three Bells | 4 |
| 21 September | Santo & Johnny | Sleep Walk | 2 |
| 5 October | Bobby Darin | Mack The Knife | 9 |
| 16 November | Fleetwoods | Mr Blue | 1 |
| 14 December | Guy Mitchell | Heartaches By The Number | 2 |
| 28 December | Frankie Avalon | Why | 1 |
Top 20 Singles
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| World Musical Personality | Elvis Presley |
| World Male Singer | Elvis Presley |
| World Female Singer | Brenda Lee |
| World Vocal Group | Everly Brothers |
| British Male Singer | Cliff Richard |
| British Female Singer | Shirley Bassey |
| British Vocal Group | Mudlarks |
| British Vocal Personality | Frankie Vaughan |
| British Instrumental Personality | Russ Conway |
| New Artist | Craig Douglas |
| Best Single | Cliff Richard - Living Doll |
| Big Band | Ted Heath |
| Disc Jockey | Pete Murray |
FA Cup
Notts Forest 2
Luton Town 1
