A Few Bright Spots from March 1958

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For today’s show, we thought we’d do something slightly different from our usual format of reviewing debut hits and the top 10 singles by reviewing a few highlights from the Billboard “Top 100 Sides” from the first week of March 1958. What makes this different is that it puts emphasis on the variety of good material that was available, rather than emphasizing the most popular songs. We also focus on Buddy Holly’s debut album (the only album issued during his lifetime), which debuted 50 years ago this month.

Here’s a list of songs featured in today’s program;

1)    Don’t You Just Know It –Huey Piano Smith & the Clowns

2)    Swingin’ Daddy – Buddy Knox

3)    Bertha Lou – Clint Miller

4)    Maybe Baby – The Crickets

5)    The Story of My Life – Marty Robbins

6)    You Can Make It If You Try -  Gene Allison

7)    So Tough – The Casuals

8)    Tequila – The Champs

9)    Who’s Sorry Now – Connie Francis

10) Sail Along Silvery Moon – Billy Vaughn

11) The Stroll - The Diamonds

12) Get a Job – The Silhouettes

13) I’m Gonna Love You Too – Buddy Holly

14) Everyday – Buddy Holly

15)  Words of Love – Buddy Holly