The Midweek Hop - Bug A Boo

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

 

This weeks theme is...Bug A Boo

Inspired by National Insect Week (23rd to 29th June 2014)



1. Butterfly by Charlie Gracie


'Butterfly' entered the chart on 19th April 1957 reaching Number 12.


2. Love is Like a Butterfly by Dolly Parton


'Love is Like a Butterfly' entered the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1974 reaching Number 105 but reached Number 1 in the US Country chart!


3. Bo Weevil by Teresa Brewer
 

'Bo Weevil' entered the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1956 reaching Number 17.

 

 

Happy listening!
 

The Midweek Hop - On Yer Bike

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

 

 

This weeks theme is...On Yer Bike

Inspired by Bike Week (14th to 22nd June)



1. The Pushbike Song by The Mixtures


'The Pushbike Song' entered the chart on 16th January 1971 reaching Number 2.


2. Bicycle Race by Queen


'Bicycle Race' entered the chart on 28th October 1978 reaching Number 11.


3. Silver Machine by Hawkwind

'Silver Machine' entered the chart on 1st July 1972 reaching Number 3.

 

 

Happy listening!
 

The Midweek Hop - They Think It's All Over...

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

 

 

This weeks theme is...They Think It's All Over..

Inspired by the World Cup starting tomorrow!



1. On the Rebound by Floyd Cramer


'On the Rebound' entered the chart on 13th April 1961 reaching Number 1.


2. Rubber Ball by Bobby Vee


'Rubber Ball' entered the chart on 19th January 1961 reaching Number 4.


3. You'll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers

'You'll Never Walk Alone' entered the chart on 10th October 1963 reaching Number 1.

 

 

Happy listening!

The Midweek Hop - Operation Neptune

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

 

 

This weeks theme is...Operation Neptune

Inspired by the D-Day 70th anniversary celebrations happening on Friday 6th June and during the weekend around the country (sorry, not much rock and roll this week!)



1. Thing-Ummy-Bob by Gracie Fields


'Thing-Ummy-Bob' is from 1942 and was popularised by Gracie Fields.


2. American Patrol by Glenn Miller


'American Patrol' is a popular march from 1885 which was turned into a swing arrangement with Glenn Miller reaching Number 15 in the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart in 1942. .


3. We'll Meet Again by Vera Lynn

'We'll Meet Again' is from 1939 and ended up being one of the most famous songs of the Second World War.

 

 

Happy listening!

The Midweek Hop - Drivin' In My Car

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

 

 

This weeks theme is...Drivin' In My Car

Inspired by the news that Google are to start producing self-driving cars - I'm not entirely convinced that's a car I'd want to be sitting in!



1. Drive My Car by The Beatles


'Drive My Car' was never released as a single but is from the 1965 album, 'Rubber Soul'.


2. Fun, Fun, Fun by The Beach Boys


'Fun, Fun, Fun' was released in March 1964 but actually failed to make the chart in the UK!


3. Car Wash by Rose Royce

'Car Wash' entered the chart on 25th December 1976 reaching Number 9.

 

 

Happy listening!

The Midweek Hop - Happy Birthday Andrew

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

 

 

This weeks theme is...Happy Birthday Andrew

In honour of the other half's big day on Monday, here's three of his favourite jukebox classics.



1. Bo Diddley by Buddy Holly


'Bo Diddley' entered the chart on 6th June 1963 reaching Number 4.


2. Blue Moon by The Marcels


'Blue Moon' entered the chart on 13th April 1961 reaching Number 1.


3. To Be Loved by Jackie Wilson

'To Be Loved' entered the chart on 14th March 1958 reaching Number 27.

 

 

Happy listening!
 

The Midweek Hop - Nighty Night

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

 

 

This weeks theme is...Nighty Night

Inspired by the BBC's article all about our body clock and how much sleep we actually need.
(for me, on average I go to bed about 11pm and wake up about 7am weekdays and 8-9am weekends. Like every uni student though, back in the day, I did pull all-nighters at the 24-hour library to get my assignments finished...)



1. Dream Lover by Bobby Darin


'Dream Lover' entered the chart on 29th May 1959 reaching Number 1.


2. Mr Sandman by The Chordettes


'Mr Sandman' entered the chart on 17th December 1954 reaching Number 11.


3. In Dreams by Roy Orbison

'In Dreams' entered the chart on 28th February 1963 reaching Number 6.

 

 

Happy listening!
 

The Midweek Hop - Step by Step

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

 

 

This weeks theme is...Step by Step

Inspired by Get Walking Week (3rd to 10th May)



1. Walking to New Orleans by Fats Domino


'Walking to New Orleans' entered the chart on 21st July 1960 reaching Number 19.


2. Let's Walk That-A Way by Doris Day and Johnnie Ray


'Let's Walk That-A Way' entered the chart on 24th July 1953 reaching Number 4.


3. Walk With Me by The Seekers

'Walk With Me' entered the chart on 8th September 1966 reaching Number 10.

 

 

Happy listening!

The Midweek Hop - Bird is the Word

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

 

 

This weeks theme is...Bird is the Word

 

 

Inspired by well, birds!
Chris Evans played track number 3 yesterday morning on Radio 2 and we thought nope, we haven't had bird-themed songs yet :-)



1. Bird Dog by The Everly Brothers


'Bird Dog' entered the chart on 12th September 1958 reaching Number 2.


2. Birdie Songs by The Tweets


'Birdie Song' entered the chart on 12th September 1981 reaching Number 2.


3. Surfin' Bird by The Trashmen

'Surfin' Bird' entered the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on 13th November 1963 reaching Number 4.

 

 

Happy listening!
(and I challenge you not to have "bird, bird, bird, b-bird's the word" in your head all day...) :-)
 

The Midweek Hop - Being English

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

 

 

This weeks theme is...Being English

Inspired by St George's Day



1. An English Country Garden by The Muppets


'English Country Garden' was popularised by Jimmie Rogers in 1962 reaching Number 5 but this version of the tune by Rowlf and Fozzie from 1977 is much better!


2. Britannia Rag by Winifred Atwell


'Britannia Rag' entered the chart on 9th January 1953 reaching Number 5.


3. The Village Green Preservation Society by The Kinks

'The Village Green Preservation Society' is from the album 'The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society' and was released as a single in America in 1968.

 

 

Happy listening!

The Midweek Hop - Just Like Eddie

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

 

 

This weeks theme is...Just Like Eddie

Inspired by the fabulous tunes of Eddie Cochran, who passed away 54 years ago, on April 17th 1960 in St Martins Hospital Bath (a place we drive past on the way to work each day).

1. Twenty Flight Rock by Eddie Cochran


'Twenty Flight Rock' was from the 1956 comedy film 'The Girl Can't Help It' and was released as a single in 1957.


2. Three Steps to Heaven by Eddie Cochran


'Three Steps to Heaven' entered the chart on 12th May 1960 reaching Number 1.


3. Just Like Eddie by Heinz

'Just Like Eddie' entered the chart on 8th August 1963 reaching Number 5.

 

 

Happy listening!

The Midweek Hop - Cats and Dogs

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

 

 

This weeks theme is...Cats and Dogs

Inspired by National Pet Month, a month long celebration of our furry (and not so furry) friends. :-)



1. Lonley Pup by Adam Faith


'Lonely Pup' entered the chart on 17th November 1960 reaching Number 4.


2. What's New Pussycat by Tom Jones


'What's New Pussycat' entered the chart on 12th August 1965 reaching Number 11.


3. Dogs by The Who

'Dogs' entered the chart on 19th June 1968 reaching Number 25.

 

 

Happy listening!
 

The Midweek Hop - April Fool

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

'Ami E 120' 1953 Jukebox

 

 

This weeks theme is...April Fool

Inspired by well, April Fools Day yesterday!



1. Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson


'Poor Little Fool' entered the chart on 22nd August 1958 reaching Number 4.


2. Everybody's Somebody's Fool by Connie Francis


'Everybody's Somebody's Fool' entered the chart on 18th August 1960 reaching Number 5.


3. Love's Made a Fool of You by The Crickets

'Love's Made a Fool of You' entered the chart on 24th April 1959 reaching Number 26.

 

 

Happy listening!

The Midweek Hop - Time Goes By

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

'Ami Continental 2' 1962 Jukebox

 

 

This weeks theme is...Time Goes By

Inspired by the clocks springing forward in the UK on Saturday into Sunday night. Don't forget everyone!



1. Rock Around The Clock by Bill Haley and His Comets


The classic 'clock and time' themed rock and roll song!
'Rock Around The Clock' first entered the chart on 17th January 1955 reaching Number 17 but later re-entered the chart on 14th October reaching Number 1.


2. Good Timin' by Jimmy Jones


Here's hoping you all don't forget to 'spring forward' and have good timing on Sunday :-)
'Good Timin'' entered the chart on 16th June 1960 reaching Number 1.


3. Turn! Turn! Turn! by The Byrds

Just remember, 'spring forward, fall back'...

'Turn! Turn! Turn!' entered the chart on 11th November 1965 reaching Number 26.

 

 

Happy listening!

The Midweek Hop - Alchemy

Three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

'Wurlitzer 1500' 1952 Jukebox

 

 

This weeks theme is...Alchemy

Inspired by National Science and Engineering Week (14th to 23rd March)



1. Robot Man by Connie Francis


Doesn't every girl sometimes wish she had a robot man?
'Robot Man' was a double-A side with 'Mama' which entered the chart on 19th May 1960 reaching Number 2.


2. Up in a Puff of Smoke by Polly Brown


Something which I hope Andrew *won't* be doing in his workshop anytime soon!
'Up in a Puff of Smoke' entered the chart on 14th September 1974 reaching Number 43.


3. Gonna Be An Engineer by Peggy Seeger

Unfortunately, I think that's a tale which is all too true sometimes!

'Gonna Be An Engineer' is from 1970 but we can't find out much info about this one.

 

 

Happy listening!
 

The Midweek Hop - Puff Puff

The other half's guest post - three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

'Ami E 120' 1953 Jukebox

 

 

This weeks theme is...Puff Puff

 

 

Inspired by No Smoking Day (today, 12th March)
I'm sure it's pretty much a no-brainer that smoking is bad for you, we all know that, but if yourself or any you know wants any help to stop, there's plenty of resources available on the British Heart Foundation's No Smoking Day site.




1. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by The Platters

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A very accurate song if you're standing behind a steam engine...
'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes' entered the chart on 16th January 1959 reaching Number 1.


2. Smokey Joe's Cafe by The Robins

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An early hit by The Robins, two of which later went on to become The Coasters.
'Smokey Joe's Cafe' entered the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in October 1955.


3. Smoke On The Water by Deep Purple

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A dad rock classic!

'Smoke On The Water' entered the chart on 16th April 1977 reaching Number 21.

 

 

Happy listening!
 

The Midweek Hop - Starry Eyed

The other half's guest post - three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

'Wurlitzer 1015' 1946 Jukebox

 

 

This weeks theme is...Starry Eyed

Inspired by National Astronomy Week (1st to 8th March 2014)
There's lots of events happening all across the country - take a look at the list here and see if there's one near you!



1. Swinging on a Star by Big Dee Irwin


Actually a duet with Little Eva, although despite it being a huge hit, she was never credited!
'Swinging on a Star' entered the chart on 21st November 1963 reaching Number 7.


2. Three Stars by Ruby Wright


A tribute to the late great Buddy Holly, Ritche Valens and the Big Bopper.
'Three Stars' entered the chart on 22nd May 1959 reaching Number 19.


3. Starry Eyed by Michael Holliday

Back in the day, Michael Holliday made many a young girl very starry eyed!

'Starry Eyed' entered the chart on 1st January 1960 reaching Number 1.

 

 

Happy listening!
 

The Midweek Hop - Fair Trade

The other half's guest post - three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

 

 

'Balami I200' 1957 Jukebox

 

 

This weeks theme is...Fair Trade

Inspired by Fair Trade Fortnight (Monday 24th February to Sunday 9th March) - so three songs about three commonly found fair trade foods!



1. Banana Boat Song (Day O) by Harry Belafonte


All together now...Day-O, Day-a-a-O
'Banana Boat Song' entered the chart on 1st March 1957 reaching Number 2.


2. Sugar Sugar by The Archies


A fictional band (long before Gorillaz) and also part of the bubblegum pop tunes of the late 60s!
'Sugar Sugar' entered the chart on 11th October 1969 reaching Number 1.


3. China Tea by Russ Conway

Like many Bristolians, he sailed the seven seas with the Merchant and Royal Navy- wonder if his ship ever actually carried tea?

'China Tea' entered the chart on 21st August 1959 reaching Number 5.

 

 

Happy listening!
 

The Midweek Hop - All About Duck

The other half's guest post - three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

'Wurlitzer 2300' 1959 Jukebox

 

This weeks theme is...All About Duck

Inspired by well, I'm having some rather uncomfortable IVF treatment this week so Andrew thought he'd put together the 3 songs that remind him of me!



1. Louie Louie by The Kingsmen


Andrew really likes this song, despite the fact that I've never actually been called Louie!
'Louie Louie' entered the chart on 30th January 1964 reaching Number 26.


2. You've Got What It Takes by Marv Johnson


'nuff said...
'You've Got What It Takes' entered the chart on 12th February 1960 reaching Number 7.


3. Don't Ever Change by The Crickets

The only line that's kind of wrong is the bit about wearing jeans - I wear dresses much more than jeans!

'Don't Ever Change' entered the chart on 21st June 1962 reaching Number 5. 

 

 

Happy listening!

The Midweek Hop - Sweet Valentine

The other half's guest post - three music videos on a theme...

(inspired by Desmond Carrington's 'The Music Goes Round')

'Wurlitzer 1500' 1952 Jukebox

 

This weeks theme is...Sweet Valentine

Inspired by Valentine's Day (in case you've forgotten, it's this Friday, the 14th!) :-)



1. Stupid Cupid by Connie Francis


Ahhh, young innocent lovebirds...
'Stupid Cupid' was a double A side with 'Carolina Moon' which entered the chart on 22nd August 1958 reaching Number 1.


2. The Look of Love by Dusty Springfield


Always heavy on the eye makeup - was it the look of love or just mascara?
'The Look of Love' entered the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1967 reaching Number 22.


3. The Price of Love by The Everly Brothers

And if you're completely fed up of Valentine's Day...

'The Price of Love' entered the chart on 20th May 1965 reaching Number 2.

 

 

Happy listening!