Episode 60, “Top Hits of 1952,”

11/02/2019 1h 0min
Episode 60, “Top Hits of 1952,”

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Episode Synopsis

Show 60, “Top Hits of 1952,” tracks the most popular recordings of 1952, playing 17 songs, including ballads, an unusual novelty song about Little Bo Peep, and a recording that’s an early precursor of rock-and-roll. Performers include Doris Day, Rosemary Clooney, Percy Faith, Jo Stafford, Eddie Fisher, and Leroy Anderson.



Top Hits 1952



Playlist



1
Cry
Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads


2
Wheel of Fortune
Kay Starr


3
Blue Tango
Leroy Anderson


4
Here in My Heart
Al Martino


5
It’s In the Book Parts 1 and 2
Johnny Standley


6
Delicado
Percy Faith and his Orchestra


7
Auf Wiederseh’n Sweetheart
Vera Lynn


8
You Belong to Me
Jo Stafford


9
I Went to Your Wedding
Patti Page


10
Why Don’t You Believe Me
Joni James


12
A Guy is a Guy
Doris Day


14
Half as Much
Rosemary Clooney


15
Blues in the Night
Rosemary Clooney


16
Lady of Spain
Eddie Fisher


17
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Lloyd Price



 
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