Heard this on a "Nissan@Home" commercial. Thought it was a new song. Nope, done in 1962. Went straight to my all-time favorite playlist.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TVF6kyFH1mI

Born Too Late by the Poni Tails

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO-lu3jqt3M

'I Only Have Eyes for You' - performed by The Flamingos (1959) but originally written in 1934 by Harry Warren and Al Dubin for the movie 'Dames' that debuted in the same year!

This song was something that not only would Wally and his gang have enjoyed but also Ward and June would have fondly recalled from their youths- and remains a timeless classic!

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Johnny Angel - Shelley Fabares

(somebody synced the original stereo version with the Donna Reed Show episode "Donna's Prima Donna")

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC1Zk5oIEPA

With the Beaver Christmas episode that never happened -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qYz7rfgLWE

Eddy sings,

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6nvclk4p6Wo

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UVsQQFDXnJk

Come Softly to Me - The Fleetwoods
Dedicated to the One I Love - The Shirelles
Will You Love Me Tomorrow - The Shirelles
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - The Platters
Where the Boys Are - Connie Francis
Moon River - Henry Mancini

“Tutti Frutti” – Little Richard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bqeSGpP9PI

Shelley Fabares

In 1962, her recording of "Johnny Angel" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Cross Post - Wally Should Have Dated Her !

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Runaway by Del Shannon, 1961
Ramblin' Rose by Nat King Cole, 1962
Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson, 1958 -- and more of his songs

There were lots of great popular songs in that era. Some of my absolute favorites miss the cut as far as year, like "Moments to Remember" by The Four Lads from 1955.

Oh yes! All should be on YouTube…

“It’s All in the Game” by Tommy Edwards, 1958
“You Talk Too Much” by Joe Jones, 1960
“Mama Didn’t Lie” by Jan Bradley, 1962-63?
….and one that didn’t make top 40 but I heard it on an obscure-oldies show:
“Bad Motorcycle” by the Storey Sisters, 1958

Good thread!

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Even with copyright restrictions they really picked some sorry music.

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A Summer Place By Percy Faith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Wd3dlEvodk

Tommy Roe -- Sheila (https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=__Yw1xH1Wxs) 1962 probably my favorite of the era

Lonnie Donegan -- Does your chewing gum lose it's flavor? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbg0ZBXnuZE) 1959 Although I don't think that I was aware of this song until 1962-64, I was sure that this song was "code" for one of those things kids were supposed to know nothing about

Jimmy Dean -- Big Bad John (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnnHprUGKF0) 1961 I remember my Mom taking me to a Jimmy Dean concert at our local memorial coliseum.

Honorable mention

Johnny Cash -- Johnny Yuma (was a rebel) (https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=qjW0ORlIFS8) 1960

From the 1957-59 era:

Put A Light In The Window- The Four Lads
Chances Are- Johnny Mathis
At The Hop- Danny & The Juniors
Since I Don't Have You- The Skyliners
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes- The Platters
Morning Side Of The Mountain/Please Mr. Sun- Tommy Edwards



From the 1960-63 era:

Greenfields- The Brothers Four
Sailor- Lolita
Apple Green- June Valli
Theme For Young Lovers- Percy Faith Orchestra
Bobby Baby- Ginny Zee
Archie's Melody- The By Liners
Air Travel- Ray & Bob
That's For Me To Know- Tommy Manno & Orchestra
Don't Be Afraid Little Darlin- Steve Lawrence
(Why Don't You Try That) Greasy Kid Stuff- The Norvells
Priceless Possession- Janie Grant
Yours Forever- Nell McBride
Whispering- Nino Tempo & April Stevens

Billboard’s #1 songs during the weeks of the debut of “Beaver” & the last episode (barring reruns):

1957—“Honeycomb” by Jimmie Rodgers
1963—“Sukiyaki” by Kyu Sakamoto

The #1 song during my birth week in 1959:

“Come Softly to Me” by the Fleeetwoods

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