The 1950s Number Ones #6: Elvis Has Entered The Building (ft. Jack Riedy)

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On this episode, Matty is joined by Jake and special guest Jack Riedy as the three of them discuss the #1 hits right before, and after, Elvis Presley’s arrival into the music world.

Listen to Jack Riedy’s Raw Deal: https://jackriedy.bandcamp.com/album/raw-deal

And see Jack & his band live in Chicago on January 30th at Cubby Bear & February 28th at Cobra Lounge: https://www.cubbybear.com/events/jack-riedy-and-the-dealbreakers-w-kicked-by-a-hand-sell-the-rest

Songs discussed:

• Dean Martin – Memories Are Made Of This
• Kay Starr – Rock And Roll Waltz
• Nelson Riddle – Lisbon Antigua
• Les Baxter – The Poor People Of Paris (Jean’s Song)
• Elvis Presley – Heartbreak Hotel
• Perry Como – Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)
• Gogi Grant – The Wayward Wind
• Elvis Presley – I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
• The Platters – My Prayer
• Elvis Presley – Hound Dog

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