The 1950s Number Ones #9: The Invention of the Billboard Hot 100 (ft. insomniblvck)

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On this episode, Violet and Matty are joined by Max, Jay and special guest E aka insomniblvck as they talk the first songs to go #1 on the newly minted Billboard Hot 100.

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Songs discussed:

• Ricky Nelson – Poor Little Fool
• Domenico Modugno – Volare
• The Elegants – Little Star
• Tommy Edwards – It’s All In The Game
• Conway Twitty – It’s Only Make Believe
• The Kingston Trio – Tom Dooley
• The Teddy Bears – To Know Him is to Love Him
• Alvin & The Chipmunks – The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)
• The Platters – Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
• Lloyd Price – Stagger Lee

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