Ray's Song Pick of the Day from Monday 6 October 2008

The tease for Monday 6 October 2008
Tonight a UK#1(5) from 30 October, NZ#1 in November 1959. Tonight's artist's first four singles had all been uptempo and then he came out with his 5th single as an easy paced song, just like tonight's song.
And the song
Cliff Richard And The Shadows – Travellin’ Light. The previous ‘easy paced’ release referred to was, “Living Doll”.

The tease for Tuesday 7 October
Tonight a US#1, 24 October 1960 and Monster Hit in N.Z. An adaption of an Italian song 'Per Tutta La Vita', that came after two million sellers for the singer, from late 1959 and mid 1960. A professional singer since age six, who after she appeared on TV in Britain and elsewhere in Europe, she was described in France as ‘the most dynamic American artist since Judy Garland. Backing musicians included Floyd Cramer (piano), Bob More (bass), and Homer 'Boots' Randolph (sax)
And the song
Brenda Lee – I Want To Be Wanted

The tease for Wednesday 8 October 2008
Tonight a UK#1, 5 October 1961. This was the fifth hit for tonight's group and was their second to make the top of the charts. Written by Michael Carr, who also provided their follow-up to their first No. 1, with a UK#5 ‘Man Of Mystery’
And the song
The Shadows – Kon Tiki

The tease for Thursday 9 October
Tonight a US#1(2) from 20 October 1962 (14 weeks in Top 100) and a MONSTER HIT in N.Z. Tonight's artist began his recording career in Hollywood while aspiring to be an actor. Co-written with Leonard Capizzi, his song charted twice more, #91 in 1970 and #10 in 1973.
And the song
Bobby 'Boris' Pickett – Monster Mash

The tease for Friday 10 October
Tonight a UK#1(3) from 10 October, Au#1(3) from 20 December 1963. Initially doing session work, this group had some success with their cover of the Isley Brothers "Twist And Shout" (in competition with The Beatles) then struck it big with their cover of The Contours 1962 hit. This gave our group a #1 in 16 countries ( including the UK and Australia)
And the song
Brian Poole & The Tremeloes - Do You Love Me