The tease for Monday 16 February
US#2(7) from 12 March, 20 weeks in from 5 February 1955. Held out of top slot by Fontane Sisters – Hearts Of Stone (US#1(2) from 5 February) and then McGuire Sisters – Sincerely (US#1(10) from 12 February 1955).
From a Texas born honky tonky pianist/bandleader with a medley of tunes inspired by 'Crazy Otto' AKA Fritz Schulz-Reichel, a German artist famous for his honky tonk piano playing. Big Hit in N.Z.
The tease for Tuesday 17 February
The US#1(3) from 5 February 1955 that initially kept the Johnny Maddox medley hit The Crazy Otto from the top slot in early 1955. As was the trend in the pop music world then, this was yet another Rhythm & Blues cover - of The Charms #15 hit Monster Hit in N.Z.
The tease for Wednesday 18 February
Another song that kept the Johnny Maddox medley hit The Crazy Otto from the top slot in early 1955. US#1(10) from 12 February 1955, and 2nd Top Song of the year - the three sisters' 6th hit and the 1st million-seller for Christine, Dorothy and Phyllis. Cover of the Moonglows #22 hit and a Monster Hit in N.Z.
The tease for Thursday 19 February
Tonight a UK#1(3) from 28 February 1968 - Monster Hit in N.Z. from a husband and wife team from Israel (one of only two husband & wife teams to top the UK charts – the other being Sonny & Cher).
The tease for Friday 20 February
Tonight the 4th million-seller for this artist who worked as dancer from age 12. She became a model during high school and toured Canada as a dancer in the late forties. She first recorded for Sharp in 1952. US#2, 16 weeks in Top 100 from 19 February 1955. Big Hit in N.Z.
And the songs;
Monday, Johnny Maddox - Crazy Otto Medley
Tuesday, Fontane Sisters - Hearts Of Stone
Wednesday, McGuire Sisters – Sincerely
Thursday, Esther & Abi Ofarim – Cinderella Rockafella
Friday, Joni James – How Important Can It Be
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