From the SB 50th birthday celebration web page

[jwt]

Think Elvis was called the King of Rock n' Roll. Jerry Lee was inducted into the R&R Hall of Fame in '86, one of the first. Disco was a flash in the pan - an embarrasing one at that. That's just me though. My guess is the organizers think disco is easier to dance by? Since I don't dance unless I have trees and deep to dnace with, I'd vote for R&R. Either way, it will be fun.

[notorious]

Tree, 1958-59 was more like Elvis not Rock and Roll, Right? I beleive that 58' was the year that Elvis joined the Army. The names Jerry Lee Lewis and Connie Fransis come to mind also.

Anyway, I agree with the Disco thing. I lived through that once already... Is that going to be the music selection?

Hawk,
You disappoint me. I realize that you are but a mere youth, however, pre-Army Elvis was certainly Rock'nRoll. Vegas Elvis is another matter, embarassing unless you also like Jerry Vale etc.In the Sun Records years Elvis cribbed the emerging genre from the black blues shouters, mixed it with a little hillbilly, and made it Rock'nRoll, e.g. Hound Dog was originally Big Mama Thornton, Good Rockin' Tonight was originally Wynonie Harris, etc. Despite the racism that prevented the originators from cross-over hits, as far as music is concerned, it doesn't get any more authentic Rock than early Elvis. Yes Jerry Lee Lewis was big, until he married his 12 year old cousin--marriage lasted, career didn't. Connie Francis?--- more pop than Rock, IMHO. Pretty soon thereafter came Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley Little Richard and a steady stream of rockin. These were the years when it all began, and what a long, strange trip it's been.
I don't want to be pedantic, so if you need more enlightenment I refer you to Scooter--- he knows his stuff.

[win]

you'll like the tunes, Tree!

[Hawk]

Hawk, You disappoint me. I realize that you are but a mere youth, however, pre-Army Elvis was certainly Rock'nRoll.

Your right. The fifties did start the R&R era. I just feel that the real onset of rock wasn't until the sixties. The fifties had a more R&B feel at least for me. Believe me, I have 5 older sisters that spun more vinyl then I care to remember. Elvis was a staple.

[Hawk]

you'll like the tunes, Tree!

Tree, have you ever seen the Motor Booty Affair? They put on quite a show. It's not all disco. They do some great funk tunes. I think Win is right. You will like them if haven't seen them.

[noski]

How come no one is asking my quartet to sing?....hmmm??? What is more 50's than 4 part a cappella barbershop?

[007]

Were these songs playing at the base lodge?, or was it ALWAYS in favor to play "retro" music at ski resorts? (in which case it would have been 20's music playing in 1958!)

The Top 25 Songs of 1958

1. At The Hop Danny & Juniors
2. It's All In The Game Tommy Edwards
3. The Purple People Eater Sheb Wooley
4. Don't Elvis Presley
5. Tequila Champs
6. All I Have To Do Is Dream Everly Brothers
7. Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) Domenico Modungo
8. Sugartime McGuire Sisters
9. He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands) Laurie London
10. The Chipmunk Song David Seville & Chipmunks
11. To Know Him, Is To Love Him Teddy Bears
12. Witch Doctor David Seville
13. It's Only Make Believe Conway Twitty
14. Hard Headed Woman Elvis Presley
15 Poor Little Fool Ricky Nelson
16. Get A Job Silhouettes
17. Catch A Falling Star Perry Como
18. Tom Dooley Kingston Trio
19. Patricia Perez Prado
20. Little Star Elegants
21. Bird Dog Everly Brothers
22. Twilight Time Platters
23. Bye Bye Love Everly Brothers
24. Yakety Yak Coasters
25. 26 Miles (Santa Catalina) Four Preps

[groomer]

The sad thing is I can remember having to listen to a lot of those songs on my dad's eight-track in the seventies!

[Lostone]

Then that was an "oldies" tape, because 8 tracks didn't come out until the 60s.

I rolled the car that had my last 8 track player, with an open can of orange soda. The car continued, but the 8 track was forevermore sticky.

[Dawn Patrol]

Ok... Soooo whats a sloshwicking race??

[Lostone]

It is a short obstacle race with a ski, a snowshoe and a broom.

If they want to be authentic, it should be the 108th annual sloshwick, as they were all the 108th.

[win]

As I understand it, it is also a bit of a free-for-all!

[barkbiter]

skidder too cool for disco....................???...................... ..........NOT !

[bill-now]

My American Bandstand ratings:

1. At The Hop Danny & Juniors 95
2. It's All In The Game Tommy Edwards 85
3. The Purple People Eater Sheb Wooley 67
4. Don't Elvis Presley 70
5. Tequila Champs 80
6. All I Have To Do Is Dream Everly Brothers 83
7. Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) Domenico Modungo -10
8. Sugartime McGuire Sisters -20
9. He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands) Laurie London -1000000
10. The Chipmunk Song David Seville & Chipmunks -999999999999999
11. To Know Him, Is To Love Him Teddy Bears 84
12. Witch Doctor David Seville 78
13. It's Only Make Believe Conway Twitty 79
14. Hard Headed Woman Elvis Presley 82
15 Poor Little Fool Ricky Nelson 42
16. Get A Job Silhouettes 97 (with a bullet!)
17. Catch A Falling Star Perry Como -0
18. Tom Dooley Kingston Trio 87
19. Patricia Perez Prado ?
20. Little Star Elegants 92
21. Bird Dog Everly Brothers 78
22. Twilight Time Platters ?
23. Bye Bye Love Everly Brothers 81
24. Yakety Yak Coasters 99
25. 26 Miles (Santa Catalina) Four Preps 12

[Yard Sale]

My American Bandstand ratings:

1. At The Hop Danny & Juniors 95
2. It's All In The Game Tommy Edwards 85
3. The Purple People Eater Sheb Wooley 67
4. Don't Elvis Presley 70
5. Tequila Champs 80
6. All I Have To Do Is Dream Everly Brothers 83
7. Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) Domenico Modungo -10
8. Sugartime McGuire Sisters -20
9. He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands) Laurie London -1000000
10. The Chipmunk Song David Seville & Chipmunks -999999999999999
11. To Know Him, Is To Love Him Teddy Bears 84
12. Witch Doctor David Seville 78
13. It's Only Make Believe Conway Twitty 79
14. Hard Headed Woman Elvis Presley 82
15 Poor Little Fool Ricky Nelson 42
16. Get A Job Silhouettes 97 (with a bullet!)
17. Catch A Falling Star Perry Como -0
18. Tom Dooley Kingston Trio 87
19. Patricia Perez Prado ?
20. Little Star Elegants 92
21. Bird Dog Everly Brothers 78
22. Twilight Time Platters ?
23. Bye Bye Love Everly Brothers 81
24. Yakety Yak Coasters 99
25. 26 Miles (Santa Catalina) Four Preps 12

You sir, are a madman. I want to party with you.