Old Time Rock 'n' Roll: Music of the golden days of rock n roll
1,040 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 89 ratingsOld Time Rock n Roll is the largest oldies podcast in the world today. Over 2.3 million listeners have enjoyed the huge library of tunes. Host Lee Douglas uses his personal 120,000 song library to spin the classics,as well as the obscure songs of the 50's,60's and early 70's. Whether its doo wop, rockabilly, Rythym and Blues or pop, Old Time Rock n Roll has it all. Listen and be transported back to a time when the biggest problem we had was getting a date for Saturday night.
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Episodes
Show # 920: Specialty Records
February 10, 2020 15:24 - 115 MBThe back story of one of the most popular and prolific record labels in early rock n roll music history
Show # 919: The great First Rock n Roll Song Controversy
February 03, 2020 14:15 - 55.3 MBWhat was the first Rock n Roll Song? Everyone has an opinion. Can there even be a first Rock n Roll song ? Musicologists say yes but not all agree on the song. Lee has an answer "There ain't no such animal." Twice before he has done shows on this topic. This week adding new material he brings that controversy back. Again Lee proves his point that Rock was Evolution not Revolution.
Show # 918: Listener's Choice Top Hits of 1962 and 1963
January 27, 2020 01:30 - 71.8 MBThe top of the top in 62 and 63
Show # 917: Debuts
January 18, 2020 13:41 - 145 MBThe first recordings by the super stars of the 1950' and early 1960's.
Show # 916: Rockin Roulette G
January 11, 2020 14:59 - 68.7 MBWe set the server on auto so know one including the DJ knows what songs are coming up. This week we set the server on G,
Show # 915 Back to Back The Name Game
January 04, 2020 20:16 - 73.6 MBTwo shows from the early days of Old Time Rock n Roll Back to Back by request
Show # 914: The biggest hits of 1960 and 1961
December 25, 2019 14:34 - 145 MBThis listeners Choice show features the biggest hits of the these two years.
Show # 913: Happy Holidays from Old Time Rock n Roll
December 17, 2019 14:02 - 111 MBShow # 913: Happy Holidays from Old Time Rock n Roll
Show # 912 : The Lighter Side of Christmas
December 09, 2019 21:57 - 69.8 MBThe best of the novelty and comedy songs for the Holidays.
Show #911 The Top hits of 1958 and 1959 Listener's Choice Show
December 02, 2019 14:23 - 114 MBThe top hits of these two years as requested by listener Phyllis Horowitz. Two hours of only the top, the cream of the crop.
Show # 910: You Gotta Have Heart
November 23, 2019 14:33 - 70.8 MBHow many heart hit songs can you remember from the 50's and 60's? Can you remember at least 45 ? We can and do play them tonight.
Show # 909: One Hit Wonders and follow up flops
November 16, 2019 15:14 - 112 MBThe greatest singers of songs that never had more than that one hit and yet are fondly remembered today. And their follow ups that may have been just as good but never made it on the charts.
Show # 908: All that Glitters
November 09, 2019 14:08 - 71.1 MBThe 50's and 60's come alive again with this treasure trove of all things that people desire, from Diamonds and Pearls to Gold to the all powerful Dollar Bill.
Show # 907: Echoes of November
November 01, 2019 15:47 - 175 MBThe Top Hits from November during our golden years 1956-63
Show # 906 : Halloween Haunts
October 26, 2019 13:49 - 70.7 MBOur Annual salute to all things that go bump in the night. Some of the best in Halloweens songs.
Show # 905: Back to Back
October 18, 2019 03:24 - 74.9 MBThe Fifties and 60's come alive with two shorter length shows from many years ago Back to Back. As requested by our listeners.
Show # 904: 13th Anniversary Special.
October 05, 2019 03:26 - 295 MBIn honor of Old Time Rock n Roll's 13th anniversary and the start of year 14, Lee invites listeners to call in, request songs, or ask questions or make suggestions. Then Lee presents his personal favorite top 25 songs. You will definitely be surprised by these choices all in In this expanded edition of Old Time Rock n Roll.
Show # 903 The Songs Elvis Forgot
September 28, 2019 04:14 - 70.2 MBWhen Elvis began touring in the 1970's he packed his show with newer songs made famous by other singers, essentially ignoring most of his hit singles and more popular album cuts and never revisiting them. Only a few of his hits remained in his show, most in a quick medley but the hits that made him a real superstar were forever forgotten in his shows. Tonight Lee and Elvis Tribute artist Peter Alden present and discuss their choices for hit songs Elvis should have put in his shows. These are ...
Show # 902: Crazy Man Crazy: The Bill Haley Story
September 20, 2019 14:11 - 70.5 MBThe Story of Bill Haley as told by his son Bill Haley Jr. author and musician bringing the sad and tumultuous life of the first superstar of the Rock n Roll era.
Show # 901: Listener's Choice D|J Challenge Show
September 13, 2019 17:38 - 172 MBIn this special Listener's Choice show Zach Nadel Challenges Lee to have , find and play some rare covers of famous songs. Does Lee have them all or does he finally go down in defeat?
Show # 900: Variety Special
September 07, 2019 12:08 - 69.4 MBOnce in a while we take a break from our themed shows and just play a random selection of songs. A perfect blend of 50's and early 60's hits from artists like Bobby Darin, Bill Haley, Carl Perkins, Connie Francis and a host of your favorites,
Sow # 899: A September to Remember
August 30, 2019 20:06 - 112 MBA month full of musical history as we explore the happenings in 50's and 60's rock n roll during the month of September. Important dates, birthdays, deaths anything important in our music during the month of September this week on Old Time Rock n Roll/
Show # 898: Summer In The City : August 27, 1962
August 24, 2019 12:12 - 111 MBThe final episode of our summer series detailing the top hits in New York City for the week of August 27th 1962
Show # 897: Summer in the City August 20, 1961
August 17, 2019 02:37 - 114 MBThe next to last episode in our summer series of the 40 hits in NYC, 58 years ago.
Show # 897: Summer in the City August 20, 1961
August 17, 2019 02:37 - 114 MBThe next to last episode in our summer series of the 40 hits in NYC, 58 years ago.
Show # 896: Summer in the City : August 13, 1960
August 09, 2019 18:00 - 72.8 MBContinuation of our summer series the top hits in NYC on this week 60 years ago
Show # 895: Summer in the City: August 6th 1959
August 03, 2019 03:41 - 102 MBThe top 40 Songs of that week 60 years ago in NYC.
Show # 894: Summer in the City: Week of July 29, 1958
July 26, 2019 12:43 - 69.7 MBOur summer series continues with the top 40 hits that were popular in New York City 61 years ago.
Show # 893 Summer in the City July 22, 1957l
July 19, 2019 13:26 - 99.7 MBOur summer series continues with the hot hits of the summer July 22nd 62 years ago.
Show # 892: Salute to the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landing
July 12, 2019 12:06 - 69.5 MBOn July 20, 1969 three brave astronauts did the impossible, they traveled to and landed on the moon. Tonight, thanks to the generosity of Bruce Stein this Listener's Choice show takes us through 20 years of songs about the moon.
Old Time Rock n Roll Call-In special
July 10, 2019 01:30 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBBi-annual call in show. Ask questions pertaining to the music of the 50's and 60's and Old Time Rock n Roll's weekly podcasts. No music on this show.
Show # 891: Summer in the City- July 7, 1956
July 05, 2019 12:55 - 72.9 MBThe Top songs of the week on a hot and sticky week of July 7, 1956 in New York City
Show # 890: Welcome to Jimmy n Johns
June 27, 2019 18:12 - 49.1 MBWhats on the menu tonight; the best Jimmy and John songs and singers of the 1950's and 1960's, This is a Listener's choice show Thanks to Phyllis Horowitz.
Show # 889: The Billy Bob Show
June 21, 2019 11:57 - 96.4 MBIt's the Billy Bob Show starring Billy Bob. Not this time, this Listeners Choice show from Listener Phyllis Horowitz centers around the superstar singers and songs that have been blessed with the name or title; Bill, Billy or Bob and Bobby.
Show # 888: Variety is the spice of Life
June 14, 2019 16:23 - 49.1 MBThis month instead of Roulette, Lee presents some selected favorites from the 50's and 60's. A really great mix of what you like from OTRNR.
Show # 699 : I Dreamed I sounded like Elvis
June 08, 2019 16:17 - 69.3 MBA look at the artists that truly sounded like Elvis and because of that never made a splash in the music business. add some true Elvis recordings make for a great two hours
Show # 887: Night of the Working Stiffs
June 07, 2019 14:16 - 68.8 MBSounds like a horror story, and to many listeners it is. This is our salute to the workers of the world
Show # 887: Hello Dolly
June 01, 2019 11:24 - 68.7 MBA triple play today playing the classic and not so well remembered Doll and Dolly songs, An interview from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee about the incredible 50's and 60's musical stage show "Dreamland Drive-In" now in its 13th year at Dollywood, and a special look at Dolly Parton's early career at Monument Records when they tried to package Dolly as a Rock n Roll/pop singer.
Show # 885 FINAL FIX
May 27, 2019 15:43 - 78.6 MBThe beleaguered Doo Wop show has now been fixed with all songs included and repeats which somehow replicated some songs are deleted. Please re-listen and hopefully enjoy.
Show # 884: Country Cousins
May 17, 2019 12:31 - 69.1 MBMany Country legends started their careers as Rock n Roll singers, Some Rock n Roll singers had more country in their souls and crossed over with country sounds, They all came together to give birth to our music.
Show # 883: All aboard !
April 26, 2019 13:05 - 69.8 MBOne of the mainstays of early rock and country music in the 1950's were the train songs. Tonight a retrospective of the music and singers who took us on a journey via those very special "TRACKS" (Pun intended)
Show # 882: These Shoulda Been Hits
April 19, 2019 13:58 - 110 MBA great look into the 1950's with a group of songs that Lee believes should have been a hit record. Nut for one reason or another never got the chance to be heard. This week, they will.
Show # 881: Top 40 Novelty Records of the 50;s and early 60's
April 12, 2019 12:48 - 79 MBThe most popular novelty records according to sales and jukebox plays might surprise you, but here they are; some very well known, some more obscure than you might think.
Show # 880: Looking Back
April 05, 2019 16:39 - 82.8 MBLee takes a look back at the songs and singers that he didn't care for in the 50's and 60's and how through the ensuing years has changed his mind about the. A treasure trove of real hits from the superstars of rock n roll that just originally didn't tickle his fancy,.
Show # 879: The Superstars, Their First, Biggest and Last
March 29, 2019 13:50 - 108 MBEvery singers life has a beginning, a high point and an end. Here are the Superstars of the 1950's and 1960's. Their first record , their biggest hit and their last charted single. This may be the first show of its kind ever done.
Show # 878: The Five Senses
March 23, 2019 03:41 - 111 MBNope, this is not a Doo Wop group from the 1950's. Two hours of classic songs from our era about the five things we do every day. Touch, see, hear, taste and smell. Are there really any songs about smells? Find out on this weeks edition of Old Time Rock n Rol.
Show # 877: The Last of the Originals
March 16, 2019 11:27 - 165 MBFinally we have reached the end of our research project with the last batch of uncovered songs that spawned some of the big hits of the 50's and 60's. This is the last of the originals shows.
Show # 876: Young at Heart
March 09, 2019 14:19 - 110 MBSongs about youth and its trials and tribulations.
Show # 875: Guess Who ? The Easy Ones
March 01, 2019 13:25 - 166 MBThis weeks show will both challenge and surprise you as Lee goes back into his vault to play early songs of rocks first wave of stars, But this time he has thrown in some really easy ones, so you won't get frustrated. So join in on the fun and take the guess Who ? challenge.
Show # 874: Doom and Gloom
February 22, 2019 03:26 - 161 MBMisery Loves Company...Right? Well join these hit makers (and sometimes not) with some of the most depressing but famous classic hits of the 50's and 60's