Here's a list of my top ten {old} rock/pop singers (with links to some of their songs)! Hope you enjoy!
*I shall try not to fan-girl too much xP*
|| Ricky Nelson
Eric "Ricky" Nelson. Forever my favorite singer of his time. His voice is basically magical, so. there's that.
A few of his songs:
Hello Mary Lou
Fools Rush In
Young Emotions
I Will Follow You
Fire Breathing Dragon
POP QUIZ! What show did Ricky Nelson star in?
|| Elvis Presley
Ah Elvis. When I was kid he was a "no-no" (I think it's because he was considered so "wild" in his time), but as I grew and heard his songs I realized the beauty of his talent. <3
A few of his songs:
Burning Love
Follow That Dream
Stuck on You
Tomorrow Never Comes
Suspicious Minds
POP QUIZ! What was Elvis's natural hair color?
|| Frankie Avalon
The first time I saw Frankie was in the Lucy Show. Grew up watching that episode, actually. But it wasn't till I was older that I started to listen to his music, and I was hooked. xP I even have one his records! (one of my favorite records to play, along with Patty Duke - who is not on this list for some reason *laughs*)
A few of his songs:
Swingin' on a Rainbow
Why
Just Ask Your Heart
I'll Wait For You
POP QUIZ! How many times was Frankie Avalon married?
|| The Everly Brothers
Their harmony is
spot on. *ok-sign* I've never heard anyone top The Everly Brothers. but don't take my word for it give them a listen please!
A few of their songs:
Rip It Up
Bird Dog
Cathy's Clown
Let It Be Me
Cryin' in the Rain
Claudette
Love of the Common People
Old Fashioned
POP QUIZ! Does anyone know their first names!? *gives chocolate malts to those of you who do*
|| Buddy Holly
Buddy's voice is unique, so some people don't like his music. But to me that "Buddy Holly Hiccup" is amazing xP
A few of his songs:
Everyday
It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Peggy Sue
That'll Be the Day
It's So Easy
POP QUIZ! How did Buddy Holly die?
|| Paul Pertersen
Sometimes you can discover a singer while watching MeTV at hotels *winks*
A few of his songs:
She Can't Find Her Keys
Lollipops and Roses
Little Bit for Sandy
My Dad
POP QUIZ! What Disney musical did Paul Petersen appear in along with Eddie Hodges?
|| James Darren
His voice is like smooth butter. and that's all I've got to say *laughs*
A few of his songs:
Goodbye Cruel World
Gidget
Conscience
Gegetta
POP QUIZ! What movie is the above picture from?
|| Paul and Paula
I only know two Paul and Paula's songs but they're both so beautiful. Sometimes I listen to them and wish I could sing like Paula
The two songs I know:
Young Lovers
Hey Paula
POP QUIZ! Were Paul and Paula their real names?
|| Annette Funicello
Oh Annette. There was a time when I loved the idea of her. Her time. Her dresses! *heart eyes* And the feel of her songs. I don't listen to her music as much as I used to but I still love a lot of her songs. She was also known for being in movies and singing with Frankie Avalon annnnddd she sang some songs with Tommy Sands (who isn't on this lost only because I haven't taken the time to listen to his solo music)
A few of her songs:
I Dream about Frankie
Tall Paul
O Dio Mio
First Name Initial
Let's Get Together (w/ Tommy Sands)
The Parent Trap (w/ Tommy Sands)
I Think, You Think (w/ Frankie Avalon)
Because You're You (w/Frankie Avalon)
POP QUIZ! Who discovered Annette?
|| Johnny Crawford
If anybody knows me, they know that I was around 13/14 I loooovveeeedddd Johnny. And I'm not ashamed to admit it *laughs* I think any 13-year-old girl would fall in love with Johnny. xP
A few of his songs:
Treasures
The Story of the Girl Next Door
Something Special
Cindy's Birthday
Vaya Con Dios
Little White Cloud
Sittin' and A Watchin'
POP QUIZ! what show did Johnny appear on before he landed his role as Mark McCain in The Rifleman?
And there you have my top ten rock/pop singers! I hope you enjoyed this! Also, I'll be answering the questions to the pop quiz in a later post, so leave your answers/guesses below and we'll see who gets the most right!
(sorry, LaKaysha and Liberty, you aren't allowed to answer these *winks*)
