“Earth Angel.” A 1955 Doo-wop hit for The Penguins, was the song that Paul Simon designated, above all others, was the one that triggered his fierce fascination with songwriting. It was this song – ...
The 1950s brings to mind poodle skirts, sock hops, and drive-in movies. I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, and Leave It to Beaver were popular television shows, and Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and ...