Chuck's Classics by Chuck Benson

Another of the duo’s many hits from 1957: Bye Bye Love.

They were the husband & wife duo that had I Got YOU Babe on the charts in 1965, and became the biggest hit of their career. Sonny & Cher ended their act in 1976

Husband & wife duo considered “One Hit Wonders”. This hit came about in 1957. Dotty died in December 2000 at the age of 87, Art in October 2007 at the age of 93.

The Four Tops were part of the popular “Motown Sound” out of Detroit, Michigan. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) was there hit in 1965.

American country music singer. Famous for his truck-driving anthems including this Six Days On The Road in 1963. Dave died at the age of 75 in 2003

Doris is an actress, singer and animal welfare activist. She began her career with big bands, and her first hit recording was in 1945 Sentimental Journey

Fats a pianist, singer songwriter. Sold more than 55 million records. Between 1955 and 1960 he had 11 top 10 hits.

Kay had two #1 hits: Wheel of Fortune (1951) and Rock and Roll Waltz (1955)/ Billie Holiday said Kay was the “only white woman who could sing the blues

A singer & songwriter. Best known for this hit from 1957. He had other hits like Ling Ting Tong, or Hula Love & others. Buddy moved to British Columbia in 1992 where he was a partner in a nightclub. He moved again in 1997 to Port Orchard, Washington. Buddy died at the age of 65 in February 1999

One of the best known artists and biggest selling female singer. Married 5 times, including to country star George Jones. She had many #1 hits on the country charts including this one from 1968. She was active from 1966 to 1998. Her passing occurred April 1998 at the age of 55.