Life was more simple and innocent back then. My whole life revolved around watching AB after school and learning to dance watching the regulars. Nice memories!
Not so sure how innocent we were, but life was simpler. There was so many of us we changed the culture, despite a growing and strong backlash from the traditional institutions. Loved that time of my life. Thank you
Pat Boone is an inspiration.....a role model .....as an entertainer....loving husband and father..... and glad he came to American Bandstand......Bunny Gibson - Dancer "Regular" 59-61
My late mom said that she used to go to a neighbor's house to watch American Bandstand and my grandmother let her she didn't care for rock n roll! She was very religious and like other parents and grandparents of the day were against rock n roll music! I don't know what she thought of other crossover acts she didn't like Elvis Presley even though he made some good gospel music and I don't know if she liked The Everly Brothers! She was interested in the country music acts but I don't know if she liked any pop or crossover acts!
at our catholic school dances late 50s, early 60s no twisting allowed and a respectable distance (no double clutch) between the couples, a priest or nun AND parents with flashlights would shine on you if you needed a reminder, a whiff of trouble and out you would go, somebodys dad would put a hammerlock on the guy and he'd fly out the door. St. Johns Hudson NH 1960.
Love looking at these film clips. The girls were dressed lovely and the boys in suits. That was a more innocent time but young men and women had more respect for each other. There was more romance. Today its all about Sex and drugs
Pat Boone's version did go to number one on the charts. I liked both his and Fats Domino's version. Pats Boone's version also made a lot of money for Fats.
Pat Boone was an old fashioned style crooner in the rock 'n roll era that had a few hit singles in the 50s.I think this song sucked myself and I don't think most of the kids on Bandstand liked it much either even though they danced to it on the show.
To pacify parents & certain others, they had 2 get sum bland singers to ' de-criminalize' R&B/R&R , & that's where Pat came in. He had sum nice songs but his watered-down copie's of other's music just took the punch out of mostly all the songs.
Pat Boone was the "Great White Hope" who stole Little Richard's hit Tutti Fruity. Back in the early 50's racism was still prevalent in the music industry and there were some who didn't like the idea of young white girls dancing to the music black entertainers.
Pat Boone didn't steal anything from Little Richard. Pat was aloud to record those songs and Little Richard was paid royalties. Many time Little Richard stated that white boy made lots of money for me. That being said I personally didn't like any of his cover songs especially Tutti Fruitti and Ain't That A Shame (FATS ) song.
Love watching these young people dance. These were truly the best times.
Watched everyday after Catholic school. Love the memories.
I adore the way they dance.
Life was more simple and innocent back then. My whole life revolved around watching AB after school and learning to dance watching the regulars. Nice memories!
Jazzlover yes indeed. Such great memories and tv romances with that certain girl. She wore a full skirt and white blouse
I know, now this is when America was great right???!!
I love the way the kids are literally running and trampling each other on this day to get to the soft drinks!
Pat was the best!
WOW...I remember those kind of dances at my school!! Thanks for the memories!
Not so sure how innocent we were, but life was simpler. There was so many of us we changed the culture, despite a growing and strong backlash from the traditional institutions. Loved that time of my life. Thank you
I enjoy the music and the dancing is always interesting to watch. Thanks!!
Pat Boone is an inspiration.....a role model .....as an entertainer....loving husband and father..... and glad he came to American Bandstand......Bunny Gibson - Dancer "Regular" 59-61
This song has very special meaning for me...my mother named me after this great tune!
My grandparents watched AB all the time !
What happened to Harvey Robbins?
My late mom said that she used to go to a neighbor's house to watch American Bandstand and my grandmother let her she didn't care for rock n roll! She was very religious and like other parents and grandparents of the day were against rock n roll music! I don't know what she thought of other crossover acts she didn't like Elvis Presley even though he made some good gospel music and I don't know if she liked The Everly Brothers! She was interested in the country music acts but I don't know if she liked any pop or crossover acts!
How civilized !
Saudades de meus 16 anos, lá pelos idos de 1958.
Always thought the girl with polio was such an inspiration. Her name escapes me for the moment....... Oh Myrna!
+sdonohue1959 RIP Myrna Horowitz
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at our catholic school dances late 50s, early 60s no twisting allowed and a respectable distance (no double clutch) between the couples, a priest or nun AND parents with flashlights would shine on you if you needed a reminder, a whiff of trouble and out you would go, somebodys dad would put a hammerlock on the guy and he'd fly out the door. St. Johns Hudson NH 1960.
I think this clip would have even been better if you could have included Dick Clark's introduction and show where it was on the charts.
Also add in the year. xo
Original record released Oct. 1957.
Sure miss the Friday nite sock hops. Good music and pretty girls.
Geeeezz...the guys were so good looking then!!
great
Love looking at these film clips. The girls were dressed lovely and the boys in suits. That was a more innocent time but young men and women had more respect for each other. There was more romance. Today its all about Sex and drugs
Teddyballgame9: "Pat Boone's 'Ain't That A Shame' rocks more than Fats Domino's version." WHAT A CROCK!
Pat Boone's version did go to number one on the charts. I liked both his and Fats Domino's version. Pats Boone's version also made a lot of money for Fats.
How many of these fine young men were killed in Vietnam! It makes me so angry at our government.
Too bad my favorite Arlene Sullivan didn't seem to be there that day.
Kenny Rossi dancing with someone other than Arlene
Pat's come a long way.Now he's pushing reverse mortgages on the tube.
Pat Boone was an old fashioned style crooner in the rock 'n roll era that had a few hit singles in the 50s.I think this song sucked myself and I don't think most of the kids on Bandstand liked it much either even though they danced to it on the show.
I agree, he was not considered cool like Elvis and the black rock and roll singers of the time. He has lived up to that impression since then.
To pacify parents & certain others, they had 2 get sum bland singers to ' de-criminalize' R&B/R&R , & that's where Pat came in. He had sum nice songs but his watered-down copie's of other's music just took the punch out of mostly all the songs.
Pat Boone was the "Great White Hope" who stole Little Richard's hit Tutti Fruity. Back in the early 50's racism was still prevalent in the music industry and there were some who didn't like the idea of young white girls dancing to the music black entertainers.
Pat Boone didn't steal anything from Little Richard. Pat was aloud to record those songs and Little Richard was paid royalties. Many time Little Richard stated that white boy made lots of money for me. That being said I personally didn't like any of his cover songs especially Tutti Fruitti and Ain't That A Shame (FATS ) song.
Hate Pat Boone and always did.
You shouldn't have Hate in Your Heart for one of the greatest guys that ever lived