K-tel wishes Happy Birthday to Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean ("Surf City"). alturl.com/wfhfr

On this day in 1961 Paul Anka performed "The Story Of My Love" on American Bandstand.

On this day in 1978 Cerrone performed "Supernature" on American Bandstand.

K-tel wishes Happy Birthday to Katie Kissoon of Mac & Katie Kissoon ("Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep").

On this day in 1972 Gayle McCormick performed "You Really Got A Hold Of Me" on American Bandstand.

On this day in 1965 Chris Montez performed "Call Me" on American Bandstand.

The great Al Jarreau ("We're In This Love Together") was born on this day in 1940.

On this day in 1965 B.J. Thomas performed "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" on American Bandstand. alturl.com/dpb8k

On this day in 1971 Wadsworth Mansion performed "Sweet Mary" on American Bandstand. alturl.com/c286c

On this day in 1961 the Capris performed "There's A Moon Out Tonight" on American Bandstand.

On this day in 1965 Alvin Cash & the Crawlers performed "Twine Time" on American Bandstand. alturl.com/qiqak

On this day in 1968 Bobby Vee ("The Night Has A Thousand Eyes") appeared on American Bandstand. alturl.com/rnbmj

On this day in 1977 "Billy Don't Be A Hero" by Paper Lace was #1 on the UK singles chart. alturl.com/vc9f2

On this day in 1974 the Natural Four performed "Can This Be Real" on American Bandstand.

On this day in 1984 Cyndi Lauper performed "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" on American Bandstand.

On this day in 1973 Edward Bear performed "Last Song" on American Bandstand. alturl.com/neaz8

The great Nat "King" Cole ("Mona Lisa") was born on this day in 1919,

A K-Tel commercial that inspired Pee-wee Herman & The Simpsons Episode S3E14 "Radio Bart"!!!

*NOW PLAYING* From one of the very first early 1960s K-TEL releases (with one of the longest album names) Patsy Cline's "Stop the World and Let Me Off" ... What's YOUR favourite K-Tel compilation song?

*NOW PLAYING* From the 1976 K-TEL release "Blockbuster". THE SONG that inspired Dave Grohl of Nirvana & The Foo Fighters to get into music (thankfully). Edgar Winter Group's "Frankenstein". What's YOUR favourite K-Tel compilation song?