Back to the Jukebox, Vol. 2: Exploring 20 More Golden Oldies & Doo-Wop Classics of the ‘50s and ’60s

This week, I’m joined by Jay Sweet, my former Tunestiles co-host, along with friend of the show Jimmy Mitchell, as we return to the well for Volume 2 of our Golden Oldies & Doo-Wop mixtape series. Together, we’re curating another nostalgic collection of classic songs from the 1950s and 1960s — an era defined by street-corner harmonies, jukebox romance, and the early building blocks of rock and pop music.

And, just like Vol. 1, this episode isn’t only about when these songs first topped the charts. We’re revisiting the songs that enjoyed a second life decades later, resurfacing in the 1980s and 1990s through high-profile cover versions, movie soundtracks, and cultural rediscovery. From songs that re-entered the charts thanks to films like Stand By Me, Dirty Dancing, and Back to the Future, to originals that suddenly found a whole new audience, we explore how this music transcended generations.

Along the way, we dig into why these timeless songs continue to resonate — the harmonies, the melodies, the emotional pull — and how they helped shape everything that followed in rock, pop, and soul. Whether you grew up with these records spinning on vinyl, discovered them through movies, or are just beginning to explore the golden age of rock ’n’ roll, this episode is a warm, nostalgic trip back to the music that never really went away.

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