Friday, March 03, 2006

This day in music history.

March 3, 1957, Samuel Cardinal Strich (The head of the Catholic archdiocese of Chicago) banned rock & roll from Catholic schools and related activities in his district. He says the "tribal rhythm and suggestive lyrics encourages kids to behave in a hedonistic manner."
Party Doll by Buddy Knox and the Rhythm Orchids (Released in 1957).
Well all I want is a party doll,
To come along with me
when I'm feelin' wild,
To be everlovin', true and fair,
To run her fingers through my hair.
Come along and be my party doll
Come along and be my party doll
Come along and be my party doll
I wanna make love to you,
to you,
I wanna make love to you.
Well I saw a gal walkin' down the street,
The kind of a gal I'd love to meet,
She had blonde hair and eyes of blue,
Baby I wanna have a party with you.
Every man has got to have a party doll,
To be with him when he's feelin' wild,
To be everlovin', true and fair
To run her fingers through his hair
To run her fingers through his hair...