Star Time #131: How to Pick a Winner


Few things in life bring as much organic pleasure as a Star Time '60s episode. I am confident about this assertion. We've run lab tests. We've crunched numbers. We've compared our '60s episodes to everything: joy buzzers, dribble glasses, water-skiing, kilts, Glenlivet whiskey capsules, pick-your-own apple orchards, impeachment. We come out on top every time. Well, six out of seven, depending on the kilt tartan. Here's a '60s Star Time episode so you don't have to take my word for it.

ArtistSongYearLabel
Set 1
Titus TurnerSound-Off1960Jamie
Lula ReedPuddentane1961Federal
Jackie WilsonSazzle Dazzle1960Brunswick
Frances BurnettSweetie1960Coral
The UniversalsLove Bound1961Festival
Bob MackeyShonuff Miss Brown1962Our Record Label
Lavern Baker & Jimmy RicksYou're the Boss1961Atlantic
Lee & the LeopardsCome Into My Palace1962Gordy
Ray CharlesHard Hearted Hannah1961ABC-Paramount
Set 2
Eddie BoBaby I'm Wise1962Ric
Jimmy SoulI Wish I Could Dance196320th Fox
Nina SimoneDon't Let Me Be Misunderstood1964Philips
The ValsI'm Stepping Out With My Memories1964Ascot
Inez FoxxBall Game1963Symbol
Don Covay & the GoodtimersI'll Be Satisfied1964Atlantic
Diamond JoeHow to Pick a Winner1965Sansu
Oscar Brown Jr.All Blues1963Columbia
Set 3
The ExceptionsDown by the Ocean1965Cameo
Morgana KingBee-Bom1966Reprise
Freddie ButlerSave Your Love For Me1965Wheelsville USA
Bobby McClureYou Got Me Baby1966Cadet
Rocky Roberts & the AiredalesE Lasciami Stare1967Durium (Italy)
The VibrationsTogether1967Okeh
Mary Lee WhitneyDon't Come A-Knockin'1966Loma
The EnchantersI Paid for the Party1965Loma
Ray & DaveWrong, Wrong, Wrong1966Mica
Set 4
Bobby WilsonFeels Good1967Volt
Sam & DaveSoul Sister, Brown Sugar1968Atlantic
Shirley & AlfredKid Games and Nursery Rhymes1968Whiz
Ruby AndrewsI Let Him Take Me (In His Arms)1969Zodiac
The DelfonicsBreak Your Promise1968Philly Groove
Zilla MayesAll I Want is You1968Tou-Sea
Dee Dee WarwickFoolish Fool1969Mercury
The Three DegreesMaybe1970Roulette

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