Top 10 most popular On The Flip-Side posts of all time.

It was five years ago today that we posted our first On The Flip-Side post. Look at yesterday's post to hear that first song posting. Today we are looking at the Top 10 most clicked on posts in the five year history of On The Flip Side. It's quite an eclectic mix. Explore. Enjoy.

10.  Nirvana and Leadbelly -- Where Did You Sleep Last Night? [original post here] = 1504 hits.

9.  Pete Townshend - Is It In My Head (demo) [original post here] = 1603 hits.

8.  Howlin' Wolf featuring Hubert Sumlin (RIP) - Smokestack Lightnin' [original post here] = 1675 hits.

7.  Junior Kimbrough - Meet Me In The City [original post here] = 1725 hits.

6.  Bill Haley and the Comets -- Razzle Dazzle [original post here] =  2048 hits.

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5.  The Byrds - Have You Seen Her Face? [original post here] = 2081 hits

4.  Happy 90th Birthday to Bettie Page [original post here] = 2081 hits.

3. The Velvet Underground -- Sweet Jane (alternate version) [original post here] = 2570 hits.

2.  Blind Willie McTell - God Don't Like It [original post here] = 3931 hits.

And the number 1 post of all time, in a runaway is...

1.  The Runaways -- Cherry Bomb [original post here] = 12,940 hits!

Until next time, we'll see you On The Flip-Side!

Song of the Week: Bill Haley & His Comets - Razzle-Dazzle

Whack-a-doo-a-whack-a-doo! Bill Haley is one of the most influential figures in rock-n-roll history. But he doesn't seem to make it onto the Mt. Rockmore carvings like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly. Perhaps it was his relatively senior age of 30 when he recorded Rock Around The Clock, or his tartan dinner jacket, his comb-over, or his relatively tame demeanor. One thing is for sure: Bill Haley was the first caucasian musician to consciously record a rock-n-roll record with his 1953 recording of his original tune, Crazy, Man, Crazy. 1953! Stop and think about that. 1953. His groundbreaking recording of Rock Around The Clock came out the next year in 1954.

Today we take a listen to his 1955 recording of a Charles Calhoun penned number called Razzle Dazzle. It's a swinging little number with some beautifully ridiculous back-up vocals (whack-a-doo-a-whack-a-doo). One of the reasons this is on the top 3 list of my favorite Bill Haley recordings is the stunning guitar work from lead guitarist, Franny Beecher. Do not overlook this great jazz influenced guitar work. Holy crow that guy could play. But more than just play, Beecher successfully lifts the song up from a good number to a great number. And just as important is the top-notch production on the recording. Every instrument is distinct and clear and nicely balanced. It may be hard to hear on crappy little lap-top speakers, but pay particular attention to the slap bass work of Al Rex Marshall Lytle. It is more clear and distinct than most recordings of a bass for another 10+ years when people like Charles Mingus would make recording the bass their hallmark.

That's all I have to say this week. Have a good one and also enjoy the video below of Bill Haley and His Comets performing Razzle Dazzle. Don't Go out there, they'll crucify you!

Until next time, we'll see you On The Flip-Side!