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On this episode, Matty and Violet are once again joined by special guests Alex Johnson (Why Dogs Why, Cheekface) and Luke Phillips as they talk the #1 songs right before the first Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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Songs discussed:

Elvis Presley – Don’t Be Cruel
Elvis Presley – Love Me Tender
Guy Mitchell – Singing The Blues
Danny & The Juniors – At The Hop
The McGuire Sisters – Sugartime
The Champs – Tequila
Laurie London – He’s Got The Whole World in His Hands
The Platters – Twilight Time
David Seville – Witch Doctor
Sheb Wooley – The Purple People Eater

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The 1950s Number Ones #8: Pre-Hot 100 Hits (ft. Alex Johnson & Luke Phillips)