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RUKUS strives to perform a mix of authentic and danceable 1950's and 1960's Rock 'n Roll.
We have performed a 60 minute Elvis Presley tribute and scripted sets of 50's and 60's music on the theme of "The Golden Age of Rock and Roll". On request, we are also able to provide:
- A British Invasion set
- Beatles set
- A Frat Rock' set
- Mini sets featuring individual artists such as Roy Orbison
Rukus Song List Updated August 2007
| SONG | ARTIST | BILLBOARD CHART POSITION |
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Year Charted |
Highest
Position
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| Pre - 1955 | |||
| All Of Me | Frank Sinatra | 1948 |
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| Tennessee Waltz | Patti Page | 1950 | 1 |
| Goodnight , It's Time To Go | Spaniels | 1954 |
1
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| Shake Rattle & Roll | Bill Haley & His Comets | 1954 |
7
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| That's All Right Momma | Elvis Presley | 1954 |
|
| 1955 | |||
| Baby Let's Play House | Elvis Presley | 1955 |
|
| Only You | Platters | 1955 |
5
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| Rock Around The Clock | Bill Haley & His Comets | 1955 |
1
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| 1956 | |||
| Blue Suede Shoes | Elvis Presley | 1956 |
20
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| Don't Be Cruel | Elvis Presley | 1956 |
1
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| Heartbreak Hotel | Elvis Presley | 1956 |
1
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| Hound Dog | Elvis Presley | 1956 |
1
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| I Want You, I Need You, I Love You | Elvis Presley | 1956 |
1
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| Love Me Tender | Elvis Presley | 1956 |
1
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| Rip It Up | Little Richard | 1956 |
17
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| Twenty Flight Rock | Eddie Cochran | 1956 |
|
| 1957 | |||
| A White Sportcoat (And A Pink Carnation) | Marty Robbins | 1957 |
2
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| All Shook Up | Elvis Presley | 1957 |
1
|
| Blueberry Hill | Fats Domino | 1957 |
2
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| Bony Moronie | Larry Williams | 1957 |
14
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| Diana | Paul Anka | 1957 |
1
|
| Great Balls Of Fire | Jerry Lee Lewis | 1957 |
2
|
| Jailhouse Rock | Elvis Presley | 1957 |
1
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| Peggy Sue | Buddy Holly | 1957 | 3 |
| School Day | Chuck Berry | 1957 |
3
|
| Teddy Bear | Elvis Presley | 1957 |
1
|
| Treat Me Nice | Elvis Presley | 1957 |
18
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| Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On | Jerry Lee Lewis | 1957 | 3 |
| 1958 | |||
| At The Hop | Danny & The Juniors | 1958 |
1
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| Believe What You Say | Ricky Nelson | 1958 | 4 |
| Chantilly Lace | Big Bopper | 1958 | 6 |
| It's All In The Game | Tommy Edwards | 1958 |
1
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| Johnny B. Goode | Chuck Berry | 1958 | 8 |
| La Bamba | Ritchie Valens | 1958 |
22
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| One Night | Elvis Presley | 1958 |
4
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| Rave On | Buddy Holly | 1958 |
37
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| Red Headed Woman | Wayne Worley | 1958 |
|
| Red Hot | Billy Lee Riley | 1958 |
|
| Splish Splash | Bobby Darin | 1958 |
3
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| Summertime Blues | Eddie Cochran | 1958 |
8
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| 1959 | |||
| A Big Hunk Of Love | Elvis Presley | 1959 |
1
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| A Fool Such As I (Now And Then) | Elvis Presley | 1959 |
2
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| Dream Lover | Bobby Darin | 1959 |
2
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| Kansas City | Wilbert Harrison | 1959 | 2 |
| Love Potion #9 | Clovers (Searchers) | 1959 (64) |
23 (3)
|
| Mack The Knife | Bobby Darin | 1959 |
1
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| Sea Cruise | Frankie Ford | 1959 |
14
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| Sleepwalk | Santo & Johnny | 1959 |
1
|
| The Way I Walk | Jack Scott | 1959 | 35 |
| 1960 |
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| A Mess of Blues | Elvis Presley | 1960 |
32
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| Last Date | Floyd Cramer | 1960 |
2
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| Only The Lonely | Roy Orbison | 1960 |
2
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| The Twist | Chubby Checker | 1960 |
1
|
| Walk Don't Run | Ventures | 1960 |
2
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| 1961 |
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| Barbara Ann | Regents/Beach Boys | 1961 |
2
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| Calendar Girl | Neil Sedaka | 1961 |
4
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| Crazy | Patsy Cline | 1961 |
9
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| Crying | Roy Orbison | 1961 |
2
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| Hats Off To Larry | Del Shannon | 1961 |
5
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| Hello Mary Lou | Ricky Nelson | 1961 | 9 |
| His Latest Flame (Marie's The Name) | Elvis Presley | 1961 |
4
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| Please Mr. Postman | Marvelettes (Beatles 1964) | 1961 |
1
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| Pretty Little Angel Eyes | Curtis Lee | 1961 |
7
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| Runaround Sue | Dion | 1961 |
1
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| Runaway | Del Shannon | 1961 |
1
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| Stand by Me | Ben E. King | 1961 |
4
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| There's Always Me | Elvis Presley | 1961 | 56 |
| This Time | Troy Shondell | 1961 |
6
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| Tossin' & Turnin' | Bobby Lewis | 1961 |
1
|
| Walk on By | Leroy Van Dyke | 1961 |
5
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| Walk Right Back | Everly Brothers | 1961 |
7
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| You Mostest Girl | Bobby Lee Trammell | 1961 | 2 (Reg) |
| 1962 | |||
| Can't Help Falling In Love | Elvis Presley | 1962 |
2
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| Crying in the Rain | Everly Brothers | 1962 |
6
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| He's Got You | Patsy Cline | 1962 |
14
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| Let's Dance | Chris Montez | 1962 |
4
|
| Love Letters | Ketty Lester (Elvis 1971 #33) |
1962 |
5
|
| Palisades Park | Freddie Cannon | 1962 |
3
|
| Return To Sender | Elvis Presley | 1962 |
2
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| You Don't Know Me | Ray Charles | 1962 | 2 |
| 1963 |
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| In Dreams | Roy Orbison | 1963 |
7
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| Louie Louie | Kingsmen | 1963 |
2
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| Mean Woman Blues | Roy Orbison | 1963 |
5
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| Rhythm of the Rain | Cascades | 1963 |
3
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| Surfin' USA | Beach Boys | 1963 |
3
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| Wipeout | Surfaris | 1963 | 2 |
| 1964 |
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| A Hard Days Night | Beatles | 1964 |
1
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| And I Love Her | Beatles | 1964 |
12
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| California Sun | Rivieras | 1964 |
5
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| Do Wah Diddy | Manfred Mann | 1964 |
1
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| Fun Fun Fun | Beach Boys | 1964 |
5
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| Glad All Over | Dave Clark Five | 1964 |
6
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| I Saw Her Standing There | Beatles | 1964 |
14
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| It's All Over Now | Rolling Stones | 1964 |
26
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| Please Please Me | Beatles | 1964 |
3
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| Pretty Woman, (Oh) | Roy Orbison | 1964 |
1
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| She Loves You | Beatles | 1964 |
1
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| Slow Down | Beatles | 1964 |
25
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| Twist And Shout | Beatles | 1964 |
2
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| 1965 |
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| In My Life | Beatles | 1965 | |
| My Girl | Temptations | 1965 |
1
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| Satisfaction | Rolling Stones | 1965 |
1
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| Treat Her Right | Roy Head | 1965 |
2
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| Unchained Melody | Righteous Bros. | 1965 |
4
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| You're Going To Lose That Girl | Beatles | 1965 |
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| Post - 1965 |
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| Gloria | Them | 1966 |
71
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| Brown Eyed Girl | Van Morrison | 1967 |
10
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| Folsom Prison Blues | Johnny Cash | 1968 |
32
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| Mony Mony | Tommy James & The Shondells | 1968 | 3 |
| Lodi | CCR | 1969 |
52
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| Takin' Care of Business | BTO | 1974 | 12 |
| Old Time Rock And Roll | Bob Seger | 1979 |
28
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| I'm Just a Gigolo | David Lee Roth | 1985 | 12 |
| Have I Told You Lately | Van Morrison | 1989 | 12 |
| Seasonal |
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| Blue Christmas | Elvis Presley | 1957 | |
| Santa Claus Is Back In Town | Elvis Presley | 1957 | |
| Santa, Bring My Baby Back To Me | Elvis Presley | 1957 | |
| Jingle Bell Rock | Bobby Helms | 1957 |
6
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| Monster Mash | Bobby 'Boris' Pickett | 1962 |
1
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