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Thirteen years before ever being broadcast, the Grammys took their first steps into rock n\u2019 roll history on May 4, 1959 - when, curiously, they were held in two separate cities on the same night.\n\xa0\nIf you were a fan of rock n\u2019roll, however, you\u2019d have been sorely disappointed by the winners - \u2018Tequila\u2019 by The Champs, Perry Como\u2019s \u2018Catch A Falling Star\u2019, and, bizarrely, David Seville & The Chipmunks\u2019 \u2018The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don\u2019t Be Late)\u2019.\n\xa0\nIn this episode, Olly, Rebecca and Arion explain why The Chipmunks were so acclaimed, consider whether the Grammys have a problem with race, and reveal which noughties novelty pop song was inspired by The Sugarhill Gang...\n\xa0\nFurther reading:\n\u2022 The 1958 Grammys - the winners in full:\nhttps://www.grammy.com/grammys/awards/1st-annual-grammy-awards-1958\n\u2022 The Dark, Angry Father of \u2018Alvin and the Chipmunks\u2019: https://www.vulture.com/2015/11/the-dark-angry-father-of-alvin-and-the-chipmunks.html\n\u2022 The Beverly Hilton, one of the locations for the first ever Grammys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRYVAodIvw4\nFor bonus material and to support the show, visit Patreon.com/Retrospectors\nWe'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/Retrospectors\nThe Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill. \nTheme Music: Pass The Peas. Voiceover: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Emma Corsham.\nCopyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2021.\n#50s #Music #Arts #US\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices