Laura's Web Sites

My Groups

My Yahoo Groups (Unless otherwise noted, these groups were created by me)

Beatlemania 40 This forum is devoted to the greatest pop group of all time. Originally launched in honor of the 40th anniversary of Beatlemania (1964 - 2004). Oldies and Bubblegum Music  Here's where all us fans of 60's and 70's pop and bubblegum music can share info about our favorite songs and acts of the era including RON DANTE (of the Archies and Cufflinks), ANDY KIM, MARK LINDSAY, PETER NOONE, and any artist from the era who holds a special place in your hearts. The Brill Building A forum for discussing the great Brill Building songwriters and producers (Phil Spector, Don Kirshner, Jeff Barry/Ellie Greenwich, Neil Sedaka/Howard Greenfield, Carole King/Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann/Cynthia Weil, Doc Pomus/Mort Shuman, Jerry Lieber/Mike Stoller, etc.) who turned out such wonderful music at 1619 and 1650 Broadway, New York City. Oldies Music from the U.S., U.K., and Canada  This is for all lovers of the great music from the 50's, 60's and 70's to talk about their favorite songs and artists, post links to related sites, and share memories. The Dixie Cups   Official Yahoo Group for the New Orleans trio The Dixie Cups ("Chapel of Love," "People Say").  Come join us and interact with other fans and with original group members Barbara and Rosa Hawkins, who will be dropping by as time permits to read the posts. Post Your Oldies Site  This group is for people to advertise their oldies-related groups, sites, and web rings. Sites posted must pertain to the entertainment and/or culture of the 50's, 60's, or 70's. Owners of groups and/or sites on singers and actors from this era are encouraged to post their sites here, as well as owners of groups/sites that reflect the general "feel" of the era, such as classic cars, vinyl records, movies, TV shows, TV and radio commercials, and oldies music in general. You may also post links to your favorite relevant sites as long as the posting rules are adhered to. Jeff Barry Dedicated to the phenomenal career of songwriter-producer Jeff Barry ("Chapel of Love," "Baby I Love You," "Sugar, Sugar"). This is the companion group to the official site of the same name. Discussions to be focused on Jeff's career, past and present, as well as Jeff's work with luminaries such as Ellie Greenwich, Andy Kim, Ron Dante, Robin McNamara, The Monkees, Neil Diamond, The Ronettes, The Dixie Cups, The Crystals and more. The 60s Zone Group   Originally created by Wayne Adderley and previously known as The Swinging 60's Zone, this group focuses on the 60s musical and related scene including TV and film.  We've a friendly bunch of people at the Zone - come join us!

Other Yahoo Groups (Groups I co-own but which were not originally created by me)

The All Stars of Radio (co-owner)   Your No. 1 radio flashback group Dick Clark (co-owner)   The VERY FIRST Discussion and Resource Group on YAHOO dedicated to Dick Clark! The Neil Sedaka Appreciation Society (co-owner)   Focuses on talented and prolific singer, songwriter and musician Neil Sedaka ("Calendar Girl," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do," "Laughter in the Rain").  Sedaka recently celebrated his 50th anniversary in the music business and continues to tour the country (and the world), making live and televised appearances and sharing his special brand of magic with his fans. That 70's Group (co-owner)   A discussion group dedicated to the unique history, music and artists of the 1970's.  Please feel free to post your memories and thoughts on this everlasting decade of time!  We kindly ask members to please focus on the topic of the 70's when posting messages. That Songwriters Group (co-owner)   Dedicated to our favorite songwriters!