When I listen to music played at dances held by my all-male high school, it still moves my heart. One of the many songs that got me up, dressed and on the streetcar (what's a streetcar?) to attend school was "Cross Over the Bridge", sung by Clara Ann Fowler, also known by her stage name, Patti Page. Another one, popular at the time, was "How much is that doggy in the window?' by the same singer.
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