The phrase became Laboe’s signature, and, beginning in 1959, he released a series of compilation records called “Oldies But Goodies” under his own record label. He was especially loved by Latino listeners for frequently incorporating lesser-known Chicano soul bands into his lineup of what he called, and later trademarked, “oldies but goodies.” His popularity among Angelenos attracted teens of all races to his live dancehall events, too, and so he helped desegregate those venues, too. Laboe was one of the first popular DJs to desegregate the airwaves, playing songs by beloved Black artists like Little Richard and The Shirelles for listeners from all racial backgrounds, according to a statement from Laboe’s company, Dart Entertainment.
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