Diner Jukebox - Reliving The Good Ol' Days

The diner jukebox is, to this day, is the epitome of the 1950s. Images of the sitcom “Happy Days” and motorcycles dance through my head. The music of that era was also a unique sound. Musicians like Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper’ and others wooed the young. In fact the sounds of the time were the vehicles for youth revolution around the world and although the older generation tried to quell the masses, their efforts proved futile. The diner jukebox is still found today in some out-of-the-way places. Sitting on table tops, the restaurant customer sits him or her self down and flicks through the song list. Back in the 50s it took a quarter to play the song of your choice, but that didn’t matter, what was a few coins back in those days.

 Keeping the jukebox memory alive is the Tyrell Corporation - (not to be confused with the same corporation from ‘Blade Runner). This company manufactures the tradition diner jukebox named ER-100 Jukemaster 100, among others. The player is a table top design with song menu pages which one flips, just like in the old days. Easy access to over 100 songs and FM radio is easily picked up. Included in this jukebox is a collection of Elvis songs from his heyday. Songs like “Love me Tender”, “Blue Suede Shoes” to name a couple. The device also doubles as a CD player making it a convenient machine to have. The Jukemaster-100 is retailing for the reasonable price of $220.00 and would make an ideal addition to any person setting up some sort of 1950’s restaurant or bar.

 The memories of that era, when jukeboxes were seemingly ubiquitous and the young didn’t seem to have a care in the world, are still with many today. The diner jukebox brought couples together and paved the way for new musical artists. Indeed there are probably plenty of musicians in the world today that owe a debt of gratitude to the diner jukebox for allowing their first ever single to get air time. Having one of these players in your home or business will no doubt touch the heart and memories of many. People visiting you will surely comment and you’ll be inundated with requests for certain songs. Fortunately the aforementioned ER-100 Jukemaster has over 100 songs by the King, Elvis, which means you’ll not have to go out and purchase those memory tunes from bygone days. Pick up a diner jukebox today and relive your youth.