As a rule, I generally don't listen to many instrumentals but, as is so often the case, there are exceptions. This vid has a nice intro by the legendary Dick Clark:
https://youtu.be/2rwfqsjimRM
Amen.
The beginning of rock n roll here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fa4BfPQiKs
This 1959 instrumental by the great Dave Brubeck is recognizable by virtually everyone. And I expect that'll still be the case 100 years from now. Brubeck passed away one day shy of his 92nd birthday:
https://youtu.be/vmDDOFXSgAs
Amen.
I always liked this tune performed by the great Ricky Nelson:
https://youtu.be/LIxHJpmvg7E
Amen.
My, how music has changed. Teresa had a #1 hit with this all the way back in 1950. The video from The Ed Sullivan Show is a hoot.
Amen.
I first heard this song when it was done by The Kingsmen in the 1960's. I've always liked it. This is the original from 1959:
Amen.
Ritchie Valens died at only 17 years of age in the plane crash that also killed Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper. He already had two hits. This is one most everyone will recognize:
Amen.
Danny and the Juniors had a #1 hit with this enduring classic. Tragically, lead singer Danny Rapp shot himself in the head when he was only 42 years old. I think he was only 16 when this video was shot:
Amen.
To say Peggy Lee was superb feels like an understatement, but that's the best I can do with my limited vocabulary. Originally named Norma Egstrom, she had a long, productive and successful career. This is her signature song but, by no means is it her only memorable song:
Amen.
Fats Domino. Chubby Checkers. I'm surprised there wasn't a Lardass Canasta. Anyway, ol' Fats sold millions o' records and this song was one of many reasons why:
Amen.
The King needs no introduction:
Amen.
Eddie Cochran died in a car wreck. He was only 21 years old. There's no telling how far his career would've gone had he not departed at such a young age. His legacy lives on. His songs have been covered by many artists. Here's one you should easily recognize from 1958: