1950s Songs

J E B Stuart · December 21, 2024, 09:29:11 PM

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:

Amen.

Herman · December 21, 2024, 09:33:05 PM

The beginning of rock n roll here.

J E B Stuart · December 22, 2024, 09:57:12 PM

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:

Amen.

J E B Stuart · December 24, 2024, 04:46:02 PM

I always liked this tune performed by the great Ricky Nelson:

Amen.

J E B Stuart · December 25, 2024, 06:19:35 PM

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.

J E B Stuart · December 31, 2024, 05:08:28 PM

Amen.

J E B Stuart · January 03, 2025, 07:54:59 PM

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.

J E B Stuart · January 09, 2025, 11:44:13 AM

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.

J E B Stuart · January 18, 2025, 10:28:00 PM

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.

J E B Stuart · January 27, 2025, 04:13:12 PM

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.

J E B Stuart · February 02, 2025, 04:26:58 PM

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.

J E B Stuart · February 15, 2025, 05:15:06 PM

The King needs no introduction:

Amen.

J E B Stuart · March 08, 2025, 06:32:57 PM

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:

J E B Stuart · March 15, 2025, 09:24:30 PM

From Nashville, The Everly Brothers were picked by Rolling Stone magazine as the number one duo of all time. And the production and numbers bear that out. In addition, they have been cited as an influence by numerous groups, including The Beatles and Beach Boys. This is one of my favorites from 1959:

Amen.

Herman · March 18, 2025, 03:35:06 PM

I cannot get into fifties music. I guess Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard weren't too bad.

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