tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25050529415487359072012-02-02T23:13:13.863-05:00My favorite albums and songs of the 50s. 50s bebop, blues, country, dance, doo-wop, folk, jazz, novelty, R&B, rockabilly, rock and roll, swing, and other genres of 50s music.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.comBlogger661100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505052941548735907.post-54934212966667076342012-01-02T11:41:00.001-05:002012-01-02T11:42:16.137-05:00

The Best of Freddy Cannon This collection has many of Freddy Cannon's rock and roll songs from the 50s and 60s. Some of my favorites are "Palisades Park", "Action", "Tallahassee Lassie", "Patty Baby", "My Blue Heaven", "For Me and My Gal", and "Teen Queen of the Week".

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Elvis on Tour Elvis on Tour is a 1972 musical documentary. It has songs performed by Elvis Presley from his 1972 tour. Many of his songs from the 50s to the 70s are here. The band sounds great and Elvis has a lot of energy in his performances. Also shown is rehersals, Elvis backstage before concerts, Elvis on the road, scenes from his movies, and some interviews with his fans. This is a must

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Moanin' This 1959 album by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers is one of his best. One of my favorites is "The Drum Thunder Suite". The album also has "Moanin'", "Are You Real?", "Along Came Betty", "Blues March", and "Come Rain or Come Shine". Lee Morgan - trumpet, Benny Golson - tenor saxophone, Bobby Timmons - piano, Jymie Merritt - bass, and Art Blakey - drums. Moanin' is one of the best

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Orgy in Rhythm Art Blakey's 1957 Orgy in Rhythm, is a very different sounding jazz album. It is played with mostly percussion instruments; like the drums and timpani. Other instruments like the flute are also here. The album has "Buhaina Chant", "Ya Ya", "Toffi", "Split Skins", "Amuck", "Elephant Walk", "Come Out and Meet Me Tonight", and "Abdallah's Delight". The album has many musicians,

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I listed some 50s songs I like by The Crests. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Sixteen CandlesThe Angels Listened In

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20 All-Time Greatest Hits! James Brown is known as the "Godfather of Soul". He has many popular soul and funk songs from the 50s to the 70s. This collection has 20 of his songs. My favorite 60s songs are "I Got You (I Feel Good)", "I Got the Feelin'", "Mother Popcorn (Part 1)", "Think", and "Cold Sweat". The 70s songs "(Get Up I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine, Pt. 1", "The Payback", and "Super

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Anthology 1 The Beatles Anthology 1 collection covers the years 1958 to 1964, including when they were The Quarrymen. It includes rare songs, outtakes, live versions of songs from shows, and some small interviews in between some songs. Some of my favorites are "Free As a Bird", "That'll Be the Day", "Besame Mucho", "Love Me Do", "Please Please Me", "One After 909", "I Saw Her Standing There",

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Dino: The Essential Dean Martin Dean Martin is one of my favorite singers, along with Frank Sinatra. This collection has many of his hits from the 40s to the 60s. Some of my favorite songs are "Powder Your Face with Sunshine (Smile! Smile! Smile!)", "Mambo Italiano", "Memories Are Made of This", "Sway", "That's Amore", "Everybody Loves Somebody", "Someone There's a Someone", and "The Door Is

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Frank Sinatra. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list. Bewitched, Bothered and BewilderedCome Fly with MeFly Me to the Moon

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Nothing but the Best Frank Sinatra is one of my favorite singers, along with Dean Martin. His songs are still very popular even today. This album is a great collection of his songs from the 50s to the 80s, with many from the 60s. Some of my favorites are "My Way", "Strangers in the Night", "Come Fly with Me", "The Best Is Yet to Come", "Luck Be a Lady", "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered", "

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The Very Best of Ben E. King Ben E. King is a popular R&B 50s and 60s singer. This collection has his solo songs and songs he did with The Drifters. Some of my favorites are "Stand By Me", "Amor", "Spanish Harlem", "I (Who Have Nothing)", "How Can I Forget", and "Young Boy Blues". Some songs he did with The Drifters are "This Magic Moment", "There Goes My Baby", "Save the Last Dance for Me",

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The Best of Lloyd PriceLloyd Price had many popular R&B songs in the 50s and 60s. Some of my favorites are "Stagger Lee", "I'm Gonna Get Married", and "Personality." Other songs here are "Just Because", "Where Were You (On Our Wedding Day?)", "Lawdy Miss Clawdy", "Come Into My Heart", "Wont'cha Come Home", "Never Let Me Go", "Lady Luck", "No If's - No And's", and "Question".

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The Best of The Five SatinsThe Five Satins are a 50s doo-wop group. "In the Still of the Night" is my favorite song along with the up-tempo "The Jones Girl". Other songs here are "Wonderful Girl", "Oh Happy Day", "Our Anniversary", "A Million to One", "A Night to Remember", "I’ll Be Seeing You", "Candlelight", and "Wishing Ring".

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20 All-Time Greatest HitsThe Crests were a doo-wop group from the late 50s and early 60s. Johnny Maestro was lead vocalist and his voice is easily recognizable on songs. My favorites are "Sixteen Candles" and "The Angels Listened In". Other songs here are "Pretty Little Angel", "I Thank the Moon", "Beside You", "Six Nights a Week", "Earth Angel", "Flower of Love", "A Year Ago Tonight", "Step by

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30th Anniversary CollectionPaula Anka was popular as a teen idol in the late 50s and 60s. This collection has many of his songs from the 50s to 70s. Some of my favorites from the 50s are "Diana", "You Are My Destiny", and "Put Your Head on My Shoulder".

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Greatest Hits Dion & the Belmonts had many popular 50s and 60s songs. This collection has many of them from both eras. My favorite 50s songs are "A Teenager in Love", "I Wonder Why". Songs from the 60s I like are "The Wanderer", "Little Diane", "In the Still of the Night", "When You Wish Upon a Star", and "Sandy".

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Definitive Collection This collection has many of Bing Crosby's songs from the 20s to the 50s. A good 20s song is "Ol' Man River". Songs from the 30s I like are "Where the Blue of the Night (Meets the Gold of the Day)", "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby", and "Home On the Range. The 40s songs "White Christmas", "Sunday, Monday or Always", "Swinging On a Star", and "It's Been a Long, Long Time".

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Saxophone ColossusSonny Rollins' Saxophone Colossus is one of the best 50s jazz albums. "St. Thomas" is easily recognizable and very popular. "You Don't Know What Love Is", "Strode Rode", "Moritat", and "Blue 7" make up the rest of the album. Sonny Rollins - tenor saxophone, Tommy Flanagan - piano, Doug Watkins - bass , and Max Roach - drums.

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Mingus Ah UmMy favorite Charles Mingus album, Mingus Ah Um is from 1959. It is one of the best jazz albums of all time. The album is mostly hard bop and avant-garde jazz. All the musicians sound good together. "Fables of Faubus" is one of my favorites. Charles Mingus plays the bass and also the piano on "Pedal Point Blues".

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The Best of the Song BooksElla Fitzgerald was one of the best jazz vocalists ever. This great collection of her songs is from the 50s and 60s. Some of my favorites are "Something's Gotta Give", "The Lady Is a Tramp", "Love for Sale", "Midnight Sun", and "Hooray for Love".

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Blue TrainOne of my favorite jazz albums, this 50s hard bop jazz album by saxophonist John Coltrane is one of his best. From "Blue Train", "Moment's Notice", "Locomotion", "I'm Old Fashioned", to "Lazy Bird". There are also alternate takes of "Blue Train", and "Lazy Bird". John Coltrane - tenor saxaphone, Lee Morgan - trumpet, Curtis Fuller - trombone, Kenny Drew - piano, Paul Chambers - bass,

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Kind of BlueThe 1959 album Kind of Blue, is one of the most famous jazz albums ever, and a must own album for jazz fans. The album includes great jazz musicians like John Coltrane, Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, and Bill Evans. The album has "So What", "Freddie Freeloader", "Blue in Green", "All Blues", and "Flamenco Sketches". Miles Davis - trumpet, Julian "Cannonball" Adderley - alto saxophone,

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I listed some 50s songs I like by The Five Satins. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.In the Still of the NightThe Jones Girl

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Jerry Lee Lewis. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Great Balls of FireWhole Lotta Shakin' Goin On

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Danny & the Juniors. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.At the HopRock and Roll Is Here to Stay

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Dion and the Belmonts. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.A Teenager in LoveI Wonder Why

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I listed some 50s songs I like by The Coasters. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Charlie BrownYakety Yak

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I listed some 50s songs I like by The Everly Brothers. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.All I Have to Do Is DreamWake Up Little Susie

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I listed some 50s songs I like by The Five Keys. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Ling, Ting, TongThe Glory of Love

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Tony Bennett. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Because of YouRags to Riches

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Connie Francis. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Stupid CupidWho's Sorry Now?

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Buddy Holly. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Love MePeggy SueRave OnReady Teddy

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Ultimate Tony Bennett Tony Bennett has many popular songs from the 50s and 60s, in the genre of pop and jazz. "Because of You" and "Rags to Riches" are some of my favorite 50s songs. "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" and "The Best Is Yet to Come" are some of my favorite 60s songs.

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I listed some 50s songs for weddings. These songs would be great to play at your wedding. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Come Go with Me - by The Del-VikingsPut Your Head on My Shoulder - by Paul AnkaThe Glory of Love - by The Five KeysYou Are My Destiny - Paul Anka

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I listed some 50s love songs I like. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Because of You - by Tony BennettLove Me - by Buddy HollyThe Jones Girl - by The Five SatinsUnforgettable - by Nat King Cole

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Lloyd Price. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.I'm Gonna Get MarriedPersonalityStagger Lee

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Fats Domino Jukebox: 20 Greatest HitsFats Domino had many hit R&B, boogie-woogie, rock and roll, and blues songs from the late 40s on. "The Fat Man" is my favorite 40s song. "Ain't It a Shame, "Blue Monday", "Blueberry Hill", and "I'm Walkin'" are very good 50s songs, along with many others on this collection.

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Fats Domino. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Ain't It a ShameBlue MondayBlueberry HillI'm Walkin'

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Dean Martin. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Mambo ItalianoMemories Are Made of ThisSwayThat's Amore

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Bill Haley and His Comets. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.R-O-C-KShake, Rattle and Roll(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Bobby Darin. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Mack the KnifeQueen of the HopSplish Splash

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Paul Anka. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.DianaPut Your Head on My ShoulderYou Are My Destiny

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Elvis Presley. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.All Shook UpBlue Suede ShoesDon't Be CruelHound DogJailhouse RockLove Me TenderThat's All Right

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I listed some 50s love songs I like. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) - by The PenguinsI'm Gonna Get Married - by Lloyd PriceLove Is Strange - by Mickey & SylviaPeggy Sue - by Buddy HollyThe Glory of Love - by The Five Keys

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I listed some 50s love songs I like. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.A Teenager in Love - by Dion and the BelmontsDiana - by Paul AnkaFever - by Peggy LeePut Your Head on My Shoulder - by Paul AnkaYou Are My Destiny - by Paul Anka

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I listed some 50s teenage love songs I like. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.A Teenager in Love - by Dion and the BelmontsLittle Bitty Pretty One - by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers The Abc's of Love - by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers Why Do Fools Fall in Love - by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers

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I listed some 50s songs for weddings. These songs would be great to play at your wedding. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) - by The PenguinsFever - by Peggy LeeI'm Gonna Get Married - by Lloyd PriceLittle Bitty Pretty One - by Frankie Lymon & the TeenagersLove Me Tender - by Elvis Presley

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I listed some 50s love songs I like. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Chances Are - by Johnny Mathis Come Go with Me - by The Del-Vikings Maybellene - by Chuck Berry Since I Don't Have You - by The Skyliners There Goes My Baby - by The Drifters

Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08173905245422853986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505052941548735907.post-37742507048021248392008-12-21T11:39:00.005-05:002011-11-14T15:42:44.985-05:00

The Chordettes - Greatest HitsThe Chordettes were popular in the 50s with their hit song "Mr. Sandman". Other songs here are "Lollipop", "Born to Be with You", "Just Between You and Me", "Never on Sunday", "Eddie, My Love", "Lay Down Your Arms", "Zorro", "No Other Arms, No Other Lips", and "Teenage Goodnight".

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The Best of Miss Peggy LeePeggy Lee is a jazz style singer from the 40s. This collection has her songs from the 40s to the 60s. Many of them are 40s songs. My favorite is the 50s song "Fever". The 40s songs I like are "I Don't Know Enough About You", "It's a Good Day", "Chi-baba, Chi-baba (My Bambino, Go to Sleep)", "Golden Earrings", "Why Don't You Do Right?", "Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)",

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The Very Best of The CoastersThe Coasters are a 50s R&B and rock and roll group. Popular 50s songs I like are "Yakety Yak" and "Charlie Brown". Some other songs I like are "Down in Mexico", "Searchin'", "Young Blood", "I'm a Hog for you Baby", and "Run Red Run".

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The Best of The Del-VikingsThe Del-Vikings are a 50s doo-wop group. This collection has 10 of their songs. "Come Go with Me" is my favorite. Other songs here are "I'm Spinning", "How Can I Find True Love", "What Made Maggie Run", "In the Still of the Night", "White Cliffs of Dover", "Watching the Moon", "Heaven and Paradise", "Girl, Girl", and "Over the Rainbow".

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The Very Best of Big Joe TurnerBig Joe Turner is a 50s blues shouter. His most known song is my favorite one, "Shake, Rattle and Roll". Others I like are "Honey Hush", "TV Mam", "Oke-She-Moke-She-Pop", "Well All Right", "Flip Flop and Fly", "Hide and Seek", "Midnight Cannonball", "The Chicken and the Hawk (Up, up and Away)", "Boogie Woogie Country Girl", and "Midnight Special Train".

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The Buddy Holly CollectionBuddy Holly was one of the early pioneers of rock and roll music. This is a big collection of fifty songs from the 50s and 60s. Songs he did with The Crickets are also here. The album has some of the best rock and roll music of the era. Some of my favorite songs are "Love Me", "Peggy Sue", "Rave On", "Ready Teddy", "That'll Be the Day", and "What to Do".

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Little Bitty Pretty One The ABC's of Love Why Do Fools Fall in Love

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I listed some 50s love songs I like. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.All I Have to Do Is Dream - by The Everly Brothers Little Bitty Pretty One - by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers Love Me Tender - by Elvis Presley The ABC's of Love - by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers Why Do Fools Fall in Love - by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers

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I listed some 50s songs I like by Chuck Berry. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.Johnny B. Goode Maybellene Rock and Roll Music

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Cadence Classics: Their 20 Greatest HitsThe Everly Brothers had many rock and roll and rockabilly songs in the 50s and 60s. These are mostly their 50s songs. My favorites are "All I Have to Do Is Dream" and "Wake Up Little Susie". Other songs hare are "Bye Bye Love", "I Wonder If I Care as Much", "This Little Girl of Mine", "Brand New Heartache", "Hey Doll Baby", "Claudette", "Bird Dog", "Devoted

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The Definitive CollectionChuck Berry has many 50s and 60s rock and roll hits. My favorite 50s songs are "Johnny B. Goode", "Rock and Roll Music", and "Maybellene". Other songs I like are "Thirty Days", "You Can't Catch Me", "Too Much Monkey Business", "Brown Eyed Handsome Man", "Reelin' and Rockin'", "Sweet Little Sixteen", and "Sweet Little Rock & Roller". "Let It Rock" and "Promised Land" are

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This collection has Carl Perkins' 50s songs of country, rockabilly, and rock and roll. Some of my favorites are "Blue Suede Shoes", "Honey Don't", "Boppin' the Blues", "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby", "All Mama's Children", "Put Your Cat Clothes On", "Matchbox", "Dixie Fried", "You Can Do No Wrong", "Glad All Over", and "Gone, Gone, Gone".

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The Very Best of The DriftersThe Drifters had many popular R&B songs in the 50s and 60s. This is a good collection of their hits from those eras. My favorite song is "Under the Boardwalk". Other songs I like are "There Goes My Baby", "(If You Cry) True Love, True Love", "Dance With Me", "This Magic Moment", "Save the Last Dance for Me", and "I Count the Tears".

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Jerry Lee Lewis has many popular 50s and 60s rock and roll songs. Many 50s songs are on this collection. "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On", "Great Balls of Fire", "Crazy Arms", "Breathless", "High School Confidential", "Down the Line", "Break-Up", and "Lovin' Up a Storm". His 60s songs I like are "Save the Last Dance for Me", "Sweet Little Sixteen ", and "Good Golly Miss Molly".

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The Essential Elvis Presley One of the most famous singers of the 20th century, Elvis Presley is still very popular even today. This is a big collection of his hits from the 50s to the 70s. My favorite songs from the 50s are "All Shook Up", "Blue Suede Shoes", "Don't Be Cruel", "That's All Right", "Hound Dog", "Jailhouse Rock", and "Love Me Tender". My favorite 60s songs are "Suspicious Minds",

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The Very Best of Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers Frankie Lymon & the teenagers are a 50s group from New York City. Frankie Lymon has an amazing voice for someone in their early teens. Their songs are doo-wop, rock and roll, and pop music. My favorites are "Why Do Fools Fall in Love", "The ABC's of Love", and "Little Bitty Pretty One". Other songs here are "Please Be Mine", "I Want You to Be My

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The Hit Singles Collection This is a big collection of Bobby Darin's 50s and many 60s songs. "Mack the Knife", "Queen of the Hop", and "Splish Splash", are my favorite 50s songs. Some other songs I like are "You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby", "Early in the Morning", "Plain Jane", "Beyond the Sea", "Lazy River", "18 Yellow Roses", and "Lovin' You".

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Rock Around the ClockSome very fun 50s songs by Bill Haley and also with His Comets are on this collection. My favorite song is "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock". Other songs I like are "Shake, Rattle and Roll", "Thirteen Women (And Only One Man in Town)", "Two Hound Dogs", "Happy Baby", "Mambo Rock", "Burn That Candle", "Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie", "R-O-C-K", and "The Saints Rock 'N Roll".

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