Greatest Hits
The 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".
My favorite albums and songs of the 50s. 50s bebop, blues, country, dance, doo-wop, folk, hard bop, jazz, novelty, pop, R&B, rockabilly, rock and roll, and other genres of 50s music.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
The Best of Miss Peggy Lee
The Best of Miss Peggy Lee
Peggy 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?", "MaƱana (Is Soon Enough for Me)", and "Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend)". The 50s song "Alright, Okay, You Win". The 60s songs "I'm a Woman", and "Big Spender".
Peggy 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?", "MaƱana (Is Soon Enough for Me)", and "Riders in the Sky (A Cowboy Legend)". The 50s song "Alright, Okay, You Win". The 60s songs "I'm a Woman", and "Big Spender".
The Very Best of The Coasters
The Very Best of The Coasters
The 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".
The 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".
Labels:
50s Music,
R and B,
Rock and Roll
Saturday, December 13, 2008
The Best of The Del-Vikings
The Best of The Del-Vikings
The 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".
The 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".
The Very Best of Big Joe Turner
The Very Best of Big Joe Turner
Big 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".
Big 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".
Labels:
50s Music,
Boogie-Woogie,
Jazz,
Jump Blues,
Rock and Roll,
Swing
Sunday, November 30, 2008
The Buddy Holly Collection
The Buddy Holly Collection
Buddy 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".
Buddy 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".
Labels:
50s Music,
Rock and Roll
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers songs
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
Little Bitty Pretty One
The ABC's of Love
Why Do Fools Fall in Love
Friday, October 10, 2008
50s love songs
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
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
Labels:
50s Love Songs
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Chuck Berry songs
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
Johnny B. Goode
Maybellene
Rock and Roll Music
Labels:
Chuck Berry Songs
Monday, July 21, 2008
The Everly Brothers - Cadence Classics: Their 20 Greatest Hits
Cadence Classics: Their 20 Greatest Hits
The 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 to You", "Problems", "Love of My Life", "I'm Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail", "Take A Message to Mary", "Poor Jenny", "('Til) I Kissed You", "Let It Be Me", "Since You Broke My Heart", "Like Strangers", and "When Will I Be Loved".
The 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 to You", "Problems", "Love of My Life", "I'm Here to Get My Baby Out of Jail", "Take A Message to Mary", "Poor Jenny", "('Til) I Kissed You", "Let It Be Me", "Since You Broke My Heart", "Like Strangers", and "When Will I Be Loved".
Labels:
50s Music,
Country,
Rock and Roll,
Rockabilly
Monday, July 14, 2008
Chuck Berry - The Definitive Collection
The Definitive Collection
Chuck 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 some 60s songs I like.
Chuck 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 some 60s songs I like.
Labels:
50s Music,
Blues,
R and B,
Rock and Roll
Carl Perkins - Original Sun Greatest Hits
Original Sun Greatest Hits
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".
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".
Labels:
50s Music,
Country,
Rock and Roll,
Rockabilly
The Very Best of The Drifters
The Very Best of The Drifters
The 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".
The 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".
Jerry Lee Lewis - 25 All-Time Greatest Sun Recordings
25 All-Time Greatest Sun Recordings
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".
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".
Labels:
50s Music,
Country,
Rock and Roll,
Rockabilly
The Essential Elvis Presley
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", "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Memories", and "In the Ghetto". "Burning Love" is one of my favorite 70s songs. Many more of his songs are on this collection. I also like Elvis on Tour musical documentary.
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", "Are You Lonesome Tonight", "Memories", and "In the Ghetto". "Burning Love" is one of my favorite 70s songs. Many more of his songs are on this collection. I also like Elvis on Tour musical documentary.
Labels:
50s Music,
Blues,
Country,
Gospel,
Pop,
R and B,
Rock and Roll,
Rockabilly
The Very Best of Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers
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 Girl", "I'm Not a Know-It-All", "I Promise to Remember", "Who Can Explain?", "Share", "Im Not a Juvenile Delinquent", "Baby, Baby", "Am I Fooling Myself Again", "Teenage Love", "Paper Castles", "Out in the Cold Again", and "Goody Goody".
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 Girl", "I'm Not a Know-It-All", "I Promise to Remember", "Who Can Explain?", "Share", "Im Not a Juvenile Delinquent", "Baby, Baby", "Am I Fooling Myself Again", "Teenage Love", "Paper Castles", "Out in the Cold Again", and "Goody Goody".
Labels:
50s Music,
Doo-Wop,
Pop,
R and B,
Rock and Roll
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Bobby Darin - The Hit Singles Collection
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".
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".
Labels:
50s Music,
Jazz,
Pop,
Rock and Roll
Bill Haley - Rock Around the Clock
Rock Around the Clock
Some 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".
Some 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".
Labels:
50s Music,
Country,
Rock and Roll,
Rockabilly