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 rehearsals, Elvis backstage before concerts, Elvis on the road, scenes from his movies, and some interviews with his fans. This is a must own for all Elvis Presley fans. I also like The Essential Elvis Presley album.
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.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Art Blakey - Moanin'
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 50s hard bop albums. I also like his Orgy in Rhythm album.
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 50s hard bop albums. I also like his Orgy in Rhythm album.
Labels:
50s Music,
Art Blakey Albums,
Hard Bop,
Jazz
Art Blakey - Orgy in Rhythm
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, including Art Blakey on drums. I also like his Moanin' album.
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, including Art Blakey on drums. I also like his Moanin' album.
Labels:
50s Music,
Art Blakey Albums,
Hard Bop,
Jazz
Monday, November 14, 2011
The Crests songs
I listed some 50s songs I like by The Crests. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.
Sixteen Candles
The Angels Listened In
Sixteen Candles
The Angels Listened In
Labels:
The Crests Songs
Sunday, October 30, 2011
James Brown - 20 All-Time Greatest Hits!
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 Bad (Parts 1 & 2)".
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 Bad (Parts 1 & 2)".
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The Beatles - Anthology 1
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", "From Me to You", "Money (That's What I Want)", "She Loves You", "Twist and Shout", "I Want to Hold Your Hand", "Can't Buy Me Love", "All My Loving", "And I Love Her", "A Hard Day's Night", "Long Tall Sally", "I Wanna Be Your Man", "I'll Be Back", "No Reply", "Mr. Moonlight", "Leave My Kitten Alone", and "Eight Days a Week".
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", "From Me to You", "Money (That's What I Want)", "She Loves You", "Twist and Shout", "I Want to Hold Your Hand", "Can't Buy Me Love", "All My Loving", "And I Love Her", "A Hard Day's Night", "Long Tall Sally", "I Wanna Be Your Man", "I'll Be Back", "No Reply", "Mr. Moonlight", "Leave My Kitten Alone", and "Eight Days a Week".
Labels:
50s Music,
Pop,
Rock,
Rock and Roll
Friday, October 21, 2011
Dino: The Essential Dean Martin
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", "Somewhere There's a Someone", and "The Door Is Still Open to My Heart".
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", "Somewhere There's a Someone", and "The Door Is Still Open to My Heart".
Frank Sinatra songs
I listed some 50s songs I like by Frank Sinatra. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
Come Fly with Me
Fly Me to the Moon
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
Come Fly with Me
Fly Me to the Moon
Labels:
Frank Sinatra Songs
Frank Sinatra - Nothing but the Best
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", "The Girl from Ipanema", "My Kind of Town", "Theme from New York, New York", and "Fly Me to the Moon".
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", "The Girl from Ipanema", "My Kind of Town", "Theme from New York, New York", and "Fly Me to the Moon".
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
The Very Best of Ben E. King
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", and "I Count the Tears".
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", and "I Count the Tears".
Saturday, October 15, 2011
The Best of Lloyd Price
The Best of Lloyd Price
Lloyd 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".
Lloyd 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".
Thursday, October 13, 2011
The Best of The Five Satins
The Best of The Five Satins
The 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".
The 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".
Johnny Maestro & The Crests - 20 All-Time Greatest Hits
20 All-Time Greatest Hits
The 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 Step", "Silhouettes", "Trouble in Paradise", "My Special Angel", "Journey of Love", "Isn't It Amazing", "I Remember (In the Still of the Night)", "Model Girl", "What a Suprise", "Mr. Happiness", and "It Must Be Love".
The 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 Step", "Silhouettes", "Trouble in Paradise", "My Special Angel", "Journey of Love", "Isn't It Amazing", "I Remember (In the Still of the Night)", "Model Girl", "What a Suprise", "Mr. Happiness", and "It Must Be Love".
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Paul Anka - 30th Anniversary Collection
30th Anniversary Collection
Paula 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".
Paula 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".
Monday, October 10, 2011
Dion & the Belmonts - Greatest Hits
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".
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".
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Bing Crosby - Definitive Collection
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".
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".
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus
Saxophone Colossus
Sonny 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.
Sonny 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.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um
Mingus Ah Um
My 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".
My 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".
Labels:
50s Music,
Avant-Garde Jazz,
Hard Bop,
Jazz
Monday, August 15, 2011
Ella Fitzgerald - The Best of the Song Books
The Best of the Song Books
Ella 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".
Ella 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".
Friday, August 12, 2011
John Coltrane - Blue Train
Blue Train
One 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 saxophone, Lee Morgan - trumpet, Curtis Fuller - trombone, Kenny Drew - piano, Paul Chambers - bass, and Philly Joe Jones - drums.
One 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 saxophone, Lee Morgan - trumpet, Curtis Fuller - trombone, Kenny Drew - piano, Paul Chambers - bass, and Philly Joe Jones - drums.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Miles Davis - Kind of Blue
Kind of Blue
The 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, John Coltrane - tenor saxophone, Wynton Kelly, Bill Evans - piano, Paul Chambers - bass, and Jimmy Cobb - drums. If you like jazz music, be sure to check the 60s album A Love Supreme by John Coltrane.
The 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, John Coltrane - tenor saxophone, Wynton Kelly, Bill Evans - piano, Paul Chambers - bass, and Jimmy Cobb - drums. If you like jazz music, be sure to check the 60s album A Love Supreme by John Coltrane.
Labels:
50s Music,
Jazz,
Modal Jazz
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
The Five Satins songs
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 Night
The Jones Girl
In the Still of the Night
The Jones Girl
Labels:
The Five Satins Songs
Jerry Lee Lewis songs
I listed some 50s songs I like by Jerry Lee Lewis. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.
Great Balls of Fire
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On
Great Balls of Fire
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On
Labels:
Jerry Lee Lewis Songs
Danny & the Juniors songs
I listed some 50s songs I like by Danny & the Juniors. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.
At the Hop
Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay
At the Hop
Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay
Labels:
Danny and the Juniors Songs
Dion and the Belmonts songs
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 Love
I Wonder Why
A Teenager in Love
I Wonder Why
Labels:
Dion and the Belmonts Songs
The Coasters songs
I listed some 50s songs I like by The Coasters. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.
Charlie Brown
Yakety Yak
Charlie Brown
Yakety Yak
Labels:
The Coasters Songs
The Everly Brothers songs
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 Dream
Wake Up Little Susie
All I Have to Do Is Dream
Wake Up Little Susie
Labels:
The Everly Brothers Songs
The Five Keys songs
I listed some 50s songs I like by The Five Keys. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.
Ling, Ting, Tong
The Glory of Love
Ling, Ting, Tong
The Glory of Love
Labels:
The Five Keys Songs
Tony Bennett songs
I listed some 50s songs I like by Tony Bennett. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.
Because of You
Rags to Riches
Because of You
Rags to Riches
Labels:
Tony Bennett Songs
Connie Francis songs
I listed some 50s songs I like by Connie Francis. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.
Stupid Cupid
Who's Sorry Now?
Stupid Cupid
Who's Sorry Now?
Labels:
Connie Francis Songs
Buddy Holly songs
I listed some 50s songs I like by Buddy Holly. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.
Love Me
Peggy Sue
Rave On
Ready Teddy
Love Me
Peggy Sue
Rave On
Ready Teddy
Labels:
Buddy Holly Songs
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Ultimate Tony Bennett
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.
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.