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 1, 2013
The Lawrence Welk Show
The Lawrence Welk Show was a famous music show that ran from 1951 to 1982. Hosted by big band leader Lawrence Welk, the show had many big band songs, country, pop, and other music genres. The show is known for its long lasting run and having great musicians in the orchestra.
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50s Music History
Saturday, November 30, 2013
American Bandstand
American Bandstand was a famous music show that ran from 1952 to 1989. Hosted by Dick Clark, the show had teenagers dancing to the top songs of the time. Famous music artists appeared on the show. Some of them are ABBA, David Bowie, Janet Jackson, Laura Branigan, Michael Jackson, Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, and many others.
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50s Music History
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Construction started in 1959 to build Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in Manhattan, New York and continued through the 1960s.
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50s Music History