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".

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".

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".

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".

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.

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".

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".

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

50s wedding songs

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-Vikings
Put Your Head on My Shoulder - by Paul Anka
The Glory of Love - by The Five Keys
You Are My Destiny - Paul Anka

50s love songs

I listed some 50s love songs I like. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.

Because of You - by Tony Bennett
Love Me - by Buddy Holly
The Jones Girl - by The Five Satins
Unforgettable - by Nat King Cole

Lloyd Price songs

I listed some 50s songs I like by Lloyd Price. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.

I'm Gonna Get Married
Personality
Stagger Lee

Fats Domino Jukebox: 20 Greatest Hits

Fats Domino Jukebox: 20 Greatest Hits

Fats 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.

Fats Domino songs

I listed some 50s songs I like by Fats Domino. They are all on my must hear 50s songs list.

Ain't It a Shame
Blue Monday
Blueberry Hill
I'm Walkin'