What are the top hits of the 50s?
20 Biggest Songs of the Summer: The 1950s
- Elvis Presley, “Don’t Be Cruel”
- Bill Haley & His Comets, “Rock Around The Clock”
- Gogi Grant, “The Wayward Wind”
- Sheb Wooley, “The Purple People Eater”
- Mitch Miller, “The Yellow Rose Of Texas”
- Elvis Presley, “(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear”
- Frank Sinatra, “Learnin’ The Blues”
What was the number 1 song in 1958?
Billboard year-end top 50 singles of 1958
| No. | Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Volare (Nel blu dipinto di blu)” | Domenico Modugno |
| 2 | “All I Have to Do Is Dream” / “Claudette” | The Everly Brothers |
| 3 | “Don’t” / “I Beg of You” | Elvis Presley |
| 4 | “Witch Doctor” | David Seville |
What was the number one rock song in 1950?
Number ones
| Reached number one | Artist(s) | Single |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | ||
| February 18, 1950 | Red Foley | “Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy” |
| March 18, 1950 | Teresa Brewer | “Music! Music! Music!” |
| April 15, 1950 | Eileen Barton | “If I Knew You Were Comin’ I’d’ve Baked a Cake” |
What songs were popular in the 1950s?
Blues had a huge influence on mainstream American popular music in the 1950s with the enthusiastic playing styles of popular musicians like Bo Diddley and Chuck Berry, departed from the melancholy aspects of blues and influenced Rock and roll music.
What was the most popular music in the 1950s?
Rockabilly emerged in the early 1950s as a fusion of rock and roll and country music. Rockabilly was most popular with country fans in the 1950s. The music was propelled by catchy beats, an electric guitar and an acoustic bass which was played using the slap-back technique.
What are some 1950 songs?
‘Earth Angel’: The Penguins.
What are the 50 Best Songs?
Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
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