This video examines 15 essential songs that defined 1950's music. When examining the decade as a whole, it is evident that a number of new and exciting genres of music appeared in the 1950's. I selected the songs in this video based on commercial and critical success, along with influence.
Special thanks to Mitchell Keeran for narrating this video! You can check out his YouTube channel and Twitter account here:
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Mona Lisa by Nat King Cole
1:05 Your Cheatin' Heart by Hank Williams
1:50 Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and his Comets
2:32 Earth Angel by The Penguins
3:14 Tutti Frutti by Little Richard
3:58 Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) by Doris Day
4:41 I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash
5:24 Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
6:14 That'll be the Day by The Crickets
6:57 Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis
7:45 Summertime Blues by Eddie Cochran
8:28 La Bamba by Richie Valens
9:12 What'd I Say by Ray Charles
10:03 Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin
10:50 So What by Miles Davis
11:40 Conclusion
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