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50s Music

All about the legendary artists of rock and roll who introduced a cultural revolution in the 1950s, including information on the decade's top artists, music, styles, history, trivia and more.

Oldies Playlist 102: The Roots Of Rock

Still think rock and roll started with Elvis? Or Bill Haley? Or even "Rocket 88"? Then you may change your mind after seeing this playlist -- 25 songs that helped create the sound and style of rock. Proves that several people brought rock to the pop charts before "Rock Around The Clock" -- including Bill Haley himself!

The Top Ten Oldies of 1955

The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1955 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.

The Top Ten Oldies of 1956

The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1956 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.

The Top Ten Oldies of 1957

The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1957 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.

The Top Ten Oldies of 1958

The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1958 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.

The Top Ten Oldies of 1959

The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1959 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.

Teen Tragedy Of The Fifties and Sixties

Here's a list of the best teen tragedy songs of the Fifties, as hand-picked by your Guide. It's subjective, of course, but it covers the early days of rock and roll in search of what your Guide considers the saddest and most morbid teen songs.

The Top 10 Halloween Oldies

The Top Ten Halloween Oldies of all time, including rock and roll, jazz, pop, R&B and other music from the Fifties, Sixties, and Seventies.

Oldies Playlist 104: Ultimate Summer

Songs about sunny days, beach culture, school vacation, picnics, girls, and just about anything else you can think of regarding the warm months.

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