The 1950s saw the birth of rock and roll, but these original songs might have been overshadowed by their covers.

Many of the classic songs of the 1950s not only defined an era but also paved the way for today’s music. They have been sampled in contemporary songs or rerecorded by today’s artists ...

Elvis Presley first recorded a song in July 1953 at the historic Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, according to Ultimate ...

A legendary singer in the music industry, Bon Jovi and Kelce wanted to celebrate Christmas by covering the classic song from Chuck Berry. Recorded during the 1950s, Berry wrote the song himself ...

Singing ensembles, with their harmonious doo-wop style, were also a popular feature of the era. Many of the classic songs of the 1950s not only defined an era but also paved the way for today’s music.