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

At night, disc jockeys would turn to legendary rock artists such as Little Richard ... would go on to be one of the most popular songs of the entire 1950s era. The song would ironically be ...

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. They have been sampled in contemporary songs or ...