The 1950s saw the birth of rock and roll, but not all the great songs were made by men. The women could rock, too.

For many, the 1950s was a time of peace and prosperity, often looked upon with nostalgia. But, not everyone enjoyed the same freedoms during this era. Many of the songs in the 1950s hinted at the ...

"Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" by Marilyn Monroe from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) The song is perhaps most famously performed by Marilyn Monroe in the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

For many, the 1950s was a time of peace and prosperity, often looked upon with nostalgia. But, not everyone enjoyed the same freedoms during this era. Many of the songs in the 1950s hinted at the ...