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

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Welcome to the 1950s, a decade of prosperity and Pontiacs, drive-ins and tail fins, bobby socks and poodle skirts. The decade ...

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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 ...