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

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 ... an African American vocal group.

In September he released his debut single ‘My Song,’ which topped the American R&B charts ... would go on to be one of the most popular songs of the entire 1950s era. The song would ironically ...

The American ... hit No. 1 in 1950, staying atop the charts for 13 weeks. When Seeger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, Arlo Guthrie noted the song's success, adding ...