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

“In the Still of the Night” by The Five Satins (1956) A smooth, tender ballad, “In the Still of the Night” is one of the most recognizable love songs from the 1950s. The song was written ...

“In the Still of the Night” by The Five Satins (1956) A smooth, tender ballad, “In the Still of the Night” is one of the most recognizable love songs from the 1950s. The song was written by Fred ...

If the Donny & Marie variety show could be summed up in two words, they would have to be “comfort food.” With its corny humor ...

Rosie was one of the most important Chicanas ever,” Herman Baca said. “She was a pioneer. She was a source of pride and inspiration.” ...

Even if you weren’t around when the band got their start in the late 1950s, you’ve definitely experienced the music of The Isley Brothers. With a sound that combines R&B, rock, funk and soul, their ...

I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners ... But, not everyone enjoyed the same freedoms during this era. Many of the songs in the 1950s hinted at the simmering racial tension that would later usher in ...

Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the million-selling family act The Osmonds, who were known for such ...

“An individual that was quick to forgive and had the ability to show unconditional love to everyone he ever ... The siblings' career began in the 1950s when Wayne, Alan, Merrill and Jay sang ...