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

To take a walk down memory lane (or to get acquainted with some timeless hits), here are 30 classical songs from the 1950s. “In the Still of the Night” by The Five Satins (1956) A smooth ...

Boom" on an episode of "Happy Days" when he was a teen. The song, by the one-hit wonders The Chords, stuck with him. And now he and his wife, Amy, are opening a nostalgic 1950s-themed ice cream shop — ...

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

They have been sampled in contemporary songs or rerecorded by today’s artists, showcasing the enduring influence of 1950s music. To take a walk down memory lane (or to get acquainted with some ...

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

Sam Moore, born on October 12, 1935, in Miami, began singing in church and transitioned to performing in soul and R&B clubs ...

Irene" actually 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 ...

He got his start as a professional singer on the gospel circuit where he first met Dave Prater in the late 1950s ... their signature songs including their biggest hit, “Soul Man,” which ...