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 rerecorded by today’s artists ...

The 1950s. The dawning of a new era in popular music. The birth of rock & roll. James Brown and Chuck Berry. Elvis Presley ...

The 1950s brings to mind poodle skirts, sock hops, and drive-in movies. I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners, and Leave It to Beaver were popular television shows, and Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and ...

One of the 1950s classic rock songs younger people have heard is "I Put a Spell on You." The tune impacted Paul McCartney — and some cult classic movies.

Let us know your thoughts on the songs of the 1950s/1960s we've come up with, what we missed and what, in your opinion, has to make the final list. Come back Tuesday for our picks from the 1970s.