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

The song rocketed to the top of the charts in 1954 ... but Nina Simone’s version featuring her sultry voice made it a 1950s hit. The jazz song also had a resurgence in 1987 due to a Chanel ...

The song rocketed to the top of the charts in 1954 ... The song was first performed in 1930, but Nina Simone’s version featuring her sultry voice made it a 1950s hit. The jazz song also had a ...

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 ...

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

F rom the raw emotion of “Heartbreak Hotel” to the haunting melancholy of “Suspicious Minds,” Elvis Presley’s catalog spans over two decades and multiple genres, definin ...

In honor of Elvis Presley's 90th birthday on Jan. 8, 2025, here is a look at one Elvis highlight per decade from the 1930s to the 2020s.

He was a founding member of the family pop group, whose slew of hits in the 1970s ... dance choreography. Songs like “One Bad Apple” and “Yo-Yo” became Top 10 singles in the early 1970s.

Sam Moore, the surviving half and higher voice of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave that was known for such definitive hits of the era ...

Later in the song, Taylor croons, "The way you call me 'baby' / Treat me like a lady." Swifties quickly flashed back to Taylor's reputation hit "King ... used in the 1950s that Taylor first ...