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 — ...

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 ...

During the Korean War (1950–1953), similar incidents occurred as well, but one notable event failed to attract nearly as much ...

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 ...

Variety's final Academy Awards nomination predictions which include "Wicked," "Conclave," "Emilia Pérez," "The Brutalist," ...

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 ...