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The 1950s and 60s gave rise to such an onsluaght of new music mixed with old. It was a time of birth for many styles, as well as dusk for others that we rarely hear anymore. But these powerful, beautiful and uplifting tunes from those times will never leave us, so here's a little taste of yesteryear. Just click on the photo or the artist name to play the song. And if you'd like to just sit back and hear all the songs back to back, just click on the line beneath this one. Happy listening! |
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Paul Anka |
Pat Boone |
The Shadows |
Lesley Gore |
Ben E. King |
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Will You Still Love Me Tommorow The Shirells |
Bobby Darin |
Alma Cogan |
The Platters |
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Brenda Lee |
Brian Hyland |
Everly Brothers |
Neil Sedaka |
Paul & Paula |
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Perry Como |
Bobby Vinton |
Connie Francis |
Roy Orbison |
Peggy March |
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The Poni-Tails |
Right. Brothers |
The Four Seasons |
Ray Peterson |
The Chordettes |
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