This week's music box takes you back to one of the most exciting eras in popular music history. The 1950's saw rock 'n' roll grow and evolve, combining elements of blues, rockabilly, gospel, and boogie-woogie to create a genre that captured the imagination of the young people of the time. Dance halls moved to the sound of iconic artists like Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and of course, the King himself Elvis Presley, who all created songs that crossed race boundaries, informed youth culture and inspired a wave of dance crazes. Here are 15 of the very best rock 'n' roll songs from an era when music was all about fun and excitement!
8 Facts You May Not Have Known About Woodstock
Did you know Woodstock wasn't meant to be free at first? Learn all the facts about the cultural event
Remember These? 15 Forgotten Kitchen Gadgets
Do you remember these quirky kitchen gadgets?
Vintage Photos and Full Movie of the Beatles from 1965
Watch photos from behind the scenes of the Beatles movie "Help!", 1965
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10 Classic House Designs You Won’t See Built Today
These old house styles have faded from modern construction but remain a fascinating part of architectural history.
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10 Things the Elvis Film Got Historically Right (or Wrong)
Prepare for 10 minutes of fact-checking and myth-busting, where we will examine what the new Elvis movie got right and wrong.
Listen to a Selection of Queen's Very Best Hits
Queen is one of the most iconic stadium rock bands ever to grace the face of the earth. Although the band's iconic frontman is gone, its music lives on.
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A Must See Act! Juggling As You've Never Seen It Before
Watch these jugglers put on an incredible show!
MUSIC BOX: 12 Incredible American Composers
Today, we highlight 12 masterpieces by American composers—from the haunting stillness of Samuel Barber to the exhilarating momentum of John Adams.
Music Box: Enjoy 24 of ABBA's Classic Pop Hits
ABBA's distinctive brand of pop music is still as popular today as ever. In this collection, we have selected 24 of their best hits for you to enjoy.
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This Stunning Performance Brings US History to Life
Rhiannon Giddens brings American history to life through these powerful folk ballads.
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This Dance Troupe Literally Lit Up the Place!
The group The Blackouts recently reached the semi-finals of the show, soared above the stage, and left all the viewers in awe.
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Watch This Young Singer Completely Nail 'O Sole Mio'
Watch the young and incredibly talented Amira Willighagen performing the classic song, 'O Sole Mio' alongside the legendary Patrizio Buanne.
The Oldest Stories Ever Written, Told in Beautiful Paintings
These are 15 absolutely stunning paintings that show you some incredible moments amidst the billions of legends in Greek Mythology.
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A Thrilling A Capella Performance!
An Amazing A Capella Version of Michael Jackson's Thriller!
This Artwork Is So Small it's Hard to Believe it's Real
Hasan Kale loves to paint, and for his canvases he uses any tiny thing he can get his hands on. The results are absolutely breathtaking!
MUSIC BOX: 10 Greatest Waltzes Ever Composed
We’ve gathered our top 10 picks and brought them to you, along with the stories behind them, so you can both enjoy and learn.
Discover the Intricate Craft of Making Art Out of Feathers
You've got to see these intricate works of out, made entirely using feathers and surgical tools.
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This Salsa Performance is One Big Surprise!
Watch a hilarious yet beautiful dance performance by a very unlikely duo.
This Italian Painer Adds Color and Magic Wherever She Goes
You're invited to explore the following series of images that will take you on a global journey through streets that have received an extraordinary upgrade...
Can You Believe This Realistic Art is Made from Scratches?
This form art is unlike any other. Discover more about scratchboard art right here.
Music Box: Enjoy 20 Classic Female French Songs
From "Ella Elle L'a" by France Gall to "Paroles Paroles" by the legendary Dalida, listen to 20 huge hits by the greatest French female singers of all time.
Feast Your Eyes on Martin Debenham’s Amazing Sculptures
There are many an art form out there, but a particularly talented British artist took sculpting to new heights. Check out his work in these pictures.
WANTED! These Wickedly Tasty Cakes Have Gone Missing!
Cakes are so fiendishly tempting that now they are trying to allure us by pretending to be anything but cakes. Watch out for these 24 sirens!
The Ethereal Architecture of Santiago Calatrava: 16 Photos
The architecture of Santiago Calatrava is unmistakably iconic. Let us walk you through 10 of Calatrava’s most recognizable works.
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Enjoy a Unique And Funny Performance By Dean Martin
In this fun concert, the incredibly talented member of the Rat Pack, Dean Martin, starts his performance of the classic song "Everybody Loves Somebody", with a little taste of his stand up routine.
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André Rieu Reminds Us How Truly Beautiful Waltz Is
Watch yet another astounding André Rieu performance!
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This Young Violinist Will Treat Your Ears to Heaven...
watch as 11 year old Tyler Butler-Figueroa wows the judges of America's Got Talent with his violin music.
7 of the SCARIEST Classic Paintings in History
These seven masterpieces are some of the creepiest artworks you could encounter in a museum, and so they are perfect for the Halloween season.
These Paintings Transport You to a Pastoral Dream World
Denmark's most famous landscape painter is one of the art world's greatest secrets. Have a look at these wondrous examples of his work.
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Behold the Prince Of Illusion...
This magic show combines a rare mix of showmanship and a truly magical feeling. The show includes acrobatic dance numbers, amazing illusions and is simply great fun to watch!
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Watch the André Rieu Full Dublin Concert!
Enjoy 2 hours with one of the best classical musician hosts and conductors: André Rieu in Dublin.
These Beautiful Works of Art Are Made With Natural Things
James Brunt loves walking in nature, but he chooses to beautify it even further by creating works of art that blend in with their surroundings. Take a look.
The Detail in This Artist’s Sculptures Left Me Speechless
You can't ignore the magnificent works of Yuanxing Liang, the impressive Chinese artist who manages to convey emotions with his clay sculptures ...
These Rare Artifacts Are Bound to Take Your Breath Away...
Get ready to check out some of the most beautiful ancient artifacts that have ever been discovered!
See the World’s Proverbs Turned Into Funny Cartoons!
Artist James Chapman loves proverbs. Here are 20 collected from around the world and illustrated marvelously. The wisdom of these leaps right from the page.
15 Paper Quilling Designs That Are Soothingly Beautiful
Gergana Pencheva creates gorgeous paper art pieces using a technique called quilling. Take a look at her best work!
How to Add Color and Beauty to Your Home!
Create beautiful looking art with ease and add it to your home.
8 Foreign-Language Films That You Really Should Watch
A lot of foreign films don't get the recognition they deserve simply because they're in another language. Here are 8 great foreign films from this decade.
I'd Never Heard of This Artist - Now I'll Never Forget Him
Look at these lush rural scenes and you'll feel like you're really where the artist was, communing with nature.
25 Breathtaking Buildings That Deserve More Attention
If you’ve never seen these breathtaking buildings, you're seriously missing out!
These Statues Are Both Very Famous & Very Mysterious
These statues are famous all over the world, but do you know the mysteries behind them? Here are 9 very famous statues and the mysteries behind them.
MUSIC BOX: These Songs Influenced Entire Generations...
Some songs just tend to stick in the collective consciousness and influence a generation, changing the world forever. Here are 10 of the most influential.
Stunning! This Incredible Artist Pays Attention to Detail
Exceptional paper artist Bovey Lee uses large thin sheets of Chinese rice paper to cut intricate scenes. Take a look at her works of art - impressive!
Could You Believe This Art Is Carved Out of a Pumpkin?
The pumpkins are not your typical Halloween pumpkin carving.
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The Best Piano Moments From Every Epic Era of Music
The piano has been a staple in music from the time of Mozart to today, and this beautiful piece gives us a glimpse of every eras piano hits
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Outrageously Amazing Performance by Justin Flom!
Magician Justin Flom stuns the judges and audience of The World's Best with a bloody but brilliant performance.
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