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!
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Electric, Agile, and Elegant: The Volkswagen Electric Van
Take a deep look into Volkswagen's electric version of the classic van we all know and love. It's the same color-block beauty but electric.
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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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Any Roy Orbison Fans in the Crowd? This One's For You!
Enjoy the velvety smooth voice of Roy Orbison's in this exceptionally high-quality video of him performing one of his hits live.
Vintage Photos and Full Movie of the Beatles from 1965
Watch photos from behind the scenes of the Beatles movie "Help!", 1965
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.
Ever Seen Vintage Space Photos?
Who knew we could feel nostalgic about outer space? Enjoy this collection of vintage NASA space shots.
21 Indescribably Beautiful Buildings Around the World
Just like famous architectural masterpieces, such as the Eiffel Tower or Taj Mahal, these mesmerizing but often overlooked buildings deserve to be renowned.
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This is Both a Beautiful Song and a Cultural Icon
The Cielito is far more than just a song - it's actually a cultural icon that's synonymous with Mexico and its performers. Listen to this beautiful song now.
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André Rieu's Rendition of This Song Brings Me to Tears
One of the most moving performances I've heard in a long time. It is a classic example of the power of music to move you.
This Is What the City of Rome Looked Like 1700 Years Ago
A full model of the ancient city of Rome that took 36 years to complete
Seven Books That Changed a Generation
This article will explores seven books that achieved the rare status of impacting an entire age.
The 7 Best Dutch Artists You Might Not Have Heard Of
Noteworthy Dutch Painters of the Late Renaissance and Baroque
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This Could Be This Most Beautiful Piano Recital Ever
Khatia Buniatishvili has been dazzling audiences with her sensual piano playing for a few years now, but this performance, combined with ice dancing is unique!
These Were Photographs Before Cameras Were Invented
Watch some rare, unseen watercolors of the old world before the invention of the camera.
The Origins of These Dance Forms Will Surprise You
These beautiful dance forms have the most interesting origin stories you won't want to miss.
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Meet the Troupe That Performs Without Sound or Sight
Watch the story of this amazing dance troupe that hasn't let the hindrance of sight or sound stop them from being incredible performers.
Nobody Sings This Song Quite Like Frank Sinatra!
Listen to Frank Sinatra's charming performance of Cheek to Cheek and enjoy the presentation we made to go with it.
Famous Female Artists Every Art Lover Must Know
To honor this special time of the year, we thought to highlight 10 outstanding female painters from different eras in history.
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Wow! This is One of the Best Acrobat Acts You'll Ever See!
When you go and watch Le Cirque Mandingue (The Mandingue Circus), you just know that you’re going to be in for a real treat. Get a taste here!
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Who Said You Can't Have a Laugh With Classical Music?
A Funny Musical Performance: by the mozart group playing a funny song they term 'How to Impress a Woman'.
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This Country Music Collaboration Will Blow You Away!
This collaboration of country singers past and present will astound you! This one should definitely not be missed!
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This Cirque du Soleil Performance Will Make Your Jaw Drop
It's no wonder that the Cirque du Soleil is the most famous acrobatic troupe in the world when they're capable of performances like these. Watch it right here.
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A Musical Treat: The Evolution of Music!
This a cappella performance of different musical styles through the ages will leave you speechless.
14 Magical Landscapes Depicting the European Countryside
These beautiful landscapes depict the European countryside have a vibrant and dynamic color scheme and texture - truly a sight for sore eyes!
10 Life-Changing Books That You Really Must Read!
Every so often you'll come across a book that will change your life. Here are 10 such examples.
Rachmaninoff Was a Composer With a Style All His Own...
Rachmaninoff is one of the world's most celebrated composers, who produced his best work toward the end of his life. Enjoy 16 pieces of music by him.
This Animal Art Is Made Entirely Out of Flowers
This artist uses flowers as his tool and bugs as his inspiration.
This Artist Paints U.S. States So Exquisitely
Check out the beautiful landscape paintings of different U.S. states by artist Emily Kenney.
Music Box: 24 Sweet French Songs That Sing L'Amour
If there is one language that sounds beautiful it's French! Hearing it sung with these 24 classic tunes is such a treat for the ears.
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What This Performer Does With Hoops is Astonishing
I've never seen anyone perform like that with just a hula hoop.
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This Magician Sure Fooled Me! How Did He Do It?
Does this magician have what it takes to fool Penn and Teller? Watch His Fascinating Trick Here.
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This Impressive Juggling Act Will Leave You Breathless...
Watch Michael Chirrick can carry out an incredible juggling and balancing act the likes of which have never been seen before!
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The Beauty of This Performance is Unforgettable
You have to see this special, international performance of 'Do You Hear the People Sing' from Les Misérables.
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The Art of Glassblowing: How Glass Marbles Are Made Live
Have you ever wondered how glass marbles are made? Behold the art of glassblowing and creating real glass marbles.
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Andre Rieu Plays Kalinka Like You've Never Seen It!
Hope you enjoy this wonderful performance as much as the people in this fantastic crowd did.
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Watch These Agile Dancers Move with Beauty and Grace
Using both strength and flexibility these two dancers move with grace and beauty. Watch their incredible performance here.
Top 10 Films of 2024 for Adults to Enjoy
A list of the top 10 Films of 2024 for Adults to Enjoy.
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A Performance of a Lifetime: The Dragon-Lion Dance!
This videos shows the traditional Chinese dance called the Lion and Dragon dance and it is performed during the spring festival.
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This Chinese Wushu Mass Performance is Absolutely Awesome
It's Spring festival 2019, and in China they are doing an incredible Wushu Shaolin performance.
12 Unforgettable Quotes by the Great Alfred Hitchcok
These 12 famous quotes from Hitchcock will leave you pondering life, art, and the art of suspense.
5 Priceless Works of Art That Are Lost Forever
From ancient sculptures to manuscripts that could have been classical pieces of literature, here are 5 priceless works of art that are sadly lost forever.
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Here's One Magic Trick That's Totally Bizarre...
Watch in awe as the incredible magician Brian Bushwood performs an outstanding magic trick called 'Psychic Surgery'.
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Amazing! 4-Year-Old Prodigy Plays the Piano Like a Master
Evan Le is only 4 years old in this video and plays the piano like a master. Absolutely incredible!
Enchanting Miniature Treehouses By the Late Dave Creek
The late artist and animator Dave Creek will be remembered for his incredible handcrafted miniature treehouses, nestled within bonsai trees
These Gorgeous Paintings Are the Soul of the Victorian Era
The Pre-Raphaelites were a close-knit group of Victorian painters who shared big ideas about art and literature. Here are 18 of their greatest works.
These Tables Clearly Prove There’s No Limit To Creativity!
The following pictures show that even the simplest piece of household furniture, the table, can be the most impactful!
This Beautiful Art Reminds Us How Truly Stunning Europe Is
Gleb Goloubetski beautifully captures top European cities. Take a look at his stunning art.
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