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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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.
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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.
Rare Vintage Photos of Elton John and Friends
Explore Elton John's biography with rare vintage photos of him and fellow music artists.
MUSIC BOX: Swoon Over These 20 Simon & Garfunkel Ballads
These luscious ballads from America's finest folk duo, Simon & Garfunkel, will leave you utterly spellbound.
Have You Seen Vintage Pictures This Cute Before?
It's always great when beautiful vintage photos turn up, but they're even better when they feature adorable dogs and cats all dressed up! Take a look.
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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Have Some Fun With an Incredible Mariachi Performance
Stop your daily routine for a moment and go on a journey to magical Mexico through uplifting music.
11 Stunning Victorian Buildings Around the World
In this article, we list 11 of the finest examples of Victorian-era architecture. You’ll surely recognize some of them!
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 ...
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Hilarious: So This Is How Musicians Impress Women!
I have never laughed so hard at a purportedly 'classical music' concert before.
The Visionary Art and Turbulent Life of Caravaggio
Caravaggio is one of the most renowned and celebrated painters today, but his life and art have a bigger story to tell than one would expect
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These Human Voices Alone Resurrect a Totemic Rock Classic
Toto's Africa is one of my favorite songs. So I was thrilled to hear this stunning a cappella version ...
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.
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This Woman Changes Clothes Faster Than You Can Blink
An incredible magic show that will make you doubt your eyes! But keep them wide open because you're not gonna want to miss this!
Timeless Quotes That Show the Staggering Power of Love
Learn more about the world's most popular play ever written, with these ten quotations and matching contextual explanations.
This Street Art Is Simply Stunning. Take a Look...
Street art tends to divide opinion, but there's no denying how good the next 30 pieces of art are. They're bound to grab your attention!
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This Old Man Kept His Amazing Voice Secret Until He Was 60
When one unemployed 60-year-old Dutch baker's daughter secretly signed up her father to appear on Holland's Got Talent, no one could guess he would win...
I Never Knew Crochet Could Be So Artistic!
In this article, we'd like to introduce you to 3 different crochet artists who took their craft to the next level!
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If You Love Classical Music, You MUST Hear This Pianist
When it comes to musical talent, it doesn't get better than Yuja Wang. Enjoy this lovely performance by the famed classical pianist.
Interactive: Click to See Gorgeous Street Art!
Please enjoy some of the most recent works of this talented French artist, who created incredible art out of the facades of buildings.
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This Performer Really Knows How to Keep Her Balance!
Anastasia Tyurina shows her balancing skills with the Dalian Acrobatic Troupe, performing a number from The Nutcracker.
You Can’t Handle the Beauty of These Rembrandt Paintings
Rembrandt was a brilliant artist that created so many wonderful paintings depicting historical, mythological and biblical stories.
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Some Choirs Know How to Enchant the World With Their Music
You cannot watch this without smiling...
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Have You Ever Seen a Performer as Flexible as This?
How on Earth can anyone bend their body like this? I can't decide if it's beautiful to watch of painful to think about. How about you?
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The Fascinating Lives of Medieval Jesters
This video will take you on a journey through the Middle Ages and the important but highly underplayed role of the Jesters
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I Bet You've Never Heard "Hit the Road Jack" Like This!
Get ready to hear a timeless classic like never before. In this stunning symphonic reimagining of "Hit the Road Jack".
Some of the Greatest Sculptors in History and Their Works
These are the 10 best sculptors of all time and their greatest masterpieces
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If You Like Clint Eastwood, You'll Love This Performance
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra create a fantastic experience with their performance of the song from the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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You've Never Seen a Magic Act Like This Before!
This young man stuns an entire audience with his innovative and mind-boggling close-up magic tricks.
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The Most Haunting Version of “The Godfather” Theme
Watch these composers perform the orchestral suite from the movie “The Godfather.”
Ten Art Pieces You Always Wanted to Know More About
Once in a while, a true master comes along, enriching humanity with their art, like these 10 great masters and their masterpieces.
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Watch These 2 Brothers Perform Together and Impress Everyone
A beautiful rendition of The Impossible Dream by two vocal powerhouses who happen to also be brothers.
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This Violin Rendition of 'Unchained Melody' Is STUNNING!
Listen to one of the best renditions of the world-famous song "Unchained Melody" performed by the talented child violinist Karolina Protsenko.
Autumn Leaf Paintings to Put You In the Mood For the Fall
These two Georgian artists have created some spectacular works of art - on leaves. View their wonderful work and get in the mood for the fall today.
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"Flight of Passion" is a Mesmerizing Aerial Dance
When these two acrobats take to the air, their dance of love becomes divine...
Ravi Shankar: Greatest Sitar Player to Grace the Earth
Dubbed "The Godfather of World Music", Ravi Shankar collaborated with some of the greatest musicians in the west.
These Funny Short Poems by Shel Silverstein are a Hoot
Shel Silverstein is a truly gifted and hilarious wordsmith, and these 22 poems of his are sure to make you chuckle
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These Brothers Wow a Nation With Death-Defying Act!
The Giang Brothers might not have won the final of Britain’s Got Talent 2018, but they almost certainly won the hearts of a nation with their death-defying act!
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A Magical Moment of Pure Music For You to Enjoy...
This beautiful piece by Brahms gets even more magical in the hands of famous pianist Emanuel Ax.
These Charming Old Paintings are Like a Balm for the Soul
Marvel at some of the finest landscape watercolor paintings by renowned American artist Thomas Moran.
Birds Come to Life In These Breathtaking Portraits
Each brushstroke in Rachel Altschuler's acrylic paintings accurately captures the personalities of different birds.
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Watch: This Visual Dance Act Is Out of This World!
The amazing dancing couple, Another Kind of Blue, bring new and exciting techniques to Britain’s Got Talent.
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Experience the Joy of Music with the NY Philharmonic
Enjoy a moving performance of the New York Phillahrmonic conducted by the legendary Leonard Bernstein
Have You Ever Seen Banana Art? 15 Lovely Illustrations
Art can be created on virtually anything. For Anna Chojnicka, the unconventional canvas of choice is... a banana! Check out her lovely illustrations.
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This Beautiful Ice Dancing Performance is a Must See
In this video, French Olympic medalists Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron give an amazing performance in the 2016 World Championship.
7 Romantic Movies We Recommend All Couples Watch Once...
Most of the time in romantic movies, the relationships depicted are fictional, however there are exceptions based in real life. Here are 7 of them.
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Now This is One Magic Trick You HAVE to See. Wow!
Watch this terrific and magical performance by world-renowned magician and illusonist, Dani Lary!
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