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!
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.
Listen to This Beloved '80s Tune in HD Live Performance
Live performance, high-definition video, high-quality sound. Need we say more?
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.
Rare Vintage Photos of Elton John and Friends
Explore Elton John's biography with rare vintage photos of him and fellow music artists.
The Pixies' Top Hit, Sung Orbison Style
This cover of a Pixies' song channels Roy Orbison. Think they got it right?
Vintage Photos and Full Movie of the Beatles from 1965
Watch photos from behind the scenes of the Beatles movie "Help!", 1965
The Song 'Hallelujah' Was Crying Out to Be Sung by Il Divo
Here's a rare rendition that you won't forget in a hurry...
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?
Have You Ever Seen Hand-Cut Paper Look So Beautiful?
These hand-cut paper artworks are simply stunning, because of their extraordinary level of detail. They have inspired me to give it a go myself!
This Artist takes Generic Photos & Spices them with Doodles
When generic photos meet a creative illustrator, everything is possible...
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!
These Stunning Paintings Are a Joy to Behold
Evgeny Lusphin is a contemporary artist who paints landscapes so rich and beautiful you almost feel like you can step inside them.
WATCH: This Dance Is an Ode to Beautiful Mother Nature
This shadow dance, a tribute to nature, will move you to tears through its poignancy and thanks to its stark depiction of the reality that Mother Nature faces.
The Most Underrated Christmas Movies You Never Saw
This holiday season, enjoy these underrated Christmas movies.
11 Artists Who Make Magical Sculptures Out Of Wire
Take a look at this gallery of beautiful wire sculptures from different contemporary artists
Is This Pavarotti's Most Iconic Performance?
What an amazing voice Pavarotti had! I will never tire of listening to him.
Collection: The Most Remarkable Cakes in the World
12 posts filled with gorgeous photos of the most remarkable cakes.
String Pulling Art - the Newest Art Technique Out There
Fluid string-pulling art is a fairly new and intriguing art technique that uses chains, strings, and colorful paints to create amazing bouquets of flowers
Impressive! I Can't Believe What This Illusionist Does!
If you love a good magic trick! You'll love this!
Learn Some Fascinating Facts in the Most Fun Way!
Just Keep Thinking is a project making information about the world accessible and fun through fun colorful illustrations. Scroll to learn something new!
This Girl Only Needs a Simple Flute to Delight Your Ears
Listen to the dulcet tones of this young girl's flute.
Enjoy 24 Songs by the Legendary Eric Clapton
On the 30th of March, 2020, is Eric Clapton's 75th birthday, and we'd like to celebrate it with him by listening with you to 24 of his greatest hits.
Witness the Bible as Illustrated by History’s Greatest Artists!
The stories of the Bible are some of the most popular topics for classical art, and here are some of the best examples
These Intricate Designs Turn Wood into Beautiful Art
This talented artist turns salvaged wood into beautiful art pieces.
This Drawing Took 3.5 Years to Complete...
The Japanese have to be some of the most resilient people in the entire world. This artist pays tribute to that notion in a vivid visual representation.
A Classic Song Performed by the Voice of an Angel
Jackie Evancho has an incredible voice and her rendition of 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' is life-affirming.
See Old America Like Never Before With These Vintage Maps
A look at some glorious vintage illustrated maps from 19th century America that gives a great look of the country from back in the day.
8 Artworks by Michelangelo You Must See in Real Life
More than 450 years after his death, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni remains one of the world’s most celebrated artists. Here's his best work!
WATCH: Brightman & Bocelli's Musical Masterpiece
Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli possess two of the most famous voices in the entire world, so you can imagine what happens when they join forces. Watch.
The Art World Was Scandalized By This Artist's Smile
Vigée-Le Brun quickly rose to fame, but at the start of her career she was criticised over a smile. Take a look at some of her work.
I Bet You've Never Seen This Kind of Art Before...
Utilizing the best way of recycling, this artist creates beautiful images.
WATCH: This Couple Was Meant to Dance Together
These dancers were meant to perform together, and I'd be happy to watch them many times over. I think you'll agree.
What a Spectacular Performance by 2 Classic Greats!
An exciting performance by two classic greats - Louis Armstrong and Danny Kaye!
WATCH: This Dancing Family of 12 Is So Adorably Talented
This exciting dance and music performance is unique, because it's entirely the product of one very large and talented American family. They blew me away!
These Tiny Acrobats Will Leave Your Mouth Wide Open
Here is one of the most beautiful and impressive acrobatic act by the Stars of Beijing's Circus!!
12 Artworks by J.M.W. Turner That Are Worth Adoring
Take a look at some of the finest artworks by English painter J.M.W Turner that still look so unique and charming.
WATCH: A Superb Xylophone Performance by Christoph Sietzen
This beautiful xylophone performance, which is an interpretation of Emmanuel Séjourné's Attraction, will have you utterly spellbound.
What a Fantastically Creative Musical Performance!
The Piano Guys do it again with this mix of classical and modern music that creates an unforgettable performance.
This Sublime Classical Performance Will Take You to Heaven
This beautiful video celebrates two wonderful musicians together, one on cello and the other on the violin. Here they play Czardas.
Paintings Have Never Looked More Real Than This Artist's
Can you believe these art pieces by Jason de Graaf aren't photos?
I’ve Found a Way to Put Photos Onto Wood. It’s So Simple.
Brighten up a wooden item with a beautiful transfer. This craft project is straightforward, inexpensive and a fun afternoon's activity.
These Realistic Paintings Open Up a World of Beauty
American artist Harry McCormick captures the beauty of interior scenes with his striking realist paintings.
The Bolshoi Ballet Group Have Done It Again!
If you love ballet, then we have one marvelous treat in store for you!
This Classic Dance Takes an Unforeseen Turn...
Watch and gasp as these two amazing dancers jump, fly and float like two feathers in the wind. Outstanding.
Take a Closer Look... These Are Not Photographs
It may be hard to believe, but what follows are not photographs, but watercolor paintings, created by Spanish artist Iban Navarro.
I've Never Seen Anything Like These Cakes. I'm Dumbfounded.
These cake submissions from an online competition are more amazing than I would have ever imagined.