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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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.
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.
Remember These? 15 Forgotten Kitchen Gadgets
Do you remember these quirky kitchen gadgets?
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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.
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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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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Have You Ever Seen A Cello Performance Like This?
2Cellos are a hugely succesfuly cellist duo hailing from Croatia. Watch them perform their latest single, "Vivaldi", in this next clip:
This Chef’s Art-Like Pasta Designs Will Blow Your Mind
Chef David Rivillo likes to make unique designs from pasta. Check out some of his incredible creations.
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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!
Music Box: Hear Your Favorite Songs in a Beautiful New Way
Rediscover some of the greatest music hits with this playlist. The musicians reinvented these songs by performing them in vintage styles...
This Is How 11 Ancient Roman Ruins Looked Like In the Past
Very little of ancient Rome remained to this day, but here is a wonderful reconstruction of some of the most famous sighs.
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This Japanese Animal Tale is Unlike Any Other...
In this standout performance from NTV Japan’s Masquerade, a group of contestants brings to life a charming tale of a duck family.
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Which Are the Best Cats? Why Circus Cats of Course!
Russian circus cats are definitely the best trained cats I've ever seen.
This Stunning Chapel in Naples Will Leave You in Awe
This chapel looks more like a museum than a church. Take a look at its stunning sculptures here.
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Unbelievable! These Acrobatic Feats Will Blow You Away!
This team of highly skilled acrobats were brought in to celebrate Chinese New Year and truly leave you awestruck!
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You MUST See the Gorgeous "Firefly Dance"
These dancers shine like fireflies in a dance that is full of grace, color and beauty. Such a joy in motion.
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This Might Be the Most Fun Ballet Video Out There
The Hong Kong Ballet is responsible for one of the most fun ballet videos out there. Don't miss it!
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Jonglissimo Reinvents Juggling in a Mind-Blowing Way
You are invited to watch this wonderful performance yourselves and share it with all your friends who will enjoy seeing such a display of juggling, special tricks, and talent.
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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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This Stunning Performance Brings US History to Life
Rhiannon Giddens brings American history to life through these powerful folk ballads.
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.
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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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Amazing! See How Tap Dance Has Evolved Over the Century
How has tap dancing evolved throughout the century! Find out in this interesting video!
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This Tiny Hyper-Flexible Contortionist Will Blow Your Mind
This hyper-flexible contortionist is only ten years old, and can twist and bend her body into practically any position imaginable. View her performance here.
Treat Your Eyes to 10 Gorgeous Spanish Paintings!
Spain played a major role in the history of Western art. Here are 10 famous Spanish painters and their masterpieces.
11 Picasso Paintings That Shocked the Art Establishment
If there is one artist of the 20th century that everyone knows, it's Picasso. Here are the 11 works of his that shocked the world and cemented his fame forever.
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The Skills of These Performers Will Leave You Speechless
A snippet of the Cirque du Soleil classic, Quidam, is an unforgettable performance, proving the company's acrobatics, costumes, and talent are unmatched.
We Invite You to the Tiniest Art Exhibition You’ve Seen!
We're used to seeing statues in museums and squares - but have you ever seen art the size of the space between your fingers?
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These Acrobats Are On a New Level!
These women will give you a show you'll never forget! I never knew people could be so graceful.
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Impressive! I Can't Believe What This Illusionist Does!
If you love a good magic trick! You'll love this!
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Immerse Yourself In the Evocative Tunes of the Cello Song
Listen to this magical and unforgettable rendition of the famous Cello Song by J.S. Bach.
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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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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What It Truly Means To Perform on Disney on Ice
Behind the scenes footage of Disney on Ice and the work of figure skaters
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Does a $1 Million Cello Sound Better Than a Standard One?
Talented cellist Wendy Law plays Bach's Suite No 1 on three differently priced cellos - can you hear the difference?
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These Guys Have to Be the World's Best Drummers!
The Top Secret Drum Corp just has to be the best drum troupe that exists in the entire world. Watch this astounding display of precision and musical skill.
4:33
This Domino is Like One Huge Rube Goldberg Machine
This domino structure and knockdown is a an art for the ages.
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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.
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WATCH: This Romantic Composer's Work Is Utterly Magical
The Romantic composer, Johannes Brahms, completed a series of compositions called the Hungarian Dances. Enjoy Hungarian Dance no. 5 in this video.
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Pianist Tiffany Poon Playing Schumann In a Must Listen
Listen to the incredibly talented and award-winning pianist Tiffany Poon play a lovely rendition to Schumann’s Sonata No. 2
8 Mistakes Even Famous Masterpieces Have
As perfect as these works of art are, inaccuracies (be they intentional or not) have been noted.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: 11 Facts About the Famed Composer
Discover 11 facts about the extraordinary life and unexpected legacy of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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The Lonely Shepard: André Rieu Touches Our Hearts Again
Take a few moments to savor this moving performance, especially Zamfir's pan flute solo, which beautifully concludes this musical piece.
These Postcards Predicted Modern Life Way Back In 1900...
Way back at the turn of the 20th Century, a German chocolate maker produced a series of postcards with the aim of predicting the future. See how right it was.
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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.
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This Tribal Dance Performance Will Blow Your Socks Off!
This beautiful performance of dance, poetry, and violin pieces perfectly illustrates the turbulent relationship that humans share with the natural world.
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