The 1950s and 60s gave rise to an onslaught of new music mixed with old. This decade gave birth to many styles, and had also done away with many others. While music has changed a great deal since then, these powerful, beautiful and uplifting tunes from the 50s and 60s will never leave us, so here's a little taste of yesteryear. Just click on the photo, or the artist's name to play the song. And if you'd like to just sit back and hear all the songs back to back, just click on the link in blue below. Happy listening! |
Pat Boone |
The Shadows |
Lesley Gore |
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow The Shirells |
Bobby Darin |
Alma Cogan |
Brian Hyland |
Everly Brothers |
Neil Sedaka |
Bobby Vinton |
Connie Francis |
Roy Orbison |
Right. Brothers |
The Four Seasons |
Ray Peterson |
Cover Photo: Katie Mollon
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