Episode 166, “1950s History,”

Episode 166, “1950s History,” looks at some historical events of the ‘50s and couples them with the most popular recordings at the time … with results that are sometimes surprising. Performers include Elvis Presley, The Platters, Patti Page, The Everly Brothers, Tony Bennett, The Weavers, and Buddy Holly.

45 RPM, Music of the 40s and 50s Episode 166 1950s History Playlist 1 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Gene Autry 2 Mona Lisa Nat King Cole 3 Let Me Go Lover Joan Weber 4 Cry Frankie Laine & the Four Lads 5 I Went to Your Wedding Patti Page 6 Wake Up Little Susie The Everly Brothers 7 Auf Weidersehn Veera Lynn 8 Yakity-Yak The Coasters 9 Cold Cold Heart Tony Bennett 10 Goodnight Irene Gordon Jenkins & the Weavers 11 Sincerely The McGuire Sisters 12 Why Don’t You Believe Me Joni James 13 Mister Sandman The Chordettes 14 That’ll Be the Day The Crickets 15 Don’t Elvis Presley 16 Smoke Gets in your Eyes The Platters 17 Red River Rock Johnny & the Hurricanes

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