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[Oldies] A collection of nostalgic hit songs from Western music of the 1950s

When you hear “Western music from the 1950s,” what kind of songs come to mind?

Hits from the 1950s and 1960s are sometimes called “oldies,” and perhaps because their retro vibe feels stylish, you’ll often hear them as in-store BGM at cafes and vintage clothing shops.

That said, since it’s music from 70 years ago, you might think it has nothing to do with you… For those who feel that way, this article rounds up and introduces classic 1950s Western songs across genres—rock, soul, blues, and more.

You’ll definitely come across some tunes you’ve heard before, so be sure to check them out!

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[Oldies] A collection of nostalgic hit songs from Western music of the 1950s
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1eastBe Bop A LulaGene Vincent & The Blue CapsWhen it comes to legends in the American rockabilly scene, Ji...
2eastHound DogBig Mama ThorntonHound …, released in 1953
3eastSummertime BluesEddie CochranA quintessential classic representing 1950s rock ’n’ roll…
4eastTutti FruttiLittle RichardThe 1950s, when rock ’n’ roll spread across the world...
5eastOnly You, And You AloneTHE PLATTERSA melody that gently envelops sweet feelings of love...
6eastBlue Suede ShoesCarl PerkinsA rockabilly that made waves in the dawn of rock ’n’ roll…
7eastBo DiddleyBo DiddleyTo spin the melody of a traditional lullaby into an entirely new ro...
8eastRock Around the ClockBill Haley & His CometsIn 1954, Bill Haley and His Band...
9eastSmokestack LightningHowlin’ WolfHowlin' Wolf’s legendary song “Smo…
10eastWhole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ OnJERRY LEE LEWISJerry Lee Lewis, released in 1957...
11eastPlease, Please, PleaseJames BrownThe epithets that colored the nostalgic music scene of the ’50s…
12eastThat’ll Be the DayBuddy Holly & The Crickets『That’ll Be the Day』…
13eastAin’t That a ShameFats DominoThe pain of parting with a lover, carried by a beautiful piano melody…
14eastMack The KnifeBobby DarinContrary to the light, lively jazz beat, the underworld...
15eastWhyFrankie AvalonA masterpiece love song that sings of sweet, heartrending feelings of love...
16eastLet’s Have a PartyWanda JacksonJesse Mae Robinson in 1957...
17eastI Put a Spell on YouScreaming Jay HawkinsReleased in 1956, Screamin’ …
18eastLady Sings The BluesBillie HolidayBillie Holiday, loved across generations...
19eastWhat’d I SayRay CharlesRay Charles, released in 1959...
20eastI Walk the LineJohnny Cash“I Walk…” released in 1956
21eastApril LovePat BooneA classic that sings of spring love: a masterpiece by Pat Boone.
22eastJim DandyLaVern BakerPowerful rhythms and energetic vocals...
23eastYou Send MeSam CookeA sweet tenor vocal, as if it were the voice of an angel...
24eastOoby DoobyRoy OrbisonA striking presence on the rock ’n’ roll scene of the 1950s...
25eastWho’s Sorry NowConnie FrancisA mature love song that delicately expresses the pain of heartbreak…
26eastRockin’ Around The Christmas TreeBrenda LeeChristmas classics, loved across generations
27eastThere Goes My BabyThe DriftersA tender melody and a heartrending love are portrayed beautifully…
28eastWake Up Little SusieThe Everly BrothersA quintessential rock ’n’ roll classic of the 1950s…
29eastJohnny B GoodeChuck BerryChuck Berry, released in 1958...
30eastAll I Have To Do Is DreamEverly BrothersA dreamlike, sweet melody and a certain nostalgic...
31eastHeartbreak HotelElvis PresleyA golden milestone in music history from 1956, Elvi...