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[50s–60s] A Collection of Rock ’n’ Roll Classics

Suddenly, but when you hear the word “rock ’n’ roll,” what kind of image comes to mind?

Some of you might be wondering, “How is it different from rock?” But as listeners, we don’t really need to know the fine distinctions, do we?

As for its origins, rock ’n’ roll is said to have emerged in the 1950s in the United States as popular music influenced by genres like rhythm and blues, country, jazz, and swing.

In this article, we’ll introduce classic rock ’n’ roll tracks from around the 1950s to the early 1960s.

If you want to learn about the history of rock—or if you’re just itching to dance to some upbeat rock ’n’ roll—this is a must-read!

Playlist

[50s–60s] A Collection of Rock ’n’ Roll Classics
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1eastJailhouse RockElvis PresleyAn energetic portrayal of a party inside a prison…
2eastJohnny B. GoodeChuck BerryA song that represents the golden age of rock ’n’ roll and…
3eastGood Golly Miss MollyLittle RichardSymbolic of the heyday of 1950s rock ’n’ roll…
4eastWhy Do Fools Fall In LoveFrankie Lymon & The TeenagersA quintessential classic representing 1950s rock ’n’ roll…
5eastLeader Of The PackThe Shangri- LasRock ’n’ roll, which was born in America in the 1950s…
6eastRock Around The ClockBill Haley & His CometsA hit song emblematic of the 1950s, rock 'n'...
7eastBlue Suede ShoesCarl PerkinsA legendary song that shines in the history of rock ’n’ roll, Carl …
8eastPeggy SueBuddy Holly & The CricketsKnown as a classic that shines in the history of rock and roll...
9eastSummertime BluesEddie CochranA fusion of the scorching summer sun and youthful rebellious spirit, …
10eastGreat Balls of FireJERRY LEE LEWISAs if it condensed the fervor of rock ’n’ roll…
11eastA Teenager’s RomanceRicky NelsonA sweet love story imbued with the youthful scent of the 1950s…
12eastTrain Kept A Rollin’Johnny Burnette and the Rock and Roll TrioEmbodying the spirit of 1950s rock ’n’ roll…
13eastBye Bye LoveThe Everly BrothersThe light, lively sound of the guitar and the exquisite... that only siblings can achieve
14eastWho Do You Love?Bo DiddleyRock ’n’ roll from the 1950s to the 1960s…
15eastSusie-QDale HawkinsBorn in the dawn of rock ’n’ roll in the 1950s…
16eastLawdy Miss ClawdyLloyd PriceAn icon of New Orleans rhythm and blues…
17eastAin’t That a ShameFats DominoA classic song that represents the dawn of rock and roll is...
18eastDon’t You Just Know ItHuey “Piano” Smith & The ClownsCharacterized by a lively rhythm and cheerful melody…
19eastI Put a Spell on YouScreamin’ Jay HawkinsIt epitomizes rock ’n’ roll, which was born in the 1950s...
20eastBe-Bop-a-LulaGene Vincent & The Blue CapsThe spark that ignited the rockabilly boom of the 1950s...
21eastYou Really Got MeThe KinksThe British Invasion of the 1960s...
22eastWake Up Little SusieThe Everly BrothersA quintessential rock ’n’ roll classic of the 1950s…
23eastDirty WaterThe StandellsMusic filled with raw guitar riffs and a spirit of rebellion…
24eastRoll Over BeethovenChuck BerryOne of Chuck Berry's signature songs, ...
25eastLouisiana MamaGene PitneyThis piece of music, evocative of the charms of Louisiana, is 1…
26eastOoby DoobyRoy OrbisonA striking presence on the rock ’n’ roll scene of the 1950s...
27eastLet’s Live For TodayThe Grass RootsThe American rock band, The Glass Roo...
28eastNights In White SatinThe Moody BluesWith the fantastical tones of a Mellotron and classical or…
29eastWild ThingThe TroggsA simple yet powerful three-chord structure and raw...
30eastLong Tall SallyLittle RichardEnergy where the soul of rock ’n’ roll explodes…
31eastLA BAMBARitchie ValensStarting from traditional Mexican folk songs as its roots, rock'n...
32eastJim DandyLaVern BakerPowerful rhythms and energetic vocals...
33eastEverydayBuddy HollyBuddy Holly, released in 1957…
34eastHey, Bo DiddleyBo DiddleyA classic that could be called the very origin of rock, Bo Did…
35eastWalk, Don’t RunThe VenturesThe immensely popular Ameri, who has long enjoyed overwhelming popularity in Japan…
36eastActionFreddy CannonWith a feverish drumbeat that captivates every listener…
37eastBlue Jean BopGene VincentGene Vincent’s ... released in August 1956
38eastTake Good Care Of My BabyBobby VeeA gem of a love song that sings of a sweet and bittersweet love.
39eastAT THE HOPDANNY & THE JUNIORSThe allure of 1950s rock ’n’ roll distilled…
40eastThat’s My DesireDion & The BelmontsDio, who beautifully expressed romantic yearning…
41eastYou Got ItRoy OrbisonRoy Orbison's signature song is, in 1989...
42eastDon’t Be CruelOtis BlackwellReleased in July 1956, this work is e...
43eastFind My Baby For MeSonny Burgess & Roy OrbisonA representative figure of the 1950s rock ’n’ roll scene…
44eastDiamond HeadThe VenturesReleased in 1964, this work is a surf mu…
45eastThis AfternoonNickelbackAlso famous as a sibling band, Avril Lavi...