[Fiji Hill]

What an awful representation of 50’s music. You need a new hobby.

I dissent--this is a great representation of '50's music, It may be heavy on pop standards, but that's to be expected because the source is the Billboard Hot 100, a tough chart for rhythm and blues and country-western acts to crack. However, we'll be seeing some rock and roll very shortly

[jjotto]

You are correct. A lot of ‘50s music was very well done but derivative. That’s why there was enthusiasm for newer rock ‘n’ roll and more niche music like the new cool jazz.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Actually I’m surprised how little there is of RR in the late ‘50s. I mean, I know it got hot and this is only the top 7 of the whole year, but I’d still think more made it up there.

I guess music sales weren’t completely dominated by teeny-boppers with nothing else to do yet.

[be-baw]

Rock & Roll, and R&B...that’s where you find the truly great songs of the 50’s.