[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.

[Fiji Hill]

These are my top Five tunes of the 1950's. The only ones that charted were #1 and #4, which is the only one to have made the Top 10.

1. Bewitched--Gordon Jenkins & His Orchestra (1950)

2. Stalin Kicked the Bucket--Ray Anderson (1953)

3. Good Golly, Miss Molly--The Playboys (1955)

4. Born to Be With You--The Chordettes (1956)

5. Follow the Rock--The Baybops (1958)