What were the most popular songs in 1956? Nov. What were the most popular songs in 1955? Dec. What were the most popular songs in 1954? Nov. What were the most popular songs in 1953? Dec. What were the most popular songs in 1952? Dec. What were the most popular songs in 1951? Dec. If I Knew You Were Comin’ Id’ve Baked a Cake What were the most popular songs in 1950? Jan. Who were the most popular musical artists in the 1950s? Unchained Melody (1955) and Sleep Walk (1959) are also two of my personal favorites in this list. Some quick notes: It’s kinda hard to believe All I Have To Do Is Dream gets overtaken by Purple People Eater in 1958. Guitars, screaming, hip shaking music was topping the charts and the old folks were left wondering what the hell just happened. Not only did he completely dominate sales, but pop music from then on was completely different. In the early 50s, the crooners perfected their trade.īut when Elvis came in everything changed.

Rosemary Clooney had a good run, as did Tony Bennett.

Names like Patti Page, Perry Como and Nat King Cole carry over from the 40s. It makes me wonder what’s going to be popular in the future that isn’t popular now! It’s amazing what we think was popular back then and what actually was popular in the 50s. Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Patsy Cline are all household names.īut do you really know who ruled the charts in the 1950s? I bet you haven’t heard most of these songs. Most old people (like me) know the songs from the 50s that are popular today.

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