Favorite Singles of the 50s  
         
         
 
 

 
  Release date: June 1 , 1950 (USA)

Artist: Muddy Waters

A-side: Rollin' Stone
B-side: Walking Blues

Label: Chess / Single / 1426
Length: 3:08 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: The Best Of Muddy Waters  1958
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July , 1950 (USA)

Artist: Louis Armstrong

A-side: La Vie En Rose
B-side: C'est Si Bon

Label: Decca / Single / 9-27113
Length: 3:20 Min.

Style: Jazz

From Album: Satchmo Serenades  1952
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September , 1951 (USA)

Artist: John Lee Hooker

A-side: I'm In The Mood
B-side: How Can You Do It

Label: Modern Records / Single / 835
Length: 2:44 Min.

Style: Blues
From Album: I'm John Lee Hooker  1959
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September , 1951 (USA)

Artist: Elmore James

A-side: Dust My Broom
B-side: Catfish Blues

Label: Trumpet Records / Single / 146
Length: 2:42 Min.

Style: Blues
From Album: The Sky Is Crying  1965
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October 13 , 1951 (USA)

Artist: Perry Como

A-side: It's Beginning To Look Like Christmas
B-side: There Is No Christmas Like A Home Christmas

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-4314
Length: 2:35 Min.

Style: Christmas Song
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July 3 , 1952 (USA)

Artist: Doris Day
A-side: When I Fall In Love
B-side: Take Me In Your Arms

Label: Columbia / Single / 39786
Length: 2:58 Min.

Style: Pop
From Album: Doris Day's Greatest Hits  1958
Charts: US 20		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May , 1953 (USA)

Artist: Harry Belafonte

A-side: Matilda, Matilda!
B-side: Suzanne (Every Night When The Sun Goes Down)

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 20-5311
Length: 2:30 Min.

Style: Calypso / Reggae Pop

From Album: Belafonte  1955
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May , 1953 (USA)

Artist: Louis Armstrong

A-side: April In Portugal
B-side: Ramona

Label: Decca / Single / 9-28704
Length: 2:44 Min.

Style: Jazz

From Album: Satchmo Sings  1956
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June 15 , 1953 (Canada)

Artist: Frank Sinatra

A-side: I've Got The World On A String
B-side: My One And Only Love *

Label: Capitol Records / Single / C-1176
Length: 2:08 Min.

Style: Jazz / Pop

From Album: This Is Sinatra!  1956
Charts: US 14   /   * US 28		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June 19 , 1953 (USA)

Artist: Ray Charles

A-side: Mess Around
B-side: Funny (But I Still Love You)

Label: Atlantic / Single / 45-999
Length: 2:39 Min.

Style: Rhythm And Blues / Rock And Roll

From Album: Ray Charles  1957
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June , 1953 (USA)

Artist: Louis Armstrong

A-side: Basin Street Blues - Part 1
B-side: Basin Street Blues - Concluded

Label: Decca / Single / 9-29102
Length: 2:36 Min.

Style: Jazz

From Album: New Orleans Nights  1957
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September 14 , 1953 (USA / Denmark)

Artist: Dean Martin

A-side: That's Amore
B-side: You're The Right One

Label: Capitol Records / Single / C 2589
Length: 3:05 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: Dean Martin Sings  1955
Charts: US  2   UK  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October 19 , 1953 (USA)

Artist: Doris Day
A-side: Secret Love
B-side: The Deadwood Stage

Label: Columbia / Single / 4-40108
Length: 3:40 Min.

Style: Pop
From Album: Doris Day's Greatest Hits  1958
Charts: US  1   UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: 1954 (Canada)

Artist: Louis Armstrong

A-side: When The Saints Go Marching In
B-side: Bye And Bye

Label: Decca / Single / 9-25153
Length: 3:40 Min.

Style: Jazz

Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January , 1954 (USA)

Artist: Muddy Waters And His Guitar

A-side: I'm Your Hoochie Cooche Man
B-side: She's So Pretty

Label: Chess / Single / 1560
Length: 2:47 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: The Best Of Muddy Waters  1958
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May 20 , 1954 (USA)

Artist: Bill Haley And His Comets

A-side: Thirteen Women
B-side: (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock

Label: Decca / Single / 9-29124
Length: 2:08 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Rock Around The Clock  1955
Charts: re-issue 1955   US  1   UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May , 1954 (USA)

Artist: Muddy Waters And His Guitar

A-side: Just Make Love To Me (I Just Want To Make Love To You)
B-side: Oh! Yeh

Label: Chess / Single / 1571
Length: 2:49 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: The Best Of Muddy Waters  1958
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June , 1954 (USA)

Artist: The Crew-Cuts

A-side: Sh-Boom
B-side: I Spoke Too Soon

Label: Mercury / Single / 70404
Length: 2:43 Min.

Style: Doo Wop / Pop

From Album: Rock And Roll Bash  1956
Charts: US  1   UK 12		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July 12 , 1954 (UK)

Artist: Bill Haley And His Comets

A-side: Shake, Rattle And Roll
B-side: A.B.C. Boogie

Label: Brunswick / Single / 05338
Length: 2:29 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Rock Around The Clock  1955
Charts: UK  4		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July 19 , 1954 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: That's All Right
B-side: Blue Moon Of Kentucky

Label: Sun / Single / 209
Length: 1:54 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: For LP Fans Only  1959
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1954 (USA)

Artist: Muddy Waters And His Guitar

A-side: I'm Ready
B-side: I Don't Know Why

Label: Chess / Single / 1579
Length: 3:03 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: The Best Of Muddy Waters  1958
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December , 1954 (USA)

Artist: Ray Charles

A-side: I've Got A Woman
B-side: Come Back

Label: Atlantic / Single / 1050
Length: 2:48 Min.

Style: Rhythm And Blues / Soul / Rock And Roll

From Album: Ray Charles  1957
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December , 1954 (USA)

Artist: Perry Como

A-side: (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays
B-side: Silk Stockings

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-5950
Length: 2:46 Min.

Style: Christmas Song
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December , 1954 (Germany)

Artist: Bruce Low

A-side: Das alte Haus von Rocky-Docky
B-side: Um die Ecke pfeift der Wind

Label: Polydor / Single / 22 428
Length: 3:05 Min.

Style: Schlager / Pop

From Album: Seine grossen Erfolge  1957
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March , 1955 (USA)

Artist: Bo Diddley

A-side: Bo Diddley
B-side: I'm A Man

Label: Checker Record Co. / Single / 814
Length: 2:30 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Rhythm & Blues

From Album: Bo Diddley  1958
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April 14 , 1955 (USA)

Artist: Fats Domino

A-side: Ain't It A Shame
B-side: La-La

Label: Imperial / Single / 5348
Length: 2:16 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Rock And Rollin' With Fats Domino  1956
Charts: US 10   UK 23		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April , 1955 (USA)

Artist: Muddy Waters And His Guitar

A-side: I Want To Be Loved
B-side: My Eyes (Keep Me In Trouble)

Label: Chess / Single / 1596
Length: 2:42 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: The Real Chicago Blues Of Muddy Waters Part 2  1971
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June , 1955 (USA)

Artist: The Platters

A-side: Only You (And You Alone)
B-side: Bark, Battle & Ball

Label: Mercury / Single / 70633X45
Length: 2:33 Min.

Style: Doo-wop / Pop Ballad

From Album: Encore Of Golden Hits  1960
Charts: US  5   UK  5		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June , 1955 (USA)

Artist: Muddy Waters And His Guitar

A-side: Manish Boy
B-side: Young Fashioned Ways

Label: Chess / Single / 1602
Length: 2:55 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: The Real Folk Blues  1966
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July , 1955 (USA)

Artist: Chuck Berry And His Combo

A-side: Maybellene
B-side: Wee Wee Hours

Label: Chess / Single / 1604
Length: 2:22 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Chuck Berry Is On Top  1959
Charts: US  5		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1955 (USA)

Artist: Little Richard And His Band

A-side: Tutti-Frutti
B-side: I'm Just A Lonely Guy

Label: Specialty / Single / XSP-561
Length: 2:25 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Here's Little Richard  1957
Charts: US 17   UK 29		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1955 (USA)

Artist: Little Walter And His Jukes

A-side: I Hate To See You Go
B-side: Too Late

Label: Checker / Single / 825
Length: 2:47 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: Hate To See You Go  1969
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October 17 , 1955 (USA)

Artist: "Tennesse" Ernie Ford

A-side: Sixteen Tons
B-side: You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry

Label: Capitol / Single / 3262
Length: 2:34 Min.

Style: Country / Pop

From Album: Favorites  1957
Charts: US  2   UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October 24 , 1955 (Germany)

Artist: Louis Armstrong And His All-Stars

A-side: Mack The Knife (Mackie Messer)
B-side: Back O' Town Blues

Label: Philips / Single / 321 776 BF
Length: 3:25 Min.

Style: Jazz

From Album: Take It Satch (EP)  1956
Charts: UK  8   US 20   NL  3		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November 3 , 1955 (USA)

Artist: The Platters

A-side: The Great Pretender
B-side: I'm Just A Dancing Partner

Label: Mercury / Single / 70753
Length: 2:38 Min.

Style: Doo-wop / Pop

From Album: Encore Of Golden Hits  1960
Charts: US  1   UK  5   NL  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November 28 , 1955 (USA)

Artist: Dean Martin

A-side: Memories Are Made Of This
B-side: Change Of Heart

Label: Capitol / Single / 3295
Length: 2:15 Min.

Style: Easy Listening / Pop

From Album: Hey Brother, Pour The Wine  1964
Charts: US  1   UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November , 1955 (USA)

Artist: Bing Crosby

A-side: White Christmas
B-side: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

Label: Decca / Single / 9-23778 (re-issue / recorded 1947)
Length: 3:04 Min.

Style: Christmas Song

From Album: Merry Christmas  1949 (re-designed 1955)
Charts: US  7		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December , 1955 (Germany)

Artist: Bruce Low

A-side: Wenn die Sonne scheint in Texas
B-side: Golden Jimmy

Label: Polydor / Single / 23 117
Length: 3:05 Min.

Style: Schlager / Country Pop

From Album: Seine grossen Erfolge  1975
Charts: D  3		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January 2 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Bill Haley And His Comets

A-side: See You Later, Alligator
B-side: The Paper Boy (On Main Street, U.S.A.)

Label: Decca / Single / 9-29791
Length: 2:45 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Rockin' The Joint!  1958
Charts: US  6   UK  7		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January 10 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Frankie Lymon And The Teenagers

A-side: Why Do Fools Fall In Love
B-side: Please Be Mine

Label: Gee Records / Single / GG-1002
Length: 2:20 Min.

Style: Doo-Wop / Rock And Roll

From Album: The Teenagers Featuring Frankie Lymon  1956
Charts: US  6   UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January 21 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Carl Perkins

A-side: Blue Suede Shoes
B-side: Honey, Don't!

Label: Sun / Single / 234
Length: 2:14 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Rockabilly

From Album: Dance Album Of... Carl Perkins  1957
Charts: US  2   UK 10		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January 27 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: Heartbreak Hotel
B-side: I Was The One

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-6420
Length: 2:06 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Elvis' Golden Records  1958
Charts: US  1   UK  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: February , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Jimmy Reed

A-side: Ain't That Lovin' You Baby
B-side: Baby, Don't Say That No More

Label: Vee-Jay Records / Single / VJ-168
Length: 2:20 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: I'm Jimmy Reed  1958
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: February 28 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: James Brown With The Famous Flames

A-side: Please, Please, Please
B-side: Why Do You Do Me

Label: Federal / Single / 45-12258
Length: 2:41 Min.

Style: Rhythm & Blues / Soul

From Album: Please, Please, Please  1958
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March 1 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Little Richard And His Band

A-side: Long Tall Sally
B-side: Slippin' And Slidin' (Peepin' And Hidin')

Label: Specialty / Single / XSP-572-45
Length: 2:07 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Here's Little Richard  1957
Charts: US  6   UK  3		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Fats Domino

A-side: I'm In Love Again
B-side: My Blue Heaven *

Label: Imperial / Single / X5386
Length: 2:00 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Rhythm And Blues

From Album: Rock And Rollin' With Fats Domino  1956
Charts: US  3   UK 12   /   * US 19		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March , 1956 (Germany)

Artist: Freddy

A-side: Sie hiess Mary-Ann
B-side: Heimweh (Dort wo die Blumen blüh'n) *

Label: Polydor / Single / 23 181
Length: 2:05 Min.  /  3:28 Min.

Style: Schlager

From Album: Freddy  1958
Charts: * D  1   NL  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April , 1956 (USA)

Artist: The Teen Kings   Vocal Roy Orbison

A-side: Trying To Get To You
B-side: Ooby Dooby

Label: Je-Wel Records / Single / JE-101
Length: 2:46 Min.

Style: Rockabilly Ballad

From Album: Roy Orbison At The Rock House  1961
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Muddy Waters And His Guitar

A-side: Forty Days & Forty Nights
B-side: All Aboard

Label: Chess / Single / 1620
Length: 2:52 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: The Real Folk Blues  1966
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May 1 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Johnny Cash And The Tennesse Two

A-side: I Walk The Line
B-side: Get Rhythm

Label: Sun / Single / 241
Length: 2:45 Min.

Style: Country / Rockabilly

From Album: Johnny Cash With His Hot And Blue Guitar  1957
Charts: US 17		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May 4 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
B-side: My Baby Left Me

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-6540
Length: 2:37 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Elvis' Golden Records  1958
Charts: US  1   UK 14		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Jimmy Reed

A-side: Can't Stand To See You Go
B-side: Rockin' With Reed

Label: Vee-Jay Records / Single / VJ-186
Length: 2:48 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: I'm Jimmy Reed  1958
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Chuck Berry And His Combo

A-side: Roll Over Beethoven
B-side: Drifting Heart

Label: Chess / Single / 1626
Length: 2:30 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Chuck Berry Is On Top  1959
Charts: US 29   D 31		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Ray Charles

A-side: Hallelujah I Love Her So
B-side: What Whould I Do Without You

Label: Atlantic / Single / 45-1096
Length: 2:35 Min.

Style: Rhythm And Blues / Soul

From Album: Ray Charles  1957
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May , 1956 (UK)

Artist: Bill Haley And His Comets

A-side: The Saints Rock 'N Roll
B-side: R-O-C-K *

Label: Brunswick / Single / 05565
Length: 3:28 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Rockin' The Joint  1958
Charts: UK  5   US 18   /   * US 16		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May 19 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Roy Orbison And Teen Kings  

A-side: Ooby Dooby
B-side: Go! Go! Go!

Label: Sun / Single / 242
Length: 2:10 Min.

Style: Rockabilly

From Album: Roy Orbison At The Rock House  1961
Charts: US 59		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May 21 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Doris Day
A-side: Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
B-side: I've Gotta Sing Away These Blues

Label: Columbia / Single / 40704
Length: 2:04 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: Doris Day's Greatest Hits  1958
Charts: UK  1   US  2   D 10		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Little Richard And His Band

A-side: Rip It Up
B-side: Ready Teddy

Label: Specialty / Single / 579 / XSP-579-45
Length: 2:20 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Here's Little Richard  1957
Charts: US 17   UK 30   /   Bill Haley version:  UK  4		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June 2 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps

A-side: Be-Bop-A-Lula
B-side: Woman Love

Label: Capitol / Single / 3450
Length: 2:31 Min.

Style: Rockabilly

From Album: Gene Vincent's Greatest  1969
Charts: US  7   UK 16		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July 13 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: Hound Dog
B-side: Don't Be Cruel

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-6604
Length: 2:15 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Elvis' Golden Records  1958
Charts: US  1   UK  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Jim Lowe

A-side: The Green Door
B-side: (The Story Of) The Little Man In Chinatown

Label: Dot Records / Single / 45-15486
Length: 2:11 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Pop

From Album: Songs They Sing Behind The Green Door  1957
Charts: US  1   UK  8		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Ray Charles

A-side: Lonely Avenue
B-side: Leave My Woman Alone

Label: Atlantic / Single / 45-1108
Length: 2:36 Min.

Style: Rhythm And Blues / Soul

From Album: Yes Indeed !!  1958
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Otis Rush

A-side: I Can't Quit You Baby
B-side: Sit Down Baby

Label: Cobra Record Corp. / Single / 5000
Length: 2:53 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: This One's A Good 'Un  1969
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August , 1956 (USA)

Artist: John Lee Hooker

A-side: Dimples
B-side: Baby Lee

Label: Vee-Jay Records / Single / VJ 205
Length: 2:57 Min.

Style: Blues
From Album: I'm John Lee Hooker  1959
Charts: 1964  UK 23		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August , 1956 (Germany)

Artist: Freddy

A-side: Rosalie
B-side: So geht das jede Nacht *

Label: Polydor / Single / 23 223
Length: 5:00 Min.  /  2:06 Min.

Style: Schlager / Boogie Woogie / Rock And Roll

From Album: Freddy Quinn  1958
Charts: D  2   /   * D 19		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September 1 , 1956 (Netherlands)

Artist: Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps

A-side: Race With The Devil
B-side: Gonna Back Up Baby

Label: Capitol / Single / F 3530
Length: 2:02 Min.

Style: Rockabilly / Rock And Roll

From Album: Gene Vincent's Greatest  1969
Charts: US 96   UK 28		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September 8 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: Blue Suede Shoes
B-side: Tutti Frutti

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-6636
Length: 1:58 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Elvis Presley  1956
Charts: US 20   UK  9		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September , 1956 (Germany)

Artist: Fats Domino

A-side: Blueberry Hill
B-side: I Can't Go On

Label: London Records / Single / DL 20 061
Length: 2:14 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Soul Blues

From Album: This Is Fats Domino  1956
Charts: US  2   UK  6   NL  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September 28 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: Love Me Tender
B-side: Any Way You Want Me

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-6643
Length: 2:42 Min.

Style: Folk / Pop / Ballad

From Album: Elvis' Golden Records  1958
Charts: US  1   UK 11		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September 29 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps

A-side: Bluejean Bop
B-side: Who Slapped John

Label: Capitol / Single / F 3558
Length: 2:20 Min.

Style: Rockabilly / Rock And Roll

From Album: Bluejean Bop  1957
Charts: UK 16		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October 1 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Guy Mitchell

A-side: Singing The Blues
B-side: Crazy With Love

Label: Columbia / Single / 4-40769
Length: 2:32 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Pop

From Album: Guy's Greatest Hits  1959
Charts: US  1   UK  1   NL  4		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

A-side: The Nearness Of You
B-side: They Can't Take That Away From Me

Label: Verve Records / Single / EP V-5014
Length: 4:38 Min.

Style: Jazz

From Album: Ella And Louis  1956
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1956 (Germany)

Artist: Lys Assia
A-side: Was kann schöner sein / Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)
B-side: Meine Mama... !

Label: Decca / Single / F 46 367
Length: 2:05 Min.

Style: Schlager

From Album: Favoriten 2  1957
Charts: D  3		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Harry Belafonte

A-side: Jamaica Farewell
B-side: Once Was

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-6663
Length: 2:50 Min.

Style: Mento / Calypso / Reggae Pop

From Album: Calypso  1957
Charts: US 14		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October 20 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Roy Orbison And Teen Kings  

A-side: You're My Baby
B-side: Rock House

Label: Sun / Single / 251
Length: 2:46 Min.

Style: Rockabilly

From Album: Roy Orbison At The Rock House  1961
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1956 (Germany)

Artist: Sonny James

A-side: Young Love
B-side: You're The Reason I'm In Love

Label: Capitol / Single / F 3602
Length: 2:28 Min.

Style: Country / Pop

From Album: The Sonny Side  1959
Charts: US  1   UK 11   NL  3		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November , 1956 (Netherlands)

Artist: Louis Armstrong And His Band

A-side: High Society Calypso
B-side: Now You Has Jazz (with Bing Crosby)

Label: Capitol / Single / F 3506
Length: 2:11 Min.

Style: Jazz / Calypso

From Album: High Society (Soundtrack)  1956
Charts: NL  6		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Pat Boone

A-side: Don't Forbid Me
B-side: Anastasia

Label: Dot Records / Single / 45-15521
Length: 2:14 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: Pat's Great Hits  1957
Charts: US  1   UK  2   D 29   NL 10		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December 1 , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Little Richard

A-side: The Girl Can't Help It
B-side: All Around The World

Label: Specialty / Single / 591
Length: 2:20 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Little Richard  1958
Charts: US 49   UK  9   NL 14		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December , 1956 (Italy)

Artist: Harry Belafonte

A-side: Banana Boat (Day-O)
B-side: Star-O

Label: RCA Italiana / Single / 45N 0556
Length: 3:02 Min.

Style: Mento / Calypso / Pop

From Album: Calypso  1957
Charts: US  5   UK  2   NL  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December , 1956 (USA)

Artist: Fats Domino

A-side: Blue Monday
B-side: What's The Reason I'm Not Pleasing You

Label: Imperial / Single / X5417
Length: 2:25 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Rhythm & Blues

From Album: This Is Fats Domino  1956
Charts: US  5   UK 23		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December , 1956 (Germany)

Artist: Harry Belafonte

A-side: Mary's Boy Child
B-side: Venezuela

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-6735
Length: 2:57 Min.

Style: Christmas Song

From Album: An Evening With Belafonte  1957
Charts: US 12   UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January 4 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: Too Much
B-side: Playing For Keeps

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-6800
Length: 1:30 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Elvis' Golden Records  1958
Charts: US  1   UK  6		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January , 1957 (Germany)

Artist: Louis Prima

A-side: Buona Sera
B-side: Oh Marie

Label: Capitol Records / Single / F 80417
Length: 2:58 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Pop

From Album: The Wildest!  1956
Charts: UK 25   NL  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Buddy Knox With The Rhythm Orchids

A-side: Party Doll
B-side: My Baby's Gone

Label: Roulette / Single / R-4002
Length: 2:12 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Buddy Knox  1957
Charts: US  1   UK  6		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Terry Gilkyson And The Easy Riders

A-side: Marianne
B-side: Goodbye Chiquita

Label: Columbia / Single / 4-40817
Length: 2:38 Min.

Style: Calypso / Folk / Pop

From Album: Marianne And Other Songs You'll Like  1957
Charts: US  4   NL  7		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: Feburary 1 , 1957 (UK)

Artist: Little Richard And His Band

A-side: Lucille
B-side: Send Me Some Lovin' *

Label: London Records / Single / 45-HL-0 8446
Length: 2:29 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Little Richard  1958
Charts: US 21   UK 10  /  * US 54		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: February 16 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Carl Perkins

A-side: Your True Love
B-side: Matchbox  (Great B-side!)

Label: Sun / Single / 261
Length: 2:14 Min.

Style: Rockabilly

From Album: Dance Album Of... Carl Perkins  1957
Charts: US 67		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: February 23 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Fats Domino

A-side: I'm Walkin'
B-side: I'm In The Mood For Love

Label: Imperial / Single / 5428
Length: 2:05 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Here Stands Fats Domino  1957
Charts: US  4   UK 19		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Muddy Waters

A-side: Rock Me
B-side: Got My Mojo Working

Label: Chess / Single / 1652
Length: 3:14 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: McKinley Morganfield a.k.a. Muddy Waters  1971
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Chuck Berry

A-side: School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes The Bell)
B-side: Deep Feeling

Label: Chess / Single / 1653
Length: 2:40 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: After School Session  1957
Charts: US  3   UK 24		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March 22 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: All Shook Up
B-side: That's When Your Heartaches Begin

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-6870
Length: 1:59 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Elvis' Golden Records  1958
Charts: US  1   UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March , 1957 (Netherlands)

Artist: The Everly Brothers

A-side: Bye Bye Love
B-side: I Wonder If I Care As Much

Label: London American Recordings / Single / FL 1631
Length: 2:26 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Rockabilly / Country Pop

From Album: The Everly Brothers  1958
Charts: US  2   UK  6   NL  4		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Pat Boone

A-side: Love Letters In The Sand
B-side: Bernardine

Label: Dot Records / Single / 15570
Length: 2:12 Min.

Style: Pop / Ballad

From Album: Pat's Great Hits  1957
Charts: US  1   UK  2   NL  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April , 1957 (Germany)

Artist: Freddy

A-side: Heimatlos
B-side: Wer das vergisst

Label: Polydor / Single / 45 - 23 381
Length: 2:44 Min.

Style: Schlager

From Album: Seine grossen Erfolge  1963
Charts: D  2   NL  7		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April , 1957 (USA)

Artist: John Lee Hooker

A-side: I'm So Excited
B-side: I See You When You're Weak

Label: Vee-Jay Records / Single / VJ 245
Length: 2:47 Min.

Style: Blues
From Album: I'm John Lee Hooker  1959
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Roy Orbison And The Roses

A-side: Sweet And Easy To Love
B-side: Devil Doll

Label: Sun / Single / 265
Length: 2:10 Min.

Style: Rockabilly

From Album: Roy Orbison At The Rock House  1961
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Jerry Lee Lewis

A-side: Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On
B-side: It'll Be Me

Label: Sun / Single / 267
Length: 2:52 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Original Golden Hits, Vol. 1  1969
Charts: US  3   UK  8		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May 6 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Dale Hawkins

A-side: Susie Q
B-side: Don't Treat Me This Way

Label: Checker Record Co. / Single / 863
Length: 2:13 Min.

Style: Rockabilly

From Album: Oh! Suzy Q  1958
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May , 1957 (UK)

Artist: Eddie Cochran

A-side: 20 Flight Rock
B-side: Dark Lonely Street

Label: London American Recordings / Single / 45-HL-U 8386
Length: 1:42 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Rockabilly

From Album: Never To Be Forgotten  1962
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May 27 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: The Crickets

A-side: That'll Be The Day
B-side: I'm Lookin' For Someone To Love

Label: Brunswick / Single / 9-55009
Length: 2:16 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: The "Chirping" Crickets  1957
Charts: US  1   UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June 11 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
B-side: Loving You

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-7000
Length: 1:46 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Loving You  1957
Charts: US  1   UK  3		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Little Richard

A-side: Jenny, Jenny
B-side: Miss Ann *

Label: Specialty / Single / 606
Length: 2:00 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Here's Little Richard  1957
Charts: US 10   UK 11  /  * US 56		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June , 1957 (Japan)

Artist: Paul Anka

A-side: Diana
B-side: Don't Ganble With Love

Label: ABC-Paramount / Single / PS-1
Length: 2:28 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: Paul Anka  1958
Charts: US  2   UK  1   NL  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June , 1957 (UK)

Artist: Harry Belafonte

A-side: Island In The Sun
B-side: Cocoanut Woman

Label: RCA Victor / Single / RCA-1007
Length: 3:21 Min.

Style: Calypso / Reggae / Folk / Pop

From Album: Belafonte Sings Of The Caribbean  1957
Charts: UK  3   US 30   NL  6		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July 8 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps

A-side: Lotta Lovin'
B-side: Wear My Ring

Label: Capitol / Single / 3763
Length: 2:07 Min.

Style: Rockabilly / Rock And Roll

From Album: Gene Vincent's Greatest!  1969
Charts: US 13		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July 23 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Slim Harpo

A-side: I'm A King Bee
B-side: I Got Love If You Want It

Label: Excello Records / Single / 2113
Length: 2:55 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: Raining In My Heart  1961
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August 8 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Ricky Nelson

A-side: Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
B-side: Be-Bop Baby *

Label: Imperial / Single / 5463
Length: 1:56 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Ricky  1957
Charts: US 29   * US  3		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Jimmie Rodgers

A-side: Honeycomb
B-side: Their Hearts Were Full Of Spring

Label: Roulette / Single / R-4015
Length: 2:14 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: Jimmie Rodgers  1957
Charts: US  1   UK 30		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August , 1957 (Germany)

Artist: Caterina Valente

A-side: Wo meine Sonne scheint (Island In The Sun)
B-side: Romeo

Label: Polydor / Single / 23 551 NH
Length: 3:10 Min.

Style: Schlager

From Album: Schlagerparade  1958
Charts: D  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September 1 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Little Richard

A-side: Keep A Knockin'
B-side: Can't Believe You Wanna Leave

Label: Specialty / Single / 611
Length: 2:10 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Little Richard  1958
Charts: US  8   UK 21		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September 2 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: The Everly Brothers

A-side: Wake Up Little Susie
B-side: Maybe Tomorrow

Label: Cadence / Single / 1337
Length: 1:57 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Rockabilly / Country Pop

From Album: The Everly Brothers  1958
Charts: US  1   UK  2   NL  4		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September , 1957 (UK)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: Party
B-side: Got A Lot O' Livin' To Do

Label: RCA / Single / 45-RCA 1020
Length: 1:28 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Loving You  1957
Charts: UK  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Chuck Berry

A-side: Rock & Roll Music
B-side: Blue Feeling

Label: Chess / Single / 1671
Length: 2:30 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: One Dozen Berrys  1958
Charts: US  8		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September , 1957 (Germany)

Artist: The Ames Brothers

A-side: Melodie D'Amour
B-side: So Little Time

Label: RCA / Single / 47-7046
Length: 2:39 Min.

Style: Folk / Pop / Easy Listening

From Album: The Best Of The Ames Brothers  1958
Charts: US  5   NL  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Jimmy Reed

A-side: Honest I Do
B-side: Signals Of Love

Label: Vee-Jay Records / Single / VJ 253
Length: 2:43 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: I'm Jimmy Reed  1958
Charts: US 32		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September , 1957 (UK)

Artist: Jackie Wilson

A-side: Reet Petite
B-side: By The Light Of The Silvery Moon

Label: Coral / Single / Q.72290
Length: 2:40 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Rockabilly

From Album: He's So Fine  1958
Charts: UK  6   US 62   1986/1987  UK  1   D  4   CH  3   NL  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September 20 , 1957 (UK)

Artist: Buddy Holly

A-side: Peggy Sue
B-side: Everyday

Label: Coral / Single / Q.72293
Length: 2:01 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Rockabilly

From Album: Buddy Holly  1958
Charts: UK  6   US  3   NL  5		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September 24 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: Jailhouse Rock
B-side: Treat Me Nice

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-7035
Length: 2:10 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Elvis' Golden Records  1958
Charts: US  1   UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Jimmie Rodgers

A-side: Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
B-side: Better Loved You'll Never Be

Label: Roulette / Single / R-4031
Length: 2:20 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: Jimmie Rodgers  1957
Charts: US  3   UK  7   NL  7		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October 27 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: The Crickets

A-side: Oh, Boy!
B-side: Not Fade Away

Label: Brunswick / Single / 9-55035
Length: 2:10 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: The "Chirping" Crickets  1957
Charts: US 10   UK  3		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November 10 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Danny & The Juniors

A-side: At The Hop
B-side: Sometimes (When I'm All Alone)

Label: ABC-Paramount / Single / 45-9871
Length: 2:31 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Rockin' With Danny & The Juniors  1983
Charts: US  1   UK  3   NL 10		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November 11 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Jerry Lee Lewis

A-side: Great Balls Of Fire
B-side: You Win Again

Label: Sun / Single / 281
Length: 1:50 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Jerry Lee's Greatest  1961
Charts: US  2   UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November , 1957 (Germany)

Artist: Harry Belafonte

A-side: Cu Cu Rru Cu Cu Paloma
B-side: Merci Bon Dieu

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-9490
Length: 3:05 Min.

Style: Latin / Folk

From Album: An Evening With Belafonte  1957
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November , 1957 (Canada)

Artist: Bo Diddley

A-side: Before You Accuse Me (Take A Look At Yourself)
B-side: Say! (Boss Man)

Label: Reo Records / Single / 8202
Length: 2:50 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Rhythm & Blues / Blues

From Album: Bo Diddley  1958
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Pat Boone

... And A Very Merry Christmas

A-side: White Christmas  /  Silent Night
B-side: Jingle Bells / Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

Label: Dot Records / 45 RPM EP / DEP 1062
Length: 2:59 Min.  /  2:27 Min.

Style: Christmas Songs

From Album:  White Christmas  1959
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

 Elvis Sings Christmas Songs

A-side: Santa Bring My Baby Back (To Me)*  /  Blue Christmas
B-side: Santa Claus Is Back In Town *  /  I'll Be Home For Christmas

Label: RCA Victor / 45 RPM EP / EPA-4108
Length: 1:53 Min.  /  2:10 Min.

Style: Christmas Songs / Rock And Roll

From Album:  Elvis' Christmas Album  1957
Charts: UK  7  (* UK Single version)		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December 3 , 1957 (Germany)

Artist: Perry Como

A-side: Catch A Falling Star
B-side: Magic Moments *

Label: RCA / Single / 47-7128
Length: 2:25 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: Como's Golden Records  1958
Charts: US  1   UK  9  /  * US  4   UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December 7 , 1957 (Japan)

Artist: Paul Anka

A-side: You Are My Destiny
B-side: When I Stop Loving You

Label: ABC-Paramount / Single / PS-6
Length: 2:43 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: Paul Anka  1958
Charts: US  7   UK  6		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December 9 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Don Gibson

A-side: Oh Lonesome Me
B-side: I Can't Stop Lovin' You

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-7133
Length: 2:29 Min.

Style: Country

From Album: Oh Lonesome Me  1958
Charts: US  7		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December 9 , 1957 (USA)

Artist: Ricky Nelson

A-side: Stood Up
B-side: Waitin' In School *

Label: Imperial / Single / 5483
Length: 1:57 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Ricky  1957
Charts: US  2   UK 27  /  * US 18		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Chuck Berry

A-side: Sweet Little Sixteen
B-side: Reelin' And Rockin'

Label: Chess / Single / 1683
Length: 2:35 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: One Dozen Berrys  1958
Charts: US  2   UK 16		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January 7 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: Don't
B-side: I Beg Of You *

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-7150
Length: 2:50 Min.

Style: Pop / Ballad

From Album:  50'000'000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong: Elvis' Gold Records - Volume 2  1959
Charts: US  1   UK  2   /   * US  8		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January 15 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: The Champs

A-side: Train To Nowhere
B-side: Tequila

Label: Challenge / Single / 1016
Length: 2:09 Min.

Style: Mexican-Flavored Surf Instrumental

From Album:  Go, Champs, Go!  1958
Charts: US  1   UK  5   NL  5		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January 20 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Eddie Cochran

A-side: Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie
B-side: Pocketful Of Hearts

Label: Liberty / Single / F-55123
Length: 2:20 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: The Eddie Cochran Memorial Album  1960
Charts: US 94   /   1961  UK 31		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Little Richard

A-side: Good Golly, Miss Molly
B-side: Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey

Label: Specialty / Single / 624
Length: 2:06 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Little Richard  1958
Charts: US 10   UK  8		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: February , 1958 (Germany)

Artist: Buddy Holly And The Crickets

A-side: Maybe Baby
B-side: Tell Me How

Label: Coral / Single / NC 93 263
Length: 2:01 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: The "Chirping" Crickets  1957
Charts: US 17   UK  4		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: February , 1958 (Germany)

Artist: The Chordettes

A-side: Lollipop
B-side: Baby Come-A Back-A

Label: Heliodor / Single / 45 3004
Length: 2:09 Min.

Style: Doo Wop / Pop

From Album: Never On A Sunday (Mini-LP)  1962
Charts: US  2   UK  6   NL 14		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: February , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Muddy Waters

A-side: I Live The Life I Love (I Love The Life I Live)
B-side: Evil

Label: Chess / Single / 1680
Length: 2:54 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: His Best, 1956 To 1964  1997
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: February 17 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Jerry Lee Lewis And His Pumping Piano

A-side: Breathless
B-side: Down The Line

Label: Sun / Single / 288
Length: 2:39 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Original Golden Hits, Vol. 1  1969
Charts: US  7   UK  8		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March 31 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Chuck Berry

A-side: Johnny B. Goode
B-side: Around And Around

Label: Chess / Single / 1691
Length: 2:30 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Chuck Berry Is On Top  1959
Charts: US  8		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March 31 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Jody Reynolds

A-side: Endless Sleep
B-side: Tight Capris

Label: Demon / Single / FF-1507
Length: 2:23 Min.

Style: Rockabilly Pop

From Album: Endless Sleep  1978
Charts: US  5		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April 1 , 1958 (Germany)

Artist: The Everly Brothers

A-side: All I Have To Do Is Dream
B-side: Claudette

Label: Heliodor / Single / 45 3001
Length: 2:19 Min.

Style: Pop Ballad

From Album: The Best Of The Everly Brothers  1959
Charts: US  1   UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April 4 , 1958 (UK)

Artist: The Platters

A-side: Twilight Time
B-side: Out Of My Mind

Label: Mercury / Single / 7MT.214
Length: 2:47 Min.

Style: R & B / Pop

From Album: The Flying Platters Around The World  1958
Charts: US  1   UK  3 		 
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April 7 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: Wear My Ring Around Your Neck
B-side: Doncha' Think It's Time

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-7240
Length: 2:15 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: 50'000'000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong: Elvis' Gold Records - Volume 2  1959
Charts: US  2   UK  3		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Chuck Willis

A-side: What Am I Living For
B-side: Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes

Label: Atlantic / Single / 45-1179
Length: 2:15 Min.

Style: R&B / Pop

From Album: I Remember Chuck Willis  1962
Charts: US  9		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April , 1958 (USA)

Artist: The Johnny Otis Show

A-side: Willie And The Hand Jive
B-side: Ring-A-Ling

Label: Capitol / Single / F3966
Length: 2:32 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll
Charts: US  9		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Dion And The Belmonts

A-side: I Wonder Why
B-side: Teen Angel

Label: Laurie Records / Single / LR-3013
Length: 2:19 Min.

Style: Doo-Wop

From Album: Presenting Dion And The Belmonts  1959
Charts: US 22		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April 20 , 1958 (Germany)

Artist: Buddy Holly And The Crickets

A-side: Rave On
B-side: Ready Teddy

Label: Coral / Single / 93 267
Length: 1:48 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Buddy Holly  1958
Charts: US 37   UK  5   D 30		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May 19 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Jerry Lee Lewis

A-side: High School Confidential
B-side: Fools Like Me

Label: Sun / Single / 296
Length: 2:27 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Jerry Lee Lewis  1958
Charts: US 21   UK 12		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May 19 , 1958 (Japan)

Artist: Bobby Darin

A-side: Splish Splash
B-side: Judy, Don't Be Moody

Label: Atlantic / Single / ATL-1016
Length: 2:11 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Novelty Song

From Album: Bobby Darin  1958
Charts: US  3   UK 18		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May 19 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Johnny Cash And The Tennessee Two

A-side: Guess Things Happen That Way
B-side: Come In Stranger

Label: Sun / Single / 295
Length: 1:38 Min.

Style: Country / Rock And Roll

From Album: Johnny Cash Sings The Songs That Made Him Famour 1958
Charts: US 11		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Little Richard

A-side: Ooh! My Soul
B-side: True Fine Mama *

Label: Specialty / Single / 633
Length: 1:50 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Little Richard  1958
Charts: US 31   UK 22  /  * US 68		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May 27 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: The Crickets

A-side: Think It Over
B-side: Fool's Paradise

Label: Brunswick / Single / 9-55072
Length: 1:44 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: The Buddy Holly Story  1959
Charts: US 27   UK 11		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June 10 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: Hard Headed Woman
B-side: Don't Ask Me Why

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-7280
Length: 1:54 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: King Creole  1958
Charts: US  1   UK  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June 16 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Doris Day
A-side: Everybody Loves A Lover
B-side: Instant Love

Label: Columbia / Single / 4-41195
Length: 2:42 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: Doris Day's Greatest Hits  1958
Charts: US  6   UK 25		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June 23 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Ricky Nelson

A-side: Poor Little Fool
B-side: Don't Leave Me This Way

Label: Imperial / Single / X5528
Length: 2:32 Min.

Style: Country Pop

From Album: Ricky Nelson  1958
Charts: US  1   UK  4		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June 25 , 1958 (Germany)

Artist: Connie Francis
A-side: Stupid Cupid
B-side: Carolina Moon

Label: MGM Records / Single / M 21 009
Length: 2:14 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: Connie's Greatest Hits  1959
Charts: US 14   UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June 27 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Bobby Day

A-side: Rockin' Robin
B-side: Over And Over *

Label: London Records / Single / 45-HL 8726
Length: 2:25 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Rockin' With Robin  1959
Charts: US  2  /  * US 41		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Dean Martin

A-side: Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu)
B-side: Outta My Mind

Label: Capitol Records / Single / F4028
Length: 2:56 Min.

Style: Pop / Easy Listening

From Album: This Is Dean Martin!  1958
Charts: US 12   UK  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July , 1958 (USA)

Artist: John Lee Hooker

A-side: I Love You Honey
B-side: You've Taken My Woman

Label: Vee-Jay Records / Single / VJ 293
Length: 2:31 Min.

Style: Blues
From Album: I'm John Lee Hooker  1959
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July , 1958 (Germany)

Artist: Peter Alexander

A-side: Wunderbares Mädchen (Catch A Falling Star)
B-side: Bambina (Nel blu, dipinto di blu)

Label: Polydor / Single / 23 710
Length: 2:24 Min.

Style: Schlager

From Album: Peter Alexander  1966
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July , 1958 (Germany)

Artist: The Kalin Twins

A-side: When
B-side: Three O'Clock Thrill

Label: Brunswick / Single / 12 135 NB
Length: 2:28 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: The Kalin Twins  1959
Charts: US  5   UK  1   NL  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Big Bopper

A-side: Chantilly Lace
B-side: The Purple People Eater Meets The Witch Doctor

Label: Mercury Recors / Single / 71343X45
Length: 2:20 Min.

Style: Rockabilly

From Album: Chantilly Lace  1958
Charts: US  6   UK 12		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July 21 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Eddie Cochran

A-side: Summertime Blues
B-side: Love Again

Label: Liberty / Single / F-55144
Length: 1:53 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Rockabilly

From Album: The Eddie Cochran Memorial Album  1960
Charts: US  8   UK 18		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July 28 , 1958 (Germany)

Artist: The Everly Brothers

A-side: Bird Dog
B-side: Devoted To You *

Label: Heliodor / Single / 45 3008
Length: 2:14 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Pop

From Album: The Best Of The Everly Brothers  1959
Charts: US  2   UK  2   NL  3  /  * US 10		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August , 1958 (Germany)

Artist: Nana Gualdi

A-side: Junge Leute brauchen Liebe
B-side: ... darum träum' ich nur von dir

Label: Philips / Single / 345 070 PF
Length: 2:42 Min.

Style: Schlager
Charts: D  5		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Chuck Berry

A-side: Carol
B-side: Hey Pedro

Label: Chess / Single / 1700
Length: 2:21 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Chuck Berry Is On Top  1959
Charts: US 18		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August 29 , 1958 (UK)

Artist: Cliff Richard And The Drifters

A-side: Move It!
B-side: Schoolboy Crush

Label: Columbia / Single / 45-DB 4178
Length: 2:24 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Cliff's Hit Album  1963
Charts: UK  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August 29 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Ricky Nelson

A-side: Lonesome Town
B-side: I Got A Feeling *

Label: Imperial / Single / 5545
Length: 2:17 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll Ballad

From Album: Ricky Sings Again  1959
Charts: US  7   /   * US 10   UK 27		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September 12 , 1958 (UK)

Artist: The Crickets

A-side: It's So Easy
B-side: Lonesome Tears

Label: Coral / Single / 45-Q 72343
Length: 2:11 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: The Buddy Holly Story  1959
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September , 1958 (USA)

Artist: The Teddy Bears

A-side: To Know Him, Is To Love Him
B-side: Don't You Worry My Little Pet

Label: Doré Records / Single / 503
Length: 2:18 Min.

Style: Pop
Charts: US  1   UK  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September 19 , 1958 (UK)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: King Creole
B-side: Dixieland Rock

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 45-RCA 1081
Length: 2:10 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: King Creole  1958
Charts: UK  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Eddie Cochran

A-side: Don't Ever Let Me Go
B-side: C'mon Everybody

Label: Liberty / Single / F-55166
Length: 1:53 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Rockabilly

From Album: The Eddie Cochran Memorial Album  1960
Charts: US 35   UK  6		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October 21 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: One Night
B-side: I Got Stung *

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-7410
Length: 2:32 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Pop

From Album: 50'000'000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong: Elvis' Gold Records - Volume 2  1959
Charts: US  4   UK  1   /   * US  8		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October 27 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: The Everly Brothers

A-side: Problems
B-side: Love Of My Life

Label: Cadence / Single / 1355
Length: 1:54 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Pop

From Album: The Best Of The Everly Brothers  1959
Charts: US  2   UK  6   NL  5		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November 3 , 1958 (Germany)

Artist: Lloyd Price

A-side: Stagger Lee
B-side: You Need Love

Label: Electrola / Single / E 23 101
Length: 2:20 Min.

Style: Rhythm & Blues / Pop

From Album: The Exciting Lloyd Price  1959
Charts: US  1   UK  7   NL  7		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November 5 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Buddy Holly

A-side: Heartbeat
B-side: Well... All Right

Label: Coral / Single / 9-62051
Length: 2:11 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Pop

From Album: The Buddy Holly Story  1959
Charts: US 82   UK 30		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November 6 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Connie Francis
A-side: My Happiness
B-side: Never Before

Label: MGM Records / Single / K12738
Length: 2:28 Min.

Style: Pop / Easy Listening

From Album: Connie's Greatest Hits  1959
Charts: US  2   UK  4		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Ray Charles

A-side: (Night Time Is) The Right Time
B-side: Tell All The World About You

Label: Atlantic / Single / 45-2010
Length: 3:25 Min.

Style: Rhythm And Blues / Soul

From Album: The Genius Sings The Blues  1961
Charts: US 95		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November 14 , 1958 (UK)

Artist: Cliff Richard With The Drifters

A-side: High Class Baby
B-side: My Feet Hit The Ground

Label: Columbia / Single / 45-DB 4203
Length: 2:10 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: The Cliff Richard Story  1974
Charts: UK  7		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November 19 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Chuck Berry

A-side: Run Rudolph Run
B-side: Merry Christmas Baby *

Label: Chess / Single / 1714
Length: 2:18 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Christmas Song
Charts: US 69   /   * US 71		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November , 1958 (UK)

Artist: The Platters

A-side: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
B-side: No Matter What You Are

Label: Mercury / Single / 45-AMT1016
Length: 2:40 Min.

Style: Doo-Wop / Pop

From Album: Remember When?  1959
Charts: US  1   UK  1   NL  4		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November , 1958 (Germany)

Artist: Die Nilsen Brothers

A-side: Tom Dooley
B-side: Wen (When)

Label: Electrola / Single / E 21 053
Length: 3:18 Min.

Style: Folk / Schlager
Charts: D  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November , 1958 (Germany)

Artist: Peter Kraus

A-side: Sugar Baby
B-side: Ich denk' an dich

Label: Polydor / Single / 23 844
Length: 2:30 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Pop Schlager

From Album: Seine grossen Erfolge  1963
Charts: D  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December 1 , 1958 (Japan)

Artist: Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps

A-side: Say Mama
B-side: Be Bop Boogie Boy

Label: Capitol / Single / 7P-146
Length: 2:10 Min.

Style: Rockabilly / Rock And Roll

From Album: The Best Of Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps  1988
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Ritchie Valens

A-side: Donna
B-side: La Bamba *

Label: Del-Fi Records / Single / 4110
Length: 2:20 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Doo Wop

From Album: Ritchie Valens  1959
Charts: US  2   UK 29  /  * US 22   1987  UK 49		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December , 1958 (Germany)

Artist: Louis Armstrong

Armstrong As Santa Claus

A-side: White Christmas  /  Christmas In New Orleans
B-side: Winter Wonderland   /  Christmas Night In Harlem

Label: Brunswick / 45 RMP, EP / 10124 EP8
Length: 2:36 Min.

Style: Christmas Songs / Jazz / Blues
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December 22 , 1958 (USA)

Artist: Johnny Cash

A-side: Don't Take Your Guns To Town
B-side: I Still Miss Someone

Label: Columbia / Single / 4-41313
Length: 3:03 Min.

Style: Western / Country Folk

From Album: The Fabulous Johnny Cash  1958
Charts: US 32		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January 5 , 1959 (UK)

Artist: Buddy Holly

A-side: It Doesn't Matter Anymore
B-side: Raining In My Heart

Label: Coral / Single / 45-Q 72360
Length: 2:01 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: The Buddy Holly Story  1959
Charts: UK  1   US 13		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: January , 1959 (USA)

Artist: The Coasters

A-side: Charlie Brown
B-side: Three Cool Cats

Label: ATCO Records / Single / 45-6132
Length: 2:12 Min.

Style: Doo-Wop / R&B / Pop

From Album: The Coasters' Greatest Hits  1959
Charts: US  2   UK  6		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: Januar , 1959 (Germany)

Artist: Freddy

A-side: Die Gitarre und das Meer
B-side: Du brauchst doch immer wieder einen Freund

Label: Polydor / Single / 23 881
Length: 2:52 Min.

Style: Schlager

From Album: Auf hoher See  1961
Charts: D  1   NL   5		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: February , 1959 (USA)

Artist: John Lee Hooker

A-side: Maudie
B-side: I'm In The Mood (Version 1959)

Label: Vee-Jay Records / Single / VJ 308
Length: 2:23 Min.

Style: Blues
From Album: I'm John Lee Hooker  1959
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March 10 , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: A Fool Such As I
B-side: I Need Your Love Tonight *

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-7506
Length: 2:36 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Pop

From Album: 50'000'000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong: Elvis' Gold Records - Volume 2  1959
Charts: US  2   UK  1   /   * US  4		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Fabian

A-side: Turn Me Loose
B-side: Stop Thief!

Label: Chancellor / Single / C 1033
Length: 2:21 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Hold That Tiger  1959
Charts: US  9		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Chuck Berry

A-side: Little Queenie
A-side: Almost Grown

Label: Chess / Double A-Side / Single / 1722
Length: 2:36 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Berry Is On Top  1959
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March , 1959 (Germany)

Artist: Dalida

A-side: Am Tag als der Regen kam
B-side: Melodie aus alter Zeit

Label: Ariola / Single / 35 686 A
Length: 2:58 Min.

Style: Pop Schlager

From Album: Dalida in Deutsch  1970
Charts: D  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Jackie Wilson

A-side: That's Why (I Love You So)
B-side: Love Is All

Label: Brunswick / Single / 9-55121
Length: 2:05 Min.

Style: Soul / Pop

From Album: Lonely Teardrops  1959
Charts: US 13		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: March 30 , 1959 (UK)

Artist: Dion And The Belmonts

A-side: A Teenager In Love
B-side: I've Cried Before

Label: London American Recordings / Single / 45-HL-U 8874
Length: 2:38 Min.

Style: Doo-Wop

From Album: Presenting Dion And The Belmonts  1959
Charts: US  5   UK 28		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: April , 1959 (USA)

Artist: John Lee Hooker

A-side: Boogie Chillun
B-side: Tennessee Blues

Label: Vee-Jay Records / Single / VJ 319
Length: 2:36 Min.

Style: Blues
From Album: I'm John Lee Hooker  1959
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May 11 , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Paul Anka

A-side: Lonely Boy
B-side: Your Love

Label: ABC-Paramount / Single / 45-10,022
Length: 2:33 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: Paul Anka Sings His Big 15, Vol. 2  1961
Charts: US  1   UK  3   D  8   NL  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May 21 , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Fabian

A-side: Tiger
B-side: Mighty Cold (To A Warm, Warm Heart)

Label: Chancellor / Single / C 1037
Length: 2:25 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Hold That Tiger  1959
Charts: US  3		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Sam Cooke
A-side: Only Sixteen
B-side: Let's Go Steady Again

Label: Keen / Single / 3-2022
Length: 2:00 Min.

Style: Rhtythm & Blues / Soul / Pop

From Album: The Best Of Sam Cooke  1962
Charts: US 28   UK 23   NL 12  /  Craig Douglas version:  UK  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: May , 1959 (Japan)

Artist: Connie Francis
A-side: Lipstick On Your Collar
B-side: Frankie

Label: MGM Records / Single / LL-2058
Length: 2:25 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Pop

From Album: Connie's Greatest Hits  1959
Charts: US  5   UK  3   NL 11		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June , 1959 (Japan)

Artist: Ray Charles

A-side: What'd I Say  Part 1
B-side: What'd I Say  Part 2

Label: Atlantic / Single / JET-1380
Length: 3:10 Min.

Style: Rhythm And Blues / Soul / Jazz

From Album: What'd I Say  1959
Charts: US  6		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Chuck Berry

A-side: Back In The U.S.A.
B-side: Memphis, Tennessee *

Label: Chess / Single / 1729
Length: 2:21 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Chuck Berry's Golden Hits  1967
Charts: * 1963  UK  6		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June , 1959 (Germany)

Artist: Bill Ramsey

A-side: Souvenirs
B-side: Mach keinen Heck-Meck

Label: Polydor / Single / 24 037 NH
Length: 1:53 Min.

Style: Pop Schlager

From Album: Seine grossen Erfolge  1969
Charts: D  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June 23 , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: A Big Hunk O' Love
B-side: My Wish Came True *

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-7600
Length: 2:12 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: 50'000'000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong: Elvis' Gold Records - Volume 2  1959
Charts: US  1   UK  4   /   * US 12		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July 6 , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Johnny Cash

A-side: I Got Stripes
B-side: Five Feet High And Rising *

Label: Columbia / Single / 4-41427
Length: 2:02 Min.

Style: Country

From Album: Old Golden Throat  1968
Charts: US 43   /   * US 76		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July 10 , 1959 (UK)

Artist: Cliff Richard And The Drifters

A-side: Living Doll
B-side: Apron Strings

Label: Columbia / Single / 45-DB 4306
Length: 2:40 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Pop

From Album: Cliff's Hit Album  1963
Charts: UK  1   US 30   D 19   NL  3		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July , 1959 (Germany)

Artist: Hazy Osterwald Sextett

A-side: Kriminal Tango
B-side: Sechs Musikanten

Label: Polydor / Single / 24 048
Length: 3:34 Min.

Style: Pop Schlager

From Album: Kriminal Tango  1963
Charts: D  4		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Phil Phillips With The Twilights

A-side: Sea Of Love
B-side: Juella

Label: Mercury Records / Single / 71465X45
Length: 2:30 Min.

Style: Rhythm & Blues / Pop Ballad
Charts: US  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: July 27 , 1959 (UK)

Artist: Eddie Cochran

A-side: Somethin' Else
B-side: Boll Weevil Song

Label: London American Recordings / Single / 45-HLU 8944
Length: 2:08 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll / Rockabilly

From Album: The Eddie Cochran Memorial Album  1960
Charts: UK 22   US 58		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August , 1959 (USA)

Artist: The Everly Brothers

A-side: ('Til) I Kissed You
B-side: Oh, What A Feeling

Label: Cadence / Single / 1369
Length: 2:23 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: The Fabulous Style Of The Everly Brothers  1960
Charts: US  4   UK  2   NL  1		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August , 1959 (Denmark)

Artist: Johnny And The Hurricanes

A-side: Red River Rock
B-side: Buckeye

Label: London Records / Single / 45-HL 8948
Length: 2:12 Min.

Style: Pop / Rock

From Album: The Fabulous Style Of The Everly Brothers  1960
Charts: US  5   UK  3   D  3   NL  4		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August 17 , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Paul Anka

A-side: Put Your Head On My Shoulder
B-side: Don't Ever Leave Me

Label: ABC-Paramount / Single / 45-10040
Length: 2:39 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: Paul Anka Sings His Big 15  1959
Charts: US  2   UK  7   D 25   NL 13		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August , 1959 (Germany)

Artist: Rocco Granata

A-side: Marina
B-side: Manuela

Label: Columbia / Single / C 21 284 / 45 DW 5745
Length: 2:24 Min.

Style: Schlager / Pop

From Album: Marina & Other Italian Favorites  1960
Charts: D  1   NL  1   US 31		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: August 30 , 1959 (Japan)

Artist: The Browns

A-side: The Three Bells
B-side: Heaven Fell Last Night

Label: Victor / Single / SX-1030
Length: 2:53 Min.

Style: Folk / Country Pop

From Album: Sweet Sounds By The Browns  1959
Charts: US  1   UK  6   D 19   NL  4		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Jimmy Reed

A-side: I Wanna Be Loved
B-side: Going To New York

Label: Vee-Jay Records / Single / VJ 326
Length: 2:13 Min.

Style: Blues

From Album: Rockin' With Reed  1959
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September , 1959 (USA)

Artist: John Lee Hooker

A-side: Hobo Blues
B-side: Crawlin' Kingsnake

Label: Vee-Jay Records / Single / VJ 331
Length: 2:47 Min.

Style: Blues
From Album: I'm John Lee Hooker  1959
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: September 21 , 1959 (USA)

Artist: The Dave Brubeck Quartet

A-side: Take Five
B-side: Blue Rondo A La Turk

Label: Columbia / Single / 4-41479
Length: 2:55 Min.

Style: Cool Jazz

From Album: Time Out  1959
Charts: 1961  US 25   UK  6		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October 2 , 1959 (Germany)

Artist: Cliff Richard And The Shadows

A-side: Travellin' Light
B-side: Dynamite *

Label: Columbia / Single / C 21 318 / 45-DW 5754
Length: 2:37 Min.

Style: Pop / Ballad

From Album: Cliff's Hit Album  1963
Charts: UK  1   NL 15   /   * UK 16		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1959 (Germany)

Artist: Freddy

A-side: Unter fremden Sternen (Fährt ein weisses Schiff nach Hongkong)
B-side: Du musst alles vergessen

Label: Polydor / Single / 23 981
Length: 2:52 Min.

Style: Schlager

From Album: Seine grossen Erfolge  1963
Charts: D  1   NL 11		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Mark Dinning

A-side: Teen Angel
B-side: Bye Now Baby

Label: MGM Records / Single / K12845
Length: 2:38 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: Teen Angel  1960
Charts: US  1   UK 37		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Ray Charles

A-side: I'm Movin' On
B-side: I Believe To My Soul

Label: Atlantic / Single / 45-2043
Length: 2:27 Min.

Style: Rhythm And Blues / Soul

From Album: The Genius Sings The Blues  1961
Charts: US 40		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1959 (Germany)

Artist: Elvis Presley

A-side: Silent Night
B-side: White Christmas

Label: RCA Victor / Single / 47-9279
Length: 2:20 Min.

Style: Christmas Song

From Album: Elvis' Christmas Album  1957
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: October , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Johnny Cash

A-side: The Little Drummer Boy
B-side: I'll Remember You

Label: Columbia / Single / 4-41481
Length: 2:32 Min.

Style: Christmas Song

From Album: The Christmas Spirit  1963
Charts: US 63		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Dean Martin

A Winter Romance - Part 1

A-side: A Winter Romance  /  Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
B-side: I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm   /  Winter Wonderland

Label: Capitol / 45 RMP, EP / EAP 1-1285
Length: 2:57 Min.  /  1:55 Min.

Style: Christmas Songs / Pop
From Album: A Winter Romance  1959
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Dean Martin

A Winter Romance - Part 3

A-side: White Christmas  /  Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
B-side: The Things We Did Last Summer   /  It Won't Cool Off

Label: Capitol / 45 RMP, EP / EAP 3-1285
Length: 2:28 Min.  /  2:15 Min.

Style: Christmas Songs / Pop
From Album: A Winter Romance  1959
Charts: -		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: November 30 , 1959 (USA)

Artist: Roy Orbison

A-side: Up Town
B-side: Pretty One

Label: Monument / Single / 45-412
Length: 2:05 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Roy Orbison's Greatest Hits  1962
Charts: US 72		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December , 1959 (Germany)

Artist: Peter Alexander

A-side: Ich zähle täglich meine Sorgen
B-side: Nimm mich mit nach Cheriko

Label: Polydor / Single / 24 174
Length: 2:34 Min.

Style: Schlager

From Album: Peter Alexander  1966
Charts: D  2		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: December 28 , 1959 (USA)

Artist: The Everly Brothers

A-side: Let It Be Me
B-side: Since You Broke My Heart

Label: Cadence / Single / 1376
Length: 2:33 Min.

Style: Pop

From Album: The Fabulous Style Of The Everly Brothers  1960
Charts: US  7   UK 13   NL  9		  
         

 		        
 
 

 
  Release date: June , 1960 (UK)

Artist: Wanda Jackson

A-side: Let's Have A Party
B-side: Cool Love

Label: Capitol / Single / 45-CL 15147
Length: 2:08 Min.

Style: Rock And Roll

From Album: Wanda Jackson  1958
Charts: UK  32   US 37		  
         

 

 

 

 

 

 




 

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