1958 in Music

In 1958, Iran bans rock n roll because its music is against Islamic beliefs. Elvis joins the army while Phil Spector, Marvin Gaye, and Kenny Rogers begin their musical careers. Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13-year-old cousin causing a major scandal that he never really recovered from. Meanwhile, Billboard Magazine launches the Hot 100 chart for the first time.

The first #1 on the Hot 100:
Poor Little Fool by Ricky Nelson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R12H8QWnwvE

#1 song of 1958:
Volare by Domenico Modungo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4IjJav7xbg

The most important songs of 1958:
Johnny B. Goode by Chuck Berry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFo8-JqzSCM

All I Have to Do is Dream by The Everly Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbU3zdAgiX8

Tequila by The Champs: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5J802Hqsu8

The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late) by The Chipmunks with David Seville: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whY9MKlvisI

Tom Dooley by The Kingston Trio: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZYjc57V55U

Twilight Time by The Platters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nRU0GEBmWc

Yakety Yak by The Coasters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6-2eXjx-h0

Other hits:
Bird Dog by the Everly Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SkvaALFQOs

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by The Platters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3l001-zSA4

It's All In the Game by Tommy Edwards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akbfXUA08OY

Breathless by Jerry Lee Lewis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwXHtfHJ3Co

Don't by Elvis Presley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC9l9EH7d-8

Hard Headed Woman by Elvis Presley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kaoukme-KyY

It's Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJefPaBsSug

Maybe Baby by Buddy Holly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4yqhCypYfE

Oh Lonesome Me by Don Gibson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc-2eO8FJzk

Rave On by Buddy Holly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04E24MKU3yU

Stupid Cupid by Connie Francis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl3UE8yxn-0

The Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL1ZH0Ke92A

You Always Hurt the One You Love by Connie Francis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wA2bAaHvJCY




　


　
　

　


　
　


　

　

　
 




 

1957 in music

Elvis Presley had another monster year. He scored three #1 hits, bought Graceland, and made his last Ed Sullivan appearance. At the same time, Jerry Lee Lewis released two songs that made him immortal. At the same time, Ricky Nelson, Bo Diddley, and the Everly Brothers record iconic tracks. Meanwhile, John Lennon and Paul McCartney meet for the first time and Simon and Garfunkel unite as Tom and Jerry.


#1 song of 1957:
Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj0Rz-uP4Mk



Other Elvis #1s:
All Shook Up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rQEbQJx5Bo


Teddy Bear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89MihWd6zKk




Other important songs of 1957:
Bo Diddley by Bo Diddley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMZjAOoX6nw


Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IjgZGhHrYY


Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On by Jerry Lee Lewis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yRdDnrB5kM


That’ll Be the Day by Buddy Holly and the Crickets: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq9FCBatl3A


Wake Up Little Susie by the Everly Brothers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X7b2E_Jq-k


You Send Me by Sam Cooke: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pX6QlnlMqjE



Other hits:
Young Love by Tab Hunter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQNu4Vc7Yl8


Tammy by Debbie Reynolds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew3mtNZFrMY


Diana by Paul Anka: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDDgYDQjtEs


At the Hop: Danny and the Juniors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIXMKA7d4to


Chances Are by Johnny Mathis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEH3uqbpsm8


Not Fade Away by Buddy Holly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyTtFNGzFsE


Oh Boy by Buddy Holly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkJT1cgQeGI


Rock and Roll Music by Chuck Berry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XSaKQlBZuE


Stardust by Nat King Cole: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VezW1PtDq5E

Gene Pitney: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2002

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/gene-pitney/bio/

Pitney scored hits in the early 60s and survived the British Invasion.

(I Wanna) Love My Life Away (1961): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD52iAFILOc

Town Without Pity (1961): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vAyitZPcMo

He also wrote for other artists:

He’s a Rebel by the Crystals: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF7V2dSvxpo

Hello Mary Lou by Ricky Nelson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSoKUm8WsKs

In 1964, he worked with the Rolling Stones:

Little by Little by the Rolling Stones : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRTZd8g7l-Q

He continued to be popular…one of the few American acts to survive the British Invasion.

It Hurts to be in Love (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GbFyKYyMb0

I’m Gonna Be Strong (1964): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGfvSPLqYFs

Backstage (1966): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds3a840PyK0

His career went south after 1966. He did score occasionally on the British charts until 1989. He died in 2006.

James Burton: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2001

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/james-burton/bio/

Burton is in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and has played with several major artists. Keith Richards loves him.

With Rick Nelson:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN7mjvok6MI

With Elvis:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk28kAdCmz4

With John Denver:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mq-CMytWtk

Ricky Nelson: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1987

Ricky Nelson's life and career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/ricky-nelson/bio/

Official Site:

 http://www.rickynelson.com/

He began in show business on the Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet on the radio in 1949. Three years later, it moved to TV:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-qk4FMTkKo

The show ran from 1952-1966.

During the fifties, Ricky was influenced by Carl Perkins and decided to try music.

1957:

A Teenager’s Romance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_awf9C4rSgc

I’m Walkin’ (Fats Domino cover):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP4UOSiA75A

1958:

Stood Up:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE455KVZswY

Poor Little Fool: (His first #1):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hrwJvdPtwI

Lonesome Town:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4iBMbwdxPQ

In 1959, he starred with Dean Martin and John Wayne in Rio Bravo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IpEnsdXwFM

Nelson continued to score hits. His next #1 was in 1961.

Travelin’ Man:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0janfcZ8LUw&feature=related

Hello, Mary Lou:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLkCWT2neuI&feature=related

1962:

Young World:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCioEY-Anio

1963:

For You:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiXFRioXZiY

Nelson remained prolific, but music changed making it difficult for him to chart. He transitioned to country-rock making him a pioneer in the genre. His next big hit came in 1972. “Garden Party” was written after he was booed off stage for not performing his older songs.

Garden Party:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAHR7_VZdRw&NR=1

Nelson imploded after Garden Party. He fought with his record label and his band quit. He never scored a major hit again.

In 1985, he died in a plane crash.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YZxYAB2Wcg