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Wednesday, July 30, 2008

The Top 100 Songs of 1958

1958. Fifty years ago. If you grew up in the seventies, you know something about the fifties from watching the movie American Graffiti and the TV show Happy Days. And, of course, the Grease movies.

Some of these songs you will recognize, since they are still popular. Some you may recognize the singer, or the song, but not both. Take a step back in time, to fifty years ago, and hear what we heard on the radio, or listened to on our record players.

I got this list from: www.OldFortyFives.com.

Also, I now have a list of the top 100 songs of 1959.

By: David W. Cook

Here is the top 100.

1 - 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
71 - 80
81 - 90
91 - 100

Tuesday, July 01, 2008

1958: 1 - 10

1. At the Hop - Danny and the Juniors

2. It's All In the Game - Tommy Edwards

3. The Purple People Eater - Sheb Wooley

Here’s a cartoon of the song: www.youtube.com

4. Don't - Elvis Presley

Elvis had six songs in the top 100 this year.

5. Tequila - Champs

6. All I Have To Do Is Dream - The Everly Brothers

The Everly Brothers had five songs in the top 100 of 1958.

7. Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu (Volare) - Domenico Modungo

Dean Martin also sang this song: www.youtube.com

8. Sugartime - McGuire Sisters

With Perry Como: www.youtube.com

9. He's Got The Whole World (In His Hands) - Laurie London

10. The Chipmunk Song - David Seville & The Chipmunks

They also sang “Halloween is Coming”: www.youtube.com

Edit: that video is gone now. But here's "Nightmare on Seville Street": www.youtube.com

1 - 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
71 - 80
81 - 90
91 - 100

1958: 11 - 20

11. To Know Him, Is To Love Him - Teddy Bears

Another video of the song: www.youtube.com

12. Witch Doctor - David Seville & The Chipmunks

13. It's Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty

Another video (better audio in this one): www.youtube.com

14. Hard Headed Woman - Elvis Presley

15. Poor Little Fool - Ricky Nelson

Ricky Nelson had five songs in the top 100 for this year.

He also sang "Travelin’ Man" (1961): www.youtube.com

16. Get A Job - Silhouettes

17. Catch A Falling Star - Perry Como

Animation of the song: www.youtube.com

18. Tom Dooley - Kingston Trio

From their 1981 reunion concert: www.youtube.com

19. Patricia - Perez Prado

20. Little Star - The Elegants

Randy & The Rainbows sang the same song in 1964. This video plays the Elegants version first, followed by the Randy & the Rainbows version.

A popular song. Linda Scott sang it in 1961. www.youtube.com

1 - 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
71 - 80
81 - 90
91 - 100

1958: 21 - 30

21. Bird Dog - The Everly Brothers

22. Twilight Time - The Platters

23. Bye Bye Love - The Everly Brothers

24. Yakety Yak - The Coasters

A music video tribute to the song: www.youtube.com

25. 26 Miles (Santa Catalina) - The Four Preps

26. Stood Up - Ricky Nelson

27. Sweet Little Sixteen - Chuck Berry

The song was also sang by The Beatles , John Lennon, Jerry Lee Lewis & Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Gary Glitter, and The Animals.

Better sound on this video: www.youtube.com

28. Rock'n Robin - Bobby Day

29. Lollipop - Chordettes

A fan video by CourtneyWoolsey: www.youtube.com

30. Problems - The Everly Brothers

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11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
71 - 80
81 - 90
91 - 100

1958: 31 - 40

31. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck - Elvis Presley

32. Topsy Part II - Cozy Cole

A remix combining Cozy Cole’s version with steverabb's version: www.youtube.com

33. My True Love - Jack Scott

34. Secretly - Jimmie Rodgers

The Lettermen also sang this song: www.youtube.com

35. Are You Sincere - Andy Williams

kundimanpinoy sings this song: www.youtube.com

36. Short Shorts - The Royal Teens

According to Mollyness112, Karin also wears short shorts: www.youtube.com

37. Splish Splash - Bobby Darin

He also sang “Mack the Knife”: www.youtube.com

38. Big Man - The Four Preps

39. Who's Sorry Now - Connie Francis

40. Return To Me - Dean Martin

1 - 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
71 - 80
81 - 90
91 - 100

1958: 41 - 50

41. The Stroll - The Diamonds

42. Tears on My Pillow - Little Anthony and The Imperials

Sha-Na-Na sang this song in "Grease": www.youtube.com

43. A Wonderful Time Up There - Pat Boone

44. Just a Dream - Jimmy Clanton

Jimmy Clanton also sang “Don't You Know” in the 1959 movie “Go Johnny Go”: www.youtube.com

45. One Night - Elvis Presley

46. Magic Moments - Perry Como

47. It's Too Soon To Know - Pat Boone

48. Beep Beep - The Playmates

Originally recorded about a Cadillac vs. a Nash Rambler, the BBC wouldn't let brand-names be aired. So this is the 'cleaned-up' version for the UK: www.youtube.com

49. Believe What You Say - Ricky Nelson

50. Sail Along Silvery Moon - Billy Vaughn

He also had the song “Look for a Star”: www.youtube.com

1 - 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
71 - 80
81 - 90
91 - 100

1958: 51 - 60

51. Looking Back - Nat King Cole

52. Book of Love - The Monotones

This song is included in vaataja's Doo-Wop Megamix: www.youtube.com

53. Oh Julie - The Crescendos

54. Endless Sleep - Jody Reynolds

55. Susie Darlin' - Robin Luke

He also sang “Poor Me”: www.youtube.com

56. Do You Want To Dance - Bobby Freeman

Disney music video of the song: www.youtube.com

57. When - The Kalin Twins

Singing live in 1989: www.youtube.com

58. Sugar Moon - Pat Boone

This clip has the entire song: www.youtube.com

59. Chantilly Lace - J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper)

A little better sound quality on this clip: www.youtube.com

60. Chanson D'Amour - Art & Dotty Todd

1 - 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
71 - 80
81 - 90
91 - 100

1958: 61 - 70

61. Kewpie Doll - Perry Como

62. Witchcraft - Frank Sinatra

bensharkey sings the song: www.youtube.com

63. Rebel Rouser - Duane Eddy

The same song, with pictures of AMC muscle cars: www.youtube.com

64. Everybody Loves a Lover - Doris Day

And here’s the Finish version (1959): www.youtube.com

65. Dinner with Drac - John Zacherle

John Zacherle sings this version of “Monster Mash”: www.youtube.com

66. Oh Lonesome Me - Don Gibson

67. Tea for Two Cha Cha - Tommy Dorsey

Martin Périard plays the drums in accompaniment to Tommy Dorsey's Orchestra.

Here’s Tom Dorsey conducting “Fascinating Rhythm”: www.youtube.com

68. (At The) The End (Of A Rainbow) - Earl Grant

Animation by Rewind Studios: www.youtube.com

69. Lonesome Town - Ricky Nelson

70. You Are My Destiny - Paul Anka

High Quality version of the song: www.youtube.com

1 - 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
71 - 80
81 - 90
91 - 100

1958: 71 - 80

71. Billy - Kathy Linden

72. Born Too Late - Poni Tails

73. The Walk - Jimmy McCracklin

The only clip I could find of the song, from the present. The sound is not that good.

He also sang “I'll Get A Break Someday”: www.youtube.com

74. Dede Dinah - Frankie Avalon

75. Breathless - Jerry Lee Lewis

76. Oh Oh, I'm Falling In Love Again - Jimmy Rodgers

77. One Summer Night - The Danleers

78. If Dreams Came True - Pat Boone

Pat Boone and Dinah Shore in a TV commercial for the 1959 Chevrolet Impala: www.youtube.com

79. I Got Stung - Elvis Presley

80. Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran

This is a popular song. It was also sang by The Who, Van Halen, Rush, The Stray Cats, and T. Rex, among others.

1 - 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
71 - 80
81 - 90
91 - 100

1958: 81 - 90

81. Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

The opening credits for the movie “Go, Johnny, Go!” (1959): www.youtube.com

Guitar Hero: www.youtube.com

Back to the Future: www.youtube.com

With Bruce Springsteen: www.youtube.com

82. Fever - Peggy Lee

83. Western Movies - The Olympics

84. Jennie Lee - Jan & Arnie

85. I Beg Of You - Elvis Presley

86. Queen of the Hop - Bobby Darin

87. What Am I Living For - Chuck Willis

88. La Dee Dah - Billy & Lillie

89. Don't You Just Know It - Huey Piano Smith

A version by the Thai group Taka: www.youtube.com

90. Ginger Bread - Frankie Avalon

1 - 10
11 - 20
21 - 30
31 - 40
41 - 50
51 - 60
61 - 70
71 - 80
81 - 90
91 - 100

1958: 91 - 100

91. Left Right Out Of Your Heart - Patti Page

Sorry, I can’t find any videos of that song. So, here is the video for the song “Conquest,” from The Patti Page Show, 23 June 1956.

92. Why Don't They Understand - George Hamilton IV

He also had the hit “Now and for Always” (1958): www.youtube.com

93. I Got a Feeling - Ricky Nelson

94. Near You - Roger Williams

I can’t find any videos of that song either. That's not bad, I was able to find videos for 98 of these fifty year old songs. So, here is the video for the song “Autumn Leaves” (1955).