Brenda Lee – Pretend
“Pretend” is a song that predates Brenda Lee‘s recording by several years. It was originally...
The Platters – Smoke Get In Your Eyes
The story of “Smoke Gets In Your Eyes” begins long before The Platters. It was...
The Platters – I`m Sorry
Released in 1957, “I’m Sorry” arrived during a period when The Platters were dominating the...
The Platters – Remember When
Released in 1959, “Remember When” was a significant single for The Platters, also serving as...
The Carter Family – Widwood Flower
There are few songs in American folk and country music that resonate as deeply or...
Johnny Mathis – Wonderful Wonderful
Released back in 1956, “Wonderful! Wonderful!” was a pivotal recording for the young Johnny Mathis....
Johnny Mathis – Maria
Let’s take a moment to talk about a voice that, for so many of us,...
Fats Domino – Blue Monday
Released around the cusp of 1956 and 1957, during Domino‘s absolute peak as a hitmaking...
The Kingston Trio – Tom Dooley
In the rich and varied landscape of American folk music, certain songs resonate through generations,...
Buddy Holly & The Crickets – Oh, Boy
In the vibrant and formative years of rock and roll, when the genre was still...