Buddy Holly dominated this year's survey for the best songs of 1957.
1957 – The Results
1959 – The Results
Traditional favorites fall short in survey for the best songs of 1959.
1958 – The Results
Results of the Great 88 first-round survey for the top songs of 1958.
Music of the 50’s: Beyond the Biggest Hits
Our columnist, Retro Dee, was forced to evacuate her home this week due to the Napa Wildfires in California. We're praying for her family's safety, as well as her home. Until she returns, we'll share some classic columns. This is from March 2018. It’s rather clear that the 1950’s was the dawn of the Music... Continue Reading →
5 Hits I Didn’t Think Were Real Songs
Retro Dee writes about music, fashion and other trends of the 1950s on this site. Check out her blog, Retro Dee's Guide to the Best Era Ever here, and her column here every Wednesday. Hey everyone, Welcome to Music in the 50’s. I’m Retro Dee with another post about some of the great hits of... Continue Reading →
Collecting 1950’s: Inspired By Buddy
Retro Dee writes about music, fashion and other trends of the 1950s on this site. Check out her blog, Retro Dee's Guide to the Best Era Ever here, and her column here every Wednesday. Hello folks! It’s Retro Dee and today I’m featuring items in my personal collection that were inspired by my favorite musician... Continue Reading →
Music in the 50’s: Covered by Buddy
Retro Dee writes about music, fashion and other trends of the 1950s on this site. Check out her blog, Retro Dee's Guide to the Best Era Ever here, and her column here every Wednesday. In the early days of Rock n Roll, it was common to for artists to do covers of other artists songs.... Continue Reading →
Two Songs, One Theme
Retro Dee writes about music, fashion and other trends of the 1950s on this site. Check out her blog, Retro Dee's Guide to the Best Era Ever here, and her column here every Wednesday. Hi everyone! It’s Retro Dee and once again, I have more great songs for you from the 1950’s era, or as... Continue Reading →
5 Songs To Lift Your Spirits
Retro Dee writes about music, fashion and other trends of the 1950s on this site. Check out her blog, Retro Dee's Guide to the Best Era Ever here, and her column here every Wednesday. Hi folks! It’s Retro Dee with some more great music from The Best Era Ever to brighten your day! When I... Continue Reading →
This Weekend: Buddy, Ritchie and JP
Saturday night at 7 PM on "The Grooveyard", we'll look back at the artists who died in the plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa on February 3, 1959, frequently called "The Day the Music Died". Host Alan Seltzer will feature the music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. He'll also share some... Continue Reading →
