The Number One Hits Of 1959: December 22, 1958 – January 18, 1959: The Chipmunks with David Seville – The Chipmunk Song January 19, 1959 – February 8, 1959: The Platters – Smoke Gets in Your Eyes February 9, 1959 – March 8, 1959: Lloyd Price – Stagger Lee March 9, 1959 – April 12,… Read More
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1959 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1959: World Changing Event: Antarctic Treaty: 12 countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union, signed a treaty that set aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and bans military activity on the continent The Top Song was Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin Influential Songs include: Sea… Read More
Popular and Notable Books From 1950: Across the River and into the Trees by Ernest Hemingway The Adventurer by Mika Waltari The Cardinal by Henry Morton Robinson The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis The Disenchanted by Budd Schulberg The Egyptian – Mika Waltari Floodtide by Frank Yerby… Read More
1960 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: November 29, 1959 Held in: Los Angeles and New York Host: Meredith Wilson Eligibility Year: January 1, 1959 – August 31, 1959 1960 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: Mack the Knife, Bobby Darin Album of the Year: Come Dance With Me, Frank Sinatra (Capitol) Song of the Year:… Read More
Advice Songs From 1890s to the 1950s When I was just a little girl I asked my mother What will I be? Will I be pretty? Will I be rich? Here’s what she said to me… – Doris Day, Que Sera Sera Advice may be given… advice may be taken. Your advice can be someone… Read More
Songs of the Summer listed are from the ‘Great American Songbook’ and the most popular songs of the first pop music era. While a modern song can streak to the top ten on the charts and disappear a few weeks later, songs from this era were often sung (and charted) by several artists, often within… Read More
1959 Grammy Award Winners Winners Announced: May 4, 1959 Held at: Beverly Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles & New York Host/Emcee: Mort Sahl Eligibility Year: January 1, 1958 – December 31, 1958 1959 Grammy Winners Record of the Year: Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu (Volare), Domenico Modugno Album of the Year: The Music From Peter Gunn,… Read More
1959 Oscars 31st Academy Awards Winners Announced: April 6, 1959 Held at: Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, California Host: Jerry Lewis, Mort Sahl, Tony Randall, Bob Hope, David Niven and Laurence Olivier Eligibility Year: 1958 Gigi earned 9 nominations, winning all nine. Cuts were made to make the ceremony shorter, which ended up 20 minutes too short.… Read More
Sexy Songs From Yesteryear Music has been the source of sexual discovery for a very long time. In different eras, the style of the music of the music that was considered erotic or sexy changed. A few decades can make the difference between an amorous connection or a silly novelty song. Here is a mix… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1958: December 28, 1957 – January 10, 1958: Pat Boone – April Love January 11, 1958 – February 14, 1958: Danny & the Juniors – At The Hop February 15, 1958 – March 21, 1958: Elvis Presley – Don’t / I Beg Of You March 22, 1958 – April 25,… Read More
1958 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1958: World Changing Event: President Dwight Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating NASA. The Top Song was At The Hop by Danny & The Juniors Influencial Songs include: Tequila by The Champs, Tom Dooley by The Kingston Trio and Rebel Rouser by Duane Eddy The Movies to Watch include South Pacific, High… Read More
1958 Oscars 30th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 26, 1958 Held at: RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, California Hosts: Bob Hope, Rosalind Russell, David Niven,James Stewart, Jack Lemmon, Donald Duck (voice of Clarence Nash, via animation) Eligibility Year: 1957 This was the first time all five Best Picture nominations were nominated for Best Director Peyton Place… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1957: December 8, 1956 – February 8, 1957: Guy Mitchell – Singing The Blues February 9, 1957 – March 1, 1957: Elvis Presley – Too Much March 2, 1957 – March 29, 1957: Tab Hunter – Young Love March 30, 1957 – April 5, 1957: Buddy Knox – Party Doll… Read More
1957 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1957: World Changing Event: The Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first space satellite, starting the Space Race. The Top Song was All Shook Up by Elvis Presley Influential Songs include: The Banana Boat Song (Day-o) by Harry Belafonte and Wake Up Little Suzie by The Everly Brothers The Movies to Watch include An… Read More
1957 Oscars 29th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 27, 1957 Held at: RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, California & NBC Century Theatre, New York City, New York Hosts: Jerry Lewis and Celeste Holm Eligibility Year: 1956 Director John Ford’s classic western The Searchers failed to receive a single nomination. This was the first year that all… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1956: November 26, 1955 – January 13, 1956: Tennessee Ernie – Sixteen Tons January 14, 1956 – February 17, 1956: Dean Martin – Memories Are Made Of This February 18, 1956 – February 24, 1956: Kay Starr – Rock And Roll Waltz February 25, 1956 – March 23, 1956: Nelson… Read More
1956 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1956: World Changing Event: Elvis Presley appeared on The Ed Sullivan Sullivan Show on September 9. 82.6% of American households watched. The Top Song was Don’t Be Cruel/ Hound Dog by Elvis Presley Influencial Songs include: Tutti Frutti by Little Richard and Don’t Be Cruel/ Hound Dog by Elvis Presley The Happy Earworm: The Happy… Read More
1956 Oscars 28th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 21, 1956 Held at: RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, California & NBC Century Theatre, New York City, New York Hosts: Jerry Lewis (Los Angeles), Claudette Colbert & Joseph L. Mankiewicz (New York) Eligibility Year: 1955 Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing, Marty and The Rose Tattoo each earned 8… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1955: December 4, 1954 – January 21, 1955: The Chordettes – Mr. Sandman January 22, 1955 – February 4, 1955: Joan Weber – Let Me Go, Lover! February 5, 1955 – February 11, 1955: The Fontane Sisters – Hearts Of Stone February 12, 1955 – March 25, 1955: The McGuire… Read More
1955 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Quick Facts from 1955: The World Changing Event: Dr. Jonas Salk started inoculating children against polio. The Other World Changing Event: In Montgomery, Alabama, a bus boycott began after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white person. The Top Song was Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom… Read More
1955 Oscars 27th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 30, 1955 Held at: RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, California and NBC Century Theatre, New York City, New York Hosts: Bob Hope (Hollywood) and Thelma Ritter (New York City) Eligibility Year: 1954 On The Waterfront had twelve Oscar nominations and eight wins. “This is one night I wish… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1954: November 21, 1953 – January 1, 1954: Tony Bennett – Rags To Riches January 2, 1954 – February 26, 1954: Eddie Fisher – Oh! My Pa-pa (O Mein Papa) February 27, 1954 – March 12, 1954: Doris Day – Secret Love March 13, 1954 – April 9, 1954: Jo… Read More
1954 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1954: World Changing Event: RCA produced the first color televisions for public use Biggest Songs include: Three Coins In The Fountain by Four Aces featuring Al Alberts, Secret Love by Doris Day and Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight by The Spaniels Influential Songs include: Mr. Sandman by The Chordettes, Gee by The Crows, Shake, Rattle and Roll by Joe Turner… Read More
1954 Oscars 26th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 25, 1954 Held at: RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, California and NBC Century Theatre, New York City, New York Hosts: Donald O’Connor (Los Angeles) and Fredric March (New York City) Eligibility Year: 1953 From Here to Eternity earned thirteen nominations, winning eight awards. Walt Disney won four awards,… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1953: December 27, 1952 – January 9, 1953: Jimmy Boyd – I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus January 10, 1953 – February 13, 1953: Perry Como – Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes February 14, 1953 – March 20, 1953: Teresa Brewer – Till I Waltz Again With… Read More
1953 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1953: World Changing Event: Structure of DNA was discovered at the Cavendish Laboratory within the University of Cambridge. The First Big Bubblegum Pop Song? (How Much is That) Doggie in the Window by Patti Page The Movies to Watch include From Here to Eternity, Houdini, The Robe, Stalag… Read More
1953 Oscars 25th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 19, 1953 Held at: RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, California and NBC International Theatre, New York City, New York Hosts: Conrad Nagel (emcee), Bob Hope (Hollywood), Fredric March (New York City) Eligibility Year: 1952 Ronald Reagan Announcer for the 25th Academy Awards. John Ford’s fourth win for Best… Read More
The Number One Hits Of 1952: December 29, 1951 – March 14, 1952: Johnnie Ray and The Four Lads – Cry March 15, 1952 – May 16, 1952: Kay Starr – Wheel Of Fortune May 17, 1952 – June 20, 1952: Leroy Anderson – Blue Tango June 21, 1952 – July 4, 1952: Al Martino… Read More
1952 Fun Facts, Trivia and History Quick Facts from 1952: World Changing Event: The first patent for bar code was issued to inventors Joseph Woodland and Bernard Silver. The Bigger World Changing Event: The United States successfully carried out its first ever hydrogen bomb explosion test, code-named Ivy Mike, on November 1, 1952 on Enewetak… Read More
1952 Oscars 24th Academy Awards Winners Announced: March 20, 1952 Held at: RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, California Host: Danny Kaye Eligibility Year: 1951 A Streetcar Named Desire earned 12 nominations, winning 4 Oscars including 3 acting awards. Marlon Brando, as Stanley Kowalski, did not win. A Place in the Sun earned 9 nominations, winning 6.… Read More
