Episode of Series “Rock n’ roll: the greatest years”.
More than any other decade, the 1950’s is synonymous with the rock and roll revolution. This second tape of hits from the 1950’s provides a nostalgic compilation of classics from the era, smattered with a healthy dose of gossip surrounding the performers. Songs on the tape include: “Blue suede shoes”, Elvis Presley: “That’ll be the day”, Buddy Holly: “Ain’t that a shame”, Fats Domino: “Hey Bo Diddley”, Bo Diddley: “Sweet little sixteen”, Chuck Berry: “Bye bye love”, Everly Brothers: “The Great pretender”, The Platters: “Little darlin”, Diamonds: “Cry”, Johnnie Ray: “Rock n roll”, Flamingos: “Singing the blues”, Tommy Steele: “Twenty flight rock”, Vince Taylor: “Gamblin’ man”, Lonnie Donegan: “Baby baby”, Frankie Lymon: “Tutti frutti”, Little Richard: “Oh baby doll”, Chuck Berry: “Oh boy”, Buddy Holly: “All I have to do is dream”, Everly Brothers: “Ooh! My head”, Ritchie Valens: “Baby I don’t care”, Elvis Presley: “Honey chile”, Fats Domino.
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ACMI Identifier
310149
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
History → United States - History - 1945-
History → United States - History - 20th century
Music & Performing Arts → Music
Music & Performing Arts → Music - 20th century
Music & Performing Arts → Music - United States
Music & Performing Arts → Music videos
Music & Performing Arts → Popular music
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)