08/06/2015
Leo Green presents a new series celebrating the decade that had everything, including tracks from Eddie Cochrane, Fats Domino, Bobby Darin and Little Richard.
Leo Green presents the first in a new series celebrating the decade that had everything and how we can still hear echoes of that music in some of the stars of today. The show will celebrate all of the musical genres of the 1950's, which featured some of the biggest stars in recording history from the worlds of Rock 'n' Roll. Soul, Rhythm 'n' Blues, Country, Pop & Swing. Amongst those stars tonight are Eddie Cochrane, Fats Domino, Bobby Darin, Little Richard and a certain singer from Tupelo Mississippi. Why not email your favourite from the 1950's to fifties@bbc.co.uk.
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Music Played
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Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
Why Do Fools Fall In Love
- That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
- EMI.
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Michael Jackson
Rockin' Robin
- The Best Michael Jackson & Jackson Fi.
- Polygram Tv.
- 8.
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Eddie Cochran
Summertime Blues
- The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
- Virgin.
- 1.
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Sam Cooke
(What A) Wonderful World
- Sam Cooke - The Man & His Music.
- RCA.
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The Drifters
Fools Fall In Love
- The Very Best Of.
- Warner.
- 8.
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Paul Anka
Put Your Head On My Shoulder
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Peggy Lee
Fever
- Mad About The Boy: Ladies Sing The Bl.
- Crimson.
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Johnnie Ray
Just Walkin' In The Rain
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Ray Charles
What I'd Say
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Fats Domino
Blueberry Hill
- The Best Of Fats Domino.
- Liberty.
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Jackie Wilson
Reet Petite (The Finest Girl You Ever Want To Meet)
- That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
- EMI.
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Andy Williams
Unchained Melody
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Big Joe Turner
Shake Rattle And Roll
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Bobby Darin
On The Steet Where You Live
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Little Richard
Keep a Knockin'
- Little Richard - British Hit Singles.
- Ace.
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Hank Williams
Cold Cold Heart
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Elvis Presley
Hound Dog
- Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
- RCA.
Broadcast
- Mon 8 Jun 2015 22:00大象传媒 Radio 2