On Broadway
Louis Armstrong took this jaunty, banjo-heavy title tune from a 1964 Jerry Herman musical all the way to Number 1, knocking The Beatles off the top spot.
Hello Dolly
This brilliant composer wrote "Rhapsody in Blue" and teamed up with his lyricist brother, Ira, to write staples like "I Got Rhythm."
George Gershwin
Chubby Checker created a global dance craze in 1960 when he instructed everyone to "go like this" and do this rolling foot-step.
The Twist
This legendary sister trio brought joy during the war years with their tight, three-part harmonies on "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree.”
The Andrew Sisters
This soaring anthem about optimism from the musical Carousel became a standard for singers like Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland: "Walk on through the wind, walk on through the rain..."
You’ll Never Walk Alone
Known for his sophisticated, witty lyrics and beautiful melodies, this composer wrote "Night and Day," "Begin the Beguine," "I've Got You Under My Skin”, and “Anything Goes”.
Cole Porter
In 1962, Little Eva told everybody to "come on, do" this train-mimicking dance line that became a party staple.
The Loco-Motion
This incredibly successful male vocal quartet had everyone snapping their fingers to mid-50s harmony classics like "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing" and "Three Coins in the Fountain."
The Four Aces?
This 1956 musical about a Cockney flower girl features unforgettable sing-alongs like "I Could Have Danced All Night" and "With a Little Bit of Luck."
My Fair Lady
This legendary American songwriter wrote over 1,500 songs, including "God Bless America," "There's No Business Like Show Business," and "Always."
Irving Berlin
This elegant, sweeping ballroom dance style was set to a strict 3/4 time signature, made famous by the music of Johann Strauss.
The Waltz
This groundbreaking male vocal group blended gospel and jazz harmonies in the late 1940s and 1950s, scoring massive hits like "To Each His Own" and "I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire."
The Ink Spots
Robert Goulet achieved Broadway stardom playing Sir Lancelot in this legendary 1960 Arthurian musical alongside Richard Burton and Julie Andrews.
Camelot
This master lyricist teamed up with composer Henry Mancini to write the timeless lyrics for "Moon River" and "Days of Wine and Roses."
Johnny Mercer
This sultry, rhythmic Cuban dance style took America by storm in the 1950s, popularized by bandleaders like Perez Prado and songs like "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White."
The Mambo
Led by Tony Williams, this smooth 1950s doo-wop group scored massive, elegant hits with "The Great Pretender" and "Only You."
The Platters
Ezio Pinza, a famous operatic bass, shocked the theater world by crossing over to star in this 1949 Rodgers and Hammerstein smash hit, singing "Some Enchanted Evening."
South Pacific
This brilliant 1960s songwriting duo wrote an unbelievable string of sophisticated pop hits for Dionne Warwick, including "Walk On By" and "What the World Needs Now Is Love.
Burt Bacharach and Hal David
This high-energy, acrobatic swing dance style dominated the 1940s ballroom scene, danced to fast big band numbers.
Lindy Hop (or Jitterbug)
This clean-cut, four-brother vocal group dominated the 1950s chart with their perfectly blended, barbershop-style harmonies on "Moments to Remember."
The Four Lads