1940s Crooners
This singer became known as "Ol' Blue Eyes" and is famous for songs like "Fly Me to the Moon."
Frank Sinatra
This performer, often called the "King of Rock and Roll," made songs like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock" famous.
Elvis Presley
This group sang "Stop! In the Name of Love" and featured Diana Ross as the lead singer.
The Supremes
This jazz legend was known for his trumpet playing and his gravely voice, performing "What a Wonderful World."
Louis Armstrong
In 1967, Frank and Nancy Sinatra sang this hit about a love mismatch.
"Somethin' Stupid"
This crooner’s smooth voice made “White Christmas” the best-selling single of all time.
Bing Crosby
This song by Bill Haley & His Comets was one of the first major rock and roll hits in 1955.
"Rock Around the Clock"
Known for his smooth voice, this Motown legend gave us classics like "I Heard It Through the Grapevine."
Marvin Gaye
Known as the "First Lady of Song," she was famous for her scat singing and renditions of the Great American Songbook.
Ella Fitzgerald
This duet, between Sonny and Cher, is one of the most famous love songs of the 1960s.
"I Got You Babe"
Known for his heartfelt ballads, this singer was famous for "Unforgettable" and "Mona Lisa."
Nat King Cole
Known for his signature hiccupping voice, this artist had hits like "That'll Be the Day" and "Peggy Sue."
Buddy Holly
This Motown group’s hits include "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg."
The Temptations
This jazz pianist and bandleader was known for composing "Take the A Train" and leading one of the greatest jazz orchestras.
Duke Ellington
This pair brought country and rock together with the hit "Jackson" in 1967.
Johnny Cash and June Carter
This singer’s version of "I'll Be Seeing You" became a WWII anthem.
Billie Holiday
This “architect of rock and roll” belted out hits like "Tutti Frutti" and "Long Tall Sally."
Little Richard
This young artist was "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" and also gave us "For Once in My Life."
Stevie Wonder
This jazz saxophonist is famous for his complex playing and the classic album "A Love Supreme."
John Coltrane
Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond teamed up for this 1978 hit.
"You Don't Bring Me Flowers"
Known as "The Velvet Fog," this crooner's voice stood out in songs like "Blue Moon."
Mel Tormé
This duo brought rock and roll to the masses with songs like "Wake Up Little Susie."
The Everly Brothers
Known for their harmonies, this group sang "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)."
The Four Tops
Known for his complex rhythms and inventive style, this pianist gave us jazz standards like "Round Midnight."
Thelonious Monk
This 1965 duet by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell became an anthem of devotion.
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough"