1950s Hits
This singer was known as “The King of Rock and Roll.
Elvis Presley
This British band started the British Invasion. They sang “Hey Jude.
The Beatles
He was known as “Ol’ Blue Eyes
Frank Sinatra
The other night as I lay sleeping, I dreamed I held you in my arms
You Are My Sunshine
This song by Bill Haley helped popularize rock and roll.
Rock Around The Clock
This singer’s voice was often associated with protest songs despite rarely calling herself a protest artist
Joan Baez
She was called the “First Lady of Song.”
Ella Fitzgerald
Finish this lyric by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons: “Oh, what a night, late December back in…
December, 1963 (Oh What A Night)
Johnny Cash was famous for wearing this color
Black
This singer had several hits, including Respect and Chain of Fools, was known as the “Queen of Soul“
Aretha Franklin
This baritone singer’s early success came from radio performances rather than live touring. He later had a popular TV show.
Perry Como
This song repeats a single word at the end as a workday comes to a close
“Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)”
This guitar playing duo sang “Wake Up Little Susie“, “Bye Bye Love” “Cathy’s Clown” and “Dream“
The Everly Brothers
This California group sang “Good Vibrations”, “I Get Around” and “Don’t Worry Baby”
The Beach Boys
This country legend sang “Crazy”, “On the Road Again”, “Always On My Mind”, and “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain”
Willie Nelson
This song by Roger Miller says “Trailer for sale or rent, rooms to let, 50 cents. No phone, no pool, no pets, I ain't got no cigarettes”
King of the Road