CLASSIC TV PERFORMANCES
This rock-and-roll pioneer performed “Oh, Boy!” on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1958.
Buddy Holly
This singer’s warm baritone made “Chances Are” a No. 1 hit in 1957.
Johnny Mathis
This California group had a 1964 No. 1 hit about wanting to ”Get Around.”
The Beach Boys
Chubby Checker sent teenagers—and plenty of their parents—onto the dance floor with this 1960 No. 1 hit.
The Twist
This singer brought “Wake Up Little Susie” to television with his younger brother Phil.
Don Everly
Before becoming a television star, this singer had major hits including “Magic Moments” and “Catch a Falling Star.”
Perry Como
This group featuring brothers John and Tom Fogerty had a string of late-’60s hits, including “Proud Mary.”
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Dee Dee Sharp followed the dance-craze formula with this 1962 hit named after a popular mashed-potato dance.
Mashed Potato Time
This New Orleans singer and pianist was famous for his easygoing smile and rolling piano style on hits like “Ain’t That a Shame“ and “Blueberry Hill.”
Fats Domino
This powerful singer had hits with “Who’s Sorry Now?” and “Where the Boys Are.”
Connie Francis
This California group had a 1966 hit with “Along Comes Mary”, “Windy“ and ”Never My Love.”
The Association
Little Eva introduced this 1962 dance hit written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin.
The Loco-Motion
This flamboyant rock-and-roll star performed “Lucille” in the 1957 film Mr Rock and Roll.
Little Richard
This singer nicknamed “Mr. Excitement” had a 1958 hit with “Lonely Teardrops.”
Jackie Wilson
This British group featured Graham Nash before he joined Crosby, Stills & Nash, and had hits including “Carrie Anne.”
The Hollies
This song came out of New York’s Peppermint Lounge and actually replaced Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” at No. 1.
Peppermint Twist
This rock-and-roll pioneer had a 1958 hit about a woman named “Chantilly Lace.”
The Big Bopper
This singer had one of 1959’s biggest hits with the dramatic ballad “Mack the Knife.”
Bobby Darin
This British group featuring Eric Burdon turned an old folk song about a troubled life in New Orleans into a huge 1964 hit.
The Animals
Danny & the Juniors scored a No. 1 hit in 1957 with this rock-and-roll favorite celebrating teenage dances, records, and good times.
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