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Billboard Top 100 1955, 11. hét

Author: nrnr

Publication date: 2025-04-27 19:00:00

2024-ben hetven éves volt a Rock and Roll. A legtöbb szakértő a Rock Around The Clock kiadásának idejére teszi a műfaj indulását, persze elfogadva azt, hogy voltak jól felismerhető előfutárai ennek az irányzatnak, mint például a Rocket 88.
Nézzük meg, hogy hogyan terjedt el a Rock and Roll, és hogyan szerepelt a Billboard Top 100-as listáján.


1955 Tizenegyedik hetét vesszük górcső alá. Milyen dalok szerepeltek a listán ezen a héten? Vajon megjelenik egy-két kedvencünk is? Vizsgáljuk meg azt is, hogy vajon a hazai zenekarok játszák-e ezeket a dalokat.

A Top 20-at nézzük át most, amit sikerült kibányászni az internet zugaiból az oldal alján található link segítségével.

Billboard Top 100, 1955 Március 12.




1) B. Vaughan - Melody Of Love (1)
2) McGuire Sisters - Sincerly (2)
3) Perry Como - Ko Ko Mo (4)
4) G. Gibbs - Tweedle Dee (6)
5) Fontane Sisters - Hearts of Stone (3)
6) Penguins - Earth Angel (5)
7) Bill Hayes - Ballad of Davy Crockett (13)
8) J. James - How Important Can It Be (9)
9) J. P. Morgan - That's All I Want From You (7)
10) Cowboy Church Sunday School - Open Up Your Heart (11)
11) Chordettes - Mr. Sandman (11)
12) J. Webber - Let Me Go, Lover (8)
13) De John Sisters - No More (12)
14) Unsuspecting Heart (20)
15) Pledging My Love (17)
16) S. Vaughan - Make yourself Comfortable (14)
16) Rock Love (16)
18) Blue Mirage (18)
19) Ames Brothers - Naughty Lady of Shady Lane (15)
20) Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup (18)


Az első két dal ugyanaz maradt. Elöl a Melody of Love, második a Sincerly. A harmadik helyre a Ko Ko Mo jött fel.
Két helyet javított a negyedik Tweedle Dee, hatot a hetedik Ballad of Davy Crockett.
Fun fact: Habár a dal eredeti előadója Bill Hays, a Vissza a jövőbe-ben a Fess Parker féle verzió szólal meg akkor, amikor Marty kisétál Hill Valley főterére.
A kilencedik That's All I Want From You is kettővel került előrébb, mögötte egy helyet javított az Open Up Your Heart.
A 14. Unsuspecting Heart a múlt héten még a 20. volt. A 15 pozícióban a Pledging My Love tűnik fel, két hellyel előrébb, mint az előző héten.
A mezőny végén a Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup található.
Egy szerzemény búcsúzott a listától. A Man Chases A Girl csak most került be a húszba, máris távozott.








Egy érdekes melléklet: Mit írtak a Rhythm and Blues előadókról a héten?




Forrás:


https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/50s/1955/Billboard%201955-03-12.pdf

#Billboard #RockAndRoll #Chordettes #PerryComo #Penguins #BillHayes

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Rock and Roll is a popular music genre that emerged in the United States during the 1950s. It combines elements of rhythm and blues, country, gospel, and jazz into an energetic and danceable style. The music is characterized by strong rhythms, electric guitars, and catchy melodies. Early pioneers such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley helped bring Rock and Roll to a worldwide audience. Its influence shaped many modern music genres and continues to inspire musicians today.

"Before Elvis there was nothing.” - John Lennon (Beatles)

Rockabilly is one of the earliest forms of Rock and Roll, developing in the United States in the early 1950s. It blends country music, particularly hillbilly music, with rhythm and blues influences. The style is known for its upbeat tempo, twangy guitars, and distinctive slap-back echo on vocals. Artists like Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis were major figures in the Rockabilly movement. Today, Rockabilly remains popular among fans who appreciate its vintage sound and unique fashion culture.

Blues is a music genre that originated within African American communities in the southern United States during the late 19th century. It is known for its emotional expression, often reflecting themes of hardship, love, and resilience. Blues music typically follows a twelve-bar chord progression and features expressive vocals and instrumental solos. Influential musicians such as B.B. King, Muddy Waters, and Robert Johnson helped define the genre. The Blues became the foundation for many later music styles, including Rock and Roll, jazz, and soul.

Country is a genre of music that originated in the rural regions of the southern United States during the early 20th century. It combines folk traditions, storytelling lyrics, and simple yet memorable melodies. Common instruments include acoustic guitar, fiddle, banjo, and steel guitar. Country songs often focus on everyday life, family, love, and personal experiences. Artists such as Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, and Willie Nelson helped make Country music one of the most popular genres in the world.

Beat music is a genre that developed in the United Kingdom during the late 1950s and early 1960s. It combines elements of Rock and Roll, rhythm and blues, and skiffle music. The style is characterized by strong backbeat rhythms, vocal harmonies, and guitar-driven arrangements. Bands such as The Beatles, The Searchers, and Gerry and the Pacemakers became leading representatives of the Beat movement. Beat music played a major role in the British Invasion and significantly influenced the development of modern pop and rock music.