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Leo Green presents a new series celebrating the decade that had everything, including tracks from Eddie Cochrane, Fats Domino, Bobby Darin and Little Richard.

Leo Green presents the first in a new series celebrating the decade that had everything and how we can still hear echoes of that music in some of the stars of today. The show will celebrate all of the musical genres of the 1950's, which featured some of the biggest stars in recording history from the worlds of Rock 'n' Roll. Soul, Rhythm 'n' Blues, Country, Pop & Swing. Amongst those stars tonight are Eddie Cochrane, Fats Domino, Bobby Darin, Little Richard and a certain singer from Tupelo Mississippi. Why not email your favourite from the 1950's to fifties@bbc.co.uk.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 8 Jun 2015 22:00

Music Played

  • Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers

    Why Do Fools Fall In Love

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.
  • Michael Jackson

    Rockin' Robin

    • The Best Michael Jackson & Jackson Fi.
    • Polygram Tv.
    • 8.
  • Eddie Cochran

    Summertime Blues

    • The Best Summer Ever (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.
    • 1.
  • Sam Cooke

    (What A) Wonderful World

    • Sam Cooke - The Man & His Music.
    • RCA.
  • The Drifters

    Fools Fall In Love

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Warner.
    • 8.
  • Paul Anka

    Put Your Head On My Shoulder

  • Peggy Lee

    Fever

    • Mad About The Boy: Ladies Sing The Bl.
    • Crimson.
  • Johnnie Ray

    Just Walkin' In The Rain

  • Ray Charles

    What I'd Say

  • Fats Domino

    Blueberry Hill

    • The Best Of Fats Domino.
    • Liberty.
  • Jackie Wilson

    Reet Petite (The Finest Girl You Ever Want To Meet)

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.
  • Andy Williams

    Unchained Melody

  • Big Joe Turner

    Shake Rattle And Roll

  • Bobby Darin

    On The Steet Where You Live

  • Little Richard

    Keep a Knockin'

    • Little Richard - British Hit Singles.
    • Ace.
  • Hank Williams

    Cold Cold Heart

  • Elvis Presley

    Hound Dog

    • Presley - The All Time Greatest Hits.
    • RCA.

Broadcast

  • Mon 8 Jun 2015 22:00