1950s
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Footage of Muddy Waters live performance of his version of 12 bar blues classic, released as a single in 1956. This song has since been covered by many other famous musicians.
Official classification: 12 Bar Blues, 1950s, 1960s, Individuals, Video, Blues, Curriculum support
Written by English composer William Walton for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on 2 June 1953.
KS1 idea: listen to explore music made for a purpose, particularly comparing and contrasting Delius' A Song Before Sunrise.
Official classification: 1950s, Military & State Occasions, Classical Pieces, Audio, Walton, Sir William Turner, England, Curriculum support
Words originally written in 1915 and recorded both in English and German during the 40s and 50s by Marlene Dietrich. Previously the song had been banned by the Nazis and Allied soldiers in Italy later rewrote the words to become the song D-Day Dodgers.
Official classification: 1900-1949, 1950s, Europe, Audio, World War II, Curriculum support
Perhaps one of the most famous songs from the second world war era, words resonating for soldiers leaving their families and loved ones to fight. Written in 1939 by Ross Parker and Hughie Charles, recorded by Vera Lynn in 1954.
Official classification: 1900-1949, 1950s, Audio, United Kingdom, World War II, Curriculum support
Song from Leonard Bernstein's Broadway musical West Side Story.
KS2 idea: An example of music creating mood, the strong feature is alternating 3/4 and 6/8 metre.
Try clapping, tapping or walking along with this alternating pulse, which creates it's own rhythm.
Some good examples of contrasting texture throughout.
Official classification: Musical, 1950s, Audio, United States, Unit 19 Songwriter, Curriculum support
Suggested as good example for Ostinati listening, also notable for unusual 9/8 time signature, giving this Jazz standard a unique feel.
Official classification: Ostinato, 1950s, Jazz, Audio, Jazz, Curriculum support
Shelton's number 1 selling version of the popular 1956 song, with a clear military theme. Shelton was well known as a singer who entertained troops during WW2, particularly as the original singer of Lili Marlene.
Official classification: 1950s, Popular Songs, Audio, Pop, Curriculum support
1990 reissue of 1965 cover version of this popular song, which featured in the movie Ghost. Originally written in 1955, the song has become one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, apparently with over 500 versions in hundreds of different languages.
Official classification: 1950s, 1960s, 1990s, Popular Songs, Audio, Pop, United States, Curriculum support
Originally written in 1954, this version released in 1964 featuring Sinatra singing, accompanied by Count Basie's Big Band. Played by both Apollo 10 on their moon orbital mission and Apollo 11 when on the moon.
Official classification: Space, 1950s, 1960s, Jazz, Audio, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Jazz, Male, Unit 18 Journey Into Space, Curriculum support, Swing
A classic Christmas song written in 1951 by American composer Meredith Willson with this version by Perry Como and The Fontane Sisters with Mitchell Ayres & His Orchestra was released on September 10, 1951.
Official classification: 1950s, Christmas, Popular Songs, Audio, Curriculum support
Coco influenced Brazilian pop music from the 50s.
Recommended listening to support Somerset Music Coco Scheme of Work.
Official classification: 1950s, Dance, World Music Examples, Audio, Brazil, Latin America, Curriculum support
12-bar-blues-based number 1 hit released in 1954. Classic rock and roll, great for hand-jiving.
Official classification: 12 Bar Blues, 1950s, Dance, Video, Blues, United States, Curriculum support, Rock n Roll
Sing-a-long version of the 12-bar-blues-based song released in 1954. Classic rock and roll, great for hand-jiving.
Official classification: 12 Bar Blues, 1950s, Video, Blues, Curriculum support, Rock n Roll
Jazz performance from 1950 featuring:
Charlie Parker (alto sax)
Coleman Hawkins (tenor sax)
Hank Jones (piano)
Ray Brown (bass)
Buddy Rich (drums)
Official classification: Piano, Drums, Double Bass, Improvising, 1950s, Video, Jazz, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax
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