And now we begin another trip back in time. The year is 1957. Rock and roll is in its infancy. Traditional pop music still holds many of the top slots on the charts. Artists of color are enjoying more mainstream success. And all of the music is top-notch. Here's part 1 of 3 in the Popular Songs Of 1957. Ready, set, enjoy! ~ JH
1) Elvis Presley ~ “Jailhouse Rock”
2) Harry Belafonte ~ “The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)”
3) Pat Boone ~ “Love Letters In The Sand”
4) Mickey & Sylvia ~ “Love Is Strange”
5) Little Richard ~ “Jenny Jenny”
6) Marty Robbins ~ “A White Sport Coat (And A Pink Carnation)”
7) Patti Page ~ “Old Cape Cod”
8) Bobby Helms ~ “My Special Angel”
9) Johnnie & Joe ~ “Over The Mountain, Across The Sea”
10) Jerry Lewis ~ “Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody”
11) Debbie Reynolds ~ “Tammy”
12) Paul Anka ~ “Diana”
13) The Tune Weavers ~ “Happy Happy Birthday, Baby”
14) Andy Williams ~ “Butterfly”
15) The Del-Vikings ~ “Come Go With Me”
16) Sonny James ~ “Young Love”
17) Jane Morgan ~ “Fascination”
18) Johnny Mathis ~ “Wonderful! Wonderful!”
19) Marvin Rainwater ~ “Gonna Find Me A Bluebird”
20) Elvis Presley ~ “All Shook Up”
21) Don Rondo ~ “White Silver Sands”
22) Gale Storm ~ “Dark Moon”
23) Thurston Harris ~ “Little Bitty Pretty One”
24) Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps ~ “Lotta Lovin’”
25) Jerry Lee Lewis ~ “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”
