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This blues classic was inspired by Hooker's experiences and the blues tradition.

The atmosphere of honky-tonk bars

Cash's official catalog lists the original single on May 1, 1956, with Get Rhythm on the other side. Sam Phillips produced it. Later recordings of the song should not be assumed to be that original master.

Bobby Helms began performing in Indiana on his family's Monroe County Jamboree, singing while his brother played guitar. His recording career encompassed country ballads and early rock-oriented material. Decca...

Nonsense lyrics popular in doo-wop music

Brenda Lee began performing on radio and television as a child and signed with Decca in 1956. Her work with producer Owen Bradley linked a forceful rock-and-roll delivery to carefully arranged pop ballads. She also...

Sweet Little Sixteen belongs to Chuck Berry's early Chess period. The label's catalog history dates its release to 1958 and identifies Reelin' and Rockin' as the reverse side. The recording session took place in late...

Twilight Time is part of the Platters' original 1958 single repertoire. The later Magic Touch anthology places it among the vocal quintet's 1955-1962 hit recordings. That anthology is useful for locating the...

Money (That's What I Want) is represented here by Barrett Strong's original single in mono, as explicitly identified in the licensed track metadata. The supported release year is 1959. This version preserves the...

The song was inspired by the idea of beating overwhelming odds in love.

Inspired by the joy of rock and roll music and dancing.

Inspired by the multiple roles a partner can play in a relationship.

Inspired by the idea of dedicating all one's love to a single person.

Inspired by the comic strip character Alley Oop, created by V.T. Hamlin in 1932.

Originally written in 1927, this version was inspired by memories of past love.

Inspired by a fictional or real love interest named Angela Jones.

The duet was inspired by the chemistry between Washington and Benton, showcasing their playful banter.

Inspired by the folk music revival and the sound of the banjo.

Inspired by Domino's welcoming and hospitable nature.

An instrumental inspired by the beatnik culture of the late 1950s and early 1960s.

Written as the theme song for the film of the same name, inspired by the spirit of youth.

An English version of the French song "La Mer," inspired by the vastness of the ocean and longing.

A novelty instrumental inspired by prehistoric themes and the popularity of dinosaurs.

The song was inspired by the idea of leaving the past behind and moving forward in life.

Don Everly wrote the song, reportedly inspired by a girl he dated in high school named Cathy.

Cooke was inspired to write the song after encountering a chain gang of prisoners working on a highway while on tour.

The song uses cherry pie as a metaphor for a sweet, desirable love interest.

Inspired by the joy and energy of rock and roll dance music.

Inspired by the nurturing and comforting aspects of love.

Inspired by the pain and sorrow of heartbreak.

Based on the story "The Soldier's Prayer Book," inspired by finding religious symbolism in everyday objects.

The song was inspired by the duality of personality in a love interest.

Inspired by luxury items as metaphors for a valued love.

Inspired by the idea of a man being unfaithful or "dogging around."

Inspired by the Hully Gully dance craze of the early 1960s.

A novelty version of the Cole Porter classic, inspired by the popularity of The Chipmunks.

Inspired by romantic encounters in natural settings.

Inspired by childhood memories and nursery rhymes.

Inspired by the daydreams and fantasies of young love.

Robbins was inspired to write the song after a trip to El Paso, Texas, combining elements of cowboy ballads and border town romance.

Inspired by the concept of eternal, undying love.

Written by Jack Keller and Howard Greenfield, the song was inspired by the universal experience of heartbreak and disappointment in love.

An instrumental version of the theme from the 1960 film "Exodus," inspired by the movie's epic story.

Inspired by the blues tradition, the song tells the story of a man's love for a woman named Fannie Mae.

Hank Ballard wrote this song and recorded it with the Midnighters for King Records. The 1960 single also appeared on Mr. Rhythm and Blues and crossed from the R&B chart into the pop market. A later recording is a...

The song was inspired by the lingering memories of a past relationship.

Buddy Killen wrote and produced this recording. The Anita Kerr Singers recorded it under the Little Dippers name in 1959, before the single appeared in 1960. The composition also received later recordings by Billy...

Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell wrote the song decades before Ray Charles recorded it for The Genius Hits the Road in 1960. Accounts of the original title's inspiration differ: a frequently repeated family...

The song was inspired by the high-energy rock and roll of the late 1950s and early 1960s.

The song was inspired by the importance of timing in relationships and life.