Highschool Rock of the 50s

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1CD: To Know Him Is to Love Him
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1The Shape I’m In
recording of:
The Shape I’m In
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Lee Cathy
Johnny Restivo2:03
2Stupid Cupid
Neil Sedaka2:13
3I’m Walkin’
Ricky Nelson1:59
4To Know Him Is to Love Him
recording of:
To Know Him Is to Love Him
lyricist and composer:
Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Bourne Music Ltd., Mother Bertha Music Inc. and Vogue Music
The Teddy Bears2:23
5De de Dinah
recording of:
Dede Dinah
writer:
Bob Marcucci and Peter de Angelis
publisher:
MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group)
Frankie Avalon2:12
6Two Hearts, Two Kisses
Pat Boone2:35
7Tiger
Fabian2:32
8Kewpie Doll
vocals:
Perry Como (US pop singer & TV personality, 1912–2001) (in 1958) and The Ray Charles Singers (in 1958)
performer:
Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra (in 1958)
recording of:
Kewpie Doll
lyricist:
Nick Cave (Australian singer‐songwriter, musician and score composer)
composer:
Mick Harvey
recording of:
Kewpie Doll
writer:
Roy C. Bennett (US songwriter) and Sid Tepper
Perry Como2:34
9Dream Lover
Bobby Darin2:34
10Donna
recording engineer:
Larry Levine and Stan Ross (recording engineer, mixer & producer)
producer:
Bob Keane
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Del-Fi Records Inc. (in 1958)
recording of:
Donna
lyricist and composer:
Ritchie Valens
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation
Ritchie Valens4.82:32
11High Class Baby
recording of:
High Class Baby
composer:
Ian Samwell
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp.
Cliff Richard2:09
12Only the LonelyRoy Orbison2:28
13My Heart Is an Open Book
Carl Dobkins Jr.2:10
14Diana
recording of:
Diana
lyricist and composer:
Paul Anka
publisher:
Pamco Music Inc. (ended), Epa Publishing and Warner Chappell Music (publisher as Warner/Chappell Music)
Paul Anka2:28
15A Teenager in Love
recording of:
A Teenager in Love
lyricist:
Doc Pomus
composer:
Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
Dion & The Belmonts2:33
16Wild One
Bobby Rydell2:22
17A Teenager’s Romance
recording of:
A Teenager’s Romance
lyricist and composer:
David Gillam
publisher:
Aztec Music (US) and Bourne Music Ltd.
Ricky Nelson2:19
18When
vocals:
Kalin Twins
conductor:
Jack Pleis
recording of:
When
writer:
Paul Evans (50s US rock n roll singer/songwriter) and Jack Reardon (American songwriter)
Kalin Twins2:29
19Rubber Ball
recording of:
Rubber Ball
lyricist and composer:
Gene Pitney and Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter)
publisher:
J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
Bobby Vee2:31
20Teenage Crush
Tommy Sands2:24
2CD: Party Doll
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1Oh Carol
recording of:
Oh! Carol
lyricist:
Howard Greenfield
composer:
Neil Sedaka
publisher:
Screen Gems–EMI Music Ltd., Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI) and Universal Music Careers
translated version of:
Karel (Oh Carol)
Neil Sedaka2:16
2Lonely Dreamer
Sammy Salvo2:23
3Livin’ Lovin’ DollCliff Richard2:09
4Ginger BreadFrankie Avalon2:05
5Barbara
Joe Melson1:54
6Whole Lotta Lookin’ (All Over this World)
Jack Clement1:56
7Queen of the Hop
Bobby Darin2:11
8Be Bop Baby
recording of:
Be-Bop Baby
lyricist and composer:
Pearl Lendhurst
publisher:
Good Music Ltd. and Travis Music, Inc.
Ricky Nelson2:06
9Red Sweater
Dave Rich2:11
10At the Hop
recording of:
At the Hop
writer:
John L. Medora, Artie Singer (US songwriter, producer and bandleader) and David White (rock ’n’ roll pianist & songwriter, member of Danny & the Juniors)
publisher:
Sea-Lark Enterprises, Inc., Singular Music and Tristan Music Ltd.
Danny & the Juniors2:31
11I’m a Man
recording of:
I’m a Man
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group)
Fabian2:11
12Rock and Cry
Clyde McPhatter2:16
13Ain’t That a Shame
producer:
Randy Wood (producer)
vocals:
Pat Boone (in 1955-05)
conductor:
Billy Vaughn (in 1955-05)
arranger:
Billy Vaughn
recorded at:
Universal Recording (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (in 1955-05)
cover recording of:
Ain’t That a Shame (in 1955-05)
writer:
Antoine Domino (Fats Domino) and Dave Bartholomew
publisher:
Commodore Music Corp., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), EMI Unart Catalog Inc., F. Day & Hunter Ltd., Travis Music, Inc., Unart Music Corp. (in 1955, in 1983) and United Artists Music Ltd. (from 1977 to present)
Pat Boone2:25
14Party Doll
Buddy Knox2:13
15Party Time
Sal Mineo2:16
16Sweet Nothin’s
background vocals:
Anita Kerr Singers (mixed vocal group)
lead vocals:
Brenda Lee (1960s American singer)
vocals:
Brenda Lee (1960s American singer)
conductor:
Owen Bradley
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1959 (number: 19)
recording of:
Sweet Nothin’s
lyricist and composer:
Ronnie Self
publisher:
Leeds Music Ltd.
Brenda Lee32:25
17Summertime Symphony
Jamie Coe2:23
18I Like Girls
Johnny Restivo1:56
19Dream Boat
Autry Inman1:58
20I Wonder Why
recording of:
I Wonder Why
writer:
Melvin Anderson and Ricardo Weeks
publisher:
Schwartz Music
Dion & The Belmonts4.52:19
3CD: Puppy Love
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Turn Me Loose
recording of:
Turn Me Loose
writer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation
Fabian2:22
2Blue Betty
Frankie Avalon2:10
3I Ain’t Sharin’ Sharon
Bobby Darin2:11
4Tennessee Saturday Night
Pat Boone2:40
5Come on Let’s Go
recording of:
Come On, Let’s Go
lyricist and composer:
Ritchie Valens
publisher:
Tro-Essex Music Ltd.
Ritchie Valens2:01
6Volare
Bobby Rydell2:34
7Sugartime
recording of:
Sugartime
composer:
Odis Echols and Charlie Phillips
The McGuire Sisters2:32
8I Ain’t Hurtin’ No More
Neil Sedaka2:38
9Susie Darlin’
Robin Luke2:40
10Lipstick on Your Collar
Connie Francis2:17
11Stood Up
Ricky Nelson1:54
12Red Sails in the Sunset
recording of:
Red Sails in the Sunset
lyricist:
James B. Kennedy (Irish songwriter)
composer:
Hugh Williams (aka Hugh Williams)
publisher:
Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd., Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin) and Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc.
Tab Hunter2:22
13Jumpin’ Jack
Kalin Twins2:03
14Puppy Love
recording of:
Puppy Love
lyricist and composer:
Paul Anka
publisher:
Epa Publishing
Paul Anka2:40
15Pretty Blue Eyes
Steve Lawrence1:50
16Souvenirs
recording of:
Souvenirs (in 1959)
lyricist and composer:
Cy Coben
Barbara Evans1:58
17Mighty Cold
Fabian2:30
18Devil or Angel
cover recording of:
Devil or Angel
lyricist and composer:
Blanche Carter (The Night People)
Bobby Vee2:20
19At My Front Door
producer:
Randy Wood (producer)
vocals:
Pat Boone (from 1955-08 until 1955-09)
recorded at:
Universal Recording (Chicago, IL, USA) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1955-08 until 1955-09)
cover recording of:
At My Front Door (from 1955-08 until 1955-09)
writer:
Ewart G. Abner, Jr. and John C. Moore (songwriter; manager of The El Dorados)
publisher:
Tollie Music
Pat Boone2:01
20Mean Streak
recording of:
Mean Streak
composer:
Ian Samwell and Joseph Seener
Cliff Richard1:59
4CD: Lollipop
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1Tutti Frutti
Pat Boone2:27
2Don’t Gamble With Love
recording of:
Don’t Gamble with Love
lyricist and composer:
Paul Anka
publisher:
Pamco Music Inc. (ended) and Epa Publishing
Paul Anka2:34
3Today’s Teardrops
cover recording of:
Today’s Teardrops
lyricist and composer:
Gene Pitney and Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter)
Roy Orbison2:09
4Ring a Rockin’
Neil Sedaka2:25
5Where or When
Dion & The Belmonts2:38
6Cry, Cry, Cry
Ritchie Valens2:14
7Lonesome Town
Ricky Nelson2:14
8Come on and Get Me
Fabian1:55
9Tennessee Waltz
Bobby Comstock2:15
10I’m Broke
recording of:
I’m Broke
writer:
Jack Keller and Joe Shapiro (US songwriter)
publisher:
Jimskip Music Co, Rambed and Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI)
Frankie Avalon1:55
11Never Mind
recording of:
Never Mind
composer:
Ian Samwell
Cliff Richard2:01
12Ring My Phone
Tommy Sands2:01
13If You Don’t Want My Lovin’
Carl Dobkins Jr.2:25
14One Little Baby
Sammy Salvo2:00
15Tongue Tied
Fabian1:45
16Little Pidgeon
Sal Mineo1:57
17Oh Yeah
Joe Melson1:49
18Plain Jane
recording of:
Plain Jane
writer:
Doc Pomus
composer:
Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
Bobby Darin1:53
19Lollipop
producer:
Archie Bleyer
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Cadence (NYC-based label founded by Archie Bleyer) (in 1958)
cover recording of:
Lollipop
writer:
Julius Dixson and Beverly Ross
publisher:
Anglo-Pic Music Co. Ltd. and Edward B. Marks Music Co. (founded originally as J. Stern & Co. in 1894, renamed in 1919)
The Chordettes42:10
20Run Samson Run
Neil Sedaka2:54
5CD: Living Doll
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Forget Me Not
recording of:
Forget Me Not
lyricist and composer:
Larry Kolber and Larry Martin (US songwriter, songwrting partner of Larry Kolber)
Kalin Twins2:25
2What You’ve Done to Me
additional vocals:
Paul Anka
vocals:
Micki Marlo
recording of:
What You’ve Done to Me
writer:
Dorian Burton (New York-based singer, songwriter and producer) and Lee Pincus
publisher:
Gil Music Corporation
Paul Anka & Micki Marlo2:25
3Shy GuyFrankie Avalon1:39
4Moon Talk
Perry Como2:36
5Living Doll
recording of:
Living Doll
lyricist and composer:
Lionel Bart
publisher:
J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
Cliff Richard2:40
6Long Tall Sally
Pat Boone2:13
7I’m Hurtin’
vocals:
Roy Orbison
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1960 (number: 31)
recording of:
I’m Hurtin' (from 1960-09-15 until 1960-09-17)
lyricist and composer:
Joe Melson and Roy Orbison
publisher:
Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. (BMI) (on 1960-11-07)
Roy Orbison2:51
8Luscious Lovin’ Lucy
The Sprouts1:55
9Stairway to HeavenNeil Sedaka2:44
10Sway
Bobby Rydell2:21
11I Got a Feeling
Ricky Nelson2:05
12Love Is Everything
Carl Dobkins Jr.1:56
13Lonely Teenager
Dion32:14
14Love
recording of:
Love
writer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Bobby Stevenson (US songwriter Augustus Stevenson)
Johnny Restivo1:53
15Young Love
Ric Cartey & The Jivatones2:30
16Boppin’ in a Sack
The Lane Brothers2:06
17Don’t You Think It’s Time
Fabian1:57
18Rockhouse
recording of:
Rock House
lyricist and composer:
Harold Lloyd Jenkins
Roy Orbison1:58
19Fall in Love With You
recording of:
Fall in Love With You (1959 song)
lyricist and composer:
Ian Samwell
Cliff Richard2:32
20Splish Splash
Bobby Darin2:07
6CD: Why
7CD: Love Letters in the Sand
8CD: Nine Times Out of Ten
9CD: April Love
10CD: Honey Love