Old time or old fashioned music reflected the cultures that settled North America, the roots of old-time music are in the traditional musics of the British Isles (primarily Great Britain and Ireland), and Europe. African influences are notably found in instruments such as the banjo. In some regions French and German sources are also prominent. While many dance tunes and ballads can be traced to European sources, many others are of North American origin. In general, most songs in this post were written in the 1950s or before.
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Mr. Adler’s songwriting produced popular music along with Broadway hits. Early in his career he teamed up with Jerry Ross. He had at least nine top songs including “Whatever Lola Wants” in (1958) (https://youtu.be/aQv2sq6jEhU) and “The Pajama Game” in (1957) (https://youtu.be/bi19kr3jfnI).
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Mr. Adams was a famous songwriter. He wrote 24 well-known songs including “Put on a Happy Face” which was a part of the musical Bye Bye Birdie in 1960. This song has been re-recorded many times including by Tony Bennett in 2011 (https://youtu.be/PGx-cWwhJU4).
Tom was a very popular film score songwriter. Between 1942-1966 he wrote over 40. His most famous was “Julie” in 1956 sung by Doris Day (https://youtu.be/vZNPLV9_izc). It won an Academy Award nomination.
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Alsina, Victoria. (2014- 8 yrs old) “How Far I’ll Go” Post 37. (https://youtube.com/watch?v=mRXxu1F92eQ&feature=share)
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Anthony, Ray (1922- ). “Show Bunny Hop” Post 54 (https://youtu.be/EmC1KyxhEJU) (RQ 7).
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Armstrong, Louis (1901-1971). “Hello Dolly” Post 33 (https://youtu.be/l7N2wssse14) (RQ 7).
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Astaire, Fred (1889-1997). “The Way You Look Tonight” Post 56 (https://youtu.be/dIW_Ah0wg-w) (RQ 7).
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Astaire, Fred & Ginger Rogers (1911-1995). “Night and Day” (Dancing at its best) Post 54 (https://youtu.be/N3FeMCh3yNk) (RQ 7).
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Baker, LaVern (1929-1997). “Tweedle Dee” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/mFpliZ6Aqa4) (RQ 9).
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Barton, Eileen (1924-2006). “If I Knew When You Were Comin Id’ve Baked a Cake” Post 12. (https://youtu.be/G1wEVPqFFCg).
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Belafonte, Harry (1927- ). “Banana Boat Song (Day-O)” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/YO7M0Hx_1D8) (RQ 9).
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Bennett, Tony (1926- ). “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” Post 33 (https://youtu.be/r6DUwMnDxEs) (RQ 8).
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Bishop, Casey. (16 yrs old) “My Funny Valentine” Post 37. (https://youtu.be/jsEyz-lq2hU).
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Booker T & The MGs (1962-2012). “Green Onions“ Post 12 (https://youtu.be/_bpS-cOBK6Q) (RQ 9).
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Boone, Pat. (1934-) “Moon River” Posts 30 & 33 (https://youtu.be/bLz-_X2SLzQ) (RQ 9)
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Brewer, Teresa (1931-2007). “Til I Waltz with You Again” Post 36. (https://youtu.be/WZkTC0YmfVY).
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Brown, Ruth (1928-2006). “Tear Drops from My Eyes” Post 36. (https://youtu.be/Db2naDUXRug).
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Bryant, Anita (1940- ). “Paper Roses” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/C0phY9iHTrg) (RQ 7).
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Carmichael, Hoagy. “Stardust” Post 56 (https://youtu.be/j2fbOAyNOpM) (RQ 8).
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Carr, Cathy (1936-1988). “Ivory Tower” Post 37. (https://youtu.be/O3vBygZbkjQ).
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Carson, Mindy (1927- ). “Wake the Town and Tell the People” Post 36. (https://youtu.be/GM3b0nHcpVY).
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Channing, Carol (1921-2019). “Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend” Post 36. (https://youtu.be/nCJd_rG6Jy4).
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Cherry, Don (1924-2018). “Band of Gold” Post 12 (https://youtu.be/VmYiJ98o7l4) (RQ 8).
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Christian, Charlie (1916-1942). (On guitar) “Rose Room” Post 46. (https://youtu.be/x4H7M2YFK0s).
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Christy, June (1925-1990). “Something Cool” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/4GkUM4jE-ZE) (RQ 7).
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Clark, Petula (1932- ). “Downtown & Chariot (I Will Follow Him)” Posts 30 & 33 (https://youtu.be/v_Y4NXAMDhM) (RQ 8).
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Clooney, Rosemary (1928-2002). “Come On A My House” Post 36. (https://youtu.be/mriXncI96lw).
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Cohen, Leonard (1934-2016). “Hallelujah” Post 56 (https://youtu.be/YrLk4vdY28Q) (RQ 7).
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Corey, Jill (1935-2021). “Love Me to Pieces” Post 36. (https://youtu.be/CdRjm-FFWrQ).
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Crosby, Bing (1903-1977). “White Christmas” Post 12 (https://youtu.be/v5ryZdpEHqM) (RQ 10).
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Crosby, Claire. (6 yrs old) “Baby Mine” Post 37. (https://youtu.be/F5MyvgDXA1E).
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Davis, Sammy Jr. (1925-1990). “What Kind of Fool Am” Posts 30 & 33 (https://youtu.be/Z7Hv5Bw-AUc) (RQ 8).
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Day, Doris (1922-2019). “Sentimental Journey” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/PUw125JMVFI) (RQ 9).
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Dee, Joey (& The Starliters) (1958- ). “Peppermint Twist” Post 6. (https://youtu.be/7WIvZu4dPQQ).
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Delaria, Lea (1958- ). “Welcome to My Party” Post 38. (https://youtu.be/LIY0ZSuGzQ4).
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Del Toro, Guillermo (1964- ). “Calypso” Post 54. (https://youtu.be/R3DXyhxx8b0).
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Dorsey, Lee (1924-1986). “Working into a Coal Mine” Post 6. (https://youtu.be/H7ND17Zf68s).
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Ellis, Shirley. “The Name Game” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/5MJLi5_dyn0) (RQ 6).
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Garcia, Jerry Band (1975-1995). “How Sweet It Is To Be Loved by You” (play that guitar) Post 56 (https://youtu.be/1_NOFuEb-yo) (RQ 7).
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Garland, Joseph (1943- ). “In the Mood” Post 56. (https://youtu.be/PR2LLv21glc).
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Garland, Judy (1922-1969). “Over the Rainbow” Garland died from an accidental barbiturate overdose in London. Posts 30 & 33. (https://youtu.be/4wkSBZb2aoI).
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Grimmie, Christina (1994-2016). “I Can’t Stop Falling” (murdered while signing autographs) Post 37 (https://youtu.be/lMMIc0_fwv4) (RQ 8).
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Fitzgerald, Ella (& Louis Armstrong) (1917-1996). “Cheek to Cheek” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/20iOlPwz0J0) (RQ 9).
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Fontana, Santino (1982- ). “Unstoppable” (from Tootsie) Post 38. (https://youtu.be/WWWR6tQJiX8).
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Fosse, Bob (1927-1987). “Rich Mans Frug “ Post 54. (https://youtu.be/i-HDIMF344Y).
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Fredricks, Sawyer (1999- ). “What a Wonderful World” Post 53. (https://youtu.be/cbjkdbpkcq4).
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Funicello, Annette (1942-2013). “The Madison Dance,” Tall Paul Posts 36 & 54 (https://youtu.be/07R_Ne5J4AQ).
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Girberto, Astrude (1940- ). “The Girl from Ipanema” Post 35 (https://youtu.be/c5QfXjsoNe4) (RQ 10).
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Ives, Burl (1909-1995). “A Holly Jolly Christmas” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/P_dI6fVZwd0) (RQ 10).
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Johnson, Betty (1929- ). “I Dreamed” Post 36. (https://youtu.be/MQ0neg9iNXs).
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Jue, Francis (1963- ). “Wild Goose Dreams” Post 38. (https://youtu.be/iSaNnQdaR-Q).
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Kelly, Gene (1912-1996). “Singing in the Rain” Post 56 (https://youtu.be/D1ZYhVpdXbQ) (RQ 8).
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Kitt, Eartha (1928-2008). “Santa Baby” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/Mk_GmhD053E) (RQ 10).
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Lansbury, Angela (1925- ). “Mame” Post 38 (https://youtu.be/Fi15Nmvdb7w) (RQ 7).
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Lee, Peggy (1920-2002). “Why Don’t You Do It Right” Post 36. (https://youtu.be/4uTcw_A80Bo).
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Lewis, Jerry (1926-2017) & Sheree North (1942-2005). “Jitterbug” Post 54 (https://youtu.be/CowekQq6kY8) (RQ 7).
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London, Laurie. “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” Post 35. (https://youtu.be/cqb3NSiSwoc).
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Madigan, Betty (1928- ). “Joey” Post 36. (https://youtu.be/O1fAwP_yBlM).
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Mercer, Johnny (1909-1976). “Moon River” Post 7. (https://youtu.be/hkQybG1Cglk).
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Montiel, Sara (1928-2013). “La Violetera” Post 48. (https://youtu.be/I1Rll1KKSB8).
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Monroe, Marilyn (1926-1962). “Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/bfsnebJd-BI) (RQ 8).
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Morgan, Jaye P (1931- ). “That’s All I Want from You” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/YSwWxSCh8iM).
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Page, Patti (1927-2013). “Greatest Hits” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/mBxe2gWn8Q4) (RQ 7).
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Patton, Charley (1891-1934). “Spoonful Blues” Post 46. (https://youtu.be/kc3KVWdbtdw).
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Piaf, Edith (1915-1963). “Non Je Ne Regrettes” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/Q3Kvu6Kgp88) (RQ 9).
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Postmodern Jukebox (2011- ). (8 members, 26-39 ages) “All About that Bass” Post 37 (https://youtu.be/aLnZ1NQm2uk) (RQ 9).
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Prima, Louis (1910-1978) & Keely Smith (1928-2017). “Just a Gigilo” Post 51 (https://youtu.be/seKzd3Jm_Dw) (RQ 8).
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Rodgers, Eileen (1930-2003). “Miracle of Love” Post 36 (https://youtu.be/9n7mdOFRbY8) (RQ 8).
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Santo and Johnny (1959-1978). “Sleepwalk” Post 36 instrumental (https://youtu.be/YBRCvVpknvg) (RQ 9).
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Starr, Kay (1922-2017). “Wheel of Fortune” Post 36. (https://youtu.be/OeIce5NsWKk).
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Stevens, Dodie (1946- ). “Pink Shoe Laces” Posts 30 & 33 (https://youtu.be/WGgaZZl_GVg) (RQ 7).
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Stoloff, Morris (1898-1980). “Moonglow” Post 15. (https://youtu.be/iAxJ93LzaaA).
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String-A-Longs (1960-1964). “Wheels” (instrumental) 35. (https://youtu.be/G_IPPpVvhx8)
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Surfaries (1962-1966). “Wipe Out” (instrumental) Post 36 (https://youtu.be/p13yZAjhU0M) (RQ 8).
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Talbot, Connie. (19 yrs old) “0ver the Rainbow” (keyboard) Post 37 (https://youtu.be/j1DHg_nzR40) (RQ 9).
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The Champs (1957-1965). Famous singer Glen Campbell was a member of the group in 1960.“Tequila” (instrumental) Post 35 (https://youtu.be/U_JFLb1IItM) (RQ 10).
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The Darlings (1963-1966). Performed in the sitcom The Andy Griffith Show. “Dooley” Post 48. (https://youtu.be/oELWmTVR_j4).
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The Diamonds (1953- ). “The Stroll” Post 54 (https://youtu.be/aEGMm0Dgsbs) (RQ 8).
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The Four Aces (1949-1987). “Love is a Many Splendored Thing” Post 1 (https://youtu.be/GnDtxiNwDS8) (RQ 7).
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The Ink Spots (1934-1954). “Address Unknown & Maybe” Posts 17 & 51 (https://youtu.be/B00wg2o-SG4) (RQ 7).
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The Kalin Twins – Harold & Herbert (1958-1962). “When” Post 5. (https://youtu.be/Ywnm0iQTMKY).
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The McGuire Sisters (1952-1968). Christine (passed 2018), Dorothy (passed 2012) & Phyllis (passed 2020). “Sincerely” Posts 17 & 36 (https://youtu.be/mACgf6TXI7I) (RQ 10).
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The Speakeasy Three (2012- ). Corrine (the sassy Blonde), Elizabeth (the sultry brunnette) and Nastazia (the fiery redhead). “When I Get Low I Get High” Post 48. (https://youtu.be/acb-js00c40).
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Valance, Ricky (1936-1959). On February 3, 1959, on what has become known as “The Day the Music Died”, Valens died in a plane crash in Iowa, an accident that also claimed the lives of fellow musicians Buddy Holly and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson, as well as pilot Roger Peterson. “Tell Laura I Love Her” Post 51 (https://youtu.be/TL4dICC1T10) (RQ 9).
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Warwick, Dionne (1940- ). “What the World Needs Now” Post 56 (https://youtu.be/FfHAs9cdTqg) (RQ 9).
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Welch, Florence (1986- ). “Here Lies Love” Post 38. (https://youtu.be/t25DV2wpuSw).
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Welk, Lawrence (1902-1992). “Chicken Dance” Post 54. (https://youtu.be/6UV3kRV46Zs).
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Wilkinson, Sam (1995- ). At 14 yrs old he recorded: “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” Post 37. (https://youtu.be/9ODffVcM72w).
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Williams, Sophie May (2005- ). “Moondance” Post 37. (https://youtu.be/n3rUnyRW-wc).
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