The History of Pop 1958-1960

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1C'mon Everybody
drums (drum set):
Earl Palmer (on 1958-10-10)
electric bass guitar:
Connie “Guybo” Smith (bass player) (on 1958-10-10)
guitar:
Eddie Cochran (US rock and roll musician active in 1950s) (on 1958-10-10)
piano:
Ray Johnson (Rhythm 'n' blues - jazz pianist - songwriter - band leader) (on 1958-10-10)
tambourine:
Jerry Capehart (on 1958-10-10)
vocals:
Eddie Cochran (US rock and roll musician active in 1950s) (on 1958-10-10)
recorded at:
Goldstar Studio in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1958-10-10)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 22) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 403)
recording of:
C’mon Everybody (on 1958-10-09)
writer:
Jerry Capehart and Eddie Cochran (US rock and roll musician active in 1950s)
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), EMI Unart Catalog Inc., Metric Music Co (publisher) and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Eddie Cochran41:59
2Poetry in Motion
cover recording of:
Poetry in Motion
writer:
Mike Anthony (US songwriter) and Paul Kaufman (songwriter)
Johnny Tillotson2:33
3Everybody's Somebody's Fool
recording of:
Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool
lyricist:
Howard Greenfield
composer:
Jack Keller
Connie Francis2:46
4When
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
5Oh 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 Sedaka2:21
6Twilight Time
The Platters2:49
7Love and Kisses
Janis Martin2:04
8Red River Rock
cover recording of:
Red River Rock
composer:
Tom King (50s & 60s songwriter), Ira Mack and Fred Mendelsohn
publisher:
Burlington Music Co., Ltd. and Mole Hole Music
is based on:
Red River Valley
Johnny and the Hurricanes32:15
9Tiger
Fabian2:35
10Alley Oop
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1960 (number: 36)
recording of:
Alley Oop
lyricist and composer:
Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician)
The Hollywood Argyles52:45
11Fever
double bass [bass]:
Joe Mondragon (on 1958-05-19)
drums (drum set):
Shelly Manne (US jazz drummer) (on 1958-05-19)
finger snaps:
Peggy Lee (jazz vocalist) (on 1958-05-19) and Howard Roberts (jazz guitarist, educator, session musician and producer) (on 1958-05-19)
vocals:
Peggy Lee (jazz vocalist) (on 1958-05-19)
conductor:
Jack Marshall (US jazz guitarist, composer, arranger & record producer) (on 1958-05-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1958)
cover recording of:
Fever (on 1958-05-19)
writer:
Eddie Cooley and John Davenport (songwriter Otis Blackwell)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Chrysalis Songs, Fort Knox Music, Fort Knox Music Co, Fort Knox Music Inc., Jay & Cee Music, Lark Music Ltd., Trio Music (publisher), Trio Music Co., Inc. and Trio Music Company
part of:
The Adjustment Bureau
Peggy Lee4.253:25
12Rockin' Robin
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Class (1950s-1960s US) (in 1958)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 29)
recording of:
Rockin’ Robin
lyricist and composer:
Jimmie Thomas
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), J. Albert & Son and Recordo Music Pub.
part of:
Baby It’s You! (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
Bobby Day3.152:39
13Good Timin'
recording of:
Good Timin’
writer:
Clint Ballard, Jr. and Fred Tobias (Broadway lyricist)
Jimmy Jones2:14
14Sea of Love
Marty Wilde2:28
15Tequila
recording of:
Tequila
lyricist and composer:
Daniel Flores (Daniel Flores)
The Champs4.32:16
16Lollipop
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 Chordettes42:13
17Here Comes Summer
Jerry Keller2:12
18Apache
recording of:
Apache
composer:
Jerry Lordan
publisher:
Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd.
The Shadows2:57
19Well Alright
producer:
Norman Petty
bass:
Joe B. Mauldin (on 1958-02-12)
cymbal:
Jerry Allison (on 1958-02-12)
guitar:
Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) (on 1958-02-12)
vocals:
Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) (on 1958-02-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1958) and MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico, United States (on 1958-02-12)
recording of:
Well… All Right (on 1958-02-12)
writer:
Jerry Allison, Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter), Joe B. Mauldin and Norman Petty
publisher:
MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company) and MPL Music Publishing Inc.
Buddy Holly42:17
20Be My Guest
producer:
Dave Bartholomew
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records USA (formerly EMI USA, renamed since early 1990s) (in 1991)
recorded at:
J&M/Cosimo Recording Studios (New Orleans, circa 1956-1968) in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
recording of:
Be My Guest (on 1959-09-26)
lyricist and composer:
Antoine Dominique Domino (Fats Domino), Tommy Boyce (US songwriter of Boyce and Hart) and John Marascalco
publisher:
EMI Unart Catalog Inc. and Magic Dolphin Music Inc.
Fats Domino2:19
21Running Bear
recording of:
Running Bear
lyricist and composer:
J.P. Richardson (known as The Big Bopper)
publisher:
Big Bopper Music Company, Hall-Clement Publications, Universal Music Publishing GmbH (Universal Music Publishing Group Germany), Universal Music Publishing International Ltd. and Universal–Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
Johnny Preston2:39
22Baby Talk
cover recording of:
Baby Talk
lyricist and composer:
Melvin Schwartz
Jan & Dean2:28
23Catch a Falling Star
vocals:
Perry Como (US pop singer & TV personality, 1912–2001) (in 1957) and The Ray Charles Singers (in 1957)
orchestra:
Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra (in 1957)
performer:
The Ray Charles Singers and Mitchell Ayres and His Orchestra (in 1957)
arranger:
Joe Reisman
recording of:
Catch a Falling Star (in 1957)
writer:
Lee Pockriss and Paul Vance (US songwriter and producer)
Perry Como42:32
24Stagger Lee
recording of:
Stagger Lee (Lloyd Price version)
writer:
Harold Logan and Lloyd Price (US R&B/soul singer)
publisher:
EMI Catalogue Partnership, Irving Music (BMI) and Travis Music Co.
version of:
Stagger Lee (“Stackolee” etc., traditional)
Lloyd Price2:25
25Let the Little Girl Dance
recording of:
Let the Little Girl Dance
lyricist and composer:
Henry Glover
Billy Bland2:24
26The Three Bells
The Browns2:55
27Love Makes the World Go 'Round
Deon Jackson2:33
28Chanson d'amour
recording of:
Chanson d’amour (1958 song)
lyricist and composer:
Wayne Shanklin
publisher:
Carlin Music and Intersong (publisher) (in 1982)
Art & Dotty Todd2:54
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1Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
vocals:
Brian Hyland
recording of:
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
writer:
Lee Pockriss and Paul Vance (US songwriter and producer)
publisher:
Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Emily Music Corp. (publisher) and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)
Brian Hyland42:24
2Goodness Gracoous Me! (Bum-Budi-Bum)
vocals:
Sophia Loren (actress and singer) and Peter Sellers (English actor and comedian)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
recording of:
Goodness Gracious Me
writer:
Herbert Kretzmer and Dave Lee (pianist bandleader)
publisher:
Essex Music of Australia Pty. Ltd.
Peter Sellers & Sophia Loren3:02
3Tom Pillibi
vocals:
Jacqueline Boyer (in 1960)
conductor:
Franck Pourcel (in 1960)
part of:
Winners of the Eurovision Song Contest (number: 1960) and France in the Eurovision Song Contest (number: 1960)
recording of:
Tom Pillibi (French version) (in 1960)
lyricist:
Pierre Cour
composer:
André Popp
Jacqueline Boyer3:06
4Patricia
recording of:
Patricia
lyricist:
Bob Marcus
composer:
Pérez Prado (Cuban bandleader, singer, organist, pianist and composer)
Pérez Prado2:22
5Poor Little Fool
vocals:
Rick Nelson (rock n roll artist; "Ricky Nelson" until 1961)
recording of:
Poor Little Fool
lyricist and composer:
Sharon Sheeley
publisher:
Matragun Music Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
Ricky Nelson42:34
6What Do You Want
producer:
John Barry (English score composer) and John Burgess (British record producer)
vocals:
Adam Faith (on 1959-09-25)
conductor and performer:
John Barry (English score composer) (on 1959-09-25)
arranger:
John Barry (English score composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1959-09-25)
recording of:
What Do You Want? (on 1959-09-25)
lyricist and composer:
Les Vandyke
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and EMI Mills Music Limited (PRS for Music-affiliated)
Adam Faith1:39
7Summer Set
recording of:
Summer Set
composer:
Acker Bilk and David Collett
publisher:
Preston-Stevens Music Co Ltd
Mr. Acker Bilk3:41
8Tom Dooley
recording of:
Tom Dooley
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 4192)
The Kingston Trio3:03
9Broken Hearted Melody
vocals:
Sarah Vaughan (on 1958-01-08)
recording of:
Broken-Hearted Melody (on 1958-01-08)
lyricist:
Hal David
composer:
Sherman Edwards
Sarah Vaughan42:26
10Sixteen Candles
recording of:
16 Candles
writer:
Luther Dixon and Allyson R. Khent
publisher:
January Music Corp., Little A Music, Mijac Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
The Crests3.52:52
11La Bamba
recording of:
La Bamba
composer:
Héctor Acosta “El Torito” and Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte6:18
12Put Your Head on My Shoulder
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States
producer:
Joe Sherman
vocals:
Paul Anka (Canadian singer, songwriter and actor) (in 1958-08)
conductor:
Joe Sherman (in 1958-08)
arranger:
Joe Sherman
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
RCA Records (not for release label use! for the imprint, please use “RCA” instead) (in 1962)
produced for:
Camy Productions, Inc.
recording of:
Put Your Head on My Shoulder (in 1958-08)
lyricist and composer:
Paul Anka (Canadian singer, songwriter and actor)
publisher:
Spanka Music (ended), Chrysalis Standards Inc. and Epa Publishing
sub-publisher:
フジパシフィックミュージック BMG事業部 (Fujipacific Music Inc., BMG Division)
Paul Anka52:37
13Return to Me
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1958)
cover recording of:
Return to Me
writer:
Daniel DiMinno (American composer, lyricist, author) and Carmen Lombardo
publisher:
Southern Music Publ. Co. Ltd. and Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic)
arrangement of:
Return to Me (Regresa a mí)
Dean Martin4.52:44
14Venus
vocals:
Frankie Avalon (American actor, singer)
conductor and chorus master:
Peter de Angelis
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Chancellor Records Inc. (in 1959)
recording of:
Venus
lyricist and composer:
Ed Marshall
publisher:
EMI April Music Inc., Kirshner Songs, Inc., Larsdale, Rambed and Sony/ATV Tunes LLC (ASCAP)
sub-publisher:
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division) and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (Fujipacific Music SBK Department)
Frankie Avalon4.52:24
15Living Doll
recording of:
Living Doll
lyricist and composer:
Lionel Bart
publisher:
J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
Cliff Richard & The Shadows2:40
16Donna
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:
Aberbach Musikverlag (German publisher) and Carlin Music Corporation
Ritchie Valens4.82:32
17Come Softly to Me
arranger:
Bonnie Guitar
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, LLC (not for release label use! fka Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) (in 1959)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1959 (number: 14)
recording of:
Come Softly to Me
writer:
Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel (The Fleetwoods’ lead singer and songwriter)
publisher:
Chappell Morris, EMI Unart Catalog Inc. and Unart Music Corp. (in 1958, in 1959)
The Fleetwoods32:23
18Mission Bell
Donnie Brooks2:24
19As Long as He Needs Me
producer:
Norman Newell
background vocals:
The Rita Williams Singers
vocals:
Shirley Bassey (Welsh singer)
orchestra:
Geoff Love and His Orchestra
conductor:
Geoff Love
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1960)
cover recording of:
As Long as He Needs Me (Oliver!)
lyricist and composer:
Lionel Bart
publisher:
Lakeview Music Publishing Company Ltd. and TRO-Hollis, Inc.
part of:
Oliver! (Lionel Bart musical)
Shirley Bassey3:00
20Tell Laura I Love Her
vocals:
Ricky Valance
cover recording of:
Tell Laura I Love Her
lyricist:
Ben Raleigh
composer:
Jeff Barry
publisher:
E.B. Marks Music Corp. and Steeplechase Music
Ricky Valance2:41
21My Heart Is an Open Book
recording of:
My Heart Is an Open Book
writer:
Hal David and Lee Pockriss
Carl Dobkins Jr.2:10
22He Will Break Your Heart
recording of:
He Will Break Your Heart
writer:
Jerry Butler (soul singer), Calvin Carter, Leiber, Curtis Mayfield, S. Cooke (American singer and songwriter, “King of Soul”) and Stoller
composer:
Jerry Butler (soul singer), Calvin Carter and Curtis Mayfield
publisher:
Tristan Music Ltd.
Jerry Butler2:46
23It's Only Make Believe
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 18)
recording of:
It’s Only Make Believe
writer:
Jack Nance (in 1958) and Conway Twitty (in 1958)
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships), Tree Publishing Co., Inc. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Conway Twitty2:29
24Vaya con dios
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1953)
recording of:
Vaya con Dios (original)
writer:
Inez James, Buddy Pepper and Larry Russell (Film composer)
publisher:
Ardmore Music Corp., Chappell Music Ltd. and Manuskript (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Les Paul & Mary Ford2:48

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part of:The History of Pop (Reader’s Digest) (number: 1958-1960) (order: 3)
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