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- Rag Mop
In 1950 the #51 song in the charts was Rag Mop by Ralph...
- Bewitched (Bothered & Bewildered)
Bewitched (bothered & bewildered) was the #7 song in 1950 in...
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In 1950 the #4 song in the charts was (Put Another Nickel...
- All My Love (Bolero)
All My Love (Bolero) was the #11 song in 1950 in the Pop...
- Tzena Tzena
In 1950 the #85 song in the charts was Tzena Tzena by Mitch...
- Ave Maria
In 1950 the #99 song in the charts was Ave Maria by Trio de...
- The Thing
In 1950 the #5 song in the charts was The Thing by Phil...
- Mambo Number 5
Bing Crosby had three songs on the year-end top 30. The Ames Brothers had three songs on the year-end top 30. This is a list of Billboard magazine's top popular songs of 1950 according to retail sales.
No.TitleArtist (s)1Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers2Nat King Cole with Les Baxter34Gary & Bing Crosby with Matty MatlockSongs by total number of weeks at number-one. The following songs were featured in top of the chart for the highest total number of weeks during the 1950–1958. 13. "Goodnight Irene". Gordon Jenkins and The Weavers. 11. "Don't Be Cruel" / "Hound Dog".
Reached Number OneArtist (s)SingleRecord LabelJanuary 7, 1950ColumbiaJanuary 14, 1950DeccaFebruary 11, 1950CoralFebruary 18, 1950Decca- “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley & His Comets (1954, Decca Records) “Rock Around the Clock” is more than just a song; it’s a cultural phenomenon that signaled the birth of rock ‘n’ roll.
- “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry (1958, Chess Records) Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” is a masterclass in rock ‘n’ roll guitar playing. Released in 1958 under Chess Records, this song appeared on Berry’s album “Chuck Berry Is on Top.”
- “Heartbreak Hotel” by Elvis Presley (1956, RCA Victor) Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel,” released in 1956 under RCA Victor, is a haunting ballad that showcased Presley’s unique vocal style.
- “What’d I Say” by Ray Charles (1959, Atlantic Records) Ray Charles’s “What’d I Say,” from the 1959 album “The Genius of Ray Charles” and released under Atlantic Records, is a seminal work in the fusion of rhythm and blues and early rock.
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- Mona Lisa – Nat King Cole.
- Goodnight Irene – Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers.
- The Fat Man – Fats Domino.
- Tennessee Waltz – Patti Page.
In 1950, the following four charts were produced: Best Sellers in Stores – ranked the biggest selling singles in retail stores, as reported by merchants surveyed throughout the country. Most Played by Jockeys – ranked the most played songs on United States radio stations, as reported by radio disc jockeys and radio stations.
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The biggest hits of the 1950s according to Billboard Magazine. Source: _Billboard's Hottest Hot 100 Hits_ compiled by Fred Bronson (c)1995. 0-8230-7646-6 This list is odd. The book covers only the post-Rock and Roll charts of the decade (late 1955 through 1959), but includes the pre-rock style of hit songs that still charted regularly, if less so as time wore on. Simply put, it's not truly the ...
