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Top Hits Of The 50s
On The Acoustic

top hits of the 50s

Step back in time to the golden era of music with my top hits of the 50s of tutorials on how to play iconic songs from the 1950s on the acoustic guitar.

From the infectious rhythms of Elvis Presley to the heartfelt melodies of Buddy Holly, dive into the timeless classics that defined an era.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned guitarist, these tutorials will guide you through the chords, strumming patterns, and techniques needed to bring these legendary tracks to life. Let's journey back to the birth of rock 'n' roll and rediscover the magic of 1950s music.

Some of the artists below have their own pages while others are on a mixed page, but all song titles I have lessons for are listed below.

* Buddy Holly - Elvis Presley
* Johnny Rivers - Ricky Nelson
* The Everly Brothers

* Best Music Of The 50s --->Billy Roberts, Buddy Knox, Chubby Checker, Eddie Cochran, Jimmy Rodgers, Ritchie Valens

* Popular Music In The 50s --->Carl Perkins, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Crows, The Teddy Bears

* Popular Music From The 50s --->Bill Haley And The Comets, Bobby Vee, Del Shannon, Fats Domino, Los Lobos, Melvin Endsley, Otis Day & The Nights

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Top Hits Of The 50s
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Buddy Holly Section

Best Of Buddy Holly Songs

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  1. Blue Days Black Nights
  2. Brown Eyed Handsome Man
  3. Everyday
  4. Fools Paradise
  5. I Fought The Law
  6. I Guess It Doesn't Matter Anymore
  7. I'm Gonna Love You Too
  8. Listen To Me
  9. Maybe Baby


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Best Songs By Buddy Holly

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  1. Oh Boy
  2. Peggy Sue
  3. Rave on
  4. Reminiscing
  5. Rockin' Around With Ollie Vee
  6. Tell Me How
  7. That'll Be The Day
  8. Think It Over
  9. True Love Ways
  10. Words Of Love

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Elvis Presley Section

There are over 100 Elvis songs to explore here broken up into seven separate sections.

Elvis Presley Wall Art

Here are 12 Elvis Presley Wall Art images to help spice up a room, office or studio.

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Easy Elvis Songs On Guitar

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  1. A Mess Of Blues
  2. Blue Christmas
  3. Devil In Disguise
  4. Don't Cry Daddy
  5. Guitar Man
  6. If I Can Dream
  7. Marie's The Name Of His Latest Flame
  8. Memphis
  9. Return To Sender
  10. Such A Night

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Elvis Presley Famous Songs

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  1. Doin The Best I Can
  2. How's The World Treating You
  3. In The Ghetto
  4. Reconsider Baby
  5. She Thinks I Still Care
  6. Suspicious Minds
  7. The Girl Of My Best Friend
  8. There's Always Me
  9. Too Much Monkey Business


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Elvis Presley Greatest Hits

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  1. All Shook Up
  2. Anyway You Want Me
  3. Blue Suede Shoes
  4. Don't Be Cruel
  5. Heartbreak Hotel
  6. I Want You I Need You I Love You
  7. One Night With You
  8. Teddy Bear
  9. That's Alright Mama
  10. Treat Me Nice

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Elvis Songs From The Movies

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  1. Blue Hawaii
  2. Bossa Nova Baby
  3. Crawfish
  4. El Toro
  5. Golden Coins
  6. I Can;t Help Falling In Love With You
  7. King Creole
  8. Marguerita
  9. Mirage
  10. Puppet On A String
  11. Shopping Around
  12. Sing You Children
  13. Spinout
  14. The Lady Loves Me
  15. They Remind Me Of You
  16. Tonight Is So Right For Love

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Gospel Songs By Elvis Presley

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  1. An American Trilogy
  2. Angel
  3. Danny Boy
  4. If The Lord Wasn't Walking By My Side
  5. Joshua Fought The Battle Of Jericho
  6. Put You Hand In The Hand
  7. Somebody Bigger Than You And I
  8. The Green Green Grass Of Home
  9. The Promised Land
  10. Where Did They Go Lord
  11. You Gave Me A Mountain

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Elvis Songs In The 50s

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  1. A Big Hunk Of Love
  2. A Fool Such As I
  3. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
  4. Good Rockin Tonight
  5. I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
  6. I Forgot To Remember To Forget
  7. I'm Right You're Left She's Gone
  8. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
  9. Money Honey
  10. Mystery Train
  11. Paralyzed
  12. So Glad You're Mine
  13. Trying To Get To You
  14. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
  15. You're A Heartbreaker

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Elvis Songs In The 70s

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  1. Burning Love
  2. Good Time Charlies Got The Blues
  3. How The Web Was Woven
  4. I'm Leaving
  5. It's Impossible
  6. I've Got A Thing About You Baby
  7. Kentucky Rain
  8. Moody Blue
  9. Snowbird
  10. The Next Step
  11. Thinking About You
  12. Walk A Mile In My Shoes
  13. Washed My Hands In Muddy Water
  14. Way Down

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Love Songs Of Elvis Presley

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  1. And I Love You So
  2. Are You Lonesome Tonight
  3. Ask Me
  4. Baby What Do You Want Me To Do\
  5. Fever
  6. For The Heart
  7. I Just Can't Help Believin
  8. If That Isn't Love
  9. I'll Remember You
  10. It's Now Of Never
  11. Love Me
  12. Love Me Tender
  13. Mary In The Morning
  14. Power Of My Lover
  15. Separate Ways
  16. Stuck On You
  17. Surrender
  18. The Wonder Of You

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Johnny Rivers Section

I have nine Johnny Rivers to display but his page is not yet completed. The lessons that will soon be available will be:

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  1. 7th Son
  2. 500 Miles
  3. Baby I Need Your Lovin
  4. Memphis
  5. Poor Side Of Town
  6. Secret Agent Man
  7. Slow Dancin
  8. Summer Rain
  9. The Tracks Of My Tears


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Ricky Nelson Section

I have eight lessons to date here covering Ricky Nelson songs but Garden Party is a 70s song. Those songs are:

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  1. A Teenager In Love
  2. Don't Leave Me This Way
  3. Dream Lover
  4. Fools Rush In
  5. Garden Party
  6. Poor Little Fool
  7. Someday
  8. Travelin Man

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The Everly Brothers Section

In this section you'll find 10 Everly Brothers numbers you can learn on the acoustic guitar. They are as follows:

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  1. All I Have To Do Is Dream
  2. Bird Dog
  3. Bye Bye Love
  4. Cathy's Clown
  5. Claudette
  6. Devoted To You
  7. Like Strangers
  8. Wake Up Little Suzie
  9. Walk Right Back
  10. Why Worry

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Best Music Of The 50s

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  1. Billy Roberts  - Hey Joe
  2. Buddy Knox - Party Doll
  3. Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
  4. Eddie Cochran - Hallelujah I Love Her So, I Remember, Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie, Twenty Flight Rock
  5. Jimmie Rodgers - Honeycomb
  6. Ritchie Valens - Come On Let's Go, Donna


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Popular Music In The 50s Music Section

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  1. Carl Perkins - Everybody's Tryin To Be My Baby
  2. Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode, Roll Over Beethover, Sweet Little 16, The Promised Land, You Never Can Tell
  3. Jerry Lee Lewis - Just Dropped In, Whole Lotta Shakin
  4. The Crows - Gee
  5. The Teddy Bears - To Know You Is To Love You


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Popular Music From The 50s

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  1. Bill Haley And The Comets - Rock Around The Clock
  2. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby
  3. Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
  4. Del Shannon - Runaway
  5. Fats Domino -Ain't That A Shame,  Blueberry Hill, I'm Walkin
  6. Los Lobos - We Belong Together
  7. Melvin Endsley - The Blues Don't Mean A Thing
  8. Otis Day & The Nights - Shama Lama Ding Dong


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As we strum the final chords of our journey through the sounds of the 1950s, I hope you'll enjoyed learning and playing these timeless classics on your acoustic guitar.

The music of Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, The Everly Brothers, and others continues to resonate with generations, reminding us of the power of melody and rhythm.

Keep practicing, keep playing, and keep the spirit of rock 'n' roll alive. Thank you for joining me on this musical adventure, and remember, the magic of the 1950s is always just a chord away. Keep rocking!

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