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.

Top Hits Song List

Bobby Darin
Buddy Holly
Dean Martin
Elvis Presley
Frank Sinatra
Johnny Rivers
Nat King Cole
Ricky Nelson
The Everly Brothers
Tom Jones

Best 50s Guitar Songs ---> Bill Haley And The Comets, Bobby Vee, Buddy Knox, Carl Perkins, Chubby Checker, Chuck Berry, Del Shannon, Eddie Cochran, Fats Domino, Frankie Avalon, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Rodgers, Little Richard, Los Lobos, Melvin Endsley, Otis Day & The Nights, Ritchie Valens, The Crows, The Teddy Bears

60+ Las Vegas Guitar Songs ---> Barry Manilow, Michael Buble, Louis Armstrong and many more.


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Top Hits Of The 50s
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Bobby Darin Section

macktheknife
  1. Dream Lover
  2. If I Were A Carpenter
  3. Lazy River
  4. Mack The Knife
  5. Splish Splash

  Best Bobby Darin Guitar Songs



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Buddy Holly Section

Album cover of Buddy Holly featuring top hits of the 50s and best of Buddy Holly songs
  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
  10. Oh Boy
  11. Peggy Sue
  12. Rave On
  13. Reminiscing
  14. Rockin' Around With Ollie Vee
  15. Tell Me How
  16. That'll Be The Day
  17. Think It Over
  18. True Love Ways
  19. Words Of Love

  Best Buddy Holly Guitar Songs


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Dean Martin Section

aintthatakickinthehead
  1. Ain't That A Kick In The Head
  2. Everybody Loves Somebody
  3. Mumbo Italiano
  4. Memories Are Made Of This
  5. My Rifle My Pony And Me
  6. Release Me
  7. Return To Me
  8. Sway
  9. That's Amore
  10. We'll Sing In The Sunshine
  11. You Belong To Me

   Dean Martin Guitar Songs


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Elvis Presley Section

Easy Elvis Guitar Songs

Album cover of Elvis Is Back featuring top hits of the 50s and Elvis presley famous songs
  1. A Mess Of Blues 
  2. Doin The Best I Can
  3. Guitar Man
  4. How's The World Treating You
  5. If I Can Dream
  6. In The Ghetto
  7. Reconsider Baby
  8. She Thinks I Still Care
  9. Suspicious Minds
  10. The Girl Of My Best Friend
  11. There's Always Me
  12. Too Much Monkey Business

  Easy Elvis Guitar Songs


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Elvis Guitar Songs From The Movies (Vol 1)

kingcreole
  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

  Elvis Guitar Songs From The Movies Vol 1


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Elvis Guitar Songs From The Movies (Vol 2)

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  1. Mirage
  2. Puppet On A String
  3. Shopping Around
  4. Sing You Children
  5. Spinout
  6. The Lady Loves Me
  7. They Remind Me Of You
  8. Tonight Is So Right For Love
  9. Young & Beautiful
  10. Elvis Guitar Songs From The Movies Vol 2


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Elvis Songs In The 50s (Vol 1)

Album cover of A Date With Elvis featuring top hits of the 50s and Elvis songs in the 50s
  1. A Big Hunk Of Love
  2. A Fool Such As I
  3. All Shook Up
  4. Anyway You Want Me
  5. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
  6. Blue Suede Shoes
  7. Devil In Disguise
  8. Don't Be Cruel
  9. Good Rockin Tonight

  Elvis Songs In The 50s


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Elvis Songs In The 50s (Vol 2)

heartbreakhotel
  1. Heartbreak Hotel
  2. I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
  3. I Forgot To Remember To Forget
  4. I Want You I Need You I Love You
  5. I'm Right You're Left She's Gone
  6. Lawdy Miss Clawdy
  7. Memphis Tennessee
  8. Money Honey
  9. Mystery Train

   Elvis Songs In The 50s Vol 2


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Elvis Songs In The 50s (Vol 3)

teddybear
  1. One Night With You
  2. Paralyzed
  3. So Glad You're Mine
  4. Such A Night
  5. Teddy Bear
  6. That's Alright Mama
  7. Treat Me Nice
  8. Trying To Get To You
  9. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
  10. You're A Heartbreaker

   Elvis Songs In The 50s Vol 3


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Elvis Guitar Songs  From The 70s

Album cover of Elvis Songs Worldwide featuring top hits of the 50s and Elvis songs in the 70s
  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

  Elvis Guitar Songs From The 70s


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Elvis Presley Love Songs (Vol 1)

Album cover of Elvis Love Songs featuring top hits of the 50s and love songs of Elvis Presley
  1. And I Love You So
  2. Are You Lonesome Tonight
  3. Ask Me
  4. Baby What Do You Want Me To Do
  5. Don't Cry Daddy
  6. Fever
  7. For The Heart
  8. I Just Can't Help Believin
  9. If That Isn't Love
  10. I'll Remember You

  Evlis Presley Love Songs Vol 1


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Elvis Presley Love Songs (Vol 2)

thewonderofyou
  1. It's Now Of Never
  2. Love Me
  3. Love Me Tender
  4. Marie's The Name Of His Latest Flame
  5. Mary In The Morning
  6. Power Of My Lover
  7. Return To Sender
  8. Separate Ways
  9. Stuck On You
  10. Surrender
  11. The Wonder Of You
  12. Elvis Presley Love Songs (Vol 2)


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Frank Sinatra Section

strangersinthenight
  1. Both Sides Now
  2. Fly Me To The Moon
  3. I've Got You Under My Skin
  4. My Way
  5. Nice N Easy
  6. Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone
  7. Something Stupid
  8. Strangers In The Night
  9. That's Life
  10. Young At Heart

   Songs By Frank Sinatra


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Johnny Rivers Section

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

  Johnny Rivers Greatest Hits Guitar


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Nat King Cole Section

monalisa
  1. L.O.V.E
  2. Mona Lisa
  3. My Baby Just Cares For Me
  4. Nature Boy
  5. Save The Bones For Henry Jones
  6. The Christmas Song
  7. Unforgettable

  Best Nat King Cole Guitar Songs


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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:

Album cover of Ricky Nelson Still My Best featuring top hits of the 50s and Ricky Nelson greatest hits songs
  1. A Teenager In Love
  2. Don't Leave Me This Way
  3. Dream Lover
  4. Fools Rush In
  5. Garden Party
  6. Never Be Anyone Else But You
  7. Poor Little Fool
  8. Someday
  9. Sweeter Than You
  10. Travelin Man

  Best Rick Nelson Guitar Songs


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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:

Album cover of The Best Of The Everly Brothers Best featuring top hits of the 50s and Everly Brothers hits
  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

  Best Everly Brothers Guitar Songs


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Tom Jones Section

delilah
  1. Delilah
  2. I Believe
  3. It's Not Unusual
  4. Just Help Yourself
  5. Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow
  6. Set Me Free
  7. She's A Lady
  8.   Tom Jones Guitar Songs


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Best 50s Guitar Songs

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  1. Bill Haley And The Comets - Rock Around The Clock
  2. Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby, The Night Has A Thousand Eyes (60s)
  3. Buddy Knox - Party Doll
  4. Carl Perkins - Everybody's Tryin To Be My Baby
  5. Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
  6. Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode, Roll Over Beethoven, Sweet Little  16, The Promised Land, You Never Can Tell

  Best 50s Guitar Songs


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justdroppedin
  1. Del Shannon - Runaway
  2. Eddie Cochran - Hallelujah I Love Her So, I Remember, Jeannie Jeannie Jeannie, Twenty Flight Rock
  3. Fats Domino -Ain't That A Shame,  Blueberry Hill, I'm Walkin
  4. Frankie Avalon - Venus
  5. Jerry Lee Lewis - Just Dropped In, Whole Lotta Shakin
  6.  Best 50s Guitar Songs Vol 2



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thebluesdontmeanathing
  1. Jimmie Rodgers - Honeycomb
  2. Little Richard - Good Golly Miss Molly
  3. Los Lobos - We Belong Together
  4. Melvin Endsley - The Blues Don't Mean A Thing
  5. Otis Day & The Nights - Shama Lama Ding Dong
  6. Ritchie Valens - Come On Let's Go, Donna
  7. Skip And Flip - It Was I
  8. The Crows - Gee
  9. The Teddy Bears - To Know You Is To Love You
  10.   Best 50s Guitar Songs Vol 3


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Las Vegas Section

cantsmilewithoutyou
  1. Barry Manilow - Copacabana, I Can't Smile Without You, It's A Miracle
  2. Bobby Goldsboro - Autumn Of My Life, Honey
  3. Bobby Russell - Saturday Morning Confusion
  4. Chris Montez - The More I See You
  5. David Lee Roth - Just A Gigolo
  6. David Soul - Going In With My Eyes Wide Open, Silver Lady

   Las Vegas Guitar Songs



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moonriver
  1. Ella Fitzgerald - Dream A Little Dream Of Me
  2. Englebert Humperdinck - After The Lovin, How Do I Stop Loving You, Love Me With All Your Heart
  3. Francis Langford - I'm In The Mood For Love
  4. Henry Burr - I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight
  5. Israel Kamakawiwo - Somewhere Over The Rainbow
  6. Jerry Butler - Moon River
  7. Lou Bega - Mambo #5
  8. Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World

  Las Vegas Guitar Songs Vol 2


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itsabeautifulday
  1. Matt Monroe - Be My Lady, Softly As I Leave You
  2. Michael Buble - Everything, It's A Beautiful Day
  3. Pat Boone - Gone Fishin, Moody River, Speedy Gonzalas
  4. Paul Anka - Put Your Head On My Shoulder, Times Of Your Life



   Las Vegas Guitar Songs Vol 3


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thecandyman
  1. Sammy Davis Jr - The Candy Man
  2. Sid Selvidge - Then I'd Be Satisfied With Life
  3. Sol Bloom - The Streets Of Cario
  4. The Lucky Duckies - Buona Sera
  5. Tony Orlando - Candida, Knock Three Times, Tie A yellow Ribbon
  6. Wayne Newton - Remember When We Made These Memories
  7. 1920s Medley - Ain't She Sweet, Bye Bye Blackbird, 5 foot 2 


   Las Vegas Guitar Songs Vol 4


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best elvis songs

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!

Thanks for checking out my top hits of the 50s section.

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