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The very best music from the decade that had everything. Whether it's doo wop, rock and roll, classic pop and ballad numbers or soul Leo has all the hits, rare gems and the stories behind the songs and the stars.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 11 Apr 2016 22:00

Music Played

  • Chuck Berry

    Roll Over Beethoven

    • Chuck Berry: The Chess Box CD1.
    • MCA Records.
    • 9.
  • Frankie Lymon

    Why Do Fools Fall In Love

    • The Fabulous '50s: C'mon Everybody.
    • Nostalgia Direct.
    • 6.
  • Alma Cogan

    The Story Of My Life

    • You Belong To Me.
    • EMI Records Limited.
    • 4.
  • The Everly Brothers

    Bye Bye Love

    • 20th Century Hits For A New Millennium: 20 Hits of 1950-1959 CD1.
    • Disky.
    • 4.
  • Connie Francis

    Plenty Good Lovin'

    • Connie's Greatest Hits.
    • Polydor Limited.
    • 4.
  • Nat King Cole With Les Baxter And His Orchestra

    Too Young

    • Greatest Hits Of The 50's CD2.
    • Disky.
    • 20.
  • Jerry Lee Lewis

    Great Balls of Fire

    • The Rock 'N' Roll Era 1957.
    • Mercury Records Limited.
    • 1.
  • Neil Sedaka

    Oh Carol

    • The Singles: Original Single Compilation Of Year 1959 Volume 1.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.
    • 1.
  • Ronnie Hilton

    Magic Moments

    • 1958 British Hit Parade Part 1: January - June CD2.
    • Fantastic Voyage.
    • 5.
  • Clarence β€œFrogman” Henry

    Ain't Got No ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ

    • The London America Story: Rarities CD2.
    • One Day Music.
    • 20.
  • Johnny Cash

    Hey Good Lookin'

    • Johnny Cash: 18 Original Hits.
    • Big Country.
    • 10.
  • Frank Sinatra

    I've Got You Under My Skin

    • Songs For Swingin' Lovers.
    • EMI Records Limited.
    • 9.
  • Gene Vincent

    Say Mama

    • 25 Greatest Rock 'N' Roll Hits.
    • MAYBELLENE.
    • 11.
  • Chris Barber's Jazzband

    Petite Fleur (feat. Chris Barber & Monty Sunshine)

    • It's The '50s.
    • NFI.
    • 17.
  • Matt Monro

    Prisoner of Love

    • Single.
    • Fontana.
    • 1.
  • Ritchie Valens

    La Bamba

    • That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
    • EMI.
  • The Five Satins

    In The Still Of The Night

    • The Best of Doo Wop Ballads.
    • Rhino.
    • 3.
  • Elvis Presley

    Mystery Train

    • The Complete '50s Masters Disc 1: The King Of Rock 'N' Roll.
    • Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd.
    • 16.

Broadcast

  • Mon 11 Apr 2016 22:00