Contents 1 Events 2 Albums released 3 Biggest hit singles 4 US No. 1 hit singles 5 Top hits on record 6 Top R&B and Country Hits on record 7 Published popular music 8 Classical music 9 Opera 10 Musical theater 11 Musical films 12 Musical television 13 Births 14 Deaths

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• January 1 - RCA victor announces a marketing plan called "Operation TNT. This page indexes the individual year in music pages 2000s The table of years in music is a tabular display of all years in Music, to provide an overview and quick navigation to any year Events The Motion Picture Daily Fame Poll designates Bing Crosby "Top Male Vocalist" for the ninth straight year Events February 8 - Béla Bartók 's Piano Concerto No 3 is premiered posthumously by György Sándor with Events August 7 - Carlo Bergonzi makes his professional debut as Schaunard in La Bohème at the Arena Argentina in Catania Events Aldeburgh Festival is founded by Benjamin Britten, Eric Crozier and Peter Pears. Events December 29 - Les Paul and Mary Ford marry Mitch Miller begins his career as one of the 20th century's Events January 3 - Sam Phillips launches Sun Records at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis Tennessee. Events July 11 - Disc jockey and music promoter Alan Freed broadcasts his first Rhythm and blues radio programme from station WJW in Events Pierre Schaeffer publishes his A la recherche d'une musique concrète (The Search for a Concrete Music, an explanation of his experimental Events Arthur Bliss replaces Arnold Bax as Master of the Queen's Music. Events Frank Sinatra wins the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in From Here to Eternity, 1953 resuscitating his singing Events The Malt Shop Era Begins With Love Is Strange By Mickey & Sylvia January 1 - Blue Suede Shoes Events January 5 - Renato Carosone and his band start their American tour in Cuba. Events January 28 - Little Richard begins attending classes at Oakwood College in Huntsville Alabama January Events 1959 (date unknown Jimi Hendrix buys first Electric guitar: a White Single pickup Supro Ozark 1560 S. Events January 14 - Elvis Presley is promoted to Sergeant in the U Events January 15 - Motown Records signs The Supremes January 20 - Francis Poulenc 's Gloria Events January 1 - The Beatles and Brian Poole and the Tremeloes both audition at Decca Records, a company which has the option Events January 1 - The Beatles start a 5 day tour in Scotland to support the release of their new single "Love Me Do" Events January 1 - Top of the Pops premieres on BBC television See also Events January 4 - Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is sold to CBS for $13 million This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century Year 1952 ( MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1953 ( MCMLIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1957 ( MCMLVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1957 Gregorian calendar) Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. This page indexes the individual Years pages Twenty-first century See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The 1920s is sometimes referred to as the " Jazz Age " or the " Roaring Twenties " when speaking about the United States and Canada The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression. The 1940s decade ran from 1940 to 1949 Events and trends The 1940s was a period between the radical 1930s and the conservative 1950s which also leads the period to be The 1950s Decade refers to the years of 1950 to 1959 inclusive The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. See also List of centuries, History This is a list of Decades in history including links to corresponding articles with more information about them The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The twentieth century of the Common Era began on The 21st century is the current century of the Christian Era or Common Era in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The pages listed below contain information about trends and events in particular centuries and millennia. List of years in Art See also 1954 in art, other 1955 events, 1956 in art, List of years in art. The year 1955 in Archaeology involved some significant events The year 1955 in architecture involved some significant events The year 1955 in literature involved some significant events and new books The year 1955 in Science and Technology included many events some of which are listed below New Year See also New Year The Ancient Romans began their consular year on January 1st since 153 BC RCA Corporation, founded as Radio Corporation of America, was an electronics company in existence from 1919 to 1986 " The label drops the list price on LPs from $5. 95 to $3. 98, EPs from $4. 95 to $2. 98, 45 EPs from $1. 58 to $1. 49 and 45's from $1. 16 to $. 89. Other record labels follow RCA's lead and begin to drop prices as well.
• January 7 - "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley & His Comets first appears on the British charts. Events 1325 - Alfonso IV becomes King of Portugal. 1558 - France takes Calais, the last continental
• January 8 - Elvis Presley's third Sun Records single, "Milk Cow Blue Boogie" / "You're a Heartbreaker" released. Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army
• January 14 - In New York City, Alan Freed produces the first rock and roll concert. Events 1129 - Formal approval of the Order of the Templar at the Council of Troyes. The City of New York Alan Freed (December 15 1921 &ndash January 20 1965 also known as Moondog, was an American Disc-jockey who became Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African
• February 19 - Dot Records introduces a new singer, Pat Boone, with an advertisement in Billboard magazine calling him "a great new voice"
• February 26 - For the first time since they were introduced in 1949, 45 rpm discs begin to outsell the old standard 78s
• Kay Starr leaves Capitol to sign with RCA
• The Patti Page Show premieres on NBC
• The Frankie Laine Show premieres on CBS
• March 15 - Colonel Tom Parker becomes Elvis Presley's manager
• March 19 - The film Blackboard Jungle premieres in New York City. Events 197 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus defeats usurper Clodius Albinus in the Battle of Lugdunum Charles Eugene "Pat" Boone (born June 1 1934) is an American Singer whose smooth style made him a popular performer of the 1950s Events 747 BC - Epoch (origin of Ptolemy 's Nabonassar Era 364 - Valentinian I is proclaimed Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Kay Starr (born July 21 1922) is an American Jazz and popular Singer. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, "Colonel" Tom Parker (born Andreas Cornelis (Dries van Kuijk on June 26, 1909 &ndash January 21, 1997) was Events 1279 - A Mongolian victory in the Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China. Blackboard Jungle is a 1955 Social commentary film about teachers in an inner-city school The City of New York The film features Bill Haley & His Comets' "Rock Around the Clock" over the opening credits -- the first use of a rock and roll song in a major film. This article is specifically about the rock and roll band See Bill Haley for biographical information regarding Haley himself For the movie named after the song see Rock Around the Clock (film. This event causes a groundswell of sales for the recording and is credited with helping to launch in earnest the Rock and Roll Era.
• March 22 - Decca Records signs DJ Alan Freed as an A&R man. Events 238 - Gordian I and his son Gordian II are proclaimed Roman emperor.
• March 26 - Bill Hayes tops the US charts for five weeks with The_Ballad_of_Davy_Crockett and starts a (fake) coonskin cap craze. Events 1026 - Pope John XIX crowns Conrad II as Holy Roman Emperor. Billy Hayes may refer to Billy Hayes (composer, best known for Blue Christmas Billy Hayes (writer (born 1947 " The Ballad of Davy Crockett " is a Song with music by George Bruns and lyrics by Tom W A coonskin cap is a cap fashioned from the skin and fur of a Raccoon.
• April 1 - Elvis Presley's fourth Sun Records single: "Baby Let's Play House" / "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Goen" released. Events 527 - Byzantine Emperor Justin I names his nephew Justinian I as co-ruler and successor to the throne
• April 17 - Imperial Records releases "Ain't That a Shame" by Fats Domino
• May 13 - First riot at an Elvis Presley concert takes place in Jacksonville, FL
• May 14 - Bo Diddley makes his US R&B chart debut with his single "Bo Diddley". Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a classic R&B and Rock and roll Events 1497 - Pope Alexander VI excommunicates Girolamo Savonarola. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Bo Diddley ( December 30 1928 &ndash June 2 2008, born Ellas Otha Bates) was an original and influential American " Bo Diddley " is a Rhythm and blues song first recorded and sung by Bo Diddley at the Universal Recording Studio in Chicago and released
• May 21 - Chuck Berry records his first single, "Maybelline" for Chess Records in Chicago. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18 1926 in St Chess Records was an American Record label based in Chicago Illinois.
• May 22 - Bridgeport, CT authorities cancel a rock concert to be headlined by Fats Domino for fear of a riot breaking out. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a classic R&B and Rock and roll
• June 4 - "Ain't That a Shame" by Fats Domino beings an 11 week stretch on top of the US R&B charts. Events 781 BC - The first historic Solar eclipse is recorded in China. Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a classic R&B and Rock and roll
• July 6 - Bo Diddley's second single "Diddley Daddy" makes its US R&B chart debut. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England
• July 9 - "Rock Around the Clock" becomes the first Rock and roll single to reach Number One on the American charts
• July 23 - Chess Records release debut single by Chuck Berry, "Maybelline". Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African Events 1632 - Three hundred colonists bound for New France depart from Dieppe France. Chess Records was an American Record label based in Chicago Illinois. Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18 1926 in St For the Chuck Berry song see Maybellene. Maybelline is a Makeup brand sold world-wide and owned by L'Oréal. Also that same day Chess releases Muddy Waters's "Mannish Boy"
• August 17 - Elvis Presley's last Sun Records single - "I Forgot to Remember to Forget" / "Mystery Train" - released. For the album by Redman, see Muddy Waters (album. For the college football coach see Muddy Waters (football coach. Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli " Mystery Train " is a song written by Junior Parker and Sam Phillips.
• August 19 - WINS radio station in New York City adopts policy of not playing white cover versions of black R&B songs. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul.
• August 20 - Chuck Berry's "Maybelline" reaches #1 on R&B charts, ending 11 week reign of "Ain't That a Shame" by Fats Domino. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18 1926 in St Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a classic R&B and Rock and roll
• August 31 - Sidney Turner of London fined for "creating an abominable noise" for blasting "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" at top volume. Events 1056 - Byzantine Empress Theodora becomes ill dying suddenly a few days later without children to succeed the Throne " Shake Rattle and Roll " is a prototypical Twelve bar blues -form Rock and roll song written in 1954 by Jesse Stone under his assumed songwriting
• September 3 - Little Richard records "Tutti Frutti" with significantly cleaned up lyrics (originally "Tutti Frutti, good booty" among other things. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Rev Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5 1932 better known by the Stage name Little Richard, is an American Singer, Songwriter
• September 26 - "America's Sweethearts," Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds marry. Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar dedicates a Edmund John "Eddie" Fisher (born August 10, 1928) is an American Singer and Entertainer. Mary Frances "Debbie" Reynolds (born April 1, 1932) is an Academy Award -nominated American actress, Singer
• October 15 - Elvis Presley plays concert in Lubbock, Texas. Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Opening act is local duo Buddy and Bob. Buddy was future rock star Buddy Holly. Charles Hardin "Buddy" Holley (September 7 1936 – February 3 1959 was an American Singer-songwriter and a pioneer of Rock and roll.
• November 12 - Billboard magazine DJ poll names Elvis Presley as the most promising new country/western singer. Events 764 - Tibetan troops occupy Chang'an, the capital of the Chinese Tang Dynasty, for fifteen days
• November 20 - Bo Diddley makes his debut TV appearance on Ed Sullivan's "Toast Of The Town" show on CBS. Events 284 - Diocletian was chosen as Roman Emperor. 762 - Bögü Khan of the Uyghurs, Edward Vincent "Ed" Sullivan ( September 28, 1901 – October 13, 1974) was an American Entertainment Writer CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network.
• November 22 - Colonel Tom Parker signs Elvis Presley to RCA Records. Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran RCA Records (originally The Victor Talking Machine Company, then RCA Victor is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment.
• November 26 - "Sixteen Tons" by Tennessee Ernie Ford tops the Billboard pop charts. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Ernest Jennings Ford ( February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991) better known by the Stage name Tennessee Ernie Ford, was
• December 15 - Sun Records releases "Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash. Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Johnny Cash (born J R Cash; February 26 1932 - September 12 2003 was a Grammy Award -winning American country Singer-songwriter.
• Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel's musical careers begin as they copyright a song, "The Girl For Me," with the Library of Congress and begin singing together as a duo while still in high school in New York, New York. Paul Frederic Simon (born October 13 1941 is an American Songwriter, Musician, and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Arthur Ira Garfunkel (born November 5, 1941) is an American Singer-songwriter and Actor of Romanian Jewish ancestry The Library of Congress is the De facto National library of the United States and the research arm of the United States Congress The City of New York
• Mirella Freni makes her debut as Micaela in Carmen at Modena. Mirella Freni (born 27 February 1935 as Mirella Fregni is an Italian Opera Soprano much admired for the youthful
• Eddie Cochran's musical career begins. Raymond Edward "Eddie" Cochran ( October 3, 1938 He took music lessons in school but quit the band to play drums
• Al Green's musical career begins at the age of nine. Albert Greene (born April 13 1946 better known as Al Green, is an American gospel and Soul music singer who received great acclaim in
• Clyde McPhatter launches a solo career
• Renato Carosone and Nicola Salerno meet and start their songwriting partnership
• Italian singers Natalino Otto and Flo Sandon's wed. Clyde McPhatter ( November 15, 1932 – June 13, 1972) was an influential American R&B singer Renato Carosone ( 3 January 1920 &ndash 20 May 2001) was among the greatest figures of Italian music scene in the second half of the Nicola Salerno, also known as Nisa (1910 - 1969 was an Italian Lyricist. A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both Natalino Otto, Stage name of Natale Codognotto ( 25 December 1912 - 4 October 1969) was an Italian Singer Mammola Sandon, known by the Stage name of Flo Sandon's ( 29 June 1924 &ndash 17 November 2006) was an Italian Singer
• The Coasters are formed. The Coasters are a Rhythm and Blues / Rock and roll vocal group that had a string of hits in the late 1950s

Albums released

• At the Cafe Bohemia, Vol. 1 - The Jazz Messengers
• At the Cafe Bohemia, Vol. 2 - The Jazz Messengers
• Day Dreams - Doris Day
• Blue Moods - Miles Davis
• Cloud 7 - Tony Bennett
• Concert by the Sea - Erroll Garner
• Dinner in Caracas - Aldemaro Romero
• Doris Day in Hollywood - Doris Day
• Eddie Fisher Sings Academy Award Winning Songs - Eddie Fisher
• Especially for You. At the Cafe Bohemia Vol 1 is a 1955 Live album release by Jazz Drummer Art Blakey for Blue Note Records. Arthur (Art Blakey ( October 11 1919 &ndash October 16 1990) born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At the Cafe Bohemia Vol 2 is a 1955 Live album release by Jazz Drummer Art Blakey. Day Dreams was the title of a Doris Day album released by Columbia Records on June 13, 1955. Doris Mary Anne von Kappelhoff (born April 3, 1922) is an American Singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate known as Blue Moods brings together Miles Davis with Charles Mingus accompanied by Elvin Jones on drums Miles Dewey Davis III (May 26 1926 &ndash September 28 1991 was an American Jazz Trumpeter, Bandleader, and Composer. Cloud 7 is a 1955 Album by Tony Bennett. Track listing;Side one "I Fall in Love Too Easily" ( Sammy Cahn Tony Bennett (born Anthony Dominick Benedetto; August 3 1926) is an American Singer of popular music, standards Concert by the Sea is a Live album by Erroll Garner, which was recorded on September 19 1955 in Carmel California Erroll Louis Garner ( June 15 1921 &ndash January 2 1977) was an American Jazz Pianist and Composer Dinner in Caracas is the name of a 33-RPM LP album by Venezuelan composer/arranger/conductor Aldemaro Romero, released in 1955 under contract with RCA Victor Aldemaro Romero ( March 12, 1928 – September 15, 2007) was a Venezuelan pianist composer arranger and orchestral conductor Doris Mary Anne von Kappelhoff (born April 3, 1922) is an American Singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate known as Edmund John "Eddie" Fisher (born August 10, 1928) is an American Singer and Entertainer. . . - Teresa Brewer
• Four Brothers - The Ames Brothers
• Happy Holidays - Jo Stafford
• The Hi-Lo's, I Presume - The Hi-Lo’s
• I Cry for You - Johnnie Ray
• I Love You - Eddie Fisher
• I'm in the Mood for Love - Eddie Fisher
• In a Blue Mood - Kay Starr
• In the Land of Hi-Fi - Sarah Vaughan
• In the Wee Small Hours - Frank Sinatra
• Jazz Spectacular - Frankie Laine & Buck Clayton
• Julie Is Her Name - Julie London
• Love Me or Leave Me - Doris Day
• Lovers' Laine - Frankie Laine
• Meet Betty Carter and Ray Bryant - Betty Carter and Ray Bryant
• Memory Songs - Jo Stafford
• Miles Davis Volume 1 - Miles Davis
• Miles Davis Volume 2 - Miles Davis
• Miles: The New Miles Davis Quintet - Miles Davis
• Moments to Remember - The Four Lads
• Music Ala Carte - The Crew Cuts
• Musings of Miles - Miles Davis
• Oklahoma! - Original Broadway Cast
• The One, the Only Kay Starr - Kay Starr
• Quintet / Sextet - Miles Davis
• Rain or Shine - Dick Haymes
• Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
• Romance on the Range - Patti Page
• Satch Plays Fats - Louis Armstrong
• Shake, Rattle and Roll - Bill Haley & His Comets
• So Smooth - Perry Como
• Soft and Sentimental - Jo Stafford
• Songs from Pete Kelly's Blues - Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee
• Study in Brown - Clifford Brown and Max Roach
• Swingin' Down Yonder - Dean Martin
• Thelonious Monk plays the Music of Duke Ellington - Thelonious Monk
• Voice of our Choice - Guy Mitchell

Biggest hit singles

The following singles achieved the highest chart positions in the set of charts available for 1955. Teresa Brewer ( May 7, 1931 &ndash October 17, 2007) was an American pop and jazz Singer who was one of the most popular The Ames Brothers were a Singing quartet from Malden, Massachusetts, who were particularly famous in the 1950s for their Traditional pop music Jo Elizabeth Stafford ( November 12, 1917  &ndash July 16, 2008) was an American singer of Traditional pop music The Hi-Lo's were an a cappella quartet formed in 1953 They named themselves the "Hi-Lo's" to emphasize their collective vocal range John Alvin Ray ( January 10 1927 &ndash February 24 1990) was an American Singer, Songwriter, and Edmund John "Eddie" Fisher (born August 10, 1928) is an American Singer and Entertainer. I'm in the Mood for Love is the name of a 1952 album by Eddie Fisher, reissued in 1955, featuring the song of the same name Edmund John "Eddie" Fisher (born August 10, 1928) is an American Singer and Entertainer. Kay Starr (born July 21 1922) is an American Jazz and popular Singer. In the Land of Hi-Fi is a 1955 (see 1955 in music) album by the American Jazz singer Sarah Vaughan. Sarah Lois Vaughan (nicknamed " Sassy " and " The Divine One ") ( March 27 1924, &ndash April In the Wee Small Hours is an album by Frank Sinatra with arrangements by Nelson Riddle, released in 1955 Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor Jazz Spectacular was Frankie Laine's 15th 12" long-play album recorded and originally released in 1955 Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Buck Clayton (born Wilbur Dorsey Clayton in Parsons Kansas on November 12, 1911 -died in New York City on December 8 " Julie Is Her Name " was the first LP album by Julie London, released by Liberty Records in December 1955, under catalog numbers LRP-3006 Julie London ( September 26, 1926 &ndash October 18, 2000) was an American singer and actress Love Me or Leave Me was a Doris Day album based on the soundtrack of the movie of the same name. Doris Mary Anne von Kappelhoff (born April 3, 1922) is an American Singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate known as Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Meet Betty Carter and Ray Bryant is a 1955 (see 1955 in music) album by Betty Carter and Ray Bryant. Betty Carter ( May 16, 1929 &ndash September 26, 1998) was an American Jazz Singer who was renowned for her Ray Bryant (Raphael Homer Bryant (born December 24, 1931 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is a American jazz pianist and composer Jo Elizabeth Stafford ( November 12, 1917  &ndash July 16, 2008) was an American singer of Traditional pop music Miles Davis Volume 1 is an album which compiles tracks recorded by Miles Davis for Blue Note Records on 9 May 1952 and 6 March Miles Davis Volume 2 is an album which compiles tracks recorded for Blue Note Records on 20 April 1953 by Miles Davis. Miles The New Miles Davis Quintet is an album recorded on 15 November 1955 by Miles Davis, for Prestige Records. The Four Lads were a Canadian singing group They grew up together in Toronto Ontario, and were members of St The Crew-Cuts were a Canadian vocal quartet that made a number of popular records that charted in the United States and worldwide They named themselves The Musings of Miles is an album recorded by Miles Davis, for Prestige Records in 1955 Oklahoma! is the original Soundtrack album of the 1955 Academy Award -winning Film Oklahoma!, an adaptation of the Kay Starr (born July 21 1922) is an American Jazz and popular Singer. Quintet / Sextet is an album which compiles recordings made for Prestige Records on 5 August 1955 by Miles Davis. Rain Or Shine is an album from Dick Haymes. Released in 1955 and with musical direction by Ian Bernard plus Johnny Mandel on Love Is Here To Stay Dick Haymes ( September 13, 1918 &ndash March 28, 1980) was an Actor and one of the most popular male vocalists of Rock Around the Clock was the third album of Rock and roll music by Bill Haley and His Comets ' This article is specifically about the rock and roll band See Bill Haley for biographical information regarding Haley himself Romance on the Range was a 1955 Patti Page LP album, issued by Mercury Records as catalog number MG-20076 Clara Ann Fowler (born November 8, 1927) known by her professional name Patti Page, is an American singer one of the best-known female artists Louis Armstrong (August 4 1901 &ndash July 6 1971 nicknamed Satchmo or Sachimo and Pops, was an American Jazz Trumpeter This article is specifically about the rock and roll band See Bill Haley for biographical information regarding Haley himself So Smooth was Perry Como's first RCA Victor 12" long-play album recorded and originally released in 1955 Pierino Ronald "Perry" Como ( May 18 1912 &ndash May 12 2001) was an Italian-American singer and television personality Jo Elizabeth Stafford ( November 12, 1917  &ndash July 16, 2008) was an American singer of Traditional pop music Songs from Pete Kelly's Blues is a 1955 (see 1955 in music) soundtrack album by Peggy Lee featuring tracks by Ella Fitzgerald, and several Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25 1917 &ndash June 15 1996 also known as " Lady Ella " and the "First Lady of Song" is considered one of the most influential Peggy Lee ( May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American Jazz and popular music singer and Songwriter Study in Brown ( EmArcy Records, 1955) is a Clifford Brown and Max Roach album Clifford Brown ( October 30, 1930 &ndash June 26, 1956) aka " Brownie," was an influential and highly rated Maxwell Lemuel Roach ( January 10, 1924 &ndash August 16, 2007) was an American Jazz Percussionist, Drummer Swingin' Down Yonder is the first full-length 12-inch Album recorded by Dean Martin for Capitol Records during three sessions in September & October Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7 1917 &ndash December 25 1995 was an American Singer, Film Actor, television personality Thelonious Monk Plays Duke Ellington is a 1955 album by Thelonious Monk, comprising his recordings of well-known songs by Duke Ellington. Thelonious Sphere Monk ( October 10, 1917 - February 17, 1982) was an American Jazz Pianist and Composer. Guy Mitchell ( February 22, 1927 - July 1, 1999) was a Croatian-American pop Singer, was successful in his homeland

#	Artist	Title	Year	Country	Chart Entries
1	Bill Haley & His Comets	Rock Around the Clock	1955		UK 1 - Oct 1955, US BB 1 - May 1955, US BB 1 of 1955, DDD 1 of 1954, POP 1 of 1955, Italy 3 of 1957, Global 4 (20 M sold) - 1954, Europe 5 of the 1950s, Scrobulate 8 of rock & roll, RIAA 12, Germany 17 - Jun 1968, Holland 27 - Jun 1968, 41 in 2FM list, Acclaimed 49, AFI 50, Rolling Stone 158, Party 180 of 1999
2	Tennessee Ernie Ford	Sixteen Tons	1955		UK 1 - Jan 1956, US BB 1 - Nov 1955, Australia 1 for 6 weeks May 1955, RYM 13 of 1955, US BB 20 of 1955, POP 20 of 1955, DDD 49 of 1955, RIAA 83, Acclaimed 276
3	Four Aces	Love is a Many Splendoured Thing	1955		US BB 1 - Aug 1955, Oscar in 1955, UK 2 - Nov 1955, Peel list 2 of 1955, Italy 3 of 1956, US BB 9 of 1955, POP 9 of 1955, RYM 29 of 1955
4	Chuck Berry	Maybellene	1955		RYM 1 of 1955, DDD 2 of 1955, US BB 5 - Aug 1955, US BB 6 of 1955, POP 6 of 1955, Scrobulate 17 of rock & roll, Rolling Stone 18, Acclaimed 99
5	Frank Sinatra	Love & Marriage	1955		US BB 2 of 1955, POP 2 of 1955, UK 3 - Jan 1956, US BB 5 - Nov 1955, Holland 9 - Apr 1991, RYM 16 of 1955, Scrobulate 47 of relaxing, Europe 83 of the 1950s

US No. This article is specifically about the rock and roll band See Bill Haley for biographical information regarding Haley himself For the movie named after the song see Rock Around the Clock (film. Ernest Jennings Ford ( February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991) better known by the Stage name Tennessee Ernie Ford, was " Sixteen Tons " is a song about the misery of Coal mining, first recorded in 1946 by U The Four Aces were a pop Singing group The original members were Al Alberts (originally Albertini Dave Mahoney Lou Silvestri and Rosario "Sod" Vaccaro " Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing " is a popular song with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18 1926 in St " Maybellene " is a song by Chuck Berry that tells the story of a Hot rod race and a broken romance Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor "Love and Marriage" is a song with lyrics by Sammy Cahn and music by Jimmy Van Heusen. 1 hit singles

These singles reached the top of US Billboard magazine's charts in 1955. See Billboard (Turkish magazine Billboard is a weekly American Magazine devoted to the Music industry

First week	Number of weeks	Title	Artist
January 22, 1955	2	"Let Me Go, Lover"	Joan Weber
February 5, 1955	1	"Hearts of Stone"	Fontane Sisters
February 12, 1955	6	"Sincerely"	McGuire Sisters
March 26, 1955	5	"The Ballad Of Davy Crockett"	Bill Hayes
April 30, 1955	8	"Unchained Melody"	Les Baxter
July 9, 1955	10	"Rock Around The Clock"	Bill Haley & his Comets
September 3, 1955	5	"Yellow Rose Of Texas"	Mitch Miller
October 8, 1955	1	"Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing"	The Four Aces
October 15, 1955	1	"Yellow Rose Of Texas"	Mitch Miller
October 22, 1955	1	"Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing"	The Four Aces
October 29, 1955	1	"Autumn Leaves"	Roger Williams
November 5, 1955	4	"Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing"	The Four Aces
November 26, 1955	7	"Sixteen Tons"	Tennessee Ernie Ford

Top hits on record

• "Ain't That A Shame" - Pat Boone
• "Arrivederci Roma" - Georgia Gibbs
• "Band Of Gold" - Don Cherry
• "A Blossom Fell" - Nat King Cole
• "The Crazy Otto Medley" - Johnny Maddox
• "Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White" – Perez Prado
• "Cool Water" - Frankie Laine
• "Croce Di Oro" - Patti Page
• "Cry Me a River" - Julie London
• "Dance With Me, Henry" - Georgia Gibbs
• "Danger! Heartbreak Ahead" - Jaye P. Morgan
• "Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup" - Nat King Cole
• "Earth Angel" - The Crew Cuts
• "Gum Drop" - The Crew Cuts
• "The Great Pretender" - The Platters
• "Hawk-Eye" - Frankie Laine
• "He", recorded by
  • Al Hibbler
  • McGuire Sisters
• "Heart" - Eddie Fisher
• "How Important Can It Be?" - Joni James
• "Hummingbird", recorded by
  • Frankie Laine
  • Les Paul and Mary Ford
• "I Hear You Knocking" – Gale Storm
• "I Need You Now" - Eddie Fisher
• "I Want You To Be My Baby" - Georgia Gibbs
• "If I Give My Heart to You", recorded by
  • Doris Day
  • Denise Lor
• "In The Beginning" - Frankie Laine
• "It's A Sin To Tell A Lie" - Somethin' Smith & The Redheads
• "Let Me Go, Lover" - Joan Weber
• "Let's Go Fishin'" - Frankie Laine & Jimmy Boyd
• "Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing" - The Four Aces featuring Al Alberts
• "Love Me Or Leave Me" - Doris Day
• "Maybelline" - Chuck Berry
• "Melody of Love" - Billy Vaughn
• "Memories Are Made Of This" - Dean Martin
• "Moments to Remember" - The Four Lads
• "My Friend" - Frankie Laine
• "Never Look Back" - Doris Day
• "Only You (And You Alone)" - The Platters
• "Playmates" - The Fontane Sisters
• "Rock Around The Clock" - Bill Haley & His Comets
• "Rock And Roll Waltz" - Kay Starr
• "Same Old Saturday Night" - Frank Sinatra
• "Seventeen" - The Fontane Sisters
• "Sincerely" – McGuire Sisters
• "Sixteen Tons", recorded by
  • Tennessee Ernie Ford
  • Frankie Laine
• "Smack Dab In The Middle" - The Mills Brothers
• "Song Of Seventeen" - Petty King
• "Speedo" - The Cadillacs
• "Stars Fell On Alabama" - Frankie Laine & Buck Clayton
• "Suddenly There's A Valley" - Gogi Grant
• "Teenage Prayer" – Gale Storm
• "That Old Feeling", recorded by
  • Frankie Laine & Buck Clayton
  • Patti Page
• "That's All I Want from You" - Jaye P. Morgan
• "Tweedle Dee" - Georgia Gibbs
• "Unchained Melody", recorded by
  • Les Baxter
  • Roy Hamilton
  • Al Hibbler
• "A Woman in Love" - Frankie Laine
• "The Yellow Rose Of Texas" - Mitch Miller & The Gang
• "You Are My Love" - Joni James

Top R&B and Country Hits on record

• "Ain't That A Shame" - Fats Domino
• "Earth Angel" - Penguins
• "Flip, Flop & Fly" - Joe Turner
• "Tweedle Dee" - LaVern Baker
• "Folsom Prison Blues" - Johnny Cash

Published popular music

• "Adelaide"     w. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) " Let Me Go Lover! " a popular Song, was written by Jenny Lou Carson and Al Hill a pseudonym used by Fred Wise, Kathleen Twomey and Joan Weber ( December 12, 1935 - May 13, 1981) was an American Popular music Singer. Events 1576 - Henry of Navarre converts to Roman Catholicism in order to ensure his right to the throne of France. Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) For the Southside Johnny album see Hearts of Stone (Asbury Jukes. The Fontane Sisters were a trio ( Bea Geri and Margi Rosse) from New Milford, New Jersey. 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Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) " The Ballad of Davy Crockett " is a Song with music by George Bruns and lyrics by Tom W Billy Hayes may refer to Billy Hayes (composer, best known for Blue Christmas Billy Hayes (writer (born 1947 Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) " Unchained Melody " is a popular song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. Les Baxter ( March 14, 1922 – January 15, 1996) was an American musician and composer Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) For the movie named after the song see Rock Around the Clock (film. This article is specifically about the singer For detailed information about his rock and roll group see Bill Haley & His Comets. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) " The Yellow Rose of Texas " is a traditional folk song which has long been popular in the United States and is considered an unofficial state song of Texas Mitchell William Miller (born July 4, 1911) is an American Musician, Singer, conductor, Record producer, Events 314 - Roman Emperor Licinius is defeated by his colleague Constantine I at the Battle of Cibalae, and loses Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) " Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing " is a popular song with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. The Four Aces were a pop Singing group The original members were Al Alberts (originally Albertini Dave Mahoney Lou Silvestri and Rosario "Sod" Vaccaro Events 533 - Byzantine General Belisarius makes his formal entry into Carthage, having conquered it from the Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) " The Yellow Rose of Texas " is a traditional folk song which has long been popular in the United States and is considered an unofficial state song of Texas Mitchell William Miller (born July 4, 1911) is an American Musician, Singer, conductor, Record producer, Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) " Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing " is a popular song with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. The Four Aces were a pop Singing group The original members were Al Alberts (originally Albertini Dave Mahoney Lou Silvestri and Rosario "Sod" Vaccaro Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) " Autumn Leaves " is a much-recorded Popular song. Originally a 1945 French song " Les feuilles mortes " (literally "Dead Leaves" Roger Williams may refer to Roger Williams (soldier (1539/1540–1595 Welsh soldier of fortune Roger Williams (theologian (1603–1683 Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) " Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing " is a popular song with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. The Four Aces were a pop Singing group The original members were Al Alberts (originally Albertini Dave Mahoney Lou Silvestri and Rosario "Sod" Vaccaro Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" Year 1955 ( MCMLV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar) " Sixteen Tons " is a song about the misery of Coal mining, first recorded in 1946 by U Ernest Jennings Ford ( February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991) better known by the Stage name Tennessee Ernie Ford, was "After "Ain't It a Shame" mainstream artists began covering Domino's songs Charles Eugene "Pat" Boone (born June 1 1934) is an American Singer whose smooth style made him a popular performer of the 1950s "Arrivederci Roma " is a popular Song. Arrivederci is the Italian equivalent of the French Au revoir Georgia Gibbs ( August 17 1919 - December 9 2006) was an American singer most popular in the 1950s " Band of Gold " is a popular Song with music by Jack Taylor and lyrics by Bob Musel. Donald Ross Cherry (born January 11, 1924) is a Singer of Traditional pop music and a Golfer Cherry was born in Wichita Falls " A Blossom Fell " is a popular Song. It was written by Howard Barnes, Harold Cornelius, and Dominic John and published Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17 1919 &ndash February 15 1965 known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American musician " The Crazy Otto Medley " is a 1955 Ragtime recording made by pianist Johnny Maddox. Johnny Maddox (born August 4, 1927 in Gallatin Tennessee) is a Ragtime Pianist and collector of ragtime memorabilia " Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White " is a popular Song with music by Louiguy. Dámaso Pérez Prado ( December 11, 1916 in Cuba - September 14, 1989 in Mexico) was a Cuban Mexican " Cool Water " is a song written in 1936 by Bob Nolan. Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) "Croce di Oro" ("Cross of Gold" is a popular Song, written by James "Kim" Gannon. Clara Ann Fowler (born November 8, 1927) known by her professional name Patti Page, is an American singer one of the best-known female artists This article is about the original "Cry Me a River"For the song with the same title by Justin Timberlake see "Cry Me a River" (Justin Timberlake Julie London ( September 26, 1926 &ndash October 18, 2000) was an American singer and actress Georgia Gibbs ( August 17 1919 - December 9 2006) was an American singer most popular in the 1950s Jaye P Morgan (born Mary Margaret Morgan, December 3, 1931) is a retired popular American singer and Game show panelist "Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup" is a popular Song with words and music by Anna Sosenko in 1935. Nathaniel Adams Coles (March 17 1919 &ndash February 15 1965 known professionally as Nat King Cole, was an American musician For the "Married with Children" episode see Earth Angel (Married The Crew-Cuts were a Canadian vocal quartet that made a number of popular records that charted in the United States and worldwide They named themselves For the candy see Gumdrop. For the CSI episode see Gum Drops. The Crew-Cuts were a Canadian vocal quartet that made a number of popular records that charted in the United States and worldwide They named themselves " The Great Pretender " is a popular song recorded by The Platters and released as a single on November 3, 1955. The Platters were a successful vocal group of the early Rock and roll era Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) "He" is a song about God, written in 1955, which made the Popular music charts in that year Al Hibbler ( August 16, 1915 - April 24, 2001) was a vocalist with several pop hits The McGuire Sisters were a singing trio in American Popular music. Edmund John "Eddie" Fisher (born August 10, 1928) is an American Singer and Entertainer. "How Important Can It Be?" is a popular Song written by Bennie Benjamin and George David Weiss and published in 1955. Joni James (born Giovanna 'Joan' Carmella Babbo, September 22 1930 Chicago, Illinois) is an American Singer of Traditional " Hummingbird " is a popular Song. It was written by Don Robertson. Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) The duo Les Paul and Mary Ford comprises Les Paul and Mary Ford. " I Hear You Knocking " (sometimes spelled " I Hear You Knockin' " is a popular Rhythm and blues Song with emphatic Syncopation Josephine Owaissa Cottle (born April 5, 1922) better known as Gale Storm, is an American actress " I Need You Now " is a popular Song written by Al Jacobs and Jimmie Crane. Edmund John "Eddie" Fisher (born August 10, 1928) is an American Singer and Entertainer. Georgia Gibbs ( August 17 1919 - December 9 2006) was an American singer most popular in the 1950s " If I Give My Heart to You " is a popular Song written by Jimmy Brewster, Jimmie Crane, and Al Jacobs. Doris Mary Anne von Kappelhoff (born April 3, 1922) is an American Singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate known as Denise Lor is an American popular Singer and Actress. She was a featured artist on Garry Moore 's Television show "In the Beginning" is a popular song by Dorcas Cochran, Kay Twomey, Ben Weisman, and Fred Wise. Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) " It's a Sin to Tell a Lie " is a 1936 popular Song by Billy Mayhew. " Let Me Go Lover! " a popular Song, was written by Jenny Lou Carson and Al Hill a pseudonym used by Fred Wise, Kathleen Twomey and Joan Weber ( December 12, 1935 - May 13, 1981) was an American Popular music Singer. Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) For the actor from The Electric Company, see Jim Boyd (actor. " Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing " is a popular song with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. The Four Aces were a pop Singing group The original members were Al Alberts (originally Albertini Dave Mahoney Lou Silvestri and Rosario "Sod" Vaccaro Al Alberts (born August 10 1922 was a popular Singer and Composer. " Love Me or Leave Me " is a US popular Song from the 1920s Doris Mary Anne von Kappelhoff (born April 3, 1922) is an American Singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate known as " Maybellene " is a song by Chuck Berry that tells the story of a Hot rod race and a broken romance Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18 1926 in St See also My Melody of Love, a pop single by Bobby Vinton " Melody of Love " is a popular Song. Richard "Billy" Vaughn ( April 12, 1919 - September 26, 1991) was a Singer, Multi-instrumentalist, and Orchestra " Memories Are Made of This " is a popular Song written by Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr, and Frank Miller in 1955 Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7 1917 &ndash December 25 1995 was an American Singer, Film Actor, television personality " Moments to Remember " is a popular Song. The music was written by Robert Allen, the lyrics by Al Stillman. The Four Lads were a Canadian singing group They grew up together in Toronto Ontario, and were members of St " My Friend " is a song written and recorded by Jimi Hendrix in New York City in 1968 during the recording sessions for Electric Ladyland Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Doris Mary Anne von Kappelhoff (born April 3, 1922) is an American Singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate known as " Only You (And You Alone " (often shortened to " Only You " is a pop song composed by Buck Ram and Ande Rand. The Platters were a successful vocal group of the early Rock and roll era " Playmates " is a popular Song written by Saxie Dowell. The Fontane Sisters were a trio ( Bea Geri and Margi Rosse) from New Milford, New Jersey. For the movie named after the song see Rock Around the Clock (film. This article is specifically about the rock and roll band See Bill Haley for biographical information regarding Haley himself Kay Starr (born July 21 1922) is an American Jazz and popular Singer. Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor The Fontane Sisters were a trio ( Bea Geri and Margi Rosse) from New Milford, New Jersey. " Sincerely " is a popular Song written by Harvey Fuqua and Alan Freed and published in 1954. The McGuire Sisters were a singing trio in American Popular music. " Sixteen Tons " is a song about the misery of Coal mining, first recorded in 1946 by U Ernest Jennings Ford ( February 13, 1919 – October 17, 1991) better known by the Stage name Tennessee Ernie Ford, was Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) The Mills Brothers were a major African-American Jazz and pop vocal Quartet of the 20th century producing more than 2000 recordings that sold Speedo is a manufacturer of swimwear and accessories The company was started by Alexander MacRae under the name of MacRae Hosiery Manufacturers in Bondi Beach The Cadillacs were an American Rock and roll and Doo-wop group from Harlem New York; active from 1953 to 1962 " Stars Fell on Alabama " is the title of a 1934 Jazz standard composed by Frank Perkins with lyrics by Mitchell Parish. Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Buck Clayton (born Wilbur Dorsey Clayton in Parsons Kansas on November 12, 1911 -died in New York City on December 8 "Suddenly There's a Valley" is a popular Song. It was written by Chuck Meyer and Biff Jones. Gogi Grant (born Myrtle Audrey Arinsberg, September 20, 1924) is an American popular Singer. Josephine Owaissa Cottle (born April 5, 1922) better known as Gale Storm, is an American actress "That Old Feeling" is a popular Song. The music was written by Sammy Fain, the lyrics by Lew Brown. Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) Buck Clayton (born Wilbur Dorsey Clayton in Parsons Kansas on November 12, 1911 -died in New York City on December 8 Clara Ann Fowler (born November 8, 1927) known by her professional name Patti Page, is an American singer one of the best-known female artists " That's All I Want from You " is a popular Song by Fritz Rotter (writing as "M Jaye P Morgan (born Mary Margaret Morgan, December 3, 1931) is a retired popular American singer and Game show panelist " Tweedlee Dee " is a Rhythm and blues Novelty song with a Latin -influenced Riff written by Winfield Scott for LaVern Georgia Gibbs ( August 17 1919 - December 9 2006) was an American singer most popular in the 1950s " Unchained Melody " is a popular song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. Les Baxter ( March 14, 1922 – January 15, 1996) was an American musician and composer Roy Hamilton (b April 16, 1929, Leesburg Georgia – d July 20, 1969, New Rochelle New York Al Hibbler ( August 16, 1915 - April 24, 2001) was a vocalist with several pop hits " A Woman In Love " is a popular Song. It was written by Frank Loesser and was published in 1955, introduced in Samuel Goldwyn's cinematic Frankie Laine, born Francesco Paolo LoVecchio ( Chicago, March 30, 1913 – San Diego, February 6, 2007) " The Yellow Rose of Texas " is a traditional folk song which has long been popular in the United States and is considered an unofficial state song of Texas Mitchell William Miller (born July 4, 1911) is an American Musician, Singer, conductor, Record producer, " You Are My Love " is a popular song It was written by Jimmie Nabbie and was published in 1955. Joni James (born Giovanna 'Joan' Carmella Babbo, September 22 1930 Chicago, Illinois) is an American Singer of Traditional Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a classic R&B and Rock and roll For the "Married with Children" episode see Earth Angel (Married Penguins ( order Sphenisciformes, family Spheniscidae) are a group of aquatic, flightless Birds living almost " Tweedlee Dee " is a Rhythm and blues Novelty song with a Latin -influenced Riff written by Winfield Scott for LaVern LaVern Baker ( November 11, 1929 – March 10, 1997) was an American Rhythm & Blues singer Johnny Cash (born J R Cash; February 26 1932 - September 12 2003 was a Grammy Award -winning American country Singer-songwriter. m. Frank Loesser
• "Ain't That A Shame"     w. Frank Henry Loesser ( June 29, 1910, New York City – July 26, 1969, New York City) was an American "After "Ain't It a Shame" mainstream artists began covering Domino's songs m. Antoine Domino & Dave Bartholomew
• "Ain't That Lovin' You Baby"     w. Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a classic R&B and Rock and roll Dave Bartholomew (born 24 December 1920, Edgard, Louisiana, United States of America) is a Musician, Band leader m. Jimmy Reed
• "All At Once You Love Her"     w. Oscar Hammerstein II m. Oscar Hammerstein II (ˈhæmɚstaɪn (born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein) ( July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was Richard Rodgers
• "Arrivederci Roma"     w. Richard Charles Rodgers ( June 28, 1902, Arverne Queens, New York City &ndash December 30, 1979, New York "Arrivederci Roma " is a popular Song. Arrivederci is the Italian equivalent of the French Au revoir (Eng) Carl Sigman m. Carl Sigman ( September 24, 1909 &ndash September 26, 2000) was a major American songwriter Renato Ranucci
• "Ballad Of Davy Crockett"     w. " The Ballad of Davy Crockett " is a Song with music by George Bruns and lyrics by Tom W Tom Blackburn m. George Bruns
• "Banana Boat (Day O)"     trad West Indies arr. George Bruns ( July 3 1914 - May 23 1983) was a composer of music for Film and Television who worked on many William Attaway and Irving Burgie (aka Lord Burgess)
• "Band Of Gold"     w. " Band of Gold " is a popular Song with music by Jack Taylor and lyrics by Bob Musel. Bob Musel m. Jack Taylor
• "The Bible Tells Me So"     w. m. Dale Evans
• "Black Denim Trousers And Motorcycle Boots"     w. Dale Evans was the Stage name of Frances Octavia Smith ( October 31, 1912 – February 7, 2001) a writer movie star " Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots " is a popular song that was a top-ten hit for The Cheers in the fall of 1955. m. Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller
• "Blue Monday"     w. Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential " Blue Monday " is a Song written by Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew in 1955. m. Antoine "Fats" Domino & Dave Bartholomew
• "Blue Star" w. Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans Louisiana) is a classic R&B and Rock and roll Dave Bartholomew (born 24 December 1920, Edgard, Louisiana, United States of America) is a Musician, Band leader "Blue Star" is a popular song The theme music of the Television series Medic, was written by Victor Young and copyright Edward Heyman m. Edward Heyman ( 14 March 1907 in New York &mdash 16 October 1981 in Jalisco, Mexico) was an American Victor Young
• "Blue Suede Shoes"     w. Not to be confused with the actor Victor Sen Yung who was sometimes billed as Victor Young Victor Young ( August 8, 1900 - " Blue Suede Shoes " is a Rock and roll standard written and first recorded by Carl Perkins in 1955. m. Carl Perkins
• "Bo Diddley"     w. Carl Lee Perkins ( April 9, 1932 &ndash January 19, 1998) was an American pioneer of Rockabilly music a mix of Rhythm Bo Diddley ( December 30 1928 &ndash June 2 2008, born Ellas Otha Bates) was an original and influential American m. Ellas McDaniel
• "Charlie Brown"     w. Bo Diddley ( December 30 1928 &ndash June 2 2008, born Ellas Otha Bates) was an original and influential American " Charlie Brown " is a popular Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller song that was a top-ten hit for The Coasters in the spring of 1959 (released in January m. Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller
• "Christmas Alphabet"     Buddy Kaye, Jules Loman
• "Dance With Me, Henry"     w. Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential " Christmas Alphabet " is a 1955 Christmas song, which became a #1 hit in the United Kingdom for the singer Dickie Valentine. m. Johnny Otis, Hank Ballard & Etta James aka "Wallflower"
• "Domani"     w. Johnny Otis (born John Alexander Veliotes on December 29, 1921 in Vallejo California) is an American Blues Hank Ballard (born John Henry Kendricks) ( November 18, 1927 - March 2, 2003) was an African American R&B / Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins on January 25, 1938) is an American Blues, soul, R&B, Rock & roll "Domani" is a 1955 song written by Ulpio Minucci with lyrics by Tony Velona Tony Velona m. Ulpio Minucci
• "Don't Be Angry"     w. Ulpio Minucci (1917 – 2007 was an Italian -born Composer and Musician. "Don't Be Angry" is a popular Song written by Nappy Brown, Rose Marie McCoy, and Fred Mendelsohn and published in m. Nappy Brown, Rose Marie McCoy & Fred Mendelsohn
• "Dreamboat"     w. "Dreamboat" is a Popular song, the words and music to which were written by Jack Hoffman (sometimes incorrectly attributed to Al Hoffman m. Jack Hoffman
• "Dungaree Doll"     w. Ben Raleigh m. Sherman Edwards
• "Folsom Prison Blues"     w. Sherman Edwards ( April 4, 1919 - March 30, 1981) was a songwriter born in New York City and raised in Weequahic New Jersey " Folsom Prison Blues " is an American Country music song written by Johnny Cash in the early 1950s and originally recorded with his trio in 1955 m. Johnny Cash
• "The Great Pretender"     w. Johnny Cash (born J R Cash; February 26 1932 - September 12 2003 was a Grammy Award -winning American country Singer-songwriter. " The Great Pretender " is a popular song recorded by The Platters and released as a single on November 3, 1955. m. Buck Ram
• "Hallelujah I Love Her So"     w. Buck Ram ( November 21, 1907 Chicago Illinois - January 1, 1991 Las Vegas Nevada) was an American songwriter " Hallelujah I Love Her So " is a Proto - soul single written by and released by American singer Ray Charles in 1956 on the Atlantic m. Ray Charles
• "He"     w. Ray Charles Robinson ( September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) known by his Stage name Ray Charles, was an American "He" is a song about God, written in 1955, which made the Popular music charts in that year Jack Mullan m. Jack Richards
• "He's a Tramp" w. m. Peggy Lee and Sonny Burke. Peggy Lee ( May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American Jazz and popular music singer and Songwriter Sonny Burke (born Joseph Francis Burke on March 22, 1914, Scranton Pennsylvania - May 31, 1980) was a Big band Introduced by Peggy Lee in the animated film Lady and the Tramp
• "Heart"     w. Lady and the Tramp is a 1955 Animated feature film produced by Walt Disney, and originally released to theaters on June 22, 1955 by m. Richard Adler & Jerry Ross
• "Hey, Mister Banjo"     w. Richard Adler (born August 3, 1921) is an American Lyricist, Composer and producer of several Broadway Jerry Ross (né Jerold Rosenberg March 9, 1926 – November 11, 1955) was an American Lyricist and Composer m. Freddy Morgan & Norman Malkin
• "I Hear You Knocking"     w. " I Hear You Knocking " (sometimes spelled " I Hear You Knockin' " is a popular Rhythm and blues Song with emphatic Syncopation m. Dave Bartholomew & Pearl King
• "I Never Has Seen Snow"     w. Dave Bartholomew (born 24 December 1920, Edgard, Louisiana, United States of America) is a Musician, Band leader Truman Capote & Harold Arlen m. Truman Capote (ˈtruːmən kəˈpoʊti ( 30 September, 1924, New Orleans Louisiana – 25 August, 1984, Los Angeles Harold Arlen ( February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American Composer of popular music Harold Arlen
• "I'm In Love Again"     w. Harold Arlen ( February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American Composer of popular music I'm in Love Again is a 1983 Album from Patti LaBelle and her debut on the new label PIL (Philadelphia International Records after her depparture from Epic m. Antoine Domino & Dave Bartholomew
• "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" w. Dave Bartholomew (born 24 December 1920, Edgard, Louisiana, United States of America) is a Musician, Band leader "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" is a 1955 popular Song composed by David Mann, with lyrics by Bob Hilliard. Bob Hilliard m. Dave Mann
• "Innamorata"     w. " Innamorata " is a song written in 1955. The music was written by Harry Warren and the lyrics by Jack Brooks. Jack Brooks m. Harry Warren Introduced by Dean Martin in the film Artists And Models
• "It's Almost Tomorrow"     w. Harry Warren ( December 24, 1893 &ndash September 22, 1981; born Salvatore Antonio Guaragna in Brooklyn, New York Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7 1917 &ndash December 25 1995 was an American Singer, Film Actor, television personality " It's Almost Tomorrow " is a 1955 popular Song with music by Gene Adkinson and lyrics by Wade Buff. Wade Buff m. The Dream Weavers was a Popular music, Vocal group, famous in the 1950s formed at the University of Florida by Gene Adkinson ( Baritone and Gene Adkinson
• "Jamaica Farewell"     w. The Dream Weavers was a Popular music, Vocal group, famous in the 1950s formed at the University of Florida by Gene Adkinson ( Baritone and " Jamaica Farewell " is a famous calypso about the beauties of the West Indian Islands. m. Lord Burgess
• "Jim Dandy"     w. m. Lincoln Chase
• "Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So)"     w. " Ko Ko Mo (I Love You So " is a 1955 popular Song written by Forest Gene Wilson, Jake Porter and Eunice Levy. m. Forest Wilson, Jake Porter & Eunice Levy
• "Learnin' The Blues"     w. " Learnin' the Blues " is a 1955 popular song by Dolores Vicki Silvers. m. Dolores Vicki Silvers
• "Life Could Not Better Be"     w. m. Sylvia Fine & Sammy Cahn. Sylvia Fine (1913 Brooklyn, New York &ndash October 28, 1991, New York City) was an American Lyricist and Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter Introduced by Danny Kaye in the film The Court Jester. Danny Kaye ( January 18, 1913 – March 3, 1987) was an American award-winning Actor, Singer and Comedian The Court Jester is a 1956 Comedy film starring Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, and Angela Lansbury.
• "Little One"     w. "Little One" directs here For the Elliot Smith song of the same name see From a Basement on the Hill " Little One " is a song written by m. Cole Porter
• "Love and Marriage"     w. Cole Albert Porter (June 9 1891 &ndash October 15 1964 was an American Composer and songwriter from Peru, Indiana. "Love and Marriage" is a song with lyrics by Sammy Cahn and music by Jimmy Van Heusen. Sammy Cahn m. Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter James Van Heusen
• "Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing"     w. Jimmy Van Heusen ( January 26, 1913 - February 7, 1990) was an American Composer. " Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing " is a popular song with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. Paul Francis Webster m. Paul Francis Webster ( December 20, 1907 – March 18, 1984) was an American lyricist who won three Academy Awards Sammy Fain
• "Maybelline"     w. " Maybellene " is a song by Chuck Berry that tells the story of a Hot rod race and a broken romance m. Chuck Berry, Russ Frato & Alan Freed
• "Memories Are Made Of This"     w. Charles Edward Anderson "Chuck" Berry (born October 18 1926 in St Alan Freed (December 15 1921 &ndash January 20 1965 also known as Moondog, was an American Disc-jockey who became " Memories Are Made of This " is a popular Song written by Terry Gilkyson, Richard Dehr, and Frank Miller in 1955 m. Terry Gilkyson, Rich Dehr & Frank Miller
• "Mind If I Make Love To You"     w. Hamilton H "Terry" Gilkyson III ( June 17, 1916 - October 15, 1999) was a Singer, composer and lyricist This article is about Frank Miller the singer/songwriter For other people with this name see Frank Miller. m. Cole Porter
• "Moments To Remember"     w. Cole Albert Porter (June 9 1891 &ndash October 15 1964 was an American Composer and songwriter from Peru, Indiana. " Moments to Remember " is a popular Song. The music was written by Robert Allen, the lyrics by Al Stillman. Al Stillman m. Al Stillman ( June 26, 1906 - 1979 was an American lyricist. Stillman was born in New York City. Robert Allen
• "Mr. Wonderful"     w. Robert Allen ( February 5, 1927 - October 1, 2000) was a pianist and an arranger and writer of music for popular Mr Wonderful is a popular song written in 1955 written by Jerry Bock, George David Weiss, and Larry Holofcener, as the title song m. Jerry Bock, George David Weiss & Larry Holofcener
• "My Boy - Flat Top"     w. Jerry Bock (born November 23 1928) is a Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize -winning American Musical theatre Composer George David Weiss (born April 9, 1921) is an American Songwriter and President of the Songwriters Guild of America. m. Boyd Bennett & John Young Jr
• "No, Not Much"     w. " No Not Much " is a popular Song published in 1955. The music was written by Robert Allen, the lyrics by Al Stillman. Al Stillman m. Al Stillman ( June 26, 1906 - 1979 was an American lyricist. Stillman was born in New York City. Robert Allen
• "Once-A-Year Day"     w. Robert Allen ( February 5, 1927 - October 1, 2000) was a pianist and an arranger and writer of music for popular m. Richard Adler & Jerry Ross from the musical The Pajama Game
• "An Occasional Man" w. Richard Adler (born August 3, 1921) is an American Lyricist, Composer and producer of several Broadway Jerry Ross (né Jerold Rosenberg March 9, 1926 – November 11, 1955) was an American Lyricist and Composer The Pajama Game is a musical based on the novel 7-1/2 Cents by Richard Bissell. m. Ralph Blane & Hugh Martin. Introduced by Gloria DeHaven in the film The Girl Rush
• "Paper Roses"     w. Gloria Mildred DeHaven (born July 23, Los Angeles California) is an American actress. " Paper Roses " is a Popular song written by Fred Spielman and Janice Torre which was a hit first in 1960 for Anita Bryant and later for Marie Osmond Janice Torre m. Fred Spielman
• "Pet Me Poppa"     w. m. Frank Loesser
• "Pete Kelly's Blues"     w. Frank Henry Loesser ( June 29, 1910, New York City – July 26, 1969, New York City) was an American " Pete Kelly's Blues " is a popular Song featured in the movie of the same name. Sammy Cahn m. Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter Ray Heindorf
• "Relax-Ay-Voo"     Sammy Cahn & Arthur Schwartz
• "Robin Hood" w. Ray Heindorf ( August 25 1908 - February 2 1980) was an Academy Award -winning American Songwriter, Composer Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter Arthur Schwartz ( November 25, 1900 - September 3, 1984) was an American Composer. m. Carl Sigman. Carl Sigman ( September 24, 1909 &ndash September 26, 2000) was a major American songwriter Theme song of the Television series starring Richard Greene. Richard Marius Joseph Greene ( 25 August, 1918 - 1 June, 1985) - some sources list his birth date as 1914 - was a noted English
• "The Rock And Roll Waltz"     w. Dick Ware m. Shorty Allen
• "Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie"     w. m. Bill Haley
• "Same Old Saturday Night"     w. This article is specifically about the singer For detailed information about his rock and roll group see Bill Haley & His Comets. Sammy Cahn m. Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter Frank Reardon
• "See You Later Alligator"     w. " See You Later Alligator " (though more commonly spelled without the comma in the title is the title of an iconic Rock and roll song of the 1950s m. Robert Guidry
• "Seven-And-A-Half Cents"     w. m. Richard Adler & Jerry Ross
• "The Siamese Cat Song"     w. Richard Adler (born August 3, 1921) is an American Lyricist, Composer and producer of several Broadway Jerry Ross (né Jerold Rosenberg March 9, 1926 – November 11, 1955) was an American Lyricist and Composer m. Peggy Lee & Sonny Burke. Peggy Lee ( May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American Jazz and popular music singer and Songwriter Sonny Burke (born Joseph Francis Burke on March 22, 1914, Scranton Pennsylvania - May 31, 1980) was a Big band Introduced by Peggy Lee in the animated film Lady and the Tramp. Peggy Lee ( May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American Jazz and popular music singer and Songwriter Lady and the Tramp is a 1955 Animated feature film produced by Walt Disney, and originally released to theaters on June 22, 1955 by
• "A Sleepin' Bee"     w. "A Sleepin' Bee" is a popular Song composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Arlen and Truman Capote. Truman Capote & Harold Arlen m. Truman Capote (ˈtruːmən kəˈpoʊti ( 30 September, 1924, New Orleans Louisiana – 25 August, 1984, Los Angeles Harold Arlen. Harold Arlen ( February 15, 1905 – April 23, 1986) was an American Composer of popular music Introduced in the musical House of Flowers by Diahann Carroll, Ada Moore, Dolores Harper and Enid Mosier
• "Smokey Joe's Cafe"     w. Musical theatre is a form of Theatre combining Music, Songs spoken Dialogue and Dance. House of Flowers is a musical by Harold Arlen (music and lyrics and Truman Capote (lyrics and book based on his own novella Diahann Carroll (born July 17 1935) is an American award-winning Actress and songstress. Smokey Joe's Cafe is a musical theatrical Revue showcasing 39 Pop standards, including Rock and roll, Rhythm and blues songs written m. Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller
• "Softly, Softly"     Pierre Dudan, Paddy Roberts & Mark Paul
• "Something's Gotta Give"     w. Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential Jerome "Jerry" Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most influential "Softly Softly" is a popular Song written in 1955 by Pierre Dudan, Paddy Roberts, and Mark Paul. " Something's Gotta Give " is a popular song with words and music by Johnny Mercer in 1954 m. Johnny Mercer. John Herndon "Johnny" Mercer ( November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was an American Songwriter and Singer Introduced by Fred Astaire in the musical film Daddy Long Legs. Fred Astaire (born Frederick Austerlitz; May 10, 1899 &ndash June 22, 1987) was an American Academy Award The musical film is a Film genre in which several Songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative Daddy Long Legs is a 1955 Hollywood musical comedy Film set in France, New York City and the fictional college town of "Walston" in
• "Speedoo"     w. m. Esther Navarro
• "Stereophonic Sound"     w. m. Cole Porter from the musical Silk Stockings
• "A Story Untold"     Leroy Griffin
• "Suddenly There's A Valley"     w. Cole Albert Porter (June 9 1891 &ndash October 15 1964 was an American Composer and songwriter from Peru, Indiana. Musical theatre is a form of Theatre combining Music, Songs spoken Dialogue and Dance. Silk Stockings is a musical with a book by George S Kaufman, Leueen MacGrath, and Abe Burrows and music and lyrics by Cole "A Story Untold" is a song originally written as a Doo-wop song by Leroy Griffin, but adapted to the Pop music genre in 1955. "Suddenly There's a Valley" is a popular Song. It was written by Chuck Meyer and Biff Jones. m. Chuck Meyer & Biff Jones
• "(Love Is) The Tender Trap" w. Sammy Cahn m. Sammy Cahn ( June 18, 1913 &ndash January 15, 1993) was a 4-time Academy Award -winning American lyricist songwriter James Van Heusen. Jimmy Van Heusen ( January 26, 1913 - February 7, 1990) was an American Composer. Introduced by Frank Sinatra in the film The Tender Trap. Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor The Tender Trap ( 1955) is a comedy starring Frank Sinatra, Debbie Reynolds, David Wayne, and Celeste Holm.
• "Theme From "East Of Eden""     m. Leonard Rosenman
• "Tina Marie"     w. " Tina Marie " is a popular song It was written by Bob Merrill and was published in 1955. m. Bob Merrill
• "Tutti Frutti"     w. Bob Merrill ( May 17 1921 - February 17 1998) was an American Songwriter, theatrical Composer and " Tutti Frutti " is a song by Little Richard, which became his first hit record in 1955 m. Richard Penniman, D. Rev Richard Wayne Penniman (born December 5 1932 better known by the Stage name Little Richard, is an American Singer, Songwriter La Bostrie & Joe Lubin
• "Two Lost Souls"     w. m. Richard Adler & Jerry Ross. Richard Adler (born August 3, 1921) is an American Lyricist, Composer and producer of several Broadway Jerry Ross (né Jerold Rosenberg March 9, 1926 – November 11, 1955) was an American Lyricist and Composer Introduced by Gwen Verdon and Stephen Douglass in the musical Damn Yankees
• "Unchained Melody"     w. Gwyneth Evelyn “Gwen” Verdon (January 13 1925 – October 18 2000 was an American Dancer and Actress. Stephen Douglass (born September 27, 1921) is an American Actor. Musical theatre is a form of Theatre combining Music, Songs spoken Dialogue and Dance. Damn Yankees is a Musical comedy with a book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop and music and lyrics by Richard Adler and " Unchained Melody " is a popular song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. Hy Zaret m. Hy Zaret ( August 21, 1907 &ndash July 2, 2007) was an American Lyricist and Composer best known as the co-author of the Alex North
• "Wake The Town And Tell The People"     w. Alex North ( December 4, 1910 – September 8, 1991) was an American Composer responsible for the first Jazz " Wake the Town and Tell the People " is a popular Song with music by Jerry Livingston and lyrics by Sammy Gallop, published in Sammy Gallop m. Jerry Livingston
• "The Wallflower" (aka "Dance With Me Henry")     w. Jerry Livingston (born March 25, 1909 in Denver, Colorado, died on July 1, 1987) was an American Songwriter " The Wallflower " (also known as " Roll with Me Henry " and " Dance with Me Henry " is a popular song m. Johnny Otis, Hank Ballard & Etta James
• "Whatever Lola Wants"     w. Johnny Otis (born John Alexander Veliotes on December 29, 1921 in Vallejo California) is an American Blues Hank Ballard (born John Henry Kendricks) ( November 18, 1927 - March 2, 2003) was an African American R&B / Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins on January 25, 1938) is an American Blues, soul, R&B, Rock & roll " Whatever Lola Wants " is a popular Song, sometimes rendered as " Whatever Lola Wants Lola Gets " m. Richard Adler & Jerry Ross. Richard Adler (born August 3, 1921) is an American Lyricist, Composer and producer of several Broadway Jerry Ross (né Jerold Rosenberg March 9, 1926 – November 11, 1955) was an American Lyricist and Composer Introduced by Gwen Verdon in the musical Damn Yankees. Gwyneth Evelyn “Gwen” Verdon (January 13 1925 – October 18 2000 was an American Dancer and Actress. Musical theatre is a form of Theatre combining Music, Songs spoken Dialogue and Dance. Damn Yankees is a Musical comedy with a book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop and music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Gwen also performed the song in the 1958 film version. Events January 28 - Little Richard begins attending classes at Oakwood College in Huntsville Alabama January
• "Why Do Fools Fall In Love?"     w. Why Do Fools Fall in Love is a song that was originally a hit for early New York City-based Rock and roll group Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers m. Frankie Lymon & George Goldner
• "A Woman in Love"     w. Franklin Joseph "Frankie" Lymon ( September 30, 1942 &ndash February 27, 1968) was an African-American Rock and " A Woman In Love " is a popular Song. It was written by Frank Loesser and was published in 1955, introduced in Samuel Goldwyn's cinematic m. Frank Loesser
• "You Are My Love" w. Frank Henry Loesser ( June 29, 1910, New York City – July 26, 1969, New York City) was an American " You Are My Love " is a popular song It was written by Jimmie Nabbie and was published in 1955. m. Jimmie Nabbie
• "You Don't Know Me"     w. " You Don't Know Me " is a song written by Cindy Walker and Eddy Arnold in 1955 and recorded by Arnold that year m. Cindy Walker & Eddy Arnold
• "You're Sensational"     w. Cindy Walker ( July 20, 1918 - March 23, 2006) was an American singer/songwriter and dancer Richard Edward Arnold (known as Eddy Arnold) ( May 15, 1918  &ndash May 8, 2008) was an American Country music " You're Sensational " is a song written by Cole Porter for the 1956 film High Society, where it was introduced by Frank Sinatra. m. Cole Porter. Cole Albert Porter (June 9 1891 &ndash October 15 1964 was an American Composer and songwriter from Peru, Indiana. Introduced by Frank Sinatra in the musical film High Society

Classical music

• Arthur Bliss - Violin Concerto
• Henry Cowell - Symphony No. Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra (December 12 1915 &ndash May 14 1998 was an American singer and actor The musical film is a Film genre in which several Songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative High Society ( 1956) is Musical film made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in VistaVision and Technicolor with music and lyrics Classical music is a broad term that usually refers to mainstream music produced in or rooted in the traditions of Western liturgical and Secular music Sir Arthur Edward Drummond Bliss, CH, KCVO ( 2 August 1891 - 27 March 1975) was a British composer Henry Cowell ( March 11, 1897 – December 10, 1965) was an American Composer, musical theorist, Pianist 12
• George Crumb - Diptych for orchestra
• George Crumb - Sonata for solo cello
• Mario Davidovsky - Quintet for Clarinet and Strings
• Mario Davidovsky - Suite Sinfonica Para "El Payaso" for orchestra
• Einar Englund - Piano Concerto No. George Crumb (born October 24, 1929) is an American Composer of modern and Avant garde music George Crumb (born October 24, 1929) is an American Composer of modern and Avant garde music Mario Davidovsky (born March 4, 1934) is an Argentine - American Composer. Mario Davidovsky (born March 4, 1934) is an Argentine - American Composer. Sven Einar Englund ( June 17 1916 &ndash June 27 1999) was a Finnish Composer. 1
• Ferenc Farkas - Bukki Varlatok
• Hans Werner Henze - Symphony No. Ferenc Farkas (December 15 1905 in Nagykanizsa – October 10 2000 in Budapest) was a Hungarian composer Hans Werner Henze (born July 1 1926 Gütersloh, Germany is a German composer well known for his left-wing political convictions 4
• Alan Hovhaness - Symphony No. Alan Hovhaness (Ալան Հովհանես ( March 8, 1911 &ndash June 21, 2000) was an American Composer of Armenian 2 Mysterious Mountain
• Witold Lutosławski - Dance Preludes (2nd version for clarinet and chamber group)
• Bohuslav Martinů - The Epic of Gilgamesh
• Bohuslav Martinů - Oboe Concerto
• Darius Milhaud - Symphony No. Witold Lutosławski ( January 25 1913 &ndash February 7 1994 was one of the major European Composers Bohuslav Martinů ( (December 8 1890 – August 28 1959 was a prolific Bohemian Czech Composer, who wrote six symphonies, 15 Operas Bohuslav Martinů ( (December 8 1890 – August 28 1959 was a prolific Bohemian Czech Composer, who wrote six symphonies, 15 Operas Darius Milhaud (darjys mijo (September 4 1892 &ndash June 22 1974 was a French Composer and teacher 5
• Darius Milhaud - Symphony No. Darius Milhaud (darjys mijo (September 4 1892 &ndash June 22 1974 was a French Composer and teacher 6
• Luigi Nono - Il Canto Sospeso, for soli, chorus, and orchestra
• Luigi Nono - Incontri, for 24 instruments
• Walter Piston - Symphony No. Luigi Nono ( January 29, 1924 – May 8, 1990) was an Italian Avant-garde Composer of Classical music Luigi Nono ( January 29, 1924 – May 8, 1990) was an Italian Avant-garde Composer of Classical music Walter Hamor Piston Jr ( January 20, 1894 &ndash November 12, 1976) was an American composer and music theorist 6
• Edmund Rubbra - Piano Concerto
• John Serry, Sr. - American Rhapsody
• Alexandre Tansman - Concerto for Orchestra
• Alexandre Tansman - Capriccio for Orchestra
• Michael Tippett - Sonata for Four Horns
• Ernst Toch - Symphony No. Edmund Rubbra ( Charles Edmund Duncan-Rubbra) ( 23 May 1901 &ndash 14 February 1986) was a British composer John Serry Sr ( January 29, 1915 &ndash September 14, 2003) was a distinguished Concert Accordionist, Arranger Alexandre Tansman ( June 12, 1897, Łódź – November 15, 1986, Paris) was a prolific composer and virtuoso pianist Alexandre Tansman ( June 12, 1897, Łódź – November 15, 1986, Paris) was a prolific composer and virtuoso pianist Sir Michael Kemp Tippett, OM (2 January 1905 &ndash 8 January 1998 was one of the foremost English Composers of the 20th century Ernst Toch (pronounced) ( 7 December 1887 - 1 October 1964) was a Composer of classical music and Film scores 3
• Ralph Vaughan Williams - Symphony No. Ralph (reɪf Vaughan Williams OM (12 October 1872 &ndash 26 August 1958 was an English Composer of symphonies, Chamber music 8
• William Walton - Johannesburg Festival Overture
• Franz Waxman - Sinfonietta for Strings and Timpani
• Iannis Xenakis - Pithoprakta for orchestra

Opera

• Carlisle Floyd - Susannah
• Dmitri Kabalevsky - Nikita Vershinin

Musical theater

• The Amazing Adele     Philadelphia production
• Ankles Aweigh     Broadway production
• Catch A Star     Broadway production
• Damn Yankees (Richard Adler and Jerry Ross) - Broadway production
• Kismet     London production opened at the Stoll Theatre on April 20 and ran for 648 performances
• The Pajama Game (Richard Adler and Jerry Ross) - London production opened at the Coliseum on October 13 and ran for 501 performances
• Phoenix '55     Broadway production
• Pipe Dream (Rodgers & Hammerstein) - Broadway production
• Plain And Fancy     Broadway production
• Romance in Candlelight London production opened at the Piccadilly Theatre on September 15 and ran for 53 performances
• Seventh Heaven     Broadway production opened at the ANTA Playhouse on May 26 and ran for 44 performances
• Shoestring Revue     Broadway production
• Silk Stockings     Broadway production
• Wonderful Town (Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden and Adolph Green) - London production opened at the Princes Theatre on February 24 and ran for 207 performances

Musical films

• Artists And Models released November 7 starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis
• As Long as They're Happy starring Jack Buchanan, Janette Scott, Jeannie Carson, Jerry Wayne, Diana Dors and Joan Sims
• The Benny Goodman Story
• Daddy Long Legs
• Gentlemen Marry Brunettes
• The Girl Rush starring Rosalind Russell, Fernando Lamas, Eddie Albert and Gloria DeHaven. Sir William Turner Walton, OM ( March 29, 1902 &ndash March 8, 1983) was a British Composer and Franz Waxman (24 December 1906 &ndash 24 February 1967 was a Jewish German American Composer, known for his bravura Carmen Fantasie Iannis Xenakis (Ιάννης Ξενάκης (May 29 1922 - February 4 2001 was a Greek modernist composer musical theoretician and architect Opera is an art form in which Singers and Musicians perform a Dramatic work (called an opera which combines a text (called a Libretto Carlisle Floyd (born June 11, 1926, in Latta South Carolina) is an American Opera Composer. Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky (Дми́трий Бори́сович Кабале́вский (December 30 1904 &ndash February 18 1987 was a Russian Soviet Musical theatre is a form of Theatre combining Music, Songs spoken Dialogue and Dance. Ankles Aweigh is a musical with a book by Guy Bolton and Eddie Davis lyrics by Dan Shapiro and music by Sammy Fain. Damn Yankees is a Musical comedy with a book by George Abbott and Douglass Wallop and music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Richard Adler (born August 3, 1921) is an American Lyricist, Composer and producer of several Broadway Jerry Ross (né Jerold Rosenberg March 9, 1926 – November 11, 1955) was an American Lyricist and Composer Kismet is a musical written in 1953 by Robert Wright and George Forrest, adapted from the music of Alexander Borodin, and The Peacock Theatre is a West End theatre in the City of Westminster, located in Portugal Street near Aldwych. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. The Pajama Game is a musical based on the novel 7-1/2 Cents by Richard Bissell. The Coliseum Theatre (also known as the London Coliseum) is on St Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Pipe Dream is a musical with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics and book by Oscar Hammerstein II. Richard Charles Rodgers ( June 28, 1902, Arverne Queens, New York City &ndash December 30, 1979, New York Oscar Hammerstein II (ˈhæmɚstaɪn (born Oscar Greeley Clendenning Hammerstein) ( July 12, 1895 – August 23, 1960) was The Piccadilly Theatre is a West End theatre located at 16 Denman Street behind Piccadilly Circus and adjacent to the Regents Palace Hotel in the City Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy. The August Wilson Theatre, located at 245 West 52nd Street in New York City, is a legitimate Broadway theatre. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Silk Stockings is a musical with a book by George S Kaufman, Leueen MacGrath, and Abe Burrows and music and lyrics by Cole WikipediaWikiProject Composers#Lead section --> WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes Betty Comden ( May 3 1917 November 23 2006) along with Adolph Green (1914 2002 was one-half of the musical duo Comden and Green Adolph Green ( December 2, 1914 October 23, 2002) was an American Lyricist and Playwright who with long-time The Shaftesbury Theatre is a West End Theatre, located on Shaftesbury Avenue, in the London Borough of Camden. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the The musical film is a Film genre in which several Songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative Events 1492 - The Ensisheim Meteorite the oldest Meteorite with a known date of impact strikes the Earth around noon in a Wheat Dean Martin (born Dino Paul Crocetti; June 7 1917 &ndash December 25 1995 was an American Singer, Film Actor, television personality Jerry Lewis (born March 16, 1926) is an American Comedian, award-winning actor producer writer and director best-known for his slapstick Jack Buchanan ( 2 April 1891 – 20 October 1957) born Walter John Buchanan, was a British theatre and film Janette Scott (born December 14, 1938) is an English actress Scott was born in Morecambe, England. Jeannie Carson (born Jean Schufflebottom on May 23 1928 in Yorkshire) is an English Comedian and stage Actor Diana Dors ( October 23, 1931 &ndash May 4, 1984) was an English actress and Sex symbol. Irene Joan Marion Sims ( 9 May 1930 &ndash 27 June 2001) was an English actress best remembered for her roles in the Daddy Long Legs is a 1955 Hollywood musical comedy Film set in France, New York City and the fictional college town of "Walston" in Gentlemen Marry Brunettes is a 1955 Musical film made by Russ-Field productions starring Jane Russell and Jeanne Crain, and Rosalind Russell ( June 4, 1907 – November 28, 1976) was an award-winning American Actress of stage and Fernando Álvaro Lamas (January 9 1915 Buenos Aires, Argentina – October 8 1982 Los Angeles, California) was an Argentina -born Edward Albert Heimberger ( April 22, 1906 &ndash May 26, 2005) better known as Eddie Albert, was an American Actor Gloria Mildred DeHaven (born July 23, Los Angeles California) is an American actress.
• It's Always Fair Weather
• Jupiter's Darling starring Howard Keel, Esther Williams, Marge Champion and Gower Champion
• King's Rhapsody starring Anna Neagle and Errol Flynn

• Kismet
• Lady and the Tramp     Animated feature
• Love Me or Leave Me
• Oklahoma!
• Pete Kelly's Blues
• The Seven Little Foys
• A Star Is Born

Musical television

• Heidi     television production
• Our Town     television production
• Together With Music     television production

Births

• January 3 - Helen O'Hara, British musician
• January 8 - Mike Reno, Loverboy
• January 13 - Fred White, Earth Wind and Fire
• January 13 - Trevor Rabin, Yes
• January 17 - Steve Earle
• January 19 - Simon Rattle, conductor
• January 26 - Eddie Van Halen, musician
• January 27 - Richard Young, Kentucky Headhunters
• February 18 - Riff Regan, real name Miles Tredinnick, lead singer in London. It's Always Fair Weather is a 1955 MGM musical film scripted by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, who also wrote the show's lyrics scored by Jupiter's Darling is the 12th and most recent album released by the band Heart. Howard Keel, born Harold Clifford Keel ( April 13, 1919 &ndash November 7, 2004) was an American Actor For the Fijian academic business woman see Esther Williams (academic Esther Jane Williams (born August 8 1921 is a retired Marge Champion (born Marjorie Celeste Belcher on September 2, 1919) is an American Dancer and Choreographer. Gower Carlyle Champion ( June 22 1919 &ndash August 25 1980) was an American Theatre director, Choreographer King's Rhapsody is a musical with book and music by Ivor Novello and lyrics by Christopher Hassall. Dame Anna Neagle, DBE ( October 20, 1904 &ndash June 3, 1986) was a popular English stage and Motion picture Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn ( June 20, 1909 &ndash October 14, 1959) was an Australian Film Actor, most Kismet is an American Musical film in Cinemascope and Eastman Color released by MGM in 1955. Lady and the Tramp is a 1955 Animated feature film produced by Walt Disney, and originally released to theaters on June 22, 1955 by Love Me or Leave Me is a 1955 biographical film which tells the life story of Ruth Etting, a singer who rose from Dancer to movie star The 1943 musical play Oklahoma!, written by Composer Richard Rodgers and Lyricist / Librettist Oscar Hammerstein II Pete Kelly's Blues is a 1955 film based on the 1951 original radio series. The Seven Little Foys is a 1955 film starring Bob Hope as Eddie Foy. A Star Is Born is a 1954 musical Remake of the original 1937 film, directed by George Cukor and starring Judy Heidi's Years of Wandering and Learning ( German: Heidis Lehr- und Wanderjahre) usually abbreviated Heidi, is a novel about the events Our Town is a three act play by Thornton Wilder which is perhaps the most frequently produced play by an American playwright Events 1431 - Joan of Arc is handed over to the Bishop Pierre Cauchon. Helen O'Hara (born Helen Bevington 3 January 1955) is a British Musician, formerly a member of the band Dexys Midnight Runners Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Mike Reno (né Joseph Michael Rynoski, born January 8, 1955) is a Canadian Musician and Lead singer of Loverboy Loverboy is a Canadian rock group formed in 1980 in Calgary Alberta. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Fred (Freddy White (born January 13, 1955 in Memphis Tennessee) is an American soul, funk, and R&B Drummer Earth Wind & Fire is an African - American Funk band led by Maurice White that achieved worldwide success in the 1970s Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Trevor Rabin (born January 13, 1954) is a South African American musician best known as a guitarist and songwriter for the British Yes are an English Progressive rock band that formed in London in 1968. Events 38 BC - Octavian marries Livia Drusilla. 1287 - King Alfonso III of Aragon invades Minorca Stephen 'Steve' Fain Earle (ɝl is an American Singer-songwriter, well known for his rock and Country music, as well as his political views Events 1419 - Hundred Years' War: Rouen surrenders to Henry V of England completing his reconquest of Normandy. WikipediaWikiProject Classical music#Biographical_infoboxes --> Sir Simon Denis Rattle, CBE, FRSA, (born January Events 1340 - King Edward III of England is declared King of France. Edward Lodewijk "Eddie" Van Halen (born January 26 1955 is a Dutch Guitarist, Keyboardist, Songwriter and producer Events 98 - Trajan becomes Roman Emperor after the death of Nerva. The Kentucky Headhunters are an American Country rock group whose early albums were embraced by both country and rock fans Events 3102 BC - Epoch (origin of the Kali Yuga. 1229 - The Sixth Crusade: Frederick II Holy Riff Regan (real name Miles Tredinnick, born 18 February 1955) was the lead singer with the 1970s punk band London. Miles Tredinnick (born February 18 1955) is a writer and lead singer with the British rock band London. This article is about the English band London For the American band with the same name see London.
• February 23 - Howard Jones
• March 2 - Jay Osmond, The Osmonds
• March 4 - Boon Gould, real name Rowland Charles Gould, guitarist (Level 42)
• March 10 - Bunny DeBarge, DeBarge
• March 15 - Dee Snider, Twisted Sister
• March 31 - Angus Young, AC/DC
• April 13 - Louis Johnson, The Brothers Johnson
• April 17 - Pete Shelley, Buzzcocks
• May 9 - Anne Sofie von Otter
• May 12 - Kix Brooks, Country singer Brooks & Dunn
• May 20 - Steve George, Mr. Mister
• May 20 - Zbigniew Preisner, composer
• May 21 - Stan Lynch, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
• May 28 - John McGeoch, Magazine, PiL, and Siouxsie & the Banshees, (d. Events 1455 - Traditional date for the publication of the Gutenberg Bible, the first Western Book printed from Movable Howard Jones (born John Howard Jones, 23 February 1955) is an English Singer and Songwriter who gained acclaim in Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good The Osmonds are an American family pop group who achieved success as teenage music idols in the 1970s The Osmonds are an American family pop group who achieved success as teenage music idols in the 1970s Events 51 - Nero, later to become Roman Emperor, is given the title Princeps iuventutis (head of the youth Rowland Charles Gould (born 4 March, 1955; Shanklin, Isle of Wight) known as Boon Gould, is an English musician and one Rowland Charles Gould (born 4 March, 1955; Shanklin, Isle of Wight) known as Boon Gould, is an English musician and one Level 42 are an English Pop rock and Jazz-funk band. The group had a number of worldwide and UK hits during the 1980s and 1990s and have Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing DeBarge was an American Music group, whose repertoire included R&B, soul, Funk, and later gospel. Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Daniel Dee Snider (born March 15 1955) is an American Musician, radio personality, and Actor. Twisted Sister is an American heavy metal band from New York City. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Angus McKinnon Young (born on 31 March 1955 is the lead guitarist songwriter and co-founder of the Australian Hard rock band AC/DC. AC/DC are an Australian Hard rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. Events 1111 - Henry V is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. 1204 - The Fourth Crusade sacks Constantinople The Brothers Johnson is a band consisting of American Musicians and brothers George ('Lightnin' Licks' and Louis Johnson ('Thunder Thumbs' Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor. This musician is not to be confused with the 1970s singer Peter Shelley. Buzzcocks are an English Punk rock band formed in Manchester in 1975 Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Anne Sofie von Otter (born 9 May 1955) is a Swedish mezzo-soprano Events 1191 - Richard I of England marries Berengaria of Navarre. Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III, May 12 1955 in Shreveport Louisiana USA is an American Country music Singer-songwriter. Brooks & Dunn are an American Country music duo consisting of Singer-songwriters Kix Brooks (born Leon Eric Brooks III May 12, 1955 Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Steve George is also the name of the Bassist of Swervedriver. Mr Mister was an American atmospheric Pop rock band of the 1980s Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Zbigniew Preisner (ˈzbigɲɛf ˈpɾajsnɛɾ (born May 20, 1955 in Bielsko-Biała as Zbigniew Antoni Kowalski) is one of Poland 's Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. Stanley "Stan" Lynch (born May 21, 1955) is an American Songwriter and Record producer. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are an American rock band formed in 1975 by Tom Petty Events 585 BC - A Solar eclipse occurs as predicted by Greek philosopher and scientist Thales, while Alyattes is battling John Alexander McGeoch, (28 May 1955 &ndash 4 March 2004 was a Scottish guitarist who played with some of the biggest bands of the Post-punk era including Magazine Magazine were an English Post-punk group active between 1977 and 1981 Public Image Ltd ( PiL) were an English musical group formed in 1978 by vocalist John Lydon, Guitarist Keith Levene Siouxsie & the Banshees were a British rock band which formed in 1976 2004)
• May 29 - Pascal Dusapin, French composer
• May 30 - Topper Headon, The Clash
• June 7 - Joey Scarbury
• June 23 - Glenn Danzig, lead singer for Danzig
• June 26 - Mick Jones, The Clash
• June 28 - Thomas Hampson, opera singer
• July 4 - John Waite
• July 18 - Terry Chambers, XTC
• July 21 - Howie Epstein, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
• August 9 - Benjamin Orr, The Cars
• August 17 - Colin Moulding, XTC
• August 29 - Diamanda Galás
• September 3 - Steve Jones, The Sex Pistols
• September 9 - Ivan Smirnov
• September 13 - Andreas Staier, classical harpsichordist and fortepianist
• October 2 - Philip Oakey, Human League
• October 7 - Yo-Yo Ma, cellist
• October 16 - Leonid Desyatnikov, composer
• October 21:
  • Fred Hersch, American jazz pianist
  • Rich Mullins (+ 1997)
• October 25 - Matthias Jabs, The Scorpions
• October 29 - Kevin Dubrow, Quiet Riot
• November 21 - Kyle Gann, composer, teacher and critic
• November 23 - Ludovico Einaudi, Italian composer and pianist
• November 30 - Billy Idol
• December 6 - Bright Sheng, composer
• December 15 - Paul Simonon, The Clash

Deaths

• February 14 - Charles Cuvillier, composer of operettas
• March 12 - Charlie Parker, Jazz saxophonist, heart failure
• May 4 - George Enescu, composer
• July 25 - Isaak Dunayevsky, conductor and composer
• August 5 - Carmen Miranda, singer
• November 11 - Jerry Ross, songwriter
• November 22 - Joseph Guy Ropartz, composer and conductor
• November 27 - Arthur Honegger, composer
• November 30 - Josip Štolcer-Slavenski, composer
• date unknown
  • Oskar Adler, violinist and music critic
  • Bessie Brown, blues singer
  • Willy Burkhard, composer
  • Harry Parr Davies, composer and songwriter
  • Vernon Isley, original Isley brother, killed in an accident aged 13
  • Annette Mills, partner of "Muffin the Mule"

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Events 1416 - The Council of Constance, called by the Emperor Sigismund a supporter of Antipope John XXIII burns Jerome of Prague following Nicholas Bowen "Topper" Headon (born 30 May 1955, Bromley, Kent, England) known as 'Topper' (because of his resemblance For the debut album by The Clash see The Clash (album The Clash were Events 1099 - The First Crusade: The Siege of Jerusalem begins Joey Scarbury (born June 7 1955) is an Adult contemporary Singer who had a Hit song, "Theme from Greatest American Events 1180 - First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan 1305 - The Flemish Glenn Danzig (born Glenn Anzalone on June 23, 1955) is an American singer Songwriter, Musician, Entrepreneur Gdańsk ( Polish pronunciation; 'Danzig', Gduńsk Gedania Dantiscum is the City at the centre of the fourth-largest Metropolitan area in Poland Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian is killed during the retreat from the Sassanid Empire. Michael Geoffrey "Mick" Jones (born 26 June 1955 was the lead Guitarist and a vocalist of the British Punk rock band The For the debut album by The Clash see The Clash (album The Clash were Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. For the English runner see Tommy Hampson WikipediaWikiProject Opera#Infoboxes --> Thomas Hampson Events 836 - Pactum Sicardi, peace between the Principality of Benevento and the Duchy of Naples John Waite (born John Charles Waite 4 July 1952, Lancaster, Lancashire, England) is a rock Singer. Events 390 BC - Roman - Gaulish Wars Battle of the Allia - a Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, Terry Chambers (born 18 July 1955, Swindon, Wiltshire, England) was the Drummer and a founding member of XTC XTC was a New Wave band from Swindon, England, active between 1976 and 2005 Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World Howard Norman Epstein ( July 21, 1955 - February 23, 2003) was a musician best known for his work with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are an American rock band formed in 1975 by Tom Petty Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Benjamin Orr ( September 8 1947 &ndash October 3 2000) was the Bass guitar player and one of the Vocalists for the The Cars were an American rock band that emerged from the early New Wave music scene in the late 1970s Events 986 - A Byzantine army was destroyed in the pass of Trajan's Gate by the Bulgarians under the Comitopuli Colin Moulding (born Colin Ivor Moulding, 17 August 1955, Swindon, Wiltshire, England) is a founding member of the XTC was a New Wave band from Swindon, England, active between 1976 and 2005 Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Diamanda Galás (born August 29, 1955) is an American-born Avant-garde Performance artist, Vocalist, keyboardist and Composer Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Stephen Phillip Jones (born 3 September, 1955 in Shepherds Bush, London) is an English rock Guitarist The Sex Pistols are an English Punk rock band that formed in London in 1975 Events 1000 - Battle of Svolder, Viking Age. 1379 - Treaty of Neuberg, splitting the Austrian Ivan Nikolayevich Smirnov ( Russian: Иван Николаевич Смирнов born 9 September 1955 in Russia, is regarded as one of Events 509 BC - The Temple of Jupiter on Rome 's Capitoline Hill is dedicated on the ides of September Andreas Staier (born September 13 1955 in Göttingen) is a German Pianist and Harpsichordist Life Events 1187 - Siege of Jerusalem: Saladin captures Jerusalem after 88 years of Crusader rule Philip Oakey (born on 2 October, 1955, in Hinckley, Leicestershire, England) is a Composer, Singer, Events 3761 BC - The epoch (origin of the modern Hebrew calendar ( Proleptic Julian calendar) This is an Anglicized version of the Chinese name "Ma Yo-yo" the family name is " Ma " Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western See also Leonid Arkadievich Desyatnikov ( Russian: Леони́д Арка́дьевич Деся́тников born Events 1512 - Martin Luther joins the theological faculty of the University of Wittenberg. Fred Hersch (born October 21, 1955 in Cincinnati Ohio) is a contemporary American Jazz Pianist who has become a consistent Richard Wayne Mullins ( October 21, 1955 &ndash September 19, 1997) was an American Christian music Singer and Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Matthias Jabs (born 25 October 1955) is a German Guitarist and Songwriter. Scorpions are a heavy metal / Hard rock band from Hanover, Germany, probably best known for their 1980s rock anthem " Rock You Like a Events 437 - Valentinian III, Western Roman Emperor, marries Licinia Eudoxia, daughter of his cousin Theodosius II Kevin DuBrow ( October 29, 1955 &ndash c November 19, 2007) was an American rock singer best known as the lead vocalist Quiet Riot was an American heavy metal band whose 1983 & 1984 success contributed to launching the 1980s Glam Events 164 BC - Judas Maccabaeus, son of Mattathias of the Hasmonean family restores the Temple in Jerusalem. Kyle Eugene Gann (born November 21, 1955) is an American Composer and music critic born in Dallas, Texas. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Ludovico Einaudi (born 23 November 1955) is an Italian Contemporary classical music Composer and Pianist. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Billy Idol (born William Michael Albert Broad, 30 November 1955, Stanmore, Middlesex) is an English rock Events 1060 - Béla I of Hungary is crowned king of Hungary 1240 - Mongol invasion of Rus: Kiev Bright Sheng (surname Sheng, born Shèng Zōngliàng, 盛[[wiktionary 宗|宗]] 亮, in Shanghai Events 533 - Byzantine general Belisarius defeats the Vandals, commanded by King Gelimer, at the Battle of Paul Gustave Simonon (born 15 December 1955 is an English musician best known as the Bass guitarist for Punk rock band The Clash. For the debut album by The Clash see The Clash (album The Clash were Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German Charles Cuvillier ( 24 April 1877 - 14 February 1955) was a French Composer of Operetta. Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving Events 1256 - The Augustinian monastic order is constituted at the Lecceto Monastery when Pope Alexander IV George Enescu (pronunciation in Romanian: /'ʤěorʤe e'nesku/ known in France as Georges Enesco) ( August 19 1881, Liveni &ndash Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Isaak Osipovich Dunayevsky also Dunaevsky or Dunaevski ( Исаак Осипович Дунаевский; Lokhvitsa Poltava - 25 July Events 642 - Battle of Maserfield - Penda of Mercia defeats and kills Oswald of Bernicia. Carmen Miranda, pron. 'kaɾme͂j mi'rɐ͂dɐ (February 9 1909 – August 5 1955 birth name Maria do Carmo Events 308 - The Congress of Carnuntum: Attempting to keep peace within the Roman Empire, the leaders of the Tetrarchy declare Jerry Ross (né Jerold Rosenberg March 9, 1926 – November 11, 1955) was an American Lyricist and Composer Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Events 1095 - Pope Urban II declares the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont Arthur Honegger (March 10 1892 &ndash November 27 1955 was a Swiss Composer, who was born in France and lived a large part of his life in Paris. Events 1700 - Battle of Narva — A Swedish army of 8500 men under Charles XII defeats Josip Štolcer-Slavenski ( May 11 1896 - November 30 1955) was a Croatian Composer. Oskar Adler (1875&ndash1955 was an Austrian Violinist, physician and esoteric savant. Bessie Brown ( Cleveland, Ohio 1895 - 1955 also known as "The Original" Bessie Brown, was a Blues and classic Jazz singer Willy Burkhard (1900 - 1955 was a Swiss Composer. Willy Burkhard was an extremely influential composer of the 20th century Harry Parr Davies ( 1914 - October 14 1955) was a Welsh composer and songwriter Vernon Isley (1942-1955 was a singer and one of the original members of the family band The Isley Brothers during the time the group began their career as a Gospel The Isley Brothers (ˈaɪzliː are a Grammy-winning American R&B / soul group Annette Mills (1894 – 10 January 1955) was an English Actress, Dancer and broadcaster, and concert pianist

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