Top Songs of 1956

[@swansong5263]

Elvis Presley what a beautiful soul.

[@joanfarrant]

You can't beat the 50 and 60 Elvis was the king of rock and roll ❤ 7:00

[@MrDaiseymay]

@@joanfarrant But the Army call -up broke him, and pop music had moved on, as it always does.

[@elvisgeorge6307]

I was born in 1957 , this was the music my mom listened to while carrying me ❤️

[@ronmetcalfe6214]

All those clean cut performers then along comes Elvis. No wonder he shook up the world.

[@dannyboyd9462]

I agree

[@whalesong999]

Elvis grew in popularity due to the rise of the "youth culture" and held sway there among them - I was there in the thick of it. My personal tastes didn't really follow rock-n'-roll, not sure just why, but there were other performers and music genres that I enjoyed more, part of the great diversity in music arising in that decade. Elvis became a 'showman' as much as a musician and that drew a different audience than say Dean Martin or Perry Como.

[@drgeff1]

No not fats Domino

[@freddyfurrah3789]

LMAO...THE KING

[@hothemeep1219]

​@whalesong999 What did you thought of the British Invasion in the 60's

[@fast4wood]

56 was the year Elvis exploded on to the scene at 21 years old and lasted for 21 years . He did mostly music in his first seven or eight years and also in his last 7 or 8 years. Where would we be without Elvis ? An amazing talent that left us too soon.

[@EnriqueGarcia-dn4cp]

Now I know why I like rock and roll and the king so much...I happened to born that year...I grow up listening the 50,60 and 70... So blessed....

[@b.o.4469]

Watch the 1955 video and then the 1956 video. The most massive change in modern music history

[@Aurora666_yt]

Suddenly rock n roll replaced the big band sound of the 1930s 40s and early 50s when Bill Haley and the Comets released Rock around the clock.

[@didibolter9362]

At least Elvis had 5 songs on the list of top songs of 1956! "Don't Be Cruel" is one of my personal favorites and that made it up to #2, so, YAY, CONGRATULATIONS Elvis! ! 😍

[@usaneebeilles9510]

Fabulous 1956! All of them. Simply fabulous. Many thanks for posting.

[@chicubfannin]

The beauty of radio in the 1950's and 1960's was that most stations would still play a variety of music genres. You could hear Elvis, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin on the same radio station. Now radio stations are programmed/formatted to play only one genre of music. Today's radio listener is poorer for it.

[@MrDaiseymay]

they want to keep in step with all that's new and with the kids , even though the DJ is in his 70's.

[@dieniefay3733]

God I love Elvis , always have and always will , there will never be another RIP xxxx

[@margaretcommon6634]

He is not dead ,you will see him soon!! September 14 th 2021

[@williamgabriel5412]

ELVIS PRESLEY IS THE KINGGGG!

[@poetheraven01]

What a beautiful time to be 15 and feeling the stirrings of growing up, first loves, and school dances.

[@MrDaiseymay]

I expect so--I had 5 weeks of schooling that year, and in 3 schools.

[@randyrogers8568]

1956: The year the greatest entertainer of all time changed music forever.

[@raypratt3611]

Nah,MICHAEL JACKSON wasnt born till 1958!!

[@randyrogers8568]

@@raypratt3611 MJ was no doubt a big star but he was not as big as Elvis. Elvis sold more records, had more #1 hits, and led the music revolution that was rock & roll. Music was pretty much the same after MJ as before MJ. I lived through both. MJ wasn't even the second biggest change to music. The Beatles were. But if you want the biggest single person to change the face of music you have to go back to Al Jolson. Before Jolson, singers just stood still and sang like they were in church. Al Jolson was the first singer to put some energy in his singing. In his day he was simply known as "The Worlds Greatest Entertainer"

[@jcdbrw]

I wish I could go back to this year, and start over. We had awesome music!

[@jameseast7966]

Yeah, I was 11, to go back and know then what I know now.

[@lesleylesley5821]

Without Elvis, no rock n' roll.

[@russellwhite1581]

Not really, because Bill Haley charted earlier with Rock Around The Clock.

[@marydeschamps1686]

Don't forget The Great Buddy Holly

[@codyhilton1750]

Silly comment, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Pat Boone, Jerry Lee Lewis, just to name a few and I still have the 78's and 45's to prove my point.

[@11iuv]

Fats domino had the fat man 1949

[@ivyj5698]

I remember frankie Vaughn singing green door loved it and honey ray another favourite loved Elvis more so ballads and pat Boone was my mums .they have lasted through generations deanmartin memories are made of this .but still Elvis best .

[@jmkeupp]

The Platters were one of the top groups of all time. I remember in 1960 their greatest hits album was the prize possession of many in my high school.

[@murph3001]

Yup I think you are correct. I do believe Tony Williams remains the greatest voice ever in popular music.

[@jonathanbarker2431]

The songs from the year I was born, I love watching these video clips

[@williamowsley9771]

A pretty good year for music. Elvis and rock n roll, the Platters and Fats Domino.

[@cesarebonventre12]

Elvis forever! He changed everything !!!

[@yarabamba]

The year of Elvis.

[@gregbuckenara8063]

Long Live the 50s & 60s.Long Live Rock and Roll.

[@sandsoftime1954]

I always considered 1955 as the pivotal year when music changed-up. After watching this clip I'd say that 1956 is even more so. The mix of the Rhythm and Blues ,Rockabilly Country Western and Gospel music blended it to what was called Rock and Roll. It took off like a rocket. It was a great ride for the next 45 years or so. Thank you to all the people that made that Magic happen.

[@davidstevens5602]

Notice how music changes every 10 years, 1924, 1934, 1944, 1954, 1964, 1974 (I assume it continued to change about every 10 years after)

[@dannyboyd9462]

I agree

[@lrfcarreviews2570]

Agreed, if you read my comment from the 1954 video I explained why 1954 was a big year for rock and roll music. It gained more audience by 1955 but in 1956 almost every song on this list was rock and roll combined with R&B and Country.

[@sebastianmartinezleon4191]

In 1956 Is That Very Happy Soft Cheerful Funny Soft Smile 😊 Laughing In The New Color Blue 🔵🔵

[@imannonymous7707]

Two decades before I was born....but I love this music....I was born to bring this amazing period back to the masses...long live rocknroll

[@manalive45]

These songs and other compilations have the power to rubber-band me straight back to school, with all the emotions I felt then!

[@mothershelper1981]

I know, it's like riding on a time machine listening to these compilations.

[@davefordavefor]

Nothing could compare to those amazing, lively songs that Elvis put out.

[@jamesmcaleenan6050]

Elvis above every act

[@MrVintagetony]

The year my wife was born, what a great year x

[@trudymaenza9672]

These songs were still popular in the 60's when I was a teen that's how good they were

[@MsLou-su5pj]

What great music for dancing. Heartbreak Hotel really got you moving.The sound was part blues and part rock and roll.

[@joanfarrant]

Elvis was not only the best singer that ever was all so very good looking ❤

[@arno52]

WOW! This is such a great listing of songs that I grew up with!

[@MrDaiseymay]

about half weren't known in the uk, or were copied

[@poetcomic1]

Year Elvis, definitely.

[@tempo954]

Love that music, I was 12 years old, bring back the fifties!!!

[@conniechretien1797]

Me to.😊 . That was music lyrics had meaning and sock hops in the school gym at noon....good fun. ..great memories. 🎼🎶🎶💏

[@ivyj5698]

13 years old loved it all dancing to all that brilliant music .i remember buying my friend Hound dog xfor her birthday xShe didnt like Elvis at that time but then soon changed her mind x

[@oranges8302]

Elvis was great, but so many others from this year that I remember - Que Sera, Sera, Sera; The Great Pretender; The Wayward Wind (loved that song). Dean Martin - what a voice.

[@lockload5098]

A lot of priceless footages, awsome!

[@OCWilliams]

Heartbreak Hotel number one when I was born. I love that instrumental break.

[@wildernessactivitiescanada1030]

Takes me back to my early twenties, in England. No violence in the streets, could walk home after dancing, no drugs, no policemen with guns, etc. Those were the days, before society "progressed"!

[@MsLou-su5pj]

That was the way it was here in Louisiana as well. We girls felt safe walking home after dancing till three AM and we were all still in our teens . What a fun time.

[@robertchesnosky75]

YES. YOU ACTUALLY COULD WALK AROUND WITHOUT A WEAPON. NOT TODAY!

[@billsamuls7620]

then nobody owed you a living now they think you do

[@outlawboxing1923]

You all must of missed Albert Anastasia in his barberchar

[@timcollins180]

This is the best music of the year I was born! Always loved doo wop!!!

[@antonyamont5503]

ELVIS n°1 FOREVER!

[@mgtysonsullivan6681]

Hello Antonya

[@lindaeasley4336]

Starting in 1955 , the new sound ( rock n roll ) was beginning to make its presence felt on the music charts . In 1956 it was an odd mix of old and new .Elvis dominated

[@nolanbowen8800]

!955 was when Bill Haley came out with Rock Around the Clock. I've heard some say that was the break through rock and roll song.

[@knut-hinrichqwalter2463]

And it has been the soundtrack of the movie "black board jungle "! A quite different movie in the midfifties!

[@conniesimon6305]

I was blessed to have met Elvis in October of 1956. It was the thrill of my life and I have never forgotten it.

[@mrlifediamond5585]

Hello Linda good afternoon from California Where are you from

[@wesleycook7687]

Elvis was only a part of it. The other mostly forgotten songs (Flying Saucer Parts 1 and 2 for one) actually made this era memorable. And the Platters, Fats Domino Little Richard ect.

[@oscarloyaga622]

I love 💓 50s and 60s music

[@ylekiote99999]

Interesting to see Carl Perkins do Blue Suede Shoes on here and see him do his little nuances on stage, and then Elvis comes on a little later with Houndog and just blows it out of the park.

[@nolanbowen8800]

I kept thinking, that's one of my favorites, oh that's one of my favorites. For me this is one of the best years of music. I remember the music critics saying rock and roll won't last. Then Elvis and some of these others burst onto the music world and we didn't hear from those people anymore.

[@lizbyrne3065]

...notice all the awesome instrumentals from the 50’s.....the music was so incredible then.... there’s nothing like this now. These tunes sure do bring back some very, very sweet memories of first love....Thank you for this great compilation....love it

[@mrlifediamond5585]

Hello Liz good afternoon from California Where are you from

[@joespag26]

The Birth of Rock and Roll !!

[@dew2912]

Wow! A lot of top quality songs on this list. Bill Doggett... The Platters...Patience and Prudence (so cute!)...Canadian Sunset...Moonglow and Theme from Picnic...The Four Lads...Fats Domino...and some of the best of Elvis! And even Carl Perkins !!!

[@joannebeauchamp1169]

1956…The year that Rock ‘n Roll finally arrived! Music would never be the same! Goodbye Eddie Fisher…Hello Elvis! 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@dorismay4411]

The year I was born I was lucky to have this music growing up

[@annetteelliott1494]

This is where my love for music started. ...LM radio.....I was 14 years old

[@mrlifediamond5585]

Hello Annette good afternoon from California Where are you from

[@eddiemarkle2929]

Those were the days my friend I thought they'd never end rock and roll is here to stay it will never die

[@ianedwards4400]

1956 was the year of songs and singers. It's an uphill task to pick the best because they were all such wonderful songs and singers. Our Elvis Presley was riding the crest of a wonderful wave in popularity. His first film "Love me tender" released in 1956 and he also had a lineup of song releases that included: Hound dog, Don't be cruel, Heartbreak Hotel and I want you, I need you and l love you. The highly-talented Platters were not far behind with several hits: The Great Pretender [featured in the world-hit "Rock around the clock", and My prayer. There were a few great singles too that drove the world crazy with: Why do fools fall in love by Frankie Lyman; Be-Bop-a-lula by Gene Vincent [featured in the film "The girl can't help it"]; I'm in love again by Fats Domino [featured in the film "Shake Rattle Rock" with Lisa Gaye and Mike Connors]; Just walking in the rain by Johnnie Ray; 16 tons by Tennessee Ernie Ford; "Green Door" by Jim Lowe was on the hit parade for weeks; Blue Suede Shoes by Carl Perkins [wasn't this song by Elvis]?; Canadian Sunset - the only version that I know was sung by that Canadian treasure Andy Williams; "I almost lost my mind" by Pat Boone [looking so very handsome in this upload]. Moonglow, the theme from movie 'Picnic" was a blockbuster. Apart from the instrumental version, this number was also sung by Connie Francis. 'Memories are made of this' sung by Dean Martin in his laid-back fashion came and went.

[@brendaeuly3557]

The year I was born. A very good year.! 🙂

[@mauricemartin6419]

1956 was a great year(The real start of RnR.The Elvis year)but this Top 30 missed Blueberry Hill(Fat Domino). Also Just Walking In The Rain No.23 had made it to No.2 on Billboard(could not kick off 2 of Elvis' songs). In UK things were different, Johnnie Ray outdid Elvis(No 1,2,8,14)remaining 8 wks at No.1, the longest for 1956, while Elvis had to wait for 1957 for his first top song(All Shook Up). In Australia, Walking in the rain remained 9 wks at No.1 and was the song of the year and Elvis had to wait till Apr 59 for his first No.1, A Fool Such As I.

[@ferengiprofiteer9145]

Not only was Elvis the best, he was also the best Elvis impersonator! 😉

[@GenericUsername1388]

The boom in creativity that happened in the 50s and 60s can not be understated

[@joyceleadbetter2600]

Summer of 56, was a magical time for me. Hearing all those songs brought back memories travelling west in our new 56 Ford Country Sedan station wagon. I was 7, but I remember.

[@duanelinstrom4292]

I was born in 1940. These were the popular songs of my teen years. Great stuff. 😎

[@nolanbowen8800]

You missed me by a year. I was born 3 months and a day before Pearl Harbor.

[@antoniosannicolas3886]

He is,the best we miss him for his Talent of all his songs. God Bless Him.

[@guzwa2334]

Just checking out what was banging in year of my birth, 1956. I'm 66 this year, listening mostly to GOSPEL. PIETERMARTIZBURG KZN SOUTH AFRICA 🌍

[@catmother1989]

Fantastic !!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@mrlifediamond5585]

Good afternoon from California"mother how are you and where are you from

[@martinezroger9862]

The year of the KING !

[@jeremyfox4874]

Martinez Roger Yh gê egg

[@FrancescoAlcozer]

Certainly the KING par excellence is called Elvis Presley. But we must also crown other great artists. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHXVfHtjrMtofc0 *RED RIVER ROCK* Guitar cover by *Johnny 💘The Hurricanes* also performed by *The💛Ventures*

[@lindalazzup3191]

Love these!! My birth year!

[@pauloeustaquiodeandrade2994]

Well, July 31th was my birthday too. It's incredible that The Americans had vídeos at that time. In Brazil only the extremely rich had TV. Things are much better now!

[@dobypilgrim6160]

The year of my conception. Hmmm.

[@dorismay4411]

Linda Lazzeroni me to my friend

[@isabelledoris8618]

Hello Linda, how are you doing ?

[@mrlifediamond5585]

Hello Linda good afternoon from California Where are you and where are you from

[@daveerhardt1879]

Definitely the year of Elvis.

[@David-ko8hu]

Real and honest music and voices. So many are gone now.

[@murph3001]

But never really gone

[@cards1985]

Elvis and The Platters, 1956 great year.

[@flohutchison3747]

I was born in ‘56. Didn’t know all these Elvis songs were popular that year

[@glynisforbes-bloomfield3325]

1956 Year I was born and Elvis came King. What a year 💞

[@suziepeck5452]

1956 here too!

[@billstokes6740]

1956, I was 16 years old. What a wonderful time.

[@mrlifediamond5585]

Hello Suzie good afternoon from California Where are you from

[@familleberko3573]

J’avais 13ans merci à la vie de m’avoir permis de connaître tous c’est chanteurs ainsi que toute c’est belles chansons 💖💖💖😘😘

[@sharondavis1665]

Love them all haven't heard the green door for years. Oh the memories

[@mrlifediamond5585]

Hello Sharon good afternoon from California Where are you from

[@jozatexan1964]

Wow, I remember when every one came out.

[@jeannettesegovia7203]

Tell me how it was like in ur time

[@tastyyummycutehomecooknepa9288]

The King Elvis Era 6 Songs in List

[@ceciliagajardo4379]

Gracias muy hermosas canciones!!!👏👏👏👏

[@alphasigmasezon8597]

1956, the year I was born, they celebrated by composing and performing wonders.

[@pdark3930]

The King!

[@jimmcaleenan7243]

Elvis lives on the greatest

[@sydoz1956]

Elvis is tops

[@adelinewhitaker3718]

Fell in love with soul mate in 1956, first movie together "Love Me Tender" in 1956, played it when we married in 1966.

[@davefordavefor]

Love Me Tender is one of the best songs ever. A beautiful song so very well done by Elvis. Thanks for sharing that wonderful memory. 🙂

[@grannyc4011]

I also fell in love in 1956 our first movie together Love Me Tender,got engaged but sadly no marriage!! Never stopped loving him!!

[@ivyj5698]

Now I'm eighty and have never stopped loving 55 and 56 music it lasted through the fifties and is still popular today we were the lucky ones . All hits then now only an odd one really makes it none last x

[@David_Theisen]

I have to say I actually liked more songs in this list than the 1955 list!! I LOVE be bop a lula, why do fools fall in love, and some of the Elvis songs!!! wow!!! he really came out of the woodwork big time didn't he?? LOL from watching this I liked that Peggy Lee song!!! she was beautiful!!!

[@brendaisajiw3417]

Really enjoyed this video. Thank you!

[@mothershelper1981]

My brother owned the 45 of 16 tons. I think I still have it in my collection because he passed on all his 45 to me when he left for college. We used to play that one over and over again at my grandmother's house on our little portable record player. Or maybe it was her record then we played it over and over. Anyway I had it well memorized and it was always a favorite.

[@saleheledwan6673]

the year 1956 a year of elvis Presley with top 4 songs 👍

[@stevepowsinger733]

Heartbreak Hotel version here is some clip, not the original sound I loved. Elvis - the guy who showed America a new way of moving - on Ed Sullivan they cropped the shot at his waist.

[@onlythewise1]

@@stevepowsinger733 yep wasn't allowed to shake his hips

[@davidgibbs7232]

My count was 5 of the top 30.It was certainly his year.

[@all2271]

Davi

[@nealgrey6485]

This was before the folk that released his records realized that they, themselves, were knocking Elvis off the charts. “They” released another Elvis record, before everyone that wanted it had bought the record. I saw this myself. Before the sales of an Elvis record wend down and then off the chart, they released another record of his. I wonder how much money they lost.

[@annetteelliott1494]

Love it......

[@mrlifediamond5585]

Good afternoon Annette how are you and where are you from

[@loran9556]

C était la grande classe .Merci beaucoup j adore.

[@jeannetteramsey8347]

I remember most of these songs because I had an older brother who used to play it. Some I’ve never heard of.

[@al18631963]

the birth of rock and roll by the name of mr. elvis presley

[@alleycat2759]

Incorrect.. That would be Sam Phillips. Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley ... and several more... they all went thru him first. Sam Phillips was the one who actively sought out the sound, which would one day be rock-n-roll. Elvis was an electrician, who was almost ready to give up on music, before he ever started. Then, he met Sam Phillips - quite by chance and circumstance, while delivering a package. Elvis wanted to make a recording, as a gift for his mother, at Sam's recording studio. One thing lead to the other and... well, you know the rest.

[@louisericketts6738]

Alleycat 27 you're right of course but it was Elvis who made rock and roll known around the world. Without Elvis there would have been no Beatles or Rolling Stones or at least not as we know them.

[@MarkRogersVOCFB]

True dat.

[@joeb5358]

That's BS!

[@Burgerkween4]

Lol Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino

[@fredkoltz9788]

Thank you, Ultra Lists! A great list!

[@alvinaaraujo309]

Estás musica s são muito lindas EU estou com saudades delas é jamais pesei enviar todas essas músicas lindas

[@gilmarcavallini4612]

Alguém ouvindo e assistindo essas obras de arte em 2022 ?

[@cherylfarless1536]

Love these songs

[@terrytripp1119]

Several of my favorite songs when I was a junior in high school!

[@Rosey01222]

1956. Rock 'n Roll was officially here!

[@unlovedification]

oh it make me cry i loved all these songs

[@larryolson8619]

Me too....times all gone now.....

[@isabelledoris8618]

Hello Lauren, How are you doing ?

[@multitieredinvestor5246]

My senior year of high school. Plus I got to meet and photograph Johnny Ray for the Atlantic City Press.

[@freedompreacher6023]

I am surprised by how many of these I remember, and for many of them, remember quite well. Born in December of 1947, I was only 8 years old for most of 1956. I guess the radio, tv, and "record player" were a bigger part of my day than I had realized.

[@annetteelliott1494]

I was only 11 at the time.....loved music then already.....

[@mrlifediamond5585]

Good afternoon Annette how are you and where are you from

[@Qigongfordthefeature]

That was so much fun .

[@adrianaborek6367]

My great grandmother was 27 in 1956 which is my age now, just wanted to see what songs were popular lol

[@moonlightjohn890]

Rock and Roll.

[@brentbare3698]

Adriana ur so beautiful...

[@mcbba6906]

I'm born in 56 . Sixteen Tons, the Great Pretender , que sera sera , Don't be cruel

[@isabelledoris8618]

Hello Adriana, how are you doing ?

[@mrlifediamond5585]

Hello Adriana good afternoon from California Where are you from

[@steveseifer6784]

1956 was the year that Rock & Roll really started to infiltrate traditional music.

[@manuelcampos3525]

AKA “POP” music

[@moonlightjohn890]

It started with Bill Haley in 1954.

[@moonlightjohn890]

No sir, it was in 1955 when Bill Haley brought rock and roll into mainstream. Why is that fact forgotten. Rock around the clock became #1 in July 1955. There was no Elvis in the pop charts at that time.

[@alfredogomez5241]

@@moonlightjohn890 Things went downhill from then on

[@robertmasina4610]

That's right, rock and roll was in its infancy that year.

[@martincelaya9389]

I remember these songs

[@dianabarbu546]

Those were de days, glourious days