1950s
Pre-1950, music was dominated by a genre of music that we know as jazz
Pre-1950, music was dominated by a genre of music that we know as jazz
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When the 1950s are mentioned, the first type of music to come to most people's minds is rock 'n roll.
When the 1950s are mentioned, the first type of music to come to most people's minds is rock 'n roll.
Developed from a blend of Southern blues and gospel music with an added strong back beat, this type of music was popular with teenagers who were trying to break out of the mainstream, conservative, American middle class stereotype.
Developed from a blend of Southern blues and gospel music with an added strong back beat, this type of music was popular with teenagers who were trying to break out of the mainstream, conservative, American middle class stereotype.
Music in the fifties was more than just rock 'n roll. Crooners* like Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Dinah Shore were all popular.
Music in the fifties was more than just rock 'n roll. Crooners* like Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Perry Como and Dinah Shore were all popular.
*CROONING: to sing in an evenly modulated, slightly exaggerated manner
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ELVIS PRESLEY
ELVIS PRESLEY
YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE
YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE
Listen to this recording of the song and as you listen, answer the questions in this Google form. This legendary recording was made in the RCA Studio B in Nashville in 1967.
Mr T's Visit to RCA Studio B, Nashville March 2020
This iconic recording of Elvis was reproduced on Vinyl Stereo LP
This iconic recording of Elvis was reproduced on Vinyl Stereo LP
Stereo LPs
Stereo LPs
Stereo LPs developed in the late 1940s, replacing the 78 rpm style phonograph.
Stereo LPs developed in the late 1940s, replacing the 78 rpm style phonograph.
They were made from vinyl and had smaller grooves than the 78, which required a much finer needle (stylus) and spun at 33⅓ rpm.
They were made from vinyl and had smaller grooves than the 78, which required a much finer needle (stylus) and spun at 33⅓ rpm.
Stereo LPs continued to develop through the 1950s and became the standard, allowing artists such as Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd to experiment with the stereo image.
Stereo LPs continued to develop through the 1950s and became the standard, allowing artists such as Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd to experiment with the stereo image.
Grooves on either side of the disc store analog audio information which can be reproduced by a record player.
Grooves on either side of the disc store analog audio information which can be reproduced by a record player.
Vinyl was the medium of choice for listening to audio for over 50 years
Vinyl was the medium of choice for listening to audio for over 50 years
Watch the Video below which shows how vinyl is pressed
An "LP" or "Long Play" vinyl record usually stores about 30-60 minutes of audio.
LPs are 12 inches in diameter, and are protected by a 12.5 inch square cover which includes artwork, and information about the audio.
Unlike fragile 78's, LPs are remarkably flexible and less likely to break.
This is the most common form of a vinyl record.
This audio storage format has made a come back in recent years
Do you have any of these in your loft?
Do you have any of these in your loft?
Watch this video to find out more about vinyl turntables
Watch this video to find out more about vinyl turntables
The rebellious tones and image of American ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ and ‘Blues’ musicians became very popular with British musicians.
The rebellious tones and image of American ‘Rock ‘n’ Roll’ and ‘Blues’ musicians became very popular with British musicians.
A style known as ‘Skiffle’ emerged – a jazz influenced sound using readily available objects and instruments.
A style known as ‘Skiffle’ emerged – a jazz influenced sound using readily available objects and instruments.
A style of music popular in Britain throughout the 1950s combining folk, blues and country music
A style of music popular in Britain throughout the 1950s combining folk, blues and country music
Skiffle playlist
Skiffle playlist
JUKE BOX
JUKE BOX
Juke boxes were coin-operated audio players where the customer would select the track to be heard.
Juke boxes were coin-operated audio players where the customer would select the track to be heard.
They were most popular between the 1940s and the 1960s although the peak of their success was in the rock 'n' roll era of the 1950s.
They were most popular between the 1940s and the 1960s although the peak of their success was in the rock 'n' roll era of the 1950s.
ROCK 'N' ROLL PLAYLIST
ROCK 'N' ROLL PLAYLIST