Watsonairs 70th: Concert Countdown! The Fabulous Fifties

Get ready to celebrate and honor the Watsonairs' incredible seventy-year journey of beautiful singing! In the upcoming posts, we're diving into fascinating historical tidbits about the music that impacted the last seven decades. Let's kick things off with the fabulous Fifties!

Frank Sinatra This photo by unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC

The 1950s was a golden era for music. Legendary artists such as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Little Richard, Bobby Darin, Johnny Cash and Frank Sinatra defined the decade by introducing the world to exciting new styles that paved the way for artists in following decades. Many of the timeless classics from that era continue to provide endless joy and entertainment today.

Elvis Presley This photo by unknown author is licensed under CC BY

Which of the notable songs from the 1950s do you recognize: Come Fly with Me by Frank Sinatra

I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash

Walkin’ After Midnight by Patsy Cline

Shout by The Isley Brothers

Bye Bye Love by The Everly Brothers

Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis Presley

La Bamba by Ritchie Valens

Little Bitty Pretty One by Thurston Harris

Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing by The Four Aces

That’ll Be the Day by Buddy Holly Check out this fun article by Will Fenton 40 Best 50s Songs (Top 1950s Hits).

70 YEARS! 7 DECADES Watsonairs