Mono vs. Stereo Records
This is the comparison between mono and stereo records. I will compare them on 4 categories.
1. Sound: Mono records have a crisp sound. If you want a classic crackle effect of a record, go with a mono record. Stereo records have an echoey sound. They were made to sound like they were being played on an, of course, stereo.
2. Use today/Popularity: Stereo records aren't used much today. Most new records are mono records. You can check by either 1, just listening to the record and see if it sounds clear or if it has an echoey sound to it, or 2, looking at the album cover. If it is a mono record, it would say “original mono recording” or it might not say anything at all, because mono records are the standard record. If it is a stereo record, it would say “stereo effect recording” or it might just say “stereo.” The reason it might say “stereo effect recording,” is because stereo records are records with an effect to sound like they are being played on a stereo.
3. Rarity: Like I said, most records today are mono records, but if you look for an original record and find one, It will probably be a stereo. That takes us to the next topic.
4. What most people like: I said that stereo records were stopped in production, that’s because people don’t like stereo records. They kind of were dumb! So, people would buy all of the mono copies, and that will only leave the stereo copies. I found at least 5 stereo records looking for original mono copies and I just had to settle.
So, the winner is… mono records! Of course, stereo records are just bad, basically. So, if you are buying a record, try to find a mono record, but sometimes, you might have to settle on a stereo record.
1. Sound: Mono records have a crisp sound. If you want a classic crackle effect of a record, go with a mono record. Stereo records have an echoey sound. They were made to sound like they were being played on an, of course, stereo.
2. Use today/Popularity: Stereo records aren't used much today. Most new records are mono records. You can check by either 1, just listening to the record and see if it sounds clear or if it has an echoey sound to it, or 2, looking at the album cover. If it is a mono record, it would say “original mono recording” or it might not say anything at all, because mono records are the standard record. If it is a stereo record, it would say “stereo effect recording” or it might just say “stereo.” The reason it might say “stereo effect recording,” is because stereo records are records with an effect to sound like they are being played on a stereo.
3. Rarity: Like I said, most records today are mono records, but if you look for an original record and find one, It will probably be a stereo. That takes us to the next topic.
4. What most people like: I said that stereo records were stopped in production, that’s because people don’t like stereo records. They kind of were dumb! So, people would buy all of the mono copies, and that will only leave the stereo copies. I found at least 5 stereo records looking for original mono copies and I just had to settle.
So, the winner is… mono records! Of course, stereo records are just bad, basically. So, if you are buying a record, try to find a mono record, but sometimes, you might have to settle on a stereo record.
Top 20 Elvis Songs
Elvis is the greatest singer of all time. Here are his top 20 best songs. First is my opinion top 20. The second is the top 20 best selling singles. I will add the album that they were first on and their single cover if possible. Without further ado, let's get started.
Opinion 20
20. I Washed My Hands in Muddy Water - Elvis Country (1971)
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19. If You Talk in Your Sleep - Promised Land (1975)
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18. Promised Land - Promised Land (1975)
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17. Early Mornin’ Rain - Now (1972)
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16. Tryin’ to get to You - Elvis Presley (1956)
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15. Dixieland Rock - King Creole (1958)
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14. Patch it Up - That’s the Way It Is (1970)
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13. I’ve Lost You - That’s the Way it Is (1970)
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12. Don’t be Cruel - Elvis’ Golden Records (1958)
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11. The Fool - Elvis Country (1971)
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10. Crying in the Chapel - How Great Thou Art (1967)
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9. If I Can Dream - Elvis (1968)
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8. It’s Midnight - Promised Land (1975)
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7. The Impossible Dream - As Recorded Live at Madison Square Garden (1972)
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6. My Boy - Good Times (1974)
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5. I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry Over You - Elvis Presley (1956)
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4. Heart of Rome - Love Letters from Elvis (1972)
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3. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis’ Golden Records (1958)
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2. Shake, Rattle and Roll - For LP Fans Only (1959)
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1. Peace in the Valley - Elvis’ Christmas Album (1957)
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Factual 20 (Also, if they were on the same rank for the same amount of weeks, they are then ranked by the release of single)
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20. Burning Love - Aloha From Hawaii via Satellite (1973)
This song's single went to #2. |
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19. Can’t help falling in love - Blue Hawaii (1961)
This song's single went to #2 |
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18. Suspicious Minds - Elvis In Person At The International Hotel (1969)
This song's single went to #1 for 1 week |
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17. Don’t - Elvis' Golden Records Volume 2 (1959)
This song's single went to #1 for 1 week |
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16. Good Luck Charm - Elvis' Golden Records Volume 3 (1963)
This song's single went to #1 for 2 weeks. |
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15. Surrender - Elvis' Golden Records Volume 3 (1963)
This song's single went to #1 for 2 weeks. |
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14. Hard Headed Woman - King Creole (1958)
This song's single went to #1 for 2 weeks |
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13. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You - Elvis' Golden Records (1958)
This song's single went to #1 for 3 weeks. |
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12. Too Much - Elvis' Golden Records (1958)
This song's single went to #1 for 3 weeks. |
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11. It’s Now or Never - Elvis' Golden Records Volume 3 (1963)
This song's single went to #1 for 4 weeks. |
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10. Stuck on You - Elvis’ Golden Records Volume 3 (1963)
This song's single went #1 for 4 weeks. |
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9. Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Elvis’ Golden Records Volume 3 (1963)
This song's single went to #1 for 7 Weeks. |
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8. A Big Hunk O’ Love - Elvis’ Golden Records Volume 2 (1959)
This song's single went to #1 for 5 weeks |
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7. Love Me Tender - Elvis’ Golden Records (1958)
This songs single went to #1 for 5 weeks. |
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6. Jailhouse Rock - Elvis’ Golden Records (1958)
This song's single went to #1 for 7 weeks. |
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5. Teddy Bear - Loving You (1957)
This song's single went to #1 for 7 weeks. |
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4. Don't Be Cruel - Elvis’ Golden Records (1958)
Both songs on this single went to #1 for 7 weeks, but since Don't Be Cruel was on the B side, it was Behind. |
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3. Hound Dog - Elvis’ Golden Records (1958)
Both songs on this single went to #1 for 7 weeks, but since Hound Dog was on the A side, it was ahead |
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2. Heartbreak Hotel - Elvis’ Golden Records (1958)
This song's single went to #1 for 7 weeks. |
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1. All Shook Up - Elvis’ Golden Records (1958)
This song's single went to #1 for 8 weeks. This is the only single of Elvis' to stay at #1 for 8 weeks. Therefore, it is the best. |
5 Essential Elvis Albums
You should get these 5 albums to get into the king's music.
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1. Elvis' Golden Records - 1958
This album, of course has the majority of Elvis' hits on it. Songs like "Hound Dog," "Don't be Cruel," and "All Shook Up" |
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2. How Great Thou Art - 1967
This album was the only album to win Elvis a grammy. This album is a gospel album. Elvis was influenced by gospel music, so this was Elvis at his roots. This album features songs like "How Great Thou Art," "Crying in the Chapel," and "Swing Down Sweet Chariot." |
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3. Aloha from Hawaii via Satellite - 1973
This is one of Elvis' most recognizable performances. Probably the most recognizable. This has many of the standard songs for Elvis' shows in the 1970s with "CC Rider," "Burning Love" and "Suspicious Minds." |
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4. Elvis - 1968
Another one of Elvis' recognizable performances. This performance is known as the 68 comeback and it marked Elvis' return to performing live in shows and ended his movie days. Some highlights from this album is "If I Can Dream," "Memories," and "Where Could I Go but to the Lord?/Up Above My Head/Saved." (Other wised known as the gospel medley) |
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5. That's the Way It Is - 1970
Last one of Elvis' most recognizable performances. This has more songs that aren't so well known, though. I would recommend getting #1 and work your way down this list and then go on to other albums. Anyway, songs on this album are, "You've Lost that Lovin' Feelin,'" "Bridge Over Troubled Water," and "Just Pretend." |
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Top 10 Underated Singers from The 50's, 60's, and 70's
You may know Elvis Presley and The Beatles. However, There are more singers and bands from that era that you may not know.
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Engelbert Humperdinck
Engelbert Hmperdinck's songs include "Release Me" "Quando Quando Quando" "A Man Without Love" and "After the Lovin'" |
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Ricky Nelson
Ricky Nelson's songs include "Poor Little Fool" "Travelin' Man" "Lonesome Town" and "Hello Mary Lou" |
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Paul Anka
Paul Anka's songs include "Put Your Head on my Shoulder" "Diana" and "Lonely Boy" |
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Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons (Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, Nick Massi)
The Four Season's Hits include "Sherry" "Walk Like a Man" "Oh, What a Night" and "Big Girls Don't Cry" |
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Bobby Darin
Bobby Darin's songs include "Splish Splash" "Dream Lover" and "Mack the Knife" |
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Pat Boone
Pat Boone's songs include "Speedy Gonzalez" and "Love Letters in the Sand" |
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Frankie Avalon
Frankie Avalon's songs include "Venus" "Beauty School Dropout" and "Swingin' on a Rainbow" |
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The Rat Pack (Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Frank Sinatra)
Dean Martin's songs include "Sway" "That's Amore" and "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" Sammy Davis Jr's songs include "Candy Man" and "Mr. Bojangles" Frank Sinatra's songs include "My Way" "Fly Me to The Moon" and "Come Fly With Me" |
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(The Day the Music Died) The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, and Ritchie Valens
Ritchie Valens' songs include "La Bamba" "Donna" and "Come On, Let's Go" Buddy Holly's songs include "Maybe Baby" "That'll be the Day" and "Peggy Sue" |
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Fats Domino
Fats Domino's songs include "Ain't That a Shame" "Blueberry Hill" and "I'm Walkin'" |
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Singers that have Died in Plane Crashes
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I wouldn't call this "fun", because we are literally talking about death, but you know, it's music. Well, anyway, these are singers that have died in plane crashes.
Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper They Died in a charter plane called “American Pie” during their “Winter Dance Party” tour. Don Mcclean wrote the song “American Pie” about the incident. This famous plane crash is known as “The Day the Music Died” They crashed on February 3rd, 1959. The Big Bopper was 28. Buddy Holly was 22. Ritchie Valens was only 17. Patsy Cline Patsy Cline died on an PA-24 airplane near Camden, Tennessee with 3 others on March 5th, 1963. She was 30. Ricky Nelson Ricky Nelson died on his band’s aircraft. It was a Douglas DC-3. He and 8 others crashed on December 31st, 1985. Ricky Nelson was 45. John Denver John Denver’s Rutan Long-EZ aircraft crashed on October 12th, 1997 into Monterey Bay near Pacific Grove, California. He was the only person on the plane, so that means he was the pilot. He was 53. Jim Croce Jim Croce Died on September 20th, 1973 with 5 others at Natchitoches Regional Airport when their single-engine plane hit a tree on takeoff. He was 30.
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The Story of The Million Dollar Quartet
On December 4, 1956 at SUN Studios in Memphis Tennessee, Sam Phillips’ 4 best singers had an impromptu jam session. That night made music history. There’s even a play based on it. Here’s that story.
So, the 4 of the best singers were The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, The man in Black, Johnny Cash, The KIller, Jerry Lee Lewis, and The King of Rockabilly, Carl Perkins. Carl Perkins was the one who was just having a normal session trying to record a hit like “Blue Suede Shoes” Phillips’ hired an unknown Jerry Lee Lewis to play piano for that session. While they were recording, Elvis Presley walked into the studio and listened to them play. At that time, He was already signed to RCA and was there just to see what was going on. He was accompanied by his girlfriend, Marilyn Evans. At some point, Johnny Cash walked in and then the jam started. They played various gospel, country, and rock and roll songs. Here’s some recordings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q02CRKkwAfQ - When the Saints Go Marching In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB9kQclZDms - Just a Little Talk With Jesus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b1onLwdJ88&list=RDrB9kQclZDms - Down by The Riverside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX5-wHkhRFE&list=RDrB9kQclZDms&index=47 - Unknown instrumental
They released the recording in the 90s. That was the story of the MIllion Dollar Quartet.
So, the 4 of the best singers were The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, The man in Black, Johnny Cash, The KIller, Jerry Lee Lewis, and The King of Rockabilly, Carl Perkins. Carl Perkins was the one who was just having a normal session trying to record a hit like “Blue Suede Shoes” Phillips’ hired an unknown Jerry Lee Lewis to play piano for that session. While they were recording, Elvis Presley walked into the studio and listened to them play. At that time, He was already signed to RCA and was there just to see what was going on. He was accompanied by his girlfriend, Marilyn Evans. At some point, Johnny Cash walked in and then the jam started. They played various gospel, country, and rock and roll songs. Here’s some recordings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q02CRKkwAfQ - When the Saints Go Marching In
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB9kQclZDms - Just a Little Talk With Jesus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b1onLwdJ88&list=RDrB9kQclZDms - Down by The Riverside
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX5-wHkhRFE&list=RDrB9kQclZDms&index=47 - Unknown instrumental
They released the recording in the 90s. That was the story of the MIllion Dollar Quartet.
Elvis and Sam Phillips
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Johnny Cash, Elvis and Elvis' Girlfriend, Marilyn.
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Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley
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The 50's Dream Band
If there was a "dream band" that someone could have in the 50's. Here's how would be in it. We need to have legendary people in here, so people could get cut from the band.
Guitar: I can't narrow it down to one guitarist. There would be 3 great guitarists that could be in this band. Chuck Berry, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly.
Chuck Berry could be in it, because he had a 64 year long career (1953-2017) and had many hits like "Johnny B. Goode", "Maybellene", "Roll Over Beethoven", "Sweet Little Sixteen", and "Rock and Roll Music" to name a few. He has won many awards. He won the "Grammy Hall of Fame Award" 3 separate times! Once in 1989 for Maybellene, once in 1990 for Roll Over Beethoven, and once in 1999 for Johnny B. Goode. He won the :Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award" in 1984. Finally, he won other various awards including the "American Music Award of Merit" in 1981 and the "Kennedy Center Honors" in 2000.
Ritchie Valens could be in this "dream band" because, even though his career was only 6 months long, he had a few hits like "La Bamba", "Donna" and "Come On, Let's Go!" He Also won the "Grammy Hall of Fame Award" in 1999 for "La Bamba."
Buddy Holly could also be our guitarist here, because, even though his career was cut short like Ritchie Valens due to a plane crash, (It was only from 1952-1959) He still had some hits like, "Peggy Sue", "That'll Be the Day", "Everyday", "Rave On", "Maybe Baby", and "Oh Boy!" Like the other two, he won the "Grammy Hall of Fame Award" in 1999 for "Peggy Sue". Surprisingly with his very short career, he still ended up winning the "Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award". in 1997.
Guitar: I can't narrow it down to one guitarist. There would be 3 great guitarists that could be in this band. Chuck Berry, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly.
Chuck Berry could be in it, because he had a 64 year long career (1953-2017) and had many hits like "Johnny B. Goode", "Maybellene", "Roll Over Beethoven", "Sweet Little Sixteen", and "Rock and Roll Music" to name a few. He has won many awards. He won the "Grammy Hall of Fame Award" 3 separate times! Once in 1989 for Maybellene, once in 1990 for Roll Over Beethoven, and once in 1999 for Johnny B. Goode. He won the :Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award" in 1984. Finally, he won other various awards including the "American Music Award of Merit" in 1981 and the "Kennedy Center Honors" in 2000.
Ritchie Valens could be in this "dream band" because, even though his career was only 6 months long, he had a few hits like "La Bamba", "Donna" and "Come On, Let's Go!" He Also won the "Grammy Hall of Fame Award" in 1999 for "La Bamba."
Buddy Holly could also be our guitarist here, because, even though his career was cut short like Ritchie Valens due to a plane crash, (It was only from 1952-1959) He still had some hits like, "Peggy Sue", "That'll Be the Day", "Everyday", "Rave On", "Maybe Baby", and "Oh Boy!" Like the other two, he won the "Grammy Hall of Fame Award" in 1999 for "Peggy Sue". Surprisingly with his very short career, he still ended up winning the "Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award". in 1997.
Buddy Holly
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Chuck Berry
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RItchie Valens
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From Guitar, it's a little fuzzy. Here it is, sorta
Piano: Here, I don't really know. It depends what kind of sound we are going for. If we are going with rockabilly, Jerry Lee Lewis. If we are going for a more soul sounding group, Ray Charles.
Jerry Lee Lewis could be our pianist, because he still is performing. He has had a 72 year career and still going! With this long career, he has for sure had many great hits including "Wild One", "Great Balls of Fire", and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On". He has won many awards including the "Grammy Hall of Fame Award" twice. Once in 1998 for "Great Balls of Fire" and once in 1999 for "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On." He won the "Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award" in 2005. He also won the "Academy of Country Music Award for Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year" in 1976.
Ray Charles could be here because he had a 57 year career. (1947-2004) He had many hits like "Hit The Road Jack" and "I got a Woman." He has also won many, many awards including "The Grammy Hall of Fame Award." He won 3 times! One in 2003, One in 2011 , And one in 2013. He also won the "Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award" in 1987. He won the "Kennedy Center Honors" in 1986. He has won many more awards. He has gotten the "Grammy Award for Record of the Year" for "Here We Go Again" in 2005 and the "Grammy Award for Album of the Year" for "Genius Loves Company", also in 2005.
Piano: Here, I don't really know. It depends what kind of sound we are going for. If we are going with rockabilly, Jerry Lee Lewis. If we are going for a more soul sounding group, Ray Charles.
Jerry Lee Lewis could be our pianist, because he still is performing. He has had a 72 year career and still going! With this long career, he has for sure had many great hits including "Wild One", "Great Balls of Fire", and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On". He has won many awards including the "Grammy Hall of Fame Award" twice. Once in 1998 for "Great Balls of Fire" and once in 1999 for "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On." He won the "Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award" in 2005. He also won the "Academy of Country Music Award for Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year" in 1976.
Ray Charles could be here because he had a 57 year career. (1947-2004) He had many hits like "Hit The Road Jack" and "I got a Woman." He has also won many, many awards including "The Grammy Hall of Fame Award." He won 3 times! One in 2003, One in 2011 , And one in 2013. He also won the "Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award" in 1987. He won the "Kennedy Center Honors" in 1986. He has won many more awards. He has gotten the "Grammy Award for Record of the Year" for "Here We Go Again" in 2005 and the "Grammy Award for Album of the Year" for "Genius Loves Company", also in 2005.
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Now, it REALLY gets fuzzy.
Bass: There is only one famous bass player, but he wasn't known very well yet. Waylon Jennings was Buddy Holly's bass player in the 50's. Yeah, he was a part of The Crickets. He definitely changed his music in the 70s. Anyway, he was Buddy holly's bass player, so It sort of works. Waylon had a 52 year career from 1949-2001. After being Buddy Holly's bassist, he of course founded Outlaw country with Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. In his most famous Outlaw Country days, he had many hits like "Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line", "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way", "Good Hearted Woman" , and "The Theme of Dukes of Hazzard (The Good Ole' Boys)". He also won various awards like "The Grammy Hall Of Fame Award" in 2007. He won " The Country Music Association Award for Male Vocalist of the Year" in 1975. He has won much more awards like "The Country Music Association Award for Single of the Year" in 1976 for "Good Hearted Woman" and "The Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" in 1979 with Willie Nelson for "Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys."
Bass: There is only one famous bass player, but he wasn't known very well yet. Waylon Jennings was Buddy Holly's bass player in the 50's. Yeah, he was a part of The Crickets. He definitely changed his music in the 70s. Anyway, he was Buddy holly's bass player, so It sort of works. Waylon had a 52 year career from 1949-2001. After being Buddy Holly's bassist, he of course founded Outlaw country with Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. In his most famous Outlaw Country days, he had many hits like "Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line", "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way", "Good Hearted Woman" , and "The Theme of Dukes of Hazzard (The Good Ole' Boys)". He also won various awards like "The Grammy Hall Of Fame Award" in 2007. He won " The Country Music Association Award for Male Vocalist of the Year" in 1975. He has won much more awards like "The Country Music Association Award for Single of the Year" in 1976 for "Good Hearted Woman" and "The Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" in 1979 with Willie Nelson for "Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys."
Waylon Jennings in the 1950s as Buddy Holly's Bassist
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Waylon Jennings in the 1970s during the Outlaw Country days
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Drums: There really isn't any famous performers that would be the drummer. The only answer would maybe be Elvis Presley's drummer in the 50s, DJ Fontana. He never had any hit songs, of course. And he never won any awards, but he was a good drummer. If not DJ Fontana, I'm not sure who it would be.
DJ Fontana is, of course the drummer in the back behind Elvis
Now, We have all of the main instruments, We need basically a quartet of singers. A Lead, A Tenor, A Baritone, and a Bass.
For a lead singer, we have of course the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Elvis' Career spanned over 23 Years (1954-1977) and of course had countless hits. Some of them are "Hound Dog", "Don't Be Cruel", "All Shook Up", and many, many, many more! He won many awards like "The Grammy Hall of Fame Award", He won it 7 times! "Hound Dog" in 1988, "Don’t Be Cruel" in 2002, "Are you Lonesome Tonight?" in 2007, "Jailhouse Rock" in 2017 and 3 others! He also won "The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award" in 1971, "American Music Award of Merit" in 1987, and so much more.
For a tenor singer, we got Paul Anka. He isn't really a tenor, but he is a legend. He has been singing for 66 years and still counting! He has had many hits like "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" , "Diana", "Lonely Boy", and many more. He hasn't won many awards. One notable award though is that he got into "The Canadian Music Hall of Fame" in 1980.
For a baritone, we have Bobby Darin. Like Paul Anka as a tenor, Bobby isn't really a baritone, but he is still a legend. He had a 17 year long career, so not as long as the others. He still had many hits like "Dream Lover", "Splish Splash", "Mack The Knife", and "Beyond the Sea". He has won many awards. He won "The Grammy Hall of Fame Award" in 1999 and "The Grammy Award for Record of the Year" in 1959, both for "Mack The Knife." He also won "The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award" in 2010.
And finally for a bass singer, We have Johnny Cash. The reason we have Johnny Cash here is because he is the bass singer with the most recognition. His career spanned from 1954 to 2003. That makes it a 49 year career. He has had many hits like "Ring of Fire" "Get Rhythm", "Hurt", "Folsom Prison Blues', and many more. He won the "Grammy Hall of Fame Award" about as many times as Elvis! He also won "Kennedy Center Honors" in 1996. He won "Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award" 1999. And a countless number of others.
For a lead singer, we have of course the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Elvis' Career spanned over 23 Years (1954-1977) and of course had countless hits. Some of them are "Hound Dog", "Don't Be Cruel", "All Shook Up", and many, many, many more! He won many awards like "The Grammy Hall of Fame Award", He won it 7 times! "Hound Dog" in 1988, "Don’t Be Cruel" in 2002, "Are you Lonesome Tonight?" in 2007, "Jailhouse Rock" in 2017 and 3 others! He also won "The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award" in 1971, "American Music Award of Merit" in 1987, and so much more.
For a tenor singer, we got Paul Anka. He isn't really a tenor, but he is a legend. He has been singing for 66 years and still counting! He has had many hits like "Put Your Head on My Shoulder" , "Diana", "Lonely Boy", and many more. He hasn't won many awards. One notable award though is that he got into "The Canadian Music Hall of Fame" in 1980.
For a baritone, we have Bobby Darin. Like Paul Anka as a tenor, Bobby isn't really a baritone, but he is still a legend. He had a 17 year long career, so not as long as the others. He still had many hits like "Dream Lover", "Splish Splash", "Mack The Knife", and "Beyond the Sea". He has won many awards. He won "The Grammy Hall of Fame Award" in 1999 and "The Grammy Award for Record of the Year" in 1959, both for "Mack The Knife." He also won "The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award" in 2010.
And finally for a bass singer, We have Johnny Cash. The reason we have Johnny Cash here is because he is the bass singer with the most recognition. His career spanned from 1954 to 2003. That makes it a 49 year career. He has had many hits like "Ring of Fire" "Get Rhythm", "Hurt", "Folsom Prison Blues', and many more. He won the "Grammy Hall of Fame Award" about as many times as Elvis! He also won "Kennedy Center Honors" in 1996. He won "Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award" 1999. And a countless number of others.
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Paul Anka
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Bobby Darin
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Elvis Presley
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So, That is the 50's Dream Band.
