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Britiain's Greatest Hits 1955 [ CD / Album ]

Britiain's Greatest Hits 1955

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  • Released Date: 13 Jun 2013

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Ah, Britain in the 1950s. A time of post-war optimism, rationing, and of course, some absolute bangers hitting the charts. The compilation album "Britain's Greatest Hits 1955" takes us on a wild ride through the UK's musical landscape of the time, showcasing the diverse sounds that were dominating the airwaves.

From the sweet crooning of Doris Day to the rebellious rock 'n' roll of Bill Haley & His Comets, this album has it all. With toe-tapping tunes like "Cry Me a River" and "Rock Around the Clock," it's impossible not to get swept up in the nostalgia of a bygone era.

But it's not all sunshine and rainbows on this album. Tracks like "Sixteen Tons" by Tennessee Ernie Ford and "Green Door" by Frankie Vaughan showcase the darker, more melancholic side of 1950s British music. These songs serve as a reminder that even in the midst of prosperity, there was still plenty of pain and heartache to go around.

Overall, "Britain's Greatest Hits 1955" is a must-listen for anyone looking to get a taste of what music was like in the UK over 60 years ago. So put on your dancing shoes, grab a cuppa, and let the sounds of yesteryear transport you back to a simpler time. Cheers, darlings!

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Give Me Your Word
2. Softly Softly
3. Mobile
4. Let Me Go Lover
5. A Blossom Fell
6. Tomorrow
7. A Blossom Fell
8. I'm Always Hearing Wedding Bells
9. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
10. Prize of Gold
11. Under the Bridges of Paris
12. Under the Bridges of Paris
13. Ready Willing and Able
14. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White
15. Earth Angel
16. Stranger in Paradise
17. Melody of Love
18. Unchained Melody
19. Dreamboat
20. I Wonder


Disc: 2
1. Cool Water
2. Every Day of My Life
3. Ev'rywhere
4. Rose Marie
5. Learnin' the Blues
6. The Breeze and I
7. Hey There
8. Love Me Or Leave Me
9. Blue Star
10. Hernando's Hideaway
11. Yellow Rose of Texas
12. Song of the Dreamer
13. Let's Have a Ding Dong (Medley)
14. Twenty Tiny Fingers
15. Ain't That a Shame
16. Love Is a Many Splendored Thing
17. Meet Me On the Corner
18. Suddenly There's a Valley
19. Pickin' a Chicken
20. Rock a Beatin' Boogie

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