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Various Artists

Britiain's Greatest Hits 1956 [ CD / Album ]

Britiain's Greatest Hits 1956

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  • Released Date: 13 Jun 2013

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Ah, Jolly good day, fellow music aficionados! Today, we have the pleasure of diving into the musical time capsule that is "Britain's Greatest Hits 1956". A compilation of tunes that will have you shimmying and shaking like it's the Queen's birthday bash.

This eclectic mix of tracks from various artists is a delightful rollercoaster ride through the sounds of the '50s. From rock 'n' roll to doo-wop, each song is a testament to the vibrancy and creativity of the British music scene at the time.

The album kicks off with the infectious rhythm of Lonnie Donegan's "Rock Island Line", a toe-tapping number that sets the tone for the rest of the record. As we journey through hits from the likes of Bill Haley & His Comets and Doris Day, it becomes clear that 1956 was a year filled with musical gems that have stood the test of time.

Highlights include the irresistible charm of Frankie Vaughan's "The Green Door" and the soulful crooning of Guy Mitchell on "Singing the Blues". Each track is a mini time capsule, transporting you back to a simpler, more innocent era.

So put on your dancing shoes, grab a cuppa, and get ready to be transported back to the golden age of British music with "Britain's Greatest Hits 1956". It's a jolly good time guaranteed. Cheers!

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. Sixteen Tons
2. The Ballad of Davy Crockett
3. Love and Marriage
4. Robin Hood
5. Zambesi
6. Memories Are Made of This
7. It's Almost Tomorrow
8. Rock and Roll Waltz
9. Young and Foolish
10. My September Love
11. Poor People of Paris
12. Mack the Knife
13. No Other Love
14. I'll Be Home
15. The Man With the Golden Arm
16. Mountain Greenery
17. Heartbreak Hotel
18. Blue Suede Shoes
19. Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)
20. The Wayward Wind


Disc: 2
1. Whatever Will Be Will Be
2. Why Do Fools Fall in Love
3. Sweet Old Fashioned Girl
4. Walk Hand in Hand
5. The Ting Tong Song
6. Rockin' Through the Rye
7. Lay Down Your Arms
8. Born to Be With You
9. Woman in Love
10. Bring a Little Water, Sylvie
11. More
12. Just Walking in the Rain
13. When Mexico Gave Up the Rhumba
14. St. Therese of the Roses
15. My Prayer
16. The Green Door
17. Cindy Oh Cindy
18. True Love
19. Blueberry Hill
20. Singing the Blues

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