This is a list of the number one singles on the UK Singles Chart, during the 1950s. The source for this decade is the New Musical Express chart. The UK Singles Chart is currently compiled by the Official UK Charts Company on behalf of the music industry. ... (Redirected from 1950s in music) 1950 in music Music of Afghanistan The beginning of radio broadcasting leads to the beginning of Afghan popular music Music of Argentina Astor Piazzolla begins to fuse traditional tango music with jazz and classical music Music of Algeria Rai singers like Bellemou Messaoud add violin... The New Musical Express (better known as the NME) is a weekly magazine about popular music published in the UK. It is unlike many other popular music magazines due to its intended focus on guitar-based music and indie rock bands, instead of mainstream pop acts. ...

1952

1. Al Martino - "Here In My Heart"

   November 14 for 9 weeks

See also: 1951 in music, other events of 1952, 1953 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music Events Pierre Schaeffer publishes his A la recherche dune musique concrète (The Search for a Concrete Music), an explanation of his experimental approach to composing. ... Al Martino (born October 7, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as Alfred Cini) is an American singer. ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining. ...

1953

1. Jo Stafford - "You Belong To Me"

   January 16 for 1 week

2. Kay Starr - "Comes A-long A-love"

   January 23 for 1 week

3. Eddie Fisher - "Outside of Heaven"

   January 30 for 1 week

4. Perry Como - "Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes"

   February 6 for 5 weeks

5. Guy Mitchell - "She Wears Red Feathers"

   March 13 for 4 weeks

6. The Stargazers - "Broken Wings"

   April 10 for 1 week

7. Lita Roza - "(How Much is) That Doggie in the Window"

   April 17 for 1 week

8. Frankie Laine - "I Believe"

   April 24 for 9 weeks

9. Eddie Fisher feat. Sally Sweetland - "I'm Walking Behind You"

   June 26 for 1 week

10. Frankie Laine - "I Believe"

    July 3 for 6 weeks

11. Mantovani - "The Song from the Moulin Rouge"

    August 14 for 1 week

12. Frankie Laine - "I Believe"

    August 21 for 3 weeks

13. Guy Mitchell - "Look at That Girl"

    September 11 for 6 weeks

14. Frankie Laine - "Hey Joe"

    October 23 for 2 weeks

15. David Whitfield - "Answer Me"

    November 6 for 1 week

16. Frankie Laine - "Answer Me"

    November 13 for 8 weeks

    David Whitfield's version shared the number one position on December 11

See also: 1952 in music, other events of 1953, 1954 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events Arthur Bliss replaces Arnold Bax as Master of the Queens Musick. ... Jo Elizabeth Stafford (born November 12, 1917) is a singer whose career spanned the late 1920s through the early 1960s. ... January 16 is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Kay Starr on the cover of 2002 collection The Definitive Kay Starr on Capitol Kay Starr (born July 21, 1922) is an American jazz and popular singer. ... January 23 is the 23rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Eddie Fisher is the name of these famous people: Eddie Fisher (baseball player) Eddie Fisher (singer) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... January 30 is the 30th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Perry Como (born Pierino Ronald Como; May 18, 1912–May 12, 2001) was an Italian-American crooner during the last half of the 20th century. ... February 6 is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Guy Mitchell (February 22, 1927-July 1, 1999) was an American pop singer. ... March 13 is the 72nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (73rd in leap years). ... April 10 is the 100th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (101st in leap years). ... April 17 is the 107th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (108th in leap years). ... Frankie Laine, born Frank Paul LoVecchio, March 30, 1913, Chicago, United States, is one of the most successful singers in history. ... I Believe refers to several songs and plays, including: I Believe is the name of a song written by Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl and Al Stillman in 1952, and recorded by Frankie Laine, David Whitfield, The Bachelors, and Robson and Jerome. ... April 24 is the 114th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (115th in leap years). ... Eddie Fisher is the name of these famous people: Eddie Fisher (baseball player) Eddie Fisher (singer) This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 188 days remaining. ... Frankie Laine, born Frank Paul LoVecchio, March 30, 1913, Chicago, United States, is one of the most successful singers in history. ... I Believe refers to several songs and plays, including: I Believe is the name of a song written by Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl and Al Stillman in 1952, and recorded by Frankie Laine, David Whitfield, The Bachelors, and Robson and Jerome. ... July 3 is the 184th day of the year (185th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 181 days remaining. ... Mantovani, born Annunzio Paolo Mantovani ( November 15, 1905 – March 29, 1980) was a popular conductor and entertainer in the easy listening style. ... August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (227th in leap years), with 139 days remaining. ... Frankie Laine, born Frank Paul LoVecchio, March 30, 1913, Chicago, United States, is one of the most successful singers in history. ... I Believe refers to several songs and plays, including: I Believe is the name of a song written by Ervin Drake, Irvin Graham, Jimmy Shirl and Al Stillman in 1952, and recorded by Frankie Laine, David Whitfield, The Bachelors, and Robson and Jerome. ... August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Guy Mitchell (February 22, 1927-July 1, 1999) was an American pop singer. ... September 11 is the 254th day of the year (255th in leap years). ... Frankie Laine, born Frank Paul LoVecchio, March 30, 1913, Chicago, United States, is one of the most successful singers in history. ... October 23 is the 296th day of the year (297th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 69 days remaining. ... November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ... Frankie Laine, born Frank Paul LoVecchio, March 30, 1913, Chicago, United States, is one of the most successful singers in history. ... November 13 is the 317th day of the year (318th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 48 days remaining. ...

1954

Frank Sinatra gets his first number one but has to wait until 1966 for his next chart-topping single

1. Eddie Calvert - "Oh Mein Papa"

   January 8 for 9 weeks

2. The Stargazers - "I See the Moon"

   March 12 for 5 weeks

3. Doris Day - "Secret Love"

   April 16 for 1 week

4. The Stargazers - "I See the Moon"

   April 23 for 1 week

5. Johnnie Ray - "Such a Night"

   April 30 for 1 week

6. Doris Day - "Secret Love"

   May 7 for 8 weeks

7. David Whitfield with Mantovani - "Cara Mia"

   July 2 for 10 weeks

8. Kitty Kallen - "Little Things Mean a Lot"

   September 10 for 1 week

9. Frank Sinatra - "Three Coins in the Fountain"

   September 17 for 3 weeks

10. Don Cornell - "Hold My Hand"

    October 8 for 4 weeks

11. Vera Lynn - "My Son my Son"

    November 5 for 2 weeks

12. Don Cornell - "Hold My Hand"

    November 19 for 1 week

13. Rosemary Clooney - "This Ole House"

    November 26 for 1 week

14. Winifred Atwell - "Let's Have Another Party"

    December 3 for 5 weeks

See also: 1953 in music, other events of 1954, 1955 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events Frank Sinatra wins the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in From Here To Eternity, 1953; resuscitating his singing career in the process Bing Crosby received a... Famous US singer Source: http://ejhuntley. ... Famous US singer Source: http://ejhuntley. ... Frank Sinatra in 1947 Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer who is considered one of the finest vocalists of all time, renowned for his impeccable phrasing and timing. ... Albert Edward Calvert (15 March 1922) Had the first United Kingdom number one single in 1953 with Oh Mein Papa. ... January 8 is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in Leap years). ... Doris Day Doris Day (born April 3, 1924) is an American singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate. ... Secret Love is a popular song, written in 1953. ... April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... April 23 is the 113th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (114th in leap years). ... Johnnie Ray in full cry John Alvin Johnnie Ray (January 10, 1927 - February 24, 1990) was one of the most popular American singers of his day. ... April 30 is the 120th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (121st in leap years), with 245 days remaining, as the last day in April. ... Doris Day Doris Day (born April 3, 1924) is an American singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate. ... Secret Love is a popular song, written in 1953. ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... Mantovani, born Annunzio Paolo Mantovani ( November 15, 1905 – March 29, 1980) was a popular conductor and entertainer in the easy listening style. ... July 2 is the 183rd day of the year (184th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 182 days remaining. ... Kitty Kallen (born Genevieve Agostinello on May 25, 1922) was an American popular singer, who sang with a number of big bands in the 1940s, coming back in the 1950s to score her biggest hit, 1954s Little Things Mean A Lot. Born in Philadelphia, she won an amateur contest... September 10 is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years). ... Frank Sinatra in 1947 Francis Albert Sinatra (December 12, 1915 – May 14, 1998) was an American singer who is considered one of the finest vocalists of all time, renowned for his impeccable phrasing and timing. ... Three Coins in the Fountain is a 1954 film which tells the story of three American girls looking for romance in Rome. ... September 17 is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years). ... Don Cornell stage name of Luigi Francisco Varlaro (April 21, 1919 in New York City - February 23, 2004 in Aventura, Florida) was a popular singer of the 1940s and 1950s. ... October 8 is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years). ... Dame Vera Lynn, DBE (born March 20, 1917) is a British singer whose career flourished during World War II, when she was nicknamed The Forces Sweetheart. She is best known for the popular song Well Meet Again. ... November 5 is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 56 days remaining. ... Don Cornell stage name of Luigi Francisco Varlaro (April 21, 1919 in New York City - February 23, 2004 in Aventura, Florida) was a popular singer of the 1940s and 1950s. ... November 19 is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Rosemary Clooney on the cover of her 2000 collection 16 Biggest Hits Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 - June 29, 2002) was an American popular singer and actress. ... November 26 is the 330th day (331st on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Winifred Atwell (February 27, 1914 - February 28, 1983) was a pianist who enjoyed great popularity in Britain in the 1950s with a series of boogie woogie and ragtime hits. ... December 3 is the 337th (in leap years the 338th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

1955

Record Mirror launched its chart on January 22. See also: 1954 in music, other events of 1955, 1956 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 1 - RCA victor announces a marketing plan called Operation TNT. The label drops the list price on LPs from $5. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

1. Dickie Valentine - "The Finger Of Suspicion"

   NME: January 7 for 1 week

2. Rosemary Clooney - "Mambo Italiano"

   NME: January 14 for 1 week

3. Dickie Valentine - "The Finger Of Suspicion"

   NME: January 21 for 2 weeks

4. Rosemary Clooney- "Mambo Italiano"

   NME: February 4 for 2 weeks

   RM: January 22 for 2 weeks

5. Dean Martin - "Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane"

   RM: February 12 for 1 week

6. Ruby Murray - "Softly Softly"

   NME: February 18 for 3 weeks

   RM: March 12 for 1 week

7. Tennessee Ernie Ford - "Give Me Your Word"

   NME: March 11 for 7 weeks

   RM: February 19 for 3 weeks and March 19 for 7 weeks

8. Perez Prado - "Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White"

   NME: April 29 for 2 weeks

9. Tony Bennett - "Stranger In Paradise"

   NME: May 13 for 2 weeks

   RM: May 7 for 5 weeks

10. Eddie Calvert - "Cherry Pink (And Apple Blossom White)"

    NME: May 27 for 4 weeks

11. Al Hibbler - "Unchained Melody"

    RM: June 11 for 4 weeks

12. Jimmy Young - "Unchained Melody"

    NME:June 24 for 3 weeks

13. Alma Cogan - "Dreamboat"

    NME:July 15 for 2 weeks

    RM: July 9 for 2 weeks

14. Slim Whitman - "Rose Marie"

    NME:July 29 for 11 weeks

    RM: July 23 for 9 weeks

15. Frankie Laine - "Cool Water"

    RM: October 1 for 1 week

16. Jimmy Young - "The Man From Laramie"

    NME:October 14 for 4 weeks

    RM: October 8 for 5 weeks

17. Johnston Brothers - "Hernando's Hideaway"

    NME:November 11 for 2 weeks

18. Bill Haley & His Comets - "Rock Around the Clock"

    NME:November 25 for 3 weeks

    RM: November 12 for 9 weeks

19. Dickie Valentine - "Christmas Alphabet"

    NME:December 16 for 3 weeks

January 7 is the 7th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Rosemary Clooney on the cover of her 2000 collection 16 Biggest Hits Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 - June 29, 2002) was an American popular singer and actress. ... Mambo Italiano is a popular song, written by Bob Merrill in 1954. ... January 14 is the 14th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... January 21 is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Rosemary Clooney on the cover of her 2000 collection 16 Biggest Hits Rosemary Clooney (May 23, 1928 - June 29, 2002) was an American popular singer and actress. ... Mambo Italiano is a popular song, written by Bob Merrill in 1954. ... February 4 is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... January 22 is the 22nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Dean Martin in 1965 at a St. ... February 12 is the 43rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Ruby Murray (March 29, 1935 - December 17, 1996) was a popular singer born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. ... February 18 is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in Leap years). ... hi ... 11 March is the 70th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (71st in Leap year). ... February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... March 19 is the 78th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (79th in leap years). ... Dámaso Pérez Prado, a Cuban bandleader and composer, was born on December 11, 1916 in Matanzas, Cuba. ... This page is a candidate for speedy deletion. ... April 29 is the 119th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (120th in leap years). ... Tony Bennett, 2000 Tony Bennett (born August 3, 1926) is an American popular music, standards, and jazz singer who is widely considered to be one of the best interpretative singers in these genres. ... Stranger in Paradise is a popular song. ... May 13 is the 133rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (134th in leap years). ... May 7 is the 127th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (128th in leap years). ... Albert Edward Calvert (15 March 1922) Had the first United Kingdom number one single in 1953 with Oh Mein Papa. ... Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White) is a popular song. ... May 27 is the 147th day (148th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 218 days remaining. ... Albert George Hibbler (August 16, 1915_April 24, 2001) was a singer. ... Unchained Melody is one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, by some counts having spawned over 500 versions. ... June 11 is the 162nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (163rd in leap years), with 203 days remaining. ... Sir Jimmy Young (born probably September 21, 1921) is a well-known British disc jockey and radio interviewer. ... Unchained Melody is one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, by some counts having spawned over 500 versions. ... June 24 is the 175th day of the year (176th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 190 days remaining. ... Alma Cogan (May 16, 1932-October 26, 1966) was a United Kingdom singer of traditional pop music. ... July 15 is the 196th day (197th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 169 days remaining. ... July 9 is the 190th day of the year (191st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 175 days remaining. ... Slim Whitman (born January 20, 1924 in Tampa, Florida) is an American country music singer and songwriter. ... July 29 is the 210th day (211th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 155 days remaining. ... July 23 is the 204th day (205th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 161 days remaining. ... Frankie Laine, born Frank Paul LoVecchio, March 30, 1913, Chicago, United States, is one of the most successful singers in history. ... October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in Leap years). ... Sir Jimmy Young (born probably September 21, 1921) is a well-known British disc jockey and radio interviewer. ... October 14 is the 287th day of the year (288th in Leap years). ... October 8 is the 281st day of the year (282nd in leap years). ... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... The original members of Bill Haley and His Comets, c. ... Rock Around the Clock is a pop song from 1953. ... November 25 is the 329th (in leap years the 330th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... November 12 is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 49 days remaining. ... December 16 is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ...

1956

Doris Day won an Academy Award for the song "Que Sera Sera" from the Alfred Hitchcock film "The Man Who Knew Too Much"

1. Bill Haley and his Comets - "Rock Around the Clock"

   January 6 for 2 weeks

2. Tennessee Ernie Ford - "Sixteen Tons"

   January 20 for 4 weeks

3. Dean Martin - "Memories are Made Of This"

   February 17 for 4 weeks

4. Dreamweavers - "It's Almost Tomorrow"

   March 16 for 2 weeks

5. Kay Starr with the Hugo Winterhalter Orchestra - "Rock And Roll Waltz"

   March 30 for 1 week

6. Dreamweavers - "It's Almost Tomorrow"

   April 6 for 1 week

7. Winifred Atwell - "The Poor People Of Paris"

   April 13 for 3 weeks

8. Ronnie Hilton - "No Other Love"

   May 4 for 6 weeks

9. Pat Boone - "I'll Be Home"

   June 15 for 5 weeks

10. Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon - "Why Do Fools Fall In Love?"

    July 20 for 3 weeks

11. Doris Day - "Que Sera Sera (whatever will be will be)"

    August 10 for 6 weeks

12. Anne Shelton- "Lay Down Your Arms"

    September 21 for 4 weeks

13. Frankie Laine - "A Woman In Love"

    October 19 for 4 weeks

14. Johnnie Ray - "Just Walkin' In The Rain"

    November 16 for 7 weeks

See also: 1955 in music, other events of 1956, 1957 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events Cameo-Parkway Records formed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Kal Mann & Bernie Lowe. ... American singer and actress Source: http://www. ... American singer and actress Source: http://www. ... Doris Day Doris Day (born April 3, 1924) is an American singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... Alfred Hitchcock Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock, KCB, (13 August 1899 – 29 April 1980) was a British film director closely associated with the thriller genre. ... The Man Who Knew Too Much DVD cover The 1956 film starred James Stewart and Doris Day. ... The original members of Bill Haley and His Comets, c. ... Rock Around the Clock is a pop song from 1953. ... January 6 is the 6th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... hi ... January 20 is the 20th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Dean Martin in 1965 at a St. ... February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Dream Weavers were a popular singing group, primarily famous in the 1950s, consisting of Gene Adkinson and Wade Buff. ... March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (76th in Leap years). ... Kay Starr on the cover of 2002 collection The Definitive Kay Starr on Capitol Kay Starr (born July 21, 1922) is an American jazz and popular singer. ... Hugo Winterhalter (August, 1909 - September 17, 1973) was a popular American musician. ... Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Orchestra at City Hall (Edmonton). ... March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (90th in Leap years). ... The Dream Weavers were a popular singing group, primarily famous in the 1950s, consisting of Gene Adkinson and Wade Buff. ... Its Almost Tomorrow is a popular song. ... April 6 is the 96th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (97th in leap years). ... Winifred Atwell (February 27, 1914 - February 28, 1983) was a pianist who enjoyed great popularity in Britain in the 1950s with a series of boogie woogie and ragtime hits. ... The Poor People of Paris is a popular song. ... April 13 is the 103rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (104th in leap years). ... No Other Love is a popular song. ... May 4 is the 124th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (125th in leap years). ... Pat Boone Pat Boone (born June 1, 1934) is a singer whose smooth style made him one of the most popular performers of the 1950s and 1960s. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (167th in leap years), with 199 days remaining. ... Frankie Lymon (September 30, 1942 - February 27, 1968) was the leader of a doo wop group called The Teenagers. ... July 20 is the 201st day (202nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 164 days remaining. ... Doris Day Doris Day (born April 3, 1924) is an American singer, actress, and animal welfare advocate. ... Whatever Will Be (Que Será, Será) (also transposed as Que Será, Será (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)) is a popular song, with music by Jay Livingston and lyrics by Ray Evans. ... August 10 is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... September 21 is the 264th day of the year (265th in leap years). ... Frankie Laine, born Frank Paul LoVecchio, March 30, 1913, Chicago, United States, is one of the most successful singers in history. ... October 19 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Johnnie Ray in full cry John Alvin Johnnie Ray (January 10, 1927 - February 24, 1990) was one of the most popular American singers of his day. ... November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 45 days remaining. ...

1957

1. Jerry Lee Lewis - "Great Balls of Fire"

   January 10 for 2 weeks

2. Elvis Presley - "Jailhouse Rock"

   January 24 for 3 weeks

3. Michael Holliday - "The Story Of My Life"

   February 14 for 2 weeks

4. Perry Como - "Magic Moments"

   February 28 for 8 weeks

5. Marvin Rainwater - "Whole Lotta Woman"

   April 25 for 3 weeks

6. Connie Francis - "Who's Sorry Now?"

   May 16 for 6 weeks

7. Vic Damone - "On The Street Where You Live"

   June 27 for 2 weeks

8. Everly Brothers - "All I Have To Do Is Dream"/"Claudette"

   July 4 for 1 week; equal top with Vic Damone.

9. Everly Brothers - "All I Have To Do Is Dream"/"Claudette"

   July 11 for 6 weeks

10. Kalin Twins - "When"

    August 22 for 5 weeks

11. Connie Francis - "Who's Sorry Now/Stupid Cupid"

    September 26 for 6 weeks

12. Tommy Edwards - "It's All In The Game"

    November 7 for 3 weeks

13. Lord Rockingham's XI - "Hoots Mon"

    November 28 for 3 weeks

14. Conway Twitty - "It's Only Make Believe"

    December 19 for 5 weeks

See also: 1956 in music, other events of 1957, 1958 in music, 1950s in music and the list of years in music // Events Pat Boone stars in his first two Hollywood motion pictures: Bernadine and April Love Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Será, Será), from 1956s Alfred Hitchcock... Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry Lee Lewis (born September 29, 1935) is an American rock and roll singer, songwriter, and pianist, as well as an early pioneer of the rock and roll movement. ... January 10 is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Elvis Presley Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), also known as The King of Rock and Roll, or as just simply The King, was an American singer and actor. ... Jailhouse Rock is a hit song by the American musician Elvis Presley. ... January 24 is the 24th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... February 14 is the 45th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Perry Como (born Pierino Ronald Como; May 18, 1912–May 12, 2001) was an Italian-American crooner during the last half of the 20th century. ... February 28 is the 59th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... April 25 is the 115th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (116th in leap years). ... Connie Francis MGM LP record, 1961 Connie Francis (December 12, 1938 - June 17, 2005) in Newark, New Jersey) is an American singer. ... May 16 is the 136th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (137th in leap years). ... Vic Damone (born June 12, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American singer. ... June 27 is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 187 days remaining. ... Don (born February 1, 1937 in Brownie, a small coal-mining town (now defunct) near Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky) and Phil Everly (born January 18, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois) are country-influenced rock and roll performers who had their greatest success in the 1950s. ... July 4 is the 185th day of the year (186th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 180 days remaining. ... Don (born February 1, 1937 in Brownie, a small coal-mining town (now defunct) near Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky) and Phil Everly (born January 18, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois) are country-influenced rock and roll performers who had their greatest success in the 1950s. ... July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... August 22 is the 234th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (235th in leap years), with 131 days remaining. ... Connie Francis MGM LP record, 1961 Connie Francis (December 12, 1938 - June 17, 2005) in Newark, New Jersey) is an American singer. ... September 26 is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 96 days remaining. ... Tommy Edwards (born February 17, 1922 - died October 22, 1969) was an American singer. ... November 7 is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 54 days remaining. ... November 28 is the 332nd day (333rd on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Conway Twitty Conway Twitty, born Harold Lloyd Jenkins, (September 1, 1933 - June 5, 1993) was one of Americas most successful hit makers of the 20th century, in that he had the most singles (55) reach Number 1 in US Country chart. ... December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

1959

Buddy Holly reaches number one two months after his death

1. Jane Morgan - "The Day The Rains Came"

   January 23 for 1 week

2. Elvis Presley - "One Night/I Got Stung"

   January 30 for 3 weeks

3. Shirley Bassey - "As I Love You"

   February 20 for 4 weeks

4. Platters - "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes"

   March 20 for 1 week

5. Russ Conway - "Side Saddle"

   March 27 for 4 weeks

6. Buddy Holly - "It Doesn't Matter Anymore"

   April 24 for 3 weeks

7. Elvis Presley - "A Fool Such As I/I Need Your Love"

   May 15 for 5 weeks

8. Russ Conway - "Roulette"

   June 19 for 2 weeks

9. Bobby Darin - "Dream Lover"

   July 3 for 4 weeks

10. Cliff Richard and the Drifters - "Living Doll"

    July 31 for 6 weeks

11. Craig Douglas - "Only Sixteen"

    September 11 for 3 weeks

12. Jerry Keller - "Here Comes Summer"

    October 9 for 1 week

13. Bobby Darin - "Mack the Knife"

    October 16 for 2 weeks

14. Cliff Richard and The Shadows - "Travellin' Light"

    October 30 for 5 weeks

15. Adam Faith - "What Do You Want" (equal top for one week)

    December 4 for 3 weeks

16. Emile Ford and the Checkmates - "What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For"

    December 18 for 6 weeks (equal top for one week)

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See also

• List of Number 1 singles (UK)
• UK Singles Chart