VA - The 100 Greatest Songs of NME in the 1950s [2021] (4 x CDs)

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VA - The 100 Greatest Songs of NME in the 1950s [2021] (4 x CDs)

NME (New Musical Express) has been a prominent force in the British music industry since its inception on 7th March 1952. Founder Theodore Ingham created the publication as a newspaper reporting on music news, reviews, and interviews. It quickly became the go-to source for music lovers in the UK and beyond, with a focus on rock and roll and other popular genres. 

Over the years, NME has adapted to changing technologies and trends in the industry, shifting from a print magazine to a digital platform. Its website is now one of the most popular music journalism sites in the world, featuring breaking news, reviews, interviews, and more.

In March 2012, NME marked its 60th anniversary by compiling a list of the best tracks of each decade, showcasing the magazine's long history of supporting and championing influential music. The lists were a reflection of the magazine's focus on promoting new and exciting artists and sounds throughout its six decades of existence.

The selection process for the lists was extensive, with the magazine's writers weighing the influence, popularity, and impact of each track in its respective decade. The final lists were published on NME.com, and each decade featured a top 100 songs, representing a broad range of genres and styles.  Some of the standout tracks from the lists include Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" from the 1950s, The Beatles' "A Day in the Life" from the 1960s, Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart" from the 1970s, Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" from the 1990s, and The Strokes' "Last Nite" from the 2000s. These tracks are a testament to the magazine's role in shaping music culture and influencing generations of music lovers.

NME's influence on the British music industry and beyond cannot be overstated. Its coverage of emerging artists and new sounds has been instrumental in shaping popular culture for over six decades. As the publication continues to evolve with the times, its impact on the music world is sure to endure. 

https://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/nme_60years.htm

This series will be presented in 5 Parts. 

Compiled as always using the very latest and highest quality digital remasters, with a considerable number of tracks sourced from the original master tapes for superior sound quality and enjoyment.

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Track lists

CD1

01 Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode 2:41

02 Elvis Presley - Hound Dog 2:15

03 Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls of Fire (Original 1957 Sun Records 7" Mono Single Version) 1:52

04 Little Richard - Tutti Frutti (Original 1955 Specialty 7" Mono Single Version) 2:26

05 Howlin' Wolf - Smokestack Lightnin' 3:05

06 Eddie Cochran - Summertime Blues 2:00

07 Sam Cooke - You Send Me 2:46

08 Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters - Money Honey 2:57

09 Hank Williams - Your Cheatin' Heart 2:42

10 Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue 2:31

11 Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel 2:10

12 Carl Perkins - Blue Suede Shoes (Original 1956 7" Mono Single Version) 2:15

13 Chuck Berry - Roll Over Beethoven 2:23

14 Little Junior's Blue Flames - Mystery Train 2:22

15 The Isley Brothers - Shout, Pt. 1 (Original 1959 RCA Victor 7" Mono Single Version) 2:18

16 Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill 2:23

17 Bo Diddley - Who Do You Love? 2:28

18 The Flamingos - I Only Have Eyes for You (Original 1959 End Records 7" Mono Single Version) 3:23

19 Jerry Lee Lewis - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (Original 1957 Sun Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:52

20 Wanda Jackson - Let's Have a Party 2:07

21 Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers - Why Do Fools Fall in Love 2:18

22 Ray Charles feat. Margie Hendrix and the Raelettes - What'd I Say, Pt. 1 (Original 1959 7" Mono Single Version) 3:10

23 The Platters - Only You 2:39

24 Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog 2:48

25 Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Sixteen 3:00

CD2

26 Little Richard - Good Golly, Miss Molly (Original 1958 Specialty 7" Mono Single Version) 2:09

27 Johnny Cash - I Walk the Line (Original 1956 Sun Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:43

28 James Brown & the Famous Flames - Please, Please, Please 2:43

29 Screamin' Jay Hawkins - I Put a Spell on You 2:24

30 Frank Sinatra with The Nelson Riddle Orchestra - I've Got You Under My Skin (Original 1956 Capital 7" Mono Single Version) 3:42

31 Muddy Waters - Hoochie Coochie Man 2:51

32 The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie (Original 1957 Cadence Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:00

33 Little Richard - Long Tall Sally (Original 1956 Specialty 7" Mono Single Version) 2:10

34 Elvis Presley - That's All Right (Original 1954 Sun Records 7" Mono Single Version) 1:55

35 Link Wray & His Ray Men - Rumble (Original 1958 Cadence Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:25

36 Buddy Holly & The Crickets - That'll Be the Day (May 27, 1957 Brunswick 7" Mono Single Version) 2:17

37 Nat King Cole - When I Fall in Love 3:09

38 Elvis Presley - Don't Be Cruel 2:05

39 Ritchie Valens - La Bamba 2:07

40 Elmore James - Dust My Broom (Original 1951 Trumpet Records 78 RPM 10" Mono Single Version) 2:55

41 Dale Hawkins - Susie Q 2:12

42 Patsy Cline - Walkin' After Midnight (Original 1957 7" Mono Single Version) 2:35

43 Barrett Strong - Money (That's What I Want) (Original 1959 7" Mono Single Version) 2:39

44 Shirley & Lee - Let the Good Times Roll (Original Aladdin 45-3325 1956 7" Mono Single Version) 2:22

45 Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues (Original 1955 Sun Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:50

46 Huey "Piano" Smith and His Clowns - Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu, Pt. 1 (Original 1957 Ace Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:15

47 The Everly Brothers - Bye Bye Love (Original 1957 Cadence Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:19

48 Johnny Preston - Running Bear 2:37

49 The Coasters - Yakety Yak 1:51

50 Chuck Berry - Maybellene 2:22

CD3

51 Smiley Lewis - I Hear You Knocking 2:45

52 Buddy Holly & The Crickets - Not Fade Away 2:20

53 Big Joe Turner - Shake, Rattle and Roll 3:00

54 Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley 2:43

55 Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock 2:35

56 The Five Satins - In the Still of the Night 3:05

57 The Everly Brothers - All I Have to Do Is Dream (Original 1958 Cadence Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:20

58 The Penguins - Earth Angel 2:57

59 Chuck Berry - School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes the Bell) 2:42

60 Eddie Cochran - C'mon Everybody 1:54

61 Bill Haley & His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock (Original 1954 Decca Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:08

62 Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps - Be-Bop-a-Lula 2:35

63 Miles Davis - Blue in Green (Original 1959 Columbia Records Mono Version) 5:35

64 Chuck Berry - Rock and Roll Music 2:32

65 Patti Page - Tennessee Waltz 3:03

66 The Cadillacs - Speedoo 2:18

67 Little Richard - Lucille (Original 1957 Specialty 7" Mono Single Version) 2:24

68 Hank Williams - Jambalaya (On the Bayou) 2:53

69 The Shirelles - I Met Him On a Sunday (Ronde Ronde) 2:15

70 Roy Orbison - Ooby Dooby 2:10

71 The Platters - The Great Pretender 2:39

72 Lloyd Price - Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Original 1952 Specialty 7" Mono Single Version) 2:31

73 The Spaniels - Goodnite, Sweetheart, Goodnite (Original 1954 Vee-Jay Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:42

74 Paul Anka - Diana (Original 1957 ABC Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:25

75 The Johnny Otis Show - Willie and the Hand Jive 2:34

CD4

76 Julie London - Cry Me a River 2:48

77 Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats - Rocket 88 2:47

78 Muddy Waters - Got My Mojo Working 2:51

79 Danny and the Juniors - At the Hop (Original 1957 ABC Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:29

80 Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite (The Finest Girl You Ever Want to Meet) (Original 1957 Vogue Coral 7" Mono Single Version) 2:44

81 Johnny Ace - Pledging My Love (Original 1954 Duke Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:26

82 The Chords - Sh-Boom 2:24

83 Cliff Richard and the Drifters - Move It! (Original 1958 Columbia Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:21

84 The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five (Original 1959 Columbia Records 7" Mono Single Edit) 2:52

85 Ray Charles - I've Got a Woman (Original 1954 Atlantic 7" Mono Single Version) 2:48

86 The Dells - Oh, What a Nite (Original 1956 Vee-Jay Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:54

87 Jimmy Reed - Honest I Do (Original 1957 Vee-Jay Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:41

88 B.B. King - Rock Me Baby (Original 1958 Kent Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:58

89 Dinah Washington - What a Diff'rence a Day Made (Original 1959 Mercury Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:30

90 The Big Bopper - Chantilly Lace 2:21

91 Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'n Roll Trio - The Train Kept A-Rollin' (Original 1956 Coral Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:15

92 Fats Domino - Ain't That a Shame 2:24

93 Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares for Me 3:38

94 Johnnie Ray - Cry 3:00

95 The Champs - Tequila 2:11

96 Little Willie John - Fever (Original 1956 7" Parlophone 78 RPM 10" Mono Single Version) 2:39

97 Elizabeth Cotten - Freight Train 2:44

98 Clarence Frogman Henry - Ain't Got No Home 2:21

99 "Sonny Boy" Williamson - Don't Start Me Talkin' 2:34

100 Dion and the Belmonts - A Teenager in Love (Original 1959 Laurie Records 7" Mono Single Version) 2:35

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