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19 unusual facts about 1957 in music


A Pub with No Beer

In 1957, "A Pub With No Beer" became the first Australian single to go gold and was the biggest-selling record by an Australian at that time.

A White Sport Coat

"A White Sport Coat (and a Pink Carnation)" was a 1957 rock and roll song with words and music both written by Marty Robbins.

Broadway Playbill

Broadway Playbill was combined with the Hi-Lo's 1957 album Now Hear This into a compact disc released by Collectables Records on October 17, 2000.

Ca, C'est L'amour

"Ça, C'est L'amour" is a popular song by Cole Porter, published in 1957.

Criollísima

Criollísima is the name of a 33-RPM LP album by Venezuelan composer/arranger/conductor Aldemaro Romero, released in 1957 (see 1957 in music), under contract with RCA Victor and distributed by Grabadora Venezolana de Discos.

Debut Records

Intended to showcase work by new musicians, only about two dozen albums were issued before the company was wound up in 1957.

Dolton Records

She had a country-pop crossover hit, "Dark Moon", in 1957, which had been released on Dot records.

Fury Records

Fury Records was set up by Bobby Robinson in 1957.

Gene Vincent and His Blue Caps

It was originally released in 1957, four months after its predecessor, Bluejean Bop.

Got My Mojo Working

"Got My Mojo Working" is a 1956 song written by Preston Foster and first recorded by Ann Cole, but popularized by Muddy Waters in 1957.

I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter

The song had a major revival in 1957 in a recording (on April 3) by Billy Williams, which reached #3 on the Billboard magazine charts (a reported million-seller).

In the Middle of an Island

"In the Middle of an Island" is a popular song written by Nick Acquaviva and Ted Varnick and published in 1957.

Jenny, Jenny

"Jenny, Jenny" is a 1957 song written by Little Richard and Enotris Johnson and recorded and released by Little Richard.

John Medora

John Madara (born May 28, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), also known as John or Johnny Madara, is an American singer, songwriter and record producer, who teamed up with David White and Arthur Singer to write the 1957 hit song "At the Hop".

My Special Angel

"My Special Angel" is a popular song by Jimmy Duncan, published in 1957.

Sue Records

Sue Records ("The Sound Of Soul") was founded in 1957 by Henry 'Juggy' Murray in New York City.

Tout doucement

"Tout doucement" is a song performed by American jazz singer Blossom Dearie, from her self-titled album Blossom Dearie, released in 1957.

Whisper Not

Ella had previously recorded with Marty Paich and his more familiar Dek-tette on the 1957 (see 1957 in music) album Ella Swings Lightly.

White Silver Sands

The words and music were written in 1957 by Charles 'Red' Matthews, although partial authorship is also claimed by Gladys Reinhart.