Rock Evolution – The History of Rock ’n’ Roll - Pop pre-1960 (pg 38)

threespires said:
Btw - there's a very obvious song that qualifies as traditional pop that it will be utter utter madness if nobody nominates it !

Also if anyone needs a nudge on a couple of other giants I didn't include in the original write-up...
  • one of them was part of the liberation of one of the Dachau concentration camps
  • the other was a man who nearly died on Route 66 and had a permanent reminder for the rest of his life
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As for Mr Benefit I think we should leave that to Fog.
 
Some thoughts on pop music from the 20s to 1960.

Some additions to threespires excellent list:

Noël Coward’s witty and sophisticated songs, such as “Mad About the Boy,” made him a symbol of British high society. Gracie Fields, the “Lancashire Lass,” charmed audiences with her cheerful songs like “Sally.” American star Al Jolson, famous for “Swanee” and *The Jazz Singer*, helped define early pop. The Andrews Sisters became wartime favorites with “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” Vera Lynn, the “Forces’ Sweetheart,” brought hope with “We’ll Meet Again.” George Formby’s humor in “When I’m Cleaning Windows” delighted audiences. Anne Shelton resonated with wartime songs, while Frankie Vaughan’s jazzy hits, like “The Garden of Eden,” became UK favourites. Ruby Murray’s record-breaking hits made her one of Britain’s top singers in the 1950s.

Special mention as well to Hollywood that spawned some absolute classic pop songs:

Iconic Disney films like *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs* (1937) and *Pinocchio* (1940) featured beloved songs like “Someday My Prince Will Come” and “When You Wish Upon a Star.” *The Wizard of Oz* (1939) with Judy Garland’s “Over the Rainbow” became legendary. The 1940s saw hits like *Meet Me in St. Louis* (1944) and Bing Crosby’s *Holiday Inn* (1942) featuring “White Christmas.” The 1950s brought Gene Kelly classics Singin' in the Rain (1952) and An American in Paris (1951), plus Rodgers and Hammerstein’s *Carousel* had the original WNWA (1956). In 1959, *Porgy and Bess* introduced “Summertime” as a hit. These soundtracks defined an era, with timeless songs that captivated audiences and set new standards for musical film.

The songs in bold would be good additions to the playlist as they are either 'of their time' and help show the development of the genre or they are iconic and have passed the test of decades.
 
Saddleworth2 said:
Some thoughts on pop music from the 20s to 1960.

Some additions to threespires excellent list:

Noël Coward’s witty and sophisticated songs, such as “Mad About the Boy,” made him a symbol of British high society. Gracie Fields, the “Lancashire Lass,” charmed audiences with her cheerful songs like “Sally.” American star Al Jolson, famous for “Swanee” and *The Jazz Singer*, helped define early pop. The Andrews Sisters became wartime favorites with “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” Vera Lynn, the “Forces’ Sweetheart,” brought hope with “We’ll Meet Again.” George Formby’s humor in “When I’m Cleaning Windows” delighted audiences. Anne Shelton resonated with wartime songs, while Frankie Vaughan’s jazzy hits, like “The Garden of Eden,” became UK favourites. Ruby Murray’s record-breaking hits made her one of Britain’s top singers in the 1950s.

Special mention as well to Hollywood that spawned some absolute classic pop songs:

Iconic Disney films like *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs* (1937) and *Pinocchio* (1940) featured beloved songs like “Someday My Prince Will Come” and “When You Wish Upon a Star.” *The Wizard of Oz* (1939) with Judy Garland’s “Over the Rainbow” became legendary. The 1940s saw hits like *Meet Me in St. Louis* (1944) and Bing Crosby’s *Holiday Inn* (1942) featuring “White Christmas.” The 1950s brought Gene Kelly classics Singin' in the Rain (1952) and An American in Paris (1951), plus Rodgers and Hammerstein’s *Carousel* had the original WNWA (1956). In 1959, *Porgy and Bess* introduced “Summertime” as a hit. These soundtracks defined an era, with timeless songs that captivated audiences and set new standards for musical film.

The songs in bold would be good additions to the playlist as they are either 'of their time' and help show the development of the genre or they are iconic and have passed the test of decades.
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All excellent additions timeless in fact as you allude to.

Like the fact you mentioned Porgy and Bess one of my all time favorite musicals.
 
Saddleworth2 said:
Some thoughts on pop music from the 20s to 1960.

Some additions to threespires excellent list:

Noël Coward’s witty and sophisticated songs, such as “Mad About the Boy,” made him a symbol of British high society. Gracie Fields, the “Lancashire Lass,” charmed audiences with her cheerful songs like “Sally.” American star Al Jolson, famous for “Swanee” and *The Jazz Singer*, helped define early pop. The Andrews Sisters became wartime favorites with “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” Vera Lynn, the “Forces’ Sweetheart,” brought hope with “We’ll Meet Again.” George Formby’s humor in “When I’m Cleaning Windows” delighted audiences. Anne Shelton resonated with wartime songs, while Frankie Vaughan’s jazzy hits, like “The Garden of Eden,” became UK favourites. Ruby Murray’s record-breaking hits made her one of Britain’s top singers in the 1950s.

Special mention as well to Hollywood that spawned some absolute classic pop songs:

Iconic Disney films like *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs* (1937) and *Pinocchio* (1940) featured beloved songs like “Someday My Prince Will Come” and “When You Wish Upon a Star.” *The Wizard of Oz* (1939) with Judy Garland’s “Over the Rainbow” became legendary. The 1940s saw hits like *Meet Me in St. Louis* (1944) and Bing Crosby’s *Holiday Inn* (1942) featuring “White Christmas.” The 1950s brought Gene Kelly classics Singin' in the Rain (1952) and An American in Paris (1951), plus Rodgers and Hammerstein’s *Carousel* had the original WNWA (1956). In 1959, *Porgy and Bess* introduced “Summertime” as a hit. These soundtracks defined an era, with timeless songs that captivated audiences and set new standards for musical film.

The songs in bold would be good additions to the playlist as they are either 'of their time' and help show the development of the genre or they are iconic and have passed the test of decades.
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Was going to mention "When You Wish Upon A Star". Disney has been responsible for some fabulous songs over the years.
 
Saddleworth2 said:
Some thoughts on pop music from the 20s to 1960.

Some additions to threespires excellent list:

Noël Coward’s witty and sophisticated songs, such as “Mad About the Boy,” made him a symbol of British high society. Gracie Fields, the “Lancashire Lass,” charmed audiences with her cheerful songs like “Sally.” American star Al Jolson, famous for “Swanee” and *The Jazz Singer*, helped define early pop. The Andrews Sisters became wartime favorites with “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.” Vera Lynn, the “Forces’ Sweetheart,” brought hope with “We’ll Meet Again.” George Formby’s humor in “When I’m Cleaning Windows” delighted audiences. Anne Shelton resonated with wartime songs, while Frankie Vaughan’s jazzy hits, like “The Garden of Eden,” became UK favourites. Ruby Murray’s record-breaking hits made her one of Britain’s top singers in the 1950s.

Special mention as well to Hollywood that spawned some absolute classic pop songs:

Iconic Disney films like *Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs* (1937) and *Pinocchio* (1940) featured beloved songs like “Someday My Prince Will Come” and “When You Wish Upon a Star.” *The Wizard of Oz* (1939) with Judy Garland’s “Over the Rainbow” became legendary. The 1940s saw hits like *Meet Me in St. Louis* (1944) and Bing Crosby’s *Holiday Inn* (1942) featuring “White Christmas.” The 1950s brought Gene Kelly classics Singin' in the Rain (1952) and An American in Paris (1951), plus Rodgers and Hammerstein’s *Carousel* had the original WNWA (1956). In 1959, *Porgy and Bess* introduced “Summertime” as a hit. These soundtracks defined an era, with timeless songs that captivated audiences and set new standards for musical film.

The songs in bold would be good additions to the playlist as they are either 'of their time' and help show the development of the genre or they are iconic and have passed the test of decades.
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Great list. I'm not entirely convinced they all qualify as traditional pop but I never really found a definitive definition anyway and great music is great music. In which case I'd also add the great Cole Porter to your list too, a cross between Coward and the Gershwins.
 
threespires said:
Great list. I'm not entirely convinced they all qualify as traditional pop but I never really found a definitive definition anyway and great music is great music. In which case I'd also add the great Cole Porter to your list too, a cross between Coward and the Gershwins.
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I think the most questionable is Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy from Company B which has clear jazz influences. But I like it ;-)

Cole Porter deserves a spot. What about ‘Night and Day’ sung by another iconic artist Fred Astaire.
 
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