Rock-n-Roll emerged in the mid-50s as the teen music of choice. Elvis Presley became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll with a series of network television appearances and chart-topping records. Other notables including Chuck Berry, Fats Dominos, Little Richard and James Brown refined and developed the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive, focusing on teen life and introducing guitar solos and showmanship that would be a major influence on subsequent rock music. Blues, Rockabilly, Jazz, Cool Jazz, Bebop, Hard Bop and Doo Wop and American Folk music also were prominent in the 1950s.
Fast, catchy, feel-good black accapella vocal harmony group groove. A little bit 'Doo Wap', a little bit gospel, and a little bit 'Glee Club'. Stand out from the crowd with this ad bed. Fun emotional and groovy. Happy upbeat and jazzy. Radio production, TV cultural 1950s 1960s 30sec Commercial, A Capella, Spiritual Music, Black Gospel
Acoustic Americana folk track, featuring Dobro, Acoustic guitar and a subtle harmonica. Dreamy, cosy, warm and appealing. Wholesome, friendly, gentle and calm. Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
1950's or 1960's style classic rockabilly. Swinging and fun with twangy guitars. Historical, rock around the clock style. Also available as an Underscore version without the solo/lead guitars. Rock Music, 1950s Rock
Trip Hop meets Breakbeat Sitar flourishes, deep synths, with long build up into main Chinese string theme (around 2:28 mark). Potential Uses: making the big discovery, the dark heist, getting even, drama is looming, vampires lounging, homies don't let homies drive drunk. Instrumental, Hip Hop Music, Trip Hop
A fun old-school jazz version of the Christmas favorite "Jingle Bells". Very nostalgic sound with piano, organ, drum set, and sleigh bells. Instrumental, Christmas Music, Christmas Jazz Ensemble
Rootsy, old time, guitar driven rock 'n roll. Sounds like Bo Diddley. Hand Jive all the way! Classic 1950s rocker for a dash down memory lane. Fun, fast, campy. Frat parties, beer busts, Nascar, sports themes. Kick ass retro sock hop, chasing gals, cruising the square, drag races, beer bust, party. Instrumental, Rock Music, Pop Rock
Solo piano piece that starts off somber, solemn and simply, then builds to a fuller, more dramatic sound. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Patriotic Music
Swinging, uptempo stride solo piano. Fun and energetic, well suited for period films, kids' productions, lounge settings, ballroom dance scenes and old footage. Comedy scenes, children ad campaigns, exciting confident, positive, uplifting, cruising the highway, documentary, tourism, vibrant, Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Stride
UNPLUGGED / Raw, acoustic, shouting blues number about resisting temptations. Old school, primitive - strictly guitar and vocals. 3 chords and the truth. Hot male vocals, attitude, swager, kick-ass good times. All about temptation desire sin peace God forgiveness and consequences. Male Vocals, Blues Music, Country Blues
Jitterbug style rock with a rock-a-billy feel track, great for film, tv or documentary. Smoking hot, teens tweens, bobby sox, 1950s wholesome sweet & innocent. Sock Hop, honky tonk, rock n roll. Drive-in movie scene, necking in the back seat of a red '57 Chevy. Steamy sexy retro, lively bouncy, Instrumental, Rock Music, 1950s Rock
A cute 30-second spot in old Big Band style. features clarinets. Cool, lively clarinet, muted trumpet, and trombones. Hot, fun and bouncy. Sweet dancing down Memory Lane with a lively sophistication and sense of style. Romantic comedy, urban scenes from the 30s and 40s, documentary, entertainment. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing | Big Band
Short tango theme with piano and accordion. Elegant alluring and romantic. Perfect for film noir, documentary or travel montage. European holiday, club, lounge or late night urban bar. Instrumental, Latin Music, Spanish Music
Trashy twelve bar blues in C Major, twice through with an end turnaround and a bar of reversed sound as an introduction. Steady cliche bass line followed by bouncy fender chops and a wha-wha organ line in the background. Suitable for all lounge background and cheap computer game atmosphere. Instrumental, Childrens Music, Childrens Instrumentals
Fast and funny cartoon-ish music. Ideal as an opening theme for an animated series.
Starts with a drum roll and a trombone glissando and drives into a jolly jazzy melody, ending with a crazy drum solo. Instrumental, Circus Music, Polka March Music
A traditional jazz sextet piece. Urban club, lounge or wine bar. Hip alluring and sexy laidback and extremely mellow and playful. Excellent lively piano and brass. Cool and contemporary. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Cool Jazz
This is a classic 50's style rocker instrumental made famous by the Elvis the King. Cool for a little twisting fun and putting on the shades and party time. Do the Bop, Baby! Bouncy fun for teens, tweens, retro parties, bobby sox teen crushes, cruising Main Street. Big 1950s gymnasium sock hop. Instrumental, Rock Music, 1950s Rock
This classic jazz ending riff will put a smile on your face, and it makes a great stinger/logo/ident. Piano, upright bass, and drums. Great for accentuating 40's/50's vintage class, humorous scenarios, old school pizzazz, etc. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles
"Honey, I'm Home" late 1950s early 1960s sitcom theme song. Trumpets, horns, electric guitar, bass, bass, drums with xylophone, glockenspiel, harp & timpani accents. Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Whimsical Music
very henry mancini style of light romantic theme,violin,tinkly piano with very gentle rhythmic backing,acoustic bass prominence..delightful backing voices towards the end.Melody simple but memorable.A great swish TV theme. Vocal Samples, Jazz Music, Soul Jazz | Groove
From the Wizard of Oz symphony, magical and enchanting symphony orchestra, perfect for Disney-styled children's productions, Instrumental, Dramatic Music, Energizing Music, Jack G. Graves
A lovely, graceful new age-type solo piano based on the classical 3/4 time piece "Nocturne In E-Flat" by Claude Debussy. Dreamy, peaceful, meditative, flowing. Great background music for classy restaurants or wedding scenes. Instrumental, Classical Music, Classical Piano, Frederic Chopin
All-American Rockabilly. Historical, 1950's or 1960's style, also 1970's style country rock. Twangy guitars and swinging rhythms. Country Music, Country Rock
"Melodious Thunk" - the nickname given to Thelonious Sphere Monk by his wife, Nellie. The arrangement, produced with a nod to a Monk classic, "Epistrophy", features an acoustic piano head followed by two baritone saxophone choruses. And, like so many Monk tunes, the song ends in a cliff-hanger. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Bebop
50's style BeBop track, light, lively. Jazzy feel. Great for club scenes, beds for commercials for luxury consumer lifestyle products, liqour, other products wishing to convey sex appeal and desire. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Bebop
Up-tempo and bouncy electric blues, with two slide guitars over driving bass and drums. A fresh and swinging country blues-rock track. An alternative version is also available, without the drums and the bass. Blues Music, Delta Blues
Jitterbug style early rock and roll instrumental featuring piano and guitar solos. Authentic sounding recording using real period instruments and equipment. Instrumental, Rock Music, 1950s Rock
Traditional retro swing / rockabilly, with all guitars. Double time acoustic jazz guitar swinging strums, bright and fun guitar solos. Drums enter second time around. Timeless feelgood jazz. Fast, fun and cheeky. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Jazz (pending categorization)
Jazz quartet, viloin lead, cheesy romantic music. Sweet Outdated Retro Jazz. Hotel Lounge, strolling musicians, ballgowns, tuxes, and a big fabulous finale. 1960s memory lane, ballgowns, tuxedos, country club. Melodramatic, theatrical, with a romantic pianist playing his heart out! Ah, ROMANCE! Instrumental, Childrens Music, Childrens Instrumentals
Original, atmospheric Folk / Americana tune with a country & western twang. Slight sense of doom and hellish stubbornness. Great for westerns, pulp film and much more. Electric guitar over percussion, joined by mandola, accordeon, bass and drums. Instrumental, Country Music, Classic Country
This is a happy-go-lucky sounding tune. It makes those listening feel like moving their bodies, clapping their hands, dancing or just jumping around. It has instant appeal. Sounds like the theme from the Benny Hill show! Silly whacky polka rock tune for kids goofing around. Instrumental, Comedy Music, Comedy Rock
