My Fifties Favourites

A Listmania! list by T.M.G. (London, UK)
 
It Had to Be You - The Complete Early Singles
1.  It Had to Be You - The Complete Early Singles by Petula Clark
The list author says:
  "All Pet's early singles in great quality. She was so sweet and innocent!"
£10.00   Used & New from: £6.77
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The Magic Of Shirley Bassey
2.  The Magic Of Shirley Bassey by Shirley Bassey
The list author says:
  "A selection of the Dame's early tracks. Wonderful stuff - from blues to jazz to calypso and novelty pop. She could do it all."
£6.52   Used & New from: £0.01
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The Girl With the Laugh in Her Voice
3.  The Girl With the Laugh in Her Voice by Alma Cogan
The list author says:
  "What a great girl Alma was. Such joy in her voice. This barely skims the surface of her 14 year recording career."
Used & New from: £27.28
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Cry
4.  Cry by Johnnie Ray
The list author says:
  "The first of two fantastic boxsets covering Ray's entire recorded output. He really was 'The Atomic Ray'!"
Used & New from: £235.98

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Best of
5.  Best of by Guy Mitchell
The list author says:
  "The king of bright 'n' breezy 50s pop. This Guy will put a smile on your face in no time!"
Used & New from: £1.98
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Eartha Quake
6.  Eartha Quake by Eartha Kitt
The list author says:
  "The definitive overview of Eartha's most famous years. All her original greats are here, plus a lovely book. Purrrr!"
£119.70   Used & New from: £94.63

White Sox Pink Lipstick & Stupid Cupid
7.  White Sox Pink Lipstick & Stupid Cupid by Connie Francis
The list author says:
  "The Queen of late-50s pop/RnR. She could make you cry on the emotional numbers, or have your hand clapping to tunes like Stupid Cupid."
Used & New from: £107.81
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Happy Hits: 1949-1957
8.  Happy Hits: 1949-1957 by Doris Day
The list author says:
  "Who DOESN'T love Doris Day? This isn't her best-known material, but the songs are lovely."
£10.57   Used & New from: £8.41
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

DECCA SINGLES
9.  DECCA SINGLES by Beverley Sisters
The list author says:
  "The Bevs are very underrated. Most of their Decca output is here, with great curios such as 'You Ought to Have a Wife'!"
£14.33   Used & New from: £7.50
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Best Of - Give Me The Moonlight
10.  The Best Of - Give Me The Moonlight by Frankie Vaughan
The list author says:
  "Frankie was a top star. You'll see why on this CD."
£3.93   Used & New from: £1.17
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

The Columbia Hits Collection
11.  The Columbia Hits Collection by Jo Stafford
The list author says:
  "Jo had a lovely sweet voice, and was an asset to Columbia. The evidence speaks (or sings) for itself."
£21.41   Used & New from: £5.39
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

But Beautiful: the Pye Years/2cd Set
12.  But Beautiful: the Pye Years/2cd Set by Lita Roza
The list author says:
  "Not Lita's career peak, but I prefer her Nixa recordings. 'Sorry Sorry Sorry' is a lost classic!"
£24.82   Used & New from: £2.90
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Collection (E)
13.  The Collection (E) by Patti Page
The list author says:
  "A voice as sweet as honey, but she could show real sass - like on 'Cross Over the Bridge'."
£3.37   Used & New from: £1.42
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The Collection
14.  The Collection by Frankie Laine
The list author says:
  "Good old Leather Lungs. A voice like no other!"
£7.97   Used & New from: £5.48
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Elv1s: 30 #1 Hits
15.  Elv1s: 30 #1 Hits by Elvis Presley
The list author says:
  "This covers Elvis whole career (well the chart-toppers) but the 50s stuff is best. Great songs, great voice."
£4.88   Used & New from: £0.11
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)

The Best Of Vera Lynn
16.  The Best Of Vera Lynn by Vera Lynn
The list author says:
  "She wasn't just popular in the war years. Her voice got better too!"
£1.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Little Things Mean a Lot
17.  Little Things Mean a Lot by Kitty Kallen
The list author says:
  "So she was a one-hit wonder in Britain - she was big in the States. Lovely voice. The title track is an all-time classic."
£8.84   Used & New from: £3.52
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Very Best of
18.  Very Best of by Eddie Fisher
The list author says:
  "Not just a husband to Liz Taylor. He had a wonderful voice."
Used & New from: £13.08

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The Best of Jimmy Young
19.  The Best of Jimmy Young by Jimmy Young
The list author says:
  "And this guy wasn't just a radio DJ. Great voice, great songs."
Used & New from: £0.01
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Songs for Swingin' Lovers
20.  Songs for Swingin' Lovers by Frank Sinatra
The list author says:
  "Who doesn't love Sinatra? He was the Guv'nor. And he makes you feel so young..."
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.14
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Pats 40 Big Ones
21.  Pats 40 Big Ones by Pat Boone
The list author says:
  "Pat's voice was silky smooth. But I love his RnR songs. Prefer them to the originals."
£10.67   Used & New from: £2.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

The Legendary Max Bygraves
22.  The Legendary Max Bygraves by Max Bygraves
The list author says:
  "A true showman. He brightened up the 50s no doubt."
£4.57   Used & New from: £1.03
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Decca Singles
23.  Decca Singles by Dennis Lotis
The list author says:
  "Very underrated. A rather different but great voice."
£15.37   Used & New from: £2.08

Singles
24.  Singles by Nat King Cole
The list author says:
  "And who doesn't like Nat? You could listen to his velvet tones forever."
£4.69   Used & New from: £0.01

The Best Of
25.  The Best Of by Teresa Brewer
The list author says:
  "What a voice Tessie had. She fitted into the RnR era better than most think."
£3.39   Used & New from: £0.43
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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