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50s Country

Dial back the clock and slip into the golden era of country music with the "50s Country" playlist. This collection is a thorough walkthrough of the 1950s country scene, showcasing a mix of heartfelt ballads, honky-tonk rhythms, and early rock n' roll influences that defined the time. From the smooth crooning of Hank Williams in "Cold, Cold Heart" to the electrifying energy of Jerry Lee Lewis with "Great Balls Of Fire," each track serves as a pillar of the genre's rich history. Legends like Johnny Cash, with his unmistakable bass-baritone voice in "I Walk The Line," and the King of Rock n' Roll himself, Elvis Presley, shaking things up with "All Shook Up," highlight the crossover appeal and the evolving soundscapes of the era. Marty Robbins' gunfighter ballads like "El Paso" bring storytelling to life, while Patsy Cline's "Walkin' After Midnight" adds a touch of nocturnal longing. This playlist isn't just music; it's a journey back to a time when country music was etching its place in America's heart, intersecting with blues, folk, and the nascent rock n' roll to create something truly timeless. Whether it's the rebel yell in Johnny Cash's "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" or the soul-stirring duo of Jean Shepard and Ferlin Husky in "A Dear John Letter," there's a story and a rhythm here that speaks to every kind of country fan.

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Bill Justis 1 track
Billy Lee Riley 1 track
Bobby Helms 1 track
Buck Owens & The Buckaroos 1 track
Carl Perkins 1 track
Conway Twitty 1 track
Dolly Parton 1 track
Don Gibson 2 tracks
Duane Eddy 1 track
Eddy Arnold 2 tracks
Elvis Presley 5 tracks
Ernest Tubb 1 track
Faron Young 1 track
Frankie Laine 1 track
Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps 1 track
George Jones 1 track
Hank Snow & His Rainbow Ranch Boys 1 track
Hank Thompson 2 tracks
Hank Thompson And His Brazos Valley Boys 2 tracks
Hank Williams 5 tracks
Jean Shepard 2 tracks
Jerry Lee Lewis 2 tracks
Jimmie Rodgers 2 tracks
Johnny Cash 5 tracks
Johnny Horton 2 tracks
Kitty Wells 3 tracks
Lefty Frizzell 2 tracks
Leroy Van Dyke 1 track
Marty Robbins 5 tracks
Patsy Cline 4 tracks
Porter Wagoner 1 track
Ray Price 2 tracks
Red Foley 2 tracks
Slim Whitman 1 track
Sonny James 1 track
Tennessee Ernie Ford 2 tracks
The Browns 1 track
The Davis Sisters 1 track
The Delmore Brothers 1 track
The Everly Brothers 2 tracks
The Tennessee Two 4 tracks
Wanda Jackson 2 tracks
Webb Pierce 2 tracks