As 1955 progressed, so did the advancement of rock and roll as a viable popular style.

What started with a few doo-wop recordings and a country ump blues from Bill Haley and the Comets started a wave which would become a tsunami. The copycat artists were still stealing a lot of the rightful sales and artistic credit, but with Fats Domino, Chuck Berry and Little Richard all suddenly appearing on the scene, there was less and less room for the copycats, and those who were actively trying to ‘protect’ American culture from the barbarian hordes were soon to learn that they were fighting a losing battle.

Covering the last half of 1955, featured tracks include:

Ain’t It a Shame – Fats Domino

Ain’t That a Shame – Pat Boones

The Yellow Rose of Texas – Mitch Miller

Maybelline – Chuck Berry

Gum Drop – The Crew Cuts

Only You (and You Alone) The Platters

At My Front Door- The El Dorados

At My Front Door – Pat Boone

The Great Pretender – The Platters

Cry Me a River – Julie London

No, Not Much – The Four Lads

Tutti Frutti – Pat Boone

Tutti Frutti – Little Richard