Show 44, “Top Hits of 1959,” tracks the most popular recordings of the final year of the 1950s, presenting 17 songs in a variety of styles. Performers include Guy Mitchell, Frankie Avalon, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, The Platters, Johnny Horton, and Paul Anka.

       

PlaylistShow 44Top Hits of 1959          Playlist  1The Chipmunk SongDavid Seville 2Smoke Gets in Your EyesThe Platters 3Stagger LeeLloyd Price 4Venus Frankie Avalon 5Come Softly to MeThe Fleetwoods 6The Happy OrganDave Baby Cortez 7Kansas CityWilbert Harrison 8The Battle of New OrleansJohnny Horton 9Lonely BoyPaul Anka 10A Big Hunk ‘o LoveElvis Presley 11The Three BellsThe Browns 12Sleep WalkSanto and Johnny 13Mack the KnifeBobby Darin 14Mr. BlueThe Fleetwoods 15Heartaches by the NumberGuy Mitchell 16WhyFrankie Avalon 17Tears on My PillowLittle Anthony and the Imperials