101 Number Ones of the 50’s & 60’s, Vol. 2

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▼CD 1
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Hey! Joe recording of: Hey Joe lyricist: Boudleaux Bryant composer: Boudleaux Bryant (in 1953)	Frankie Laine		2:22
2	She Wears Red Feathers recording of: She Wears Red Feathers composer: Bob Merrill (songwriter, and lyricist of the hit musical Funny Girl) (in 1952)	Guy Mitchell		3:09
3	You Belong to Me recording of: You Belong to Me writer: Pee Wee King, Chilton Price and Redd Stewart publisher: Hill & Range Inc. and Ridgeway Music Co, Inc.	Jo Stafford		3:06
4	Outside of Heaven recording of: Outside of Heaven writer: Chester Conn and Sammy Gallop	Eddie Fisher		2:44
5	(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window recording of: (How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window? lyricist and composer: Bob Merrill (songwriter, and lyricist of the hit musical Funny Girl) publisher: Golden Bell Songs and Joy Music Inc.	Lita Roza		2:16
6	I’m Walking Behind You recording of: I’m Walking Behind You (1953 song) lyricist and composer: Billy Reid (UK orchestra leader and songwriter) publisher: MCA Music Publishing (renamed since c. 1996 as Universal Music Publishing Group)	Eddie Fisher & Sally Sweetland		3:06
7	Oh Mein Papa trumpet: Eddie Calvert orchestra: Norrie Paramor & His Orchestra conductor: Norrie Paramor phonographic copyright (℗) by: EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1953) instrumental cover recording of: O mein Papa (… war eine wunderbare Clown) (in 1953-11) lyricist: Georg Schmidt composer: Paul Burkhard publisher: Peter Maurice Music Co. Ltd. part of: Das Feuerwerk recording of: Oh! My Pa-Pa (English version of O mein Papa) (in 1953-11) composer: Paul Burkhard translator: Geoffrey Parsons (lyricist) and John Turner (lyricist) publisher: EMI Music Ltd. and Peter Maurice Music Co. translated version of: O mein Papa (… war eine wunderbare Clown)	Eddie Calvert		2:46
8	Rock Around the Clock recording of: Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley’s version) lyricist and composer: Jimmy De Knight (in 1952) and Max C. Freedman (American songwriter and lyricist) (in 1952) arranger: Harry Filler publisher: Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd. and Myers Music, Inc. version of: We’re Gonna Rock Around the Clock (Original Freedman / De Knight version)	Bill Haley and His Comets		2:11
9	Mambo Italiano vocals: Rosemary Clooney (in 1954) and The Mellomen (American singing quartet) (in 1954) orchestra: Buddy Cole and His Orchestra recording of: Mambo Italiano (original english version) (on 1954-09-28) lyricist and composer: Bob Merrill (songwriter, and lyricist of the hit musical Funny Girl)	Rosemary Clooney	4.5	2:33
10	Secret Love recording of: Secret Love (song from “Calamity Jane”) lyricist: Paul Francis Webster composer: Sammy Fain publisher: Chappell, Remick Music Corp., Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!) and Warner Chappell North America sub-publisher: Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!) and Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23) part of: Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 26) part of: Calamity Jane (stage musical)	Doris Day		3:42
11	Cara Mia	David Whitfield		3:10
12	Theme From ‘Moulin Rouge’	Percy Faith & His Orchestra		3:17
13	Hold My Hand recording of: Hold My Hand writer: Jack Lawrence (US songwriter) (in 1950) and Richard Myers (in 1950)	Don Cornell		2:49
14	My Son My Son recording of: My Son, My Son writer: Eddie Calvert, Bob Howard (songwriter) and Gordon Melville Rees (songwriter)	Vera Lynn		2:42
15	Let’s Have Another Party Medley	Winifred Atwell		2:49
16	Give Me Your Word recording of: Give Me Your Word writer: Irving Taylor and George Wyle	Tennessee Ernie Ford		3:10
17	Unchained Melody	Jimmy Young		2:35
18	Rose Marie recording of: Rose-Marie (title song of the 1924 operetta) lyricist: Oscar Hammerstein II (of Rodgers & Hammerstein) and Otto Harbach composer: Rudolf Friml publisher: Chappell & Co. part of: Rose-Marie (1924 operetta-style musical)	Slim Whitman		2:19
19	Sixteen Tons cover recording of: Sixteen Tons lyricist and composer: Merle Travis publisher: American Music, Inc. and Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd. parody version of: Sixteen Tons (yiddish parody)	Tennessee Ernie Ford		2:37
20	The Poor People of Paris recording of: The Poor People of Paris (English adaption of "La Goualante du pauvre Jean") lyricist: René Gustave Rouzaud composer: Marguerite Monnot translator: Jack Lawrence (US songwriter) version of: La Goualante du pauvre Jean	Winifred Atwell		1:59
21	I’ll Be Home recording of: I’ll Be Home writer: Stanley Lewis (well known 60s/70s US producer/songwriter) and Ferdinand Washington publisher: Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Songs of Universal, Inc. and Spirit One Music	Pat Boone		3:00
22	Hernando’s Hideaway cover recording of: Hernando’s Hideaway (The Pajama Game) writer: Richard Adler (musical composer/lyricist) and Jerry Ross (musical composer/lyricist) publisher: Frank Music Corp. (from 1954 until 2010), J & J Ross Co. (from 2011 to present) and Lakshmi Puja Music Ltd. (from 2011 to present) part of: The Pajama Game (musical)	The Johnston Brothers		2:32
23	Que sera sera (What Ever Will Be Will Be) recording of: Que será, será (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) lyricist: Ray Evans (US lyricist) composer: Jay Livingston publisher: Jay Livingston Music Inc., St. Angelo Music and Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23) part of: Academy Award for Best Original Song (number: 29)	Doris Day		2:05
24	A Woman in Love recording of: A Woman in Love (1955 film "Guys and Dolls") lyricist and composer: Frank Loesser part of: Guys and Dolls (full musical)	Frankie Laine		2:22
25	Singing the Blues recording of: Singing the Blues lyricist and composer: Melvin Endsley (in 1956) publisher: Acuff Rose Opryland Ltd. (UK) and Acuff-Rose Music Limited (UK)	Guy Mitchell		2:25

▼CD 2
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	All Shook Up recording of: All Shook Up writer: Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”) publisher: Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Global (publisher) and Shalimar Music Corp. lyrics quoted on: Cyprus Avenue	Elvis Presley		1:58
2	Rock‐A‐Billy recording of: Rock-A-Billy writer: Eddie Deane and Woody Harris	Guy Mitchell		2:14
3	Great Balls of Fire recording of: Great Balls of Fire writer: Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Jack Hammer (Earl Burroughs, co-wrote Great Balls of Fire) publisher: Carlin Music Corporation and Hill & Range Songs, Inc.	Jerry Lee Lewis		1:53
4	Young Love recording of: Young Love writer: Ric Cartey (US rockabilly singer and songwriter) and Carole Joyner publisher: Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020) and Sony/ATV Songs LLC	Tab Hunter		2:26
5	Yes Tonight, Josephine recording of: Yes Tonight Josephine writer: Dorothy Goodman and Winfield Scott	Johnnie Ray		2:32
6	That’ll Be the Day recording of: That’ll Be the Day writer: Jerry Allison, Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer-songwriter) and Norman Petty publisher: MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney-related, NYC-based company), Nor-Va-Jak Music, Inc, Peermusic (UK) Limited, Southern Music (publisher), Wren Music Co. and MPL Communications (publishing and company credits) (in 1976)	The Crickets		2:17
7	The Story of My Life cover recording of: The Story of My Life lyricist: Hal David composer: Burt Bacharach	Michael Holliday		2:15
8	Whole Lotta Woman recording of: Whole Lotta Woman lyricist and composer: Marvin Rainwater	Marvin Rainwater		2:36
9	On the Street Where You Live recording of: On the Street Where You Live (My Fair Lady) lyricist: Alan Jay Lerner composer: Frederick Loewe publisher: Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell Music Ltd. and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) part of: My Fair Lady (full musical)	Vic Damone		2:43
10	When vocals: Kalin Twins (from 1989-06-16 until 1989-06-17) conductor: Jack Pleis recording of: When (in 1958) writer: Paul Evans (50s US rock n roll singer/songwriter) and Jack Reardon live recording of: When (from 1989-06-16 until 1989-06-17) writer: Paul Evans (50s US rock n roll singer/songwriter) and Jack Reardon	Kalin Twins		2:27
11	It’s All in the Game recording of: It’s All in the Game lyricist: Carl Sigman (in 1951) composer: Charles Dawes (in 1911) publisher: Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Larry Spier Inc., Majorsongs Ltd., Memory Lane Music Ltd., Music Sales (Japan, subsidiary of Shinko Music Entertainment), Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music), Remick Music, Warner Bros. Music Ltd. (UK subsidiary, so named between 1970/01/23–1971/04/26 and 1972/04/25–1988/08/23), Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!), Warner/Chappell Music Japan, Synch division and Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (holding company - do not use as release label) is based on: Melody in A major (instrumental)	Tommy Edwards		2:38
12	Little Star recording of: Little Star writer: Vito Picone and Arthur Venosa	The Elegants		2:42
13	To Know Him Is to Love Him recording of: To Know Him Is to Love Him lyricist and composer: Phil Spector publisher: ABKCO Music, Inc. (this is a music publisher; for release labels, please use “ABKCO”), Bourne Music Ltd., Mother Bertha Music Inc. and Vogue Music	The Teddy Bears		2:24
14	I Got Stung recording of: I Got Stung writer: David Hill (US songwriter) and Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) publisher: Carlin Music Corporation, Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Minder Music Ltd. and Rachel’s Own Music	Elvis Presley		1:51
15	Hoots Mon recording of: Hoots Mon (1958 song) writer: Harry Robertson (Uk composer) publisher: Southern Music Publishing Company Limited	Lord Rockingham's XI		2:15
16	Smoke Gets in Your Eyes recording of: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes lyricist: Otto Harbach composer: Jerome Kern publisher: Chappell & Co Ltd., Chappell & Co., Chappell Music (UK), Chappell Music Ltd., PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), PolyGram Music Publishing Ltd., Redwood Music, T.B. Harms and Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998) part of: Roberta	The Platters		2:39
17	It Doesn’t Matter Anymore recording of: It Doesn’t Matter Anymore lyricist and composer: Paul Anka publisher: Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated)	Buddy Holly		2:04
18	Roulette recording of: Roulette composer: Trevor Stanford (pianist, composer)	Russ Conway		1:53
19	Living Doll producer: Norrie Paramor vocals: Cliff Richard performer: The Drifters (London group, pre-Shadows) recording of: Living Doll lyricist and composer: Lionel Bart	Cliff Richard & The Drifters		2:39
20	Here Comes Summer recording of: Here Comes Summer lyricist and composer: Jerry Keller	Jerry Keller		2:11
21	Travellin’ Light recording of: Travellin’ Light writer: Roy C. Bennett (US songwriter) and Sid Tepper	Cliff Richard & The Shadows		2:38
22	What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For recording of: What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For? lyricist: Howard Johnson (songwriter / lyricist) and Joseph McCarthy (lyricist, 1885–1943) composer: James V. Monaco part of: Irene (the musical)	Emile Ford & the Checkmates		2:06
23	The Three Bells recording of: The Three Bells lyricist and composer: Gilles (Swiss composer/vocalist/actor Jean Villard Gilles) (in 1939) translator: Bert Reisfeld (in 1948) publisher: Southern Music ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic) and Southern Music Publishing Company Limited translated version of: Les Trois Cloches	The Browns		2:51
24	A Big Hunk o’ Love recording of: A Big Hunk o’ Love writer: Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) and Sid Wyche publisher: A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Songs, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Minder Music Ltd., R&H Music, Rachel’s Own Music, Regent Music (BMI) and Williamson Music Company	Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires		2:14
25	Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare) recording of: Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare) lyricist: Franco Migliacci and Domenico Modugno composer: Domenico Modugno publisher: Curci and EMI Robbins Catalog Inc. (ASCAP) part of: Grammy Award: Song of the Year nominees (number: 1959 winner)	Domenico Modugno		3:35

▼CD 3
#	Title	Artist	Rating	Length
1	Come Softly to Me recording of: Come Softly to Me writer: Gretchen Christopher, Barbara Ellis and Gary Troxel publisher: Chappell Morris and EMI Unart Catalog Inc.	The Fleetwoods		2:22
2	Starry Eyed recording of: Starry Eyed writer: Garson (Canadian-born composer, arranger, songwriter, and pioneer of electronic music) and Shuman (composer / lyricist)	Michael Holliday		2:21
3	Stagger Lee recording of: Stagger Lee (Lloyd Price version) writer: Harold Logan and Lloyd Price publisher: Irving Music (BMI) and Travis Music Co. version of: Stagger Lee ("Stackolee," etc., traditional)	Lloyd Price		2:22
4	Heartaches by the Number recording of: Heartaches by the Number lyricist and composer: Harlan Howard publisher: Good Ol’ Harlan Music, Sony/ATV Tree Publishing and Legacy of Harlan Perry Howard, LLC (in 1959)	Guy Mitchell		2:41
5	Poor Me recording of: Poor Me lyricist and composer: Les Van Dyke	Adam Faith		1:46
6	Cathy’s Clown recording of: Cathy’s Clown lyricist and composer: Don Everly writer: Don Everly and Phil Everly	The Everly Brothers		2:26
7	Good Timin’ recording of: Good Timin’ writer: Clint Ballard, Jr. and Fred Tobias (Broadway lyricist)	Jimmy Jones		2:08
8	It’s Now or Never recording of: It’s Now or Never lyricist: Wally Gold and Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) composer: Eduardo Di Capua publisher: A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company version of: ’O sole mio	Elvis Presley		3:16
9	Shakin’ All Over recording of: Shakin’ All Over lyricist and composer: Johnny Kidd publisher: Belwin Mills Music Ltd.	Johnny Kidd and the Pirates		2:23
10	Tell Laura I Love Her recording of: Tell Laura I Love Her lyricist: Ben Raleigh composer: Jeff Barry publisher: Steeplechase Music	Ricky Valance		2:41
11	I’m Sorry recording of: I’m Sorry (Brenda Lee song, 1960) writer: Dub Albritton and Ronnie Self publisher: Songs of Universal	Brenda Lee		2:38
12	Stuck on You recording of: Stuck on You lyricist: Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) (on 1960-03-20) composer: J. Leslie McFarland (composer) (on 1960-03-20) publisher: A. Schroeder, Carlin Music Corporation, Cherry River Music, Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Gladys Music, Gladys Music Inc., Rachel’s Own Music and Williamson Music Company	Elvis Presley		2:20
13	Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini recording of: Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini writer: Lee Pockriss and Paul Vance (US songwriter and producer) publisher: Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd., Emily Music Corp. (publisher) and Music Sales Corporation (American copyright holder in both popular and classical music)	Brian Hyland		2:22
14	Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool recording of: Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool lyricist: Howard Greenfield composer: Jack Keller	Connie Francis		2:39
15	The Battle of New Orleans cover recording of: The Battle of New Orleans (on 1959-01-27) lyricist and composer: Jimmy Driftwood part of: Grammy Award: Song of the Year nominees (number: 1960 winner) is based on: The 8th of January	Johnny Horton	5	2:31
16	El Paso recording of: El Paso (on 1959-04-07) lyricist and composer: Marty Robbins publisher: Chappell & Co., Inc. (USA), Hill & Range Songs, Inc., Mariposa Music Inc. (publisher), Unichappell Music, Inc. and Warner/Chappell North America Limited (formerly incorporated as Marmalade Music Ltd., from 1968/09/19–1999/11/09)	Marty Robbins		4:21
17	Georgia on My Mind cover recording of: Georgia on My Mind anthem of: Georgia, United States (from 1979 to present) lyricist: Stuart Gorrell (in 1930) composer: Hoagy Carmichael (in 1930) publisher: Peer International Corporation (BMI), ピアーミュージック (Japan, subsidiary of Nichion), Campbell Connelly & Co. Ltd. (from 1930 to present) and Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic) (from 1930 to present) arrangement of: Georgia On My Mind (Solo piano arrangement)	Ray Charles		3:40
18	Alley Oop recording of: Alley Oop lyricist and composer: Dallas Frazier (American songwriter and musician)	The Hollywood Argyles		2:43
19	Are You Lonesome Tonight recording of: Are You Lonesome Tonight? lyricist: Roy Turk composer: Lou Handman publisher: Bourne Co. (not for release label use, this is a music publisher), Bourne, Inc., Chrysalis Music (music publisher, ASCAP-affiliated), Cromwell Music, Cromwell Music, Inc., Elvis Presley Music, Gladys Music, Redwood Music and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)	Elvis Presley		3:08
20	Walk Right Back recording of: Walk Right Back lyricist and composer: Sonny Curtis	The Everly Brothers		2:19
21	Runaway recording of: Runaway writer: Max Crook and Del Shannon publisher: Belinda Music, Bug Music (music publishing), Mole Hole Music, Noma Music Inc. and Vicki Music	Del Shannon		2:20
22	Well I Ask You recording of: Well I Ask You composer: Les Vandyke	Eden Kane		2:15
23	On the Rebound	Floyd Cramer		2:10
24	My Old Man’s a Dustman recording of: My Old Man's a Dustman lyricist: Peter Buchanan and Beverley Thorn composer: Lonnie Donegan part of: Roud Folk Song Index (number: 32562)	Lonnie Donegan		3:20
25	You’re Driving Me Crazy	The Temperance Seven		3:53

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