Best Albums of the 1950s
Listed below are the best albums of the 1950s as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 1 hour ago).
"Great set list. Except on the LP and my CD version, the album closes with Autumn Leaves with Ozzie Bailey's memorable voice over top the orchestra." Reply
"A fine and moody, sensual, and deeply touching debut album. The musicianship is top notch" Reply
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"Rhumbaa rules" Reply
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"More fun and light pop melodies from the guitar wizard. Many Evergreens" Reply
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"This is a magnificent album for cleaning bad thoughts from your mind after a lousy day. The string-heavy arrangements might sound a tad saccharine, but that's just the meaning of them. Nat's silk-smooth voice must be one of the greatest voices ever. It has range, color, dynamics, and feel. The al..." [+] Reply
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"Very good jazz album, perfect for a relaxing moment." Reply
"Wanna know why the 50s is one of my favorite decades for music? Throw in some Sinatra and call it a day." Reply
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"A wonderful interpretation of a difficult piece." Reply
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Best Albums of the 1950s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1950 | 47 | 5% | |
| 1951 | 41 | 4% | |
| 1952 | 57 | 6% | |
| 1953 | 60 | 6% | |
| 1954 | 73 | 7% | |
| 1955 | 92 | 9% | |
| 1956 | 116 | 12% | |
| 1957 | 152 | 15% | |
| 1958 | 173 | 17% | |
| 1959 | 189 | 19% |
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| Billie Holiday | 18 | 2% | |
| Miles Davis | 16 | 2% | |
| Various Artists | 16 | 2% | |
| Frank Sinatra | 16 | 2% | |
| Sonny Rollins | 15 | 2% | |
| Ella Fitzgerald | 13 | 1% | |
| Sarah Vaughan | 11 | 1% | |
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789 | 79% | |
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34 | 3% | |
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33 | 3% | |
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23 | 2% | |
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16 | 2% | |
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12 | 1% | |
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