Category
page 11955 songs
Kassaman
"Kassaman", or "Qassaman" (, "we pledge", "the oath" or "we swear"), is the national anthem of Algeria. Moufdi Zakaria authored the lyrics, while the music was composed by Egyptian composer Mohamed Fawzi. The song was adopted as the national anthem in 1962, when the country gained independence from France.
Nahnu Jund Allah Jund Al-watan
national anthem
Unchained Melody
original film song composed by Alex North, lyrics by Hy Zaret; from the 1955 film "Unchained"
Podmoskovnye vechera
Russian song
Blue Suede Shoes
original song written, composed, and performed by Carl Perkins
The Great Pretender
song written and composed by Buck Ram, originally recorded by The Platters and released in 1955
Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
original song written and composed by Pete Seeger
Folsom Prison Blues
original song written, composed, and performed by Johnny Cash
Tutti Frutti
1955 song by Little Richard
Louie Louie
original song written, composed, and performed by Richard Berry
Maybellene
"Maybellene" is a rock and roll song by American artist Chuck Berry, adapted in part from the western swing fiddle tune "Ida Red". Released in 1955, Berry’s song tells the story of a hot rod race and a broken romance, the lyrics describing a man driving a V8 Ford and chasing his unfaithful girlfriend in her Cadillac Coupe DeVille. It was released in July 1955 as a single by Chess Records, of Chicago, Illinois. Berry's first hit, "Maybellene" is considered a pioneering rock and roll song. Rolling Stone magazine wrote of it, "Rock & roll guitar starts here." The record was an early instance of t
Mannish Boy
Muddy Waters single
I Forgot to Remember to Forget
country song written by Stan Kesler and Charlie Feathers
Love and Marriage
original song composed by Jimmy Van Heusen, lyrics by Sammy Cahn
See You Later, Alligator
song written and composed by Bobby Charles; originally recorded by Bobby Charles and released in 1955
Ain't It a Shame
original song written and composed by Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew
I Hear You Knocking
original sing written and composed by Dave Bartholomew and Pearl King
Mera Joota Hai Japani
song performed by Mukesh
Dueling Banjos
musical composition
Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing
original song composed by Sammy Fain with words by Paul Francis Webster; from the 1995 movie "Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing"
Bo Diddley
original song written and composed by Bo Diddley
Satumaa
"Satumaa" (roughly, in English "The Fabled Land" or "The Fairytale Land") is the quintessential Finnish tango. It was written by Unto Mononen, and published in 1955. The most famous recording is probably the one made by Reijo Taipale in 1962. The lyrics tell a story of a distant land beyond the sea – a happy paradise – however, the narrator can only reach it in his thoughts. The song has been recorded countless times, mainly by male Finnish tango singers.
Let It Be Me
translated song; English-language version of "Je t'appartiens", lyrics adapted by Mann Curtis
I'm a Man
original song written and composed by Bo Diddley
Arrivederci Roma
original film song composed by Renato Rascel, lyrics by Sandro Giovannini and Pietro Garinei: from the 1954 movie "Arrivederci Roma"
Mickey Mouse March
song
Cry! Cry! Cry!
original song written, composed, and performed by Johnny Cash
Bella Notte
American 1955 song
Love Me or Leave Me
original show tune composed by Walter Donaldson with lyrics by Gus Kahn; from the 1928 musical "Whoopee!"
Memories Are Made of This
song
In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning
original song composed by David Mann, lyrics by Bob Hillard; first recorded by Frank Sinatra
My Babe
single by Little Walter