1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (1950s) Quiz

Answer: Frank Sinatra

"In the Wee Small Hours" peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart. In 1970 the album was reissued under the name "What is This Thing Called Love?". Nelson Riddle arranged a series of songs for the album. The album was a personal reflection of his love for Ava Gardner.

Answer: Elvis Presley

"Elvis Presley" was Elvis debut album. The album spent ten weeks at number one on the Billboard Top Pop Charts. "Elvis Presley" was the first Rock and Roll album ever to make it to the top of the charts. "Elvis Presley" was recorded at RCA Victor Studio's in Nashville Tennessee. "Blue Suede Shoes" and "I Got a Woman" were two of the songs on the album.

Answer: Louvin Brothers

This is the debut album by The Louvin Brothers. In 1992 the songs from "Tragic Songs of Life" was included in the "Close Harmony" box set by Bear Family Records. "Knoxville Girl" was released three years later and reached number nineteen on the Billboard Country Charts. "Tragic Songs of Life" was based on the artists The Louvin Brothers admired.

Answer: Louis Prima

"The Wildest" album was recorded at the Sahara Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. In 2002 the album was reissued and contains four additional songs. "The Wildest" featured Keely Smith, and Sam Butera playing the saxophone. "The Wildest" is considered one of Louis Prima's greatest albums.

Answer: Fats Domino

The first song on "This is Fats Domino" was "Blueberry Hill". The album was reissued in 1969 by Liberty Records. "This is Fats Domino" was the third album released by Fats Domino. "Blueberry Hill" reached number two on the Billboard Top 40 Charts for three weeks, becoming his biggest pop hit.

Answer: Duke Ellington

Duke released a follow up version "Newport 1958" two years later. In 2020 "Ellington at Newport" was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry. "Ellington at Newport" is a jazz album recorded at the Newport Jazz Festival. One of Duke's most famous songs, "I Got It Bad [and That Ain't Good]", is included on the album.

Answer: Frank Sinatra

"Songs for Swinging Lovers" was the first album ever to top the UK Albums Chart. In 2000 the album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. "Memories of You" was recorded during the sessions but was left off the album. Many critics consider "Songs for Swinging Lovers" one of the greatest albums of the era.

Answer: Count Basie

"The Atomic Mr. Basie" won Best Jazz Performance at the 1969 Grammys. Editor and author Will Fulford-Jones calls the album Count Basie's last great record. "The Atomic Mr. Basie" is the sixth most acclaimed album of 1958 according to Acclaimed Music.

Answer: Buddy Holly and the Crickets

"The Chirping Crickets" was the Crickets' only album released during Buddy's lifetime. After being out of print for years it was reissued in 2002 as a cd with bonus tracks. "The Chriping Crickets" album includes the songs "Not Fade Away" and "That'll Be the Day".

Answer: Thelonious Monk

"Brilliant Corners" was Thelonious' third album. The genre for the album was called hard bop. "Brilliant Corners" was recorded over a period of one week. "Bemsha Swing" was the only composition that Monk had recorded a previous version. Thelonious Monk is the second most recorded jazz composer after Duke Ellington.