Country Classics: the '50s

After a long week, what's better than pouring yourself a cold one, sitting back, and relaxing to the easy-going twang of classic country hits of the '50s?
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Curated by

Greg Torrington

Greg Torrington has years of experience in college and commercial radio. Greg was awarded Music Director of the Year at the first Canadian Music Week industry awards and is credited with breaking many prominent Canadian and international recording artists. Greg worked on projects for many of the Canada’s top artists, served on juries and talent committee. He also participated in music evaluation sessions and panels at numerous regional industry conferences across Canada. In recent years, Greg has ventured into artists consulting and personnel management. He is also a regular contributor and columnist for national music publications.

Artists

Elvis Presley
Webb Pierce
Jim Reeves
Marty Robbins
Carl Smith
Johnny Cash
Ray Price
Eddy Arnold
Hank Snow
The Everly Brothers

Chart

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Waterloo
Stonewall Jackson
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My Special Angel
Bobby Helms
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Sixteen Tons
Tennessee Ernie Ford
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The Three Bells
The Browns
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I Let The Stars Get In My Eyes
Goldie Hill
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Oh Baby Mine
Johnnie & Jack
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Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes
Skeets McDonald
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Fraulein
Bobby Helms
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I Want To Be With You Always
Lefty Frizzell
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Raunchy
Bill Justis