Listen to our Absolute Radio 50s station on Absolute Radio Premium
Songs from the defining musical decade
Last updated 21st Apr 2023
Absolute Radio 50s is a new station on Absolute Radio Premium that plays iconic tracks from the 1950s all day, every day.
Before you get better acquainted with Absolute Radio 50s, here are more details about Absolute Radio Premium...
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Absolute Radio 50s on Absolute Radio Premium:
Our new Premium station Absolute Radio 50s features iconic classics from a defining musical decade including Nina Simone, Elvis, Jackie Wilson and Buddy Holly.
Musically, the 1950s was a cultural explosion with the emergence of rock and roll music that evolved from its blues roots decades earlier, while pop music pervaded the all-new charts.
Listen to Absolute Radio 50s
Here are a sample of tunes you can expect to hear on Absolute Radio 50s:
Bill Haley and the Comets – ‘Rock Around The Clock’
Buddy Holly – ‘That’ll Be The Day’
Chuck Berry – ‘Johnny B Goode’
Eddie Cochran – ‘C’Mon Everybody’
Elvis Presley – ‘Jailhouse Rock’
Jackie Wilson – ‘Reet Petite’
Jerry Lee Lewis – ‘Great Balls of Fire’
Wanda Jackson – ‘Let’s Have a Party’
Johnny Cash – ‘I Walk The Line’
Nina Simone – ‘My Baby Just Cares For Me’
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Absolute Radio Classic Country
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Absolute Radio Acoustic
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Through the Decades
Take a trip in a time machine from the 60s to the 10s with the best Absolute Radio songs from Through the Decades. To listen on Alexa say, "Alexa, play Through the Decades."
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Haven’t Heard It For Ages
Amazing tracks you didn't realise you'd forgotten! To listen on Alexa say, "Alexa, play Haven't Heard It For Ages."
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Absolute Radio 50s
Iconic classics from a genre defining decade including Nina Simone, Elvis, Jackie Wilson and Buddy Holly.
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Absolute Radio Movies
Grab the popcorn and pump up the volume on tracks from Top Gun, Back to the Future, Skyfall and more.
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Absolute Radio Terrace Anthems
The biggest football sing-along songs.
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