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  • On This Day in 1955, George Jones Recorded the First Hit Single of His Legendary Career

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  • On This Day in 1957, Patsy Cline Released the First of Three Full-Length Albums She Recorded While Still Alive

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    3 Rock Songs From the 1950s That Were Way Ahead of Their Time

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  • 4 Classic Rock One-Hit Wonders From the 1950s That Have Become Cultural Standards

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  • 3 Classic Rock Artists Who Personify the 1950s

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