The biggest hits from the 50s playlist

Since records began in 1952, the UK Singles Chart has faithfully recorded every number one single to reach the top of the charts.

Today we’re looking back at the biggest number one hits of the 1950s – are any of your favourites from this decade on the list?

Doris Day – Secret Love

Perry Como – Magic Moments

The Everly Brothers – All I Have to Do is Dream

Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock

Cliff Richard and the Shadows – Living Doll

Dean Martin – Memories Are Made of This

Connie Francis – Who’s Sorry Now

Elvis Presley – All Shook Up

Frankie Laine – I Believe

David Whittfield – Cara Mia

Tennessee Ernie Ford – Give Me Your Word

Slim Whitman – Rose Marie

Doris Day – Whatever Will Be, Will Be

Paul Anka – Diana

Do you use Spotify? Listen to the whole playlist here!

Do you remember back when any of these songs were on the radio?

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