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Coffee Break: 50s Jukebox Classics

by Sean McPherson and Christy Taylor

September 30, 2021

Vintage jukeboxes like this one have largely been replaced by streaming machines that can precisely track top plays across the country.
Vintage jukeboxes like this one have largely been replaced by streaming machines that can precisely track top plays across the country.Ray/CC BY 2.0

Today marks the 66th anniversary of James Dean's passing. The 1950s were a different time, a time when jukeboxes could be found playing music everywhere.

Let's honor the era he starred in how we do best - with music!

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what 1950's jukebox classics do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

The Everly Brothers - Wake Up Little Susie
The Champs - Tequila
Fats Domino - Blueberry Hill
Ritchie Valens - La Bamba
Chuck Berry - Maybellene
Patsy Cline - Crazy
Santo and Johnny - Sleep Walk
Howlin' Wolf - Smoke Stack Lightning
Big Mama Thornton - Hound Dog
Big Bopper - Chantilly Lace

Coffee Break: 50s Jukebox Classics