How to Pick Music for a Fifties Party
One of the most fun theme parties are those with a fifties vibe. Everybody loves to get out their bowling shirts, leather jackets, bobby socks and poodle skirts so they can dance to the grooving sounds of the fifties. There are some terrific choices of music for these kinds of parties, most of which are easily available at your local music shop or on the web. Here are some steps to help you pick the right music for a fifties party. Does this Spark an idea?
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Decide which of the musical styles of the fifties best suits your party. For example, you can choose from bubblegum music, rockabilly or good old fashioned rock-and-roll. Of course, you can use a bit of all three, but if you want to set a particular mood, then you can narrow down your selections to fit into one genre.
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Go for bubblegum fifties music. If you want to infuse your party with an overall feel-good vibe, then bubblegum music is the right choice. These songs have sweet and innocent lyrics with simple themes. Pick up some Pat Boone, Rosemary Clooney or Perry Como for this feel.
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Get your groove on with some rockabilly sounds. Rockabilly incorporates the best of both rock-and-roll and hillbilly music, with a great sound for dancing and jiving. Check out Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and early Johnny Cash for some fantastic tunes in this genre.
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Experience the true original in rock-and-roll. Get your hands on some Elvis Presley records. There is a reason why Elvis is called the king. His amazing music, from "Hound Dog" to "Don't be Cruel" offers anyone serious about celebrating the spirit of the fifties a great way to party to the best sounds around.
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Mix it all up together by getting a hold of the soundtrack to "American Graffiti." The best fifties party music--with the most variety for your dollar--is found on this great soundtrack. This album has it all--from Fats Domino to Richie Valens to Buddy Holly. You name it, it's on this album. So, pick up a copy of this fifties musical staple and throw the best party around.
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