Acrobat's series of comprehensive annual collections of British chart entries continues with the first half of 1958. This 'official' release fills a gap in Acrobat's catalogue occasioned by some business machinations over the last couple of years, and is completely different from the version issued by a competitive company. Musically, it could be said that, little developed during 1958 except a deeper encroachment by rock and roll and a further sidelining of those artists who had ruled the charts for the past five years. On the other hand it could also be said that it was the last and best year for original rock'n'roll sounds. There were several classic recordings that still seem as relevant, and indeed popular, today as they were then. Most of the American rock and roll stars who begun to enjoy hits during 1955-1957 remained popular, with the exception of Bill Haley & His Comets, who had said farewell to the British hit parade in 1957. Haley did not return to the charts until 1968 when 'Rock Around The Clock' re-entered the Top 20. However, the first wave of American rock and roll was about to suffer a setback when Little Richard got religion, Jerry Lee Lewis was involved in scandals and Elvis was inducted into the US army. The most significant development of the year in British rock and roll terms was the chart debut of Sir Cliff Richard with 'Move It', still considered the finest and most authentic British rock and roll record. Many of the original British hit parade stars continued to enjoy hits throughout the year including Ronnie Hilton, Max Bygraves, David Whitfield, Ted Heath, Malcolm Vaughan and Frankie Vaughan. As ever, it's an eclectic and fascinating musical mix, and quite apart from the serious collectors, just about anyone who was around at the time will want this set, along with the many contemporary music fans fascinated by the roots of rock and pop.

Track Listing

• The Kaye Sisters - Alone
• The Kaye Sisters - Shake Me I Rattle
• Bill Justis - Raunchy
• Charlie Gracie - Cool Baby
• Johnny Otis Show - Bye Bye Baby
• Jim Dale - Just Born (To Be Your Baby)
• Jim Dale - Crazy Dream
• Michael Holliday - The Story Of My Life
• Elvis Presley - I'm Left You're Right She's Gone
• Danny And The Juniors - At The Hop
• Sam Cooke - You Send Me
• Gary Miller - The Story Of My Life
• Larry Williams - Bony Moronie
• Marion Ryan - Love Me Forever
• Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
• Dave King - The Story Of My Life
• Eydie Gorme - Love Me Forever
• The King Brothers - Put A Light In The Window
• Paul Anka - You Are My Destiny
• Alma Cogan - The Story Of My Life
• The Four Esquires - Love Me Forever
• Eddie Calvert - Mandy
• The Southlanders - Put A Light In The Window
• Ken Mackintosh - Raunchy
• Perry Como - Magic Moments

• Frank Sinatra - Witchcraft
• The McGuire Sisters - Sugartime
• David Whitfield - Cry My Heart
• Louis Prima - Buona Sera
• Ricky Nelson - Stood Up
• Ronnie Hilton - Magic Moments
• Alma Cogan - Sugartime
• Bobby Helms - No Other Baby
• Nick Todd - At The Hop
• Billy Vaughn - Raunchy
• Petula Clark - Baby Lover
• Little Richard - Good Golly Miss Molly
• Tony Brent - The Clouds Will Soon Roll By
• Elvis Presley - Don't
• Tommy Steele - Nairobi
• Frankie Vaughan - Just Can't Get Along Without You
• Frankie Vaughan - We Are Not Alone
• Perry Como - Catch A Falling Star
• Jim Dale - Sugartime
• George Hamilton IV - Why Don't They Understand
• Marvin Rainwater - Whole Lotta Woman
• Elvis Presley - I Beg Of You
• Ted Heath - Swingin' Shepherd Blues
• Michael Holliday - In Love
• Buddy Holly And The Crickets - Listen To Me

• Jackie Wilson - To Be Loved
• Edric Connor - Manchester United Calypso
• The Crickets - Maybe Baby
• Jackie Dennis - La Dee Dah
• Jim Dale - Don't Let Go
• Malcolm Vaughan - To Be Loved
• Jimmie Rodgers - Oh,Oh I'm Falling In Love Again
• Fats Domino - The Big Beat
• Moe Koffman Quartet - Swingin' Shepherd Blues
• The Champs - Tequila
• Pat Boone - A Wonderful Time Up There
• Pat Boone - It's Too Soon To Know
• Connie Francis - Who's Sorry Now
• Jerry Lee Lewis - Breathless
• Lonnie Donegan - Grand Coolie Dam
• Lonnie Donegan - Nobody Loves Like An Irishman
• Ted Heath & His Music - Tequila
• Ronnie Hilton - I May Never Pass This Way Again
• Chordettes - Lollipop
• Tommy Steele - Happy Guitar
• Tommy Steele - Princess
• Chuck Berry - Sweet Little Sixteen
• Elias And His Zig Zag Jive Flutes - Tom Hark
• Robert Earl - I May Never Pass This Way Again
• The Mudlarks - Lollipop
• Elvis Presley - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck

• Max Bygraves - Tulips From Amsterdam
• Max Bygraves - You Need Hands
• Perry Como - Kewpie Doll
• Frankie Avalon - Dede Dinah
• Vic Damone - On The Street Where You Live
• Frankie Vaughan - Kewpie Doll
• Michael Holliday - Stairway Of Love
• The Platters - Twilight Time
• David Whitfield - On The Street Where You Live
• Terry Dene - Stairway Of Love
• David Seville - Witch Doctor
• Ella Fitzgerald - Swingin' Shepherd Blues
• The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream
• The Everly Brothers - Claudette
• Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode
• Johnny Mathis - Teacher Teacher
• Don Lang - Witch Doctor
• Paul Anka - Crazy Love
• Perry Como - I May Never Pass This Way Again
• Michael Medwin, Alfie Bass, Bernard Bresslaw & Leslie Fyson - The Signature Tune Of The Army Game
• Marvin Rainwater - I Dig You Baby
• The Mudlarks - Book Of Love
• Dean Martin - Return To Me
• Doris Day - A Very Precious Love
• Four Preps - Big Man

Additional Details

Label: Acrobat

Genre: Pop/Rock

Release Date: 11/08/11

UPC: 824046702625