54 Household Items and Trends That Defined the 1950s in America

In the 1950s, a record for sixty-five cents was the norm, and Elvis’ hit ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ set the music scene ablaze, bringing in significant revenue for Progressive Music BMI, his record label at the time.

Elvis laid down tracks for this iconic single in February 1956 and released it in September. It featured the electrifying ‘Shake, Rattle and Roll’ on the A-side and the captivating ‘Lawdy, Miss Clawdy’ on the B-side.