The Best Love Songs from the 50s

What are the best love songs from the 50s?

The decade of the 50s was a very active one when it came to love songs. There was the birth of rock and roll that brought a lot of changes to the original tunes about love. The new songs created in the 50s are full of fun, feel-good innocence, and hope. They are some of the best love songs ever written.

We have brought together the best 50s love songs in one place. If you are searching for the perfect song about love, the 50s is a great decade to find one. The nations youth was full of spirit and love and the new songs produced did as well. We have listed the best of the best here for your convenience.

Located below you will find a list of some of the best love songs of the 1950s. For your convenience, we have included links to the sheet music on Sheetmusicplus.com as well as the CD on Amazon.com whenever available. If you are looking to purchase the mp3 or would like to listen to a sample, then click on either the Amazon, Rhapsody, or iTunes links.

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These singles are considered among the best love songs to hit the charts in the 1950s.

  1. "All I Have To Do Is Dream" performed by Everly Brothers
     Find it on:  The Everly Brothers - Everly Brothers: The Very Best of the - All I Have to Do Is Dream   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  2. "Autumn Leaves" performed by Roger Williams
     Find it on:  Roger Williams - Roger Williams' Greatest Hits - Autumn Leaves   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  3. "Bye Bye Love" performed by Everly Brothers
     Find it on:  The Everly Brothers - Everly Brothers: The Very Best of the - Bye Bye Love   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  4. "Chances Are" performed by Johnny Mathis
     Find it on:  Johnny Mathis - Johnny Mathis: A 50th Anniversary Celebration - Chances Are   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  5. "Crying In The Chapel" performed by the Orioles
     Find it on:  The Orioles - Doo Wop Classics, Vol. 2 - Crying in the Chapel   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  6. "Don't Be Cruel" performed by Elvis Presley
     Find it on:  Elvis Presley - Elvis 30 #1 Hits   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  7. "Donna" performed by Ritchie Valens
     Find it on:  Ritchie Valens - The Best Of Ritchie Valens - Donna (LP Version)   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  8. "Earth Angel" performed by Penguins or the Crew Cuts
     Find it on:  Penquins - Doo Wop Battle - Earth Angel   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  9. "For Your Precious Love" performed by Jerry Butler and the Impressions
     Find it on:  Jerry Butler & The Impressions - Best of Jerry Butler and The Impressions - For Your Precious Love   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  10. "Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight" (Goodnite Sweetheart Goodnite) performed by The Spaniels or The Platters
     Find it on:  The Spaniels - Original Doo Wop - Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  11. "Hey Good Lookin'" performed by Hank Williams or Jimmy Buffett
     Find it on:  Jimmy Buffett - Jimmy Buffett: Live At Fenway Park - Hey Good Lookin'   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  12. "I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)" performed by Hank Williams
     Find it on:  Hank Williams - Hank Williams: 40 Greatest Hits - I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  13. "I Only Have Eyes For You" performed by the Flamingos
     Find it on:  The Flamingos - Doo Wop Classics, Vol. 1 - I Only Have Eyes for You   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  14. "I Want You, I Need You, I Love You" performed by Elvis Presley
     Find it on:  Elvis Presley - Elvis Presley: The Top Ten Hits - I Want You, I Need You, I Love You   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  15. "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" performed by Jimmie Rogers
     Find it on:  Jimmie Rodgers - 50's Rock 'n Roll - Whole Lot of Shakin' - Kisses Sweeter Than Wine   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  16. "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear" performed by Elvis Presley
     Find it on:  Elvis Presley - Elvis 30 #1 Hits   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  17. "Lonely Teardrops" performed by Jackie Wilson
     Find it on:  Jackie Wilson - Jackie Wilson: 20 Greatest Hits - Lonely Teardrops   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  18. "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" performed by Hank Williams
     Find it on:  Hank Williams - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Hank Williams - Long Gone Lonesome Blues   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  19. "Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing" performed by the Four Aces
     Find it on:  The Four Aces - The Four Aces: Greatest Hits - Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  20. "Love Letters in the Sand" performed by Pat Boone
     Find it on:  Pat Boone - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Pat Boone - Love Letters in the Sand   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  21. "Love Me Tender" performed by Elvis Presley
     Find it on:  Elvis Presley - Elvis 30 #1 Hits   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  22. "Love Potion No. 9" performed by Clovers
     Find it on:  The Clovers - Great Balls of Fire: The 50's - A Decade to Remember - Love Potion No. 9   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  23. "Memories Are Made Of This" performed by Dean Martin
     Find it on:  Dean Martin - Dino - The Essential Dean Martin - Memories Are Made of This   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  24. "Moments to Remember" performed by The Four Lads
     Find it on:  The Four Lads - Radio Classics of the 50's - Moments to Remember   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  25. "Mona Lisa" performed by Nat King Cole
     Find it on:  Nat "King" Cole - The World of Nat King Cole - Mona Lisa   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  26. "My Special Angel" performed by Bobby Helms
     Find it on:  Bobby Helms - 20th Century Rocks: 50's Rock 'n Roll - At the Hop - My Special Angel   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  27. "On the Street Where You Live" performed by Vic Damone
     Find it on:  Vic Damone - 16 Most Requested Songs - On the Street Where You Live   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  28. "Peggy Sue" performed by Buddy Holly
     Find it on:  Buddy Holly - Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  29. "Sea Of Love" performed by Phil Phillips
     Find it on:  Phil Phillips - Love Songs We Used to Share - Sea of Love   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  30. "Sleepwalk" performed by Santo & Johnny
     Find it on:  Santo & Johnny - Canadian American Story - Sleepwalk   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody
  31. "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" performed by Platters
     Find it on:  The Platters - The Platters: The Magic Touch Anthology - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  32. "Soft Summer Breeze" performed by Eddie Heywood
     Find it on:  Eddie Heywood - Eddie Heywood - Soft Summer Breeze   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  33. "Summertime Blues" performed by Eddie Cochran or The Hound Dogs
     Find it on:  The Hound Dogs - 50's Rock Classics - Summertime Blues   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  34. "Stranger In Paradise" performed by Tony Bennett
     Find it on:  Tony Bennett - The Ultimate Tony Bennett - Stranger In Paradise   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  35. "Teen Angel" performed by Mark Dinning or Donovan
     Find it on:  Mark Dinning - 50's Rock 'n Roll - Whole Lot of Shakin' - Teen Angel   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  36. "That'll Be The Day" performed by Buddy Holly & the Crickets
     Find it on:  Buddy Holly & The Crickets - The "Chirping" Crickets - That'll Be the Day   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  37. "The Great Pretender" performed by Platters
     Find it on:  The Platters - 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Series: The Best of The Platters (Remastered) - The Great Pretender   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  38. "There Goes My Baby" performed by Drifters
     Find it on:  The Drifters - The Essentials: The Drifters - There Goes My Baby   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  39. "Too Young" performed by Nat King Cole
     Find it on:  Nat "King" Cole - Love Songs - Too Young   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  40. "Venus" performed by Frankie Avalon
     Find it on:  Frankie Avalon - The Best of Frankie Avalon - Venus   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  41. "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)" performed by Doris Day
     Find it on:  Doris Day - Doris Day: 16 Most Requested Songs - Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  42. "Why Do Fools Fall In Love?" performed by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers
     Find it on:  Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers - Doo Wop Classics, Vol. 4 - Why Do Fools Fall In Love   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus
  43. "Young Love" performed by Sonny James
     Find it on:  Sonny James - Capitol Collectors Series - Young Love   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Sheetmusicplus
  44. "Your Cheating Heart" performed by Hank Williams
     Find it on:  Hank Williams - Hank Williams: 40 Greatest Hits - Your Cheatin' Heart   Amazon CD   Amazon mp3s   Rhapsody   Sheetmusicplus


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