Counterblast Teaser #2- The 1950’s Playlist

   I don’t know about you, but I love wargaming to a soundtrack. And painting to a soundtrack. And driving to a soundtrack. Basically, there should always be music, and music themed to what you’re doing is the best. You know what that means! It means that, with Counterblast coming only about a month away, it’s time to put together a lovely playlist of some music from the 1950’s to be-bop our little aliens to.

   So what was happening musically in the 1950’s? Ever heard of Buddy Holly? Jerry Lee Lewis? Fats Domino? And what was that obscure little song… “Johnny B. Goode”? Yeah. That was Chuck Berry in 1958, folks. We’re really rockin’ now! Do you like Crooners? How about some Bobby Darin, or the smooth tones of Johnny Mathis?

   Oh, yeah, and some guy named Elvis Presley…

   There is actually some variety in the hits society still remembers from the 50’s. You’re bound to find something you like- rock, crooners, and even a whole genre with an almost comedic value (think “Splish Splash”, “Charlie Brown”, and “Love Potion #9”). There was even a small movement of music devoted to the prevalence of pulp sci-fi, the reason we are here today. When you are making a soundtrack for a pulp sci-fi game, how can you not add something with a title like “The Flying Saucer”, or, remember this one?: “Purple People Eater”. Oh, yeah, I feel pulpy already!

   So here it is- my club’s (still being tweaked) Counterblast song list. These are just our choices, provided here to whet your appetite- feel free to look around the internet for more options. Just type in something like “Music Hits of the 1950’s” into your web browser, and you’re bound to find plenty of good ideas!

Rock Around The Clock - Bill Haley and His Comets

Rockin Robin - Bobby Day

Charlie Brown - The Coasters

Wake Up Little Suzie - The Everly Bothers

Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis

Yakety Yak – Coasters

Tequila! – Champs

Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino

At The Hop - Danny and the Juniors

Chantilly Lace - Big Bopper

Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

Earth Angel – Penguins

In The Still Of The Night - Five Satins

I Only Have Eyes For You – Flamingos

Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin

That'll Be The Day - Buddy Holly and the Crickets

The Great Pretender – Platters

Love Potion No. 9 – Clovers

Rocket 88 - Jackie Brenston

Hound Dog - Elvis Presley

Purple People Eater - Sheb Wolley

The Flying Saucer - Buchanan & Goodman

Shake, Rattle And Roll - Joe Turner

Good Golly Miss Molly - Little Richard

La Bamba - Ritchie Valens

Get A Job – Silhouettes

Blue Suede Shoes - Elvis Presley