Historical / Retro: 1950'sSuggested Production Type

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If you're looking for early rock'n roll music, or other music from the fifties, such as Rockabilly and 1950's Jazz, look no further. This is where we keep the Chuck Berry sound-alikes, the guitar blues / Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley and the Comets) sound-alikes and other music that looks back to that exciting and defining time for our musical culture. Country & Americana music and retro jazz music also found here.

A sweet, pretty and mellow jazz-waltz / slow swingtime track. Orchestral with upright bass and subtle jazz drums. Light, playful and romantic. Good for a love story, drama, light comedy. Has a slightly European flavor. Can also be historical / cultural film of the 1930's through 1950's. [Tempo: Medium / 77 BPM]

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This fast paced, bouncy, vintage sounding comedy music track is guaranteed to bring a smile to the face. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 162 BPM]

Quirky, cool jazz number with a retro television game show feel. Upbeat and pleasant, classic big band jazz groove for advertising, restaurant, pubs, parties etc. [Tempo: Medium / 146 BPM]

Medium swinging, funky fun jazz vocal song. Lyrics about sexy temptress who can’t be ignored, and can’t be trusted. Guitar and piano solos. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 BPM]

Smoking clean guitar sound and funky organ highlight this sordid blues about a regular guy and his lusty, unrequited desire for a stripper. Guitar and organ trade smoldering solos. [Tempo: Slow / 101 BPM]

Laidback solo piano blues. Lazy blues remains about old good times. Retro music, piano bar, slightly detuned piano.Will work well as a soundtrack for movie about early 20 century in USA and background for the black and white film. Slow tempo. Friendly, unhurried, pensive, jazzy. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 0 BPM]

A slow and gentle jazz piano track with acoustic bass and jazzy brush drums. Traditional jazz trio sound. Very relaxed, mellow, loving. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]

Happy Days are truly here again, but with a bit of glitz and style that speak of more modern times. This catchy, moderate rock music will have you feeling the 50’s and 60's in the best way possible. Retro / Dramedy / Fun Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 BPM]

An uptempo, groovy and swinging jazz piano track. Jazz trio featuring acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums. Classic jazz fusion / jazz club type material. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 142 BPM]

This marimba and pizzicato dramedy cue works great to convey curiosity, fudged attempts, hope, and relational push and pull. The beat is stable and grooving. The melody is supported by an arrangement of bells, bass, shakers and drums. Good for commercials, dramedy, cooking and travel. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]

A pensive, relaxing and bright electronic soundscape with a light percussion on the second half that adds a positive feel to it. Suitable for productions that require a meditative or inspiring vibe. Great for commercials, features and TV shows with a good-vibe/Zen touch. [Tempo: Medium / 184 BPM]

Smokey, soulful love song crooned by male blues singer. Guitar, piano, bass, drum backing. Lyrics about how fulfilled and excited he is with his new found love. Guitar and piano solos. Classic swinging jazz/blues feel. [Tempo: Slow / 83 BPM]

Relaxed but bouncy jazz trio tune featuring excellent lead trumpet, fine guitar comping, and solid bass work. Free and easy swinging atmosphere. Instruments give each other space and freedom for a pleasant but cool, likeable vibe. Good for restaraunt, hotel, cafe, lifestyle presentations. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 65 BPM]

Lovely jazz ballad features piano. Sexy, Romantic, Dinner, Drinks. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 72 BPM]

Happy jazz music inspired by those classic sixties sitcoms such as Bewitched, I Dream Of Jeannie and Father Knows Best. Great for spoofs and comedy. Retro kitch fun. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]

Raw blues. Acoustic slide guitar over piano bass & drums. Pulp feel. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]

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New Orleans style blues with piano, guitar, bass, drums, male vocals. Fun, bouncing, medium up-tempo feel with guitar and piano solos. Descriptive lyrics with specific names, places, and feelings on a small town summer night. New Orleans, blues, piano, fun, rolling, guitar, bass, drums, jazz, Cajun, small town, characters. [Tempo: Medium / 133 BPM]

A powerful ballad lead by wind instruments that brings to mind old-time jazz orchestras, this track has a romantic, old-fashioned, classic feel to it. Suitable for productions that require a sophisticated, jazzy feel, such as features, shows, and commercials. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]

Piano and acoustic guitars play the blues, with a boogie woogie, piano driven, quirky, tongue in cheek, style and mood. Piano and guitars trade off solos in a conversational way. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 160 BPM]

Swinging answer to the classic Frank Loesser composition from Guys and Dolls (also one of Sinatra’s greatest hits). Ultra-cool big band arrangement blasts out a call and response with male jazz vocalist. Lyrics jump between two themes, romance and gambling; ultimately deciding that confidence and attitude are the keys to success. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 136 BPM]

A happy and swinging Jazz Trio track. Upbeat piano, drums and bass, in a traditional jazz style. A little bit playful. Performed and recorded live in studio. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 88 BPM]

Upbeat and cheesy music track made with orchestra. Nostalgic and kitsch music. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]

A touch of latin guitar with classic latin rhythms. This track will work for scenes of culture, romance and yesteryear. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 90 BPM]

Torchy, bluesy vocal jazz. Medium slow tempo. Seductive lyrics about getting it on and taking your time. [Tempo: Slow / 89 BPM]

Vintage, quirky, positive and happy music track made with strings, brass, jazz big band and vintage styled percussion. This track is cool for projects that needs upbeat, positive and vintage styled music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]

A happy and slightly playful jazz trio. Busy, acoustic jazz. Live performance with acoustic piano, upright bass and jazz drums. Fast tempo. Traditional jazz club sound. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 160 BPM]

A happy-go-lucky, cute and fun little track, with orchestral instruments. Bright and innocent, with a hint back to 1950's or 1960's. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]

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Aggressive, hard charging big band fuels this story about an average guy caught up working for a cruel man in an unforgiving system. [Tempo: Fast / 152 BPM]

Very positive track with a live guitars in bluesy rock-n-roll style. Classic rock / rockabilly / blues-rock. Nice solo of el drive guitar. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 170 BPM]

Up-tempo, fun, and with a classical big band feel, this track is the perfect backdrop for an uplifting, happy, and moving project. Great for productions that require a heart-warming and recognizable soundscape, such as commercials, movies and TV shows. [Tempo: Fast / 192 BPM]

Laid back big band swing number reminiscent of the late 40s, 50s and 60s. Features jazz guitar and real horn section. Great for country club, travel, food, restaurant, jazz club, Hamptons and high society. [Tempo: Medium / 119 BPM]

Classic retro rock style. Happy and bouncy, 1950's or 1960's style with electric guitars and hammond organ. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]

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Orchestral easy listening upbeat music tune, fast and jolly, with a somewhat Latin cheeky vibe. In the style of sitcoms from the Fifties and Sixties. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]

Uptempo country with twangy guitars and pedal steel guitar. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 165 BPM]

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Buonasera. Italian mafia, sicilian gangsters and prohibition are all images evoked by this pastiche piece. [Tempo: Slow / 107 BPM]

A happy, feel-good, toe-tapping Jazz Trio track. Playful piano, groovy upright bass and drums. Performed and recorded live in studio. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]

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Male bluesman belts out the truth about day-in-day-out reality. Memphis blues with full horn section, drawing from the big B.B. King Orchestra sound. References to work, marriage, drinking, and ultimately life and death; this hardened bluesman is even brash enough to tell the Grim Reaper to come back later. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 93 BPM]

Nice and chilled, feel-good jazz. Traditional jazz trio of piano, upright bass and jazz drums. Mid- to up-tempo, smooth feeling but a little bit playful. Lounge jazz / Bar jazz. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]

Up-tempo swing jazz featuring piano, bass, and brush drums. Piano blazes through several lightning fast choruses, each separately unique, but always swinging and fun. Hold on for a ride with this one. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]

Orchestral easy listening upbeat music, fast and jolly. In the style of fifties and sixties happy library music. [Tempo: Fast / 142 BPM]

Happy, but laid-back and easy going, old-time classic jazz sound. Old fashioned and charming, Jazz quartet with live trumpet lead plus acoustic guitar, acoustic piano, upright bass and jazzy drums played with brushes. Good natured, a little bit light hearted and romantic. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]

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Using a very common group of 1950's chords give this piece a very familiar sound that's both clichéd but equally intriguing. Good to use as elevator music in a comedy film, or a comedy moment. [Tempo: Medium / 73 BPM]

Upbeat happy-go-lucky jazzy tune heavily influenced by 50s and 60s era production music. Inspired by retro sitcoms, vintage TV, cartoons and tongue-in-cheek vintage cartoon parodies. [Tempo: Fast / 146 BPM]

Country / Americana ballad with an electric slide guitar top line. Swaying and beautiful. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 105 BPM]

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This is a retro 50's / 60's sound that borrows from the Motown era. Well suited for light comedy, happy, fun underscore needs. Flute and Piano are featured. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]

A light and pleasant, acoustic jazz lounge track. Jazz piano, upright bass, jazzy drums. Happy / Relaxed / Easy-going. [Tempo: Slow / 105 BPM]

Floating through wide open spaces, rivers and canyons these dreamlike baritone guitar licks are as laid back as a campfire under the stars. Subtle, dreamy washes give this retro style Country & Western a futuristic twist. [Tempo: Slow / 81 BPM]

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A smooth, easy, playful and delightful version of the old classic song Makin' Whoopee. This song was composed by Walter Donaldson, with lyrics by Gus Kahn, and was first published in 1928. The song came into public domain in USA on January 1st, 2024. This recording was created, performed and recorded by the Lynne Music Project in 2024, featuring vocals by Tom Savage. [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2024. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]

Relaxing, mellow and peaceful music track featuring beautiful piano with a soft jazzy touch, glockenspiel, brush drums, upright double bass and smooth orchestral strings. Organic and natural sounding piece with a care free and relaxed vibe that brings to imagination the images of romance, love, peace and serenity. [Tempo: Slow / 105 BPM]

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Western swing. Steel guitar & fiddle over guitar, bass & drums. Fun retro style. Country fiddle joins in from around 01:40. [Tempo: Fast / 210 BPM]

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