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.

Traditional retro swing / rockabilly, with all guitars. Double time acoustic jazz guitar swinging strums, bright and fun guitar solos. Drums enter second time around. Timeless feelgood jazz. Fast, fun and cheeky. [Tempo: Fast / 131 BPM]

Minor swing jazz with a trumpet top line. Jazz club, etc. Groovy, sultry. [Tempo: Fast / 141 BPM]

1950's or 1960's style classic rockabilly. Swinging and fun with twangy guitars. Historical, rock around the clock style. Also available as an Underscore version without the solo/lead guitars. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 90 BPM]

Set of 2 music loops
  • $16.95
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  • $47.95

Mid-tempo swinging country blues, with plenty of twangy guitars and Telecaster picking. Electric slide guitars over bass and drums -- classic country stuff. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 121 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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  • $48.95

Classic, old style jazz combo. Piano, Upright bass, brush drums. Nice and easy going, relaxing, classic jazz. Vibraphone and strings enter later. Classy, timeless. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]

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  • $44.95

A cosy and playful little jazz tune played on clean electric guitar, electric piano and bass, with subtle strings. Has a certain kitch retro factor. Warm, unique and with a lot of character. [Tempo: Slow / 55 BPM]

Set of 2 music loops
  • $16.95
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  • $44.95

A classy and tasteful, easy going track with a slightly Historical feel. Acoustic guitar, tenor & soprano sax. A somewhat surly, jazzy feel, could be 1930's, 40's, 50's or 60's. Would go well with historical or retro film, or any classy, jazzy film scene or other media. [Tempo: Medium / 55 BPM]

Tender and classy, slow and loving, acoustic jazz. Touching, melancholic, delicate and beautiful. Upright bass and acoustic piano. [Tempo: Very slow / 57 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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  • $43.30

Upbeat, playful jazz trio. Upright bass, acoustic piano, acoustic drums. Vibraphone enters later. Upbeat, swingtime rhythm. Happy, joyful, dancing. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]

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  • $43.30

Buoyant Jazz with a 1940's or 1950's flare. Good for dancing scene, or anything with a fun, lively physical presence. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 133 BPM]

Piano and strings in a track with a strong sense of history, historical eras, a bygone time. Soft and elegant, with sweeping strings. Ballroom dance, romantic dance. Good for period drama, history / historical settings, timeless love stories, vintage cinema. Classic Hollywood orchestra sound. A soft, angelic, heavenly female voice enters late. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 99 BPM]

Driving, raw blues-rock shuffle. [Tempo: Medium / 121 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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  • $48.95

French style acoustic jazz. Django / Hot Club of France. Ragtime / Dixieland feel. Happy and bouncy with two acoustic guitars and acoustic bass. Also available in an underscore version, without the lead guitar. [Tempo: Fast / 118 BPM]

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  • $41.95

Modern pop music mixed with music elements from the 50's, inspired by Meghan Trainor. Fun, upbeat and cool tune with saxophones, piano and an urban rhythmic feel. [Tempo: Medium / 140 BPM]

Sweet and charming, old-style Jazz in Gypsy Swing style. Feelgood and light hearted. [Tempo: Medium / 88 BPM]

Fun and feelgood, upbeat Gypsy Jazz / Hot Club of France style. Toe-tapping and light hearted. [Tempo: Fast / 120 BPM]

Sweet and charming, old-style Jazz in Gypsy Swing style. Feelgood and light hearted. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 75 BPM]

Fun and feelgood, upbeat Gypsy Jazz / Hot Club of France style. Toe-tapping and light hearted. [Tempo: Fast / 108 BPM]

Blues rock track, with electric and acoustic guitar, and bass – no percussion. It has a folksy, down-to-earth, solid quality to it. The second half has a sax solo in it, giving it a more cosmopolitan air. Suitable for productions that require that mix between a simple and a more refined atmosphere. Great for film, TV, and commercials. [Tempo: Medium / 104 BPM]

An easy, breezy and joyful little jazz number. Piano, bass and drums. Light and elegant music track. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]

Upbeat and playful, easy going jazz trio. Piano, upright bass and subtle jazz drums. Nice and happy, toe-tapping jazz mood. [Tempo: Medium / 150 BPM]

Upbeat and happening, easy going jazz trio. Piano, upright bass and subtle jazz drums. Joyful, toe-tapping and slightly playful. [Tempo: Fast / 115 BPM]

Uptempo, playful jazz trio. Nice jazz mood for lounge, city life, bustling night, happening people and everything that's cool. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 95 BPM]

Count Basie style big band with full big band. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 192 BPM]

Up-tempo, bright, intense track, with strong drumbeat, piano, and a remarkable wind-section theme, it is suitable for creating an upbeat, yet hazy atmosphere. Great for productions that require a jazzy vibe, such as films, shows, commercials, and others. This soundscape puts you in a room with great musicians. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 168 BPM]

Energetic, campy electro-swing track. Tuba, electronic drums, and brush snare drive the upbeat tempo. Dixieland Clarinet, trumpet, and trombone answer. Singer vows revenge on the one who did him wrong. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 114 BPM]

Easy and quirky comedy music track made with various mallets and other instruments. Children / Happy / Light Music. Classic / Vintage sound. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]

A dark, weird, ambient underscore that provides light background tension for a sad story. The vibe and feel are disturbing, depressing, and sad. The music will support episodic TV, documentaries and films that have dark drama. Eventually the tune releases and provides more hope. It's kind of like two cues in one so listen all the way through. The music is thoughtful, pensive and introspective. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]

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  • $44.15

This dirty, golden-era, Nashville-inspired track features a sole, electric guitar and finger snaps. The slap-back guitar sound is overdriven, easily bringing to mind honky tonk days and good times. Great for comedies, travel, documentaries and 50s-60s period pieces. Gritty/ Nashville/ ‘50s Country. [Tempo: Medium / 98 BPM]

An upbeat folk pop song that draws upon vivid imagery. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 BPM]

A cheeky and fun little orchestral piece, with a bright and sunny disposition. Bouncy, happy and jovial - with a slight nod back to the commercial film scores of the 1950's and 60's. [Tempo: Medium / 130 BPM]

Set of 4 music loops
  • $19.95
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  • $48.95

Soulful, raw and catchy, this bluesy guitar-based music track is great for creating feelings of home, rural locales and sentiment. The acoustic guitar is supported melodically by overdriven electric guitar and “wah” sounding vocals (Also available without the vocals). Claps and drums give this track a great and simple groove. Perfect music for dramas, comedies, travel and cooking shows. [Tempo: Slow / 85 BPM]

A jazzy groove track with a mean and infectious bass line that offers feelings of sexy, swagger, confidence, mystery, but slightly sneaky. Ideal background underscore track for sexy advertising jobs, sultry and hot movie scenes with light tension. Also use for Podcasts vlogs that discuss fashion, style, and cool vibes. In the end we have a smooth, versatile track that gives a nod to vintage retro urban hipster coolness. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]

A sweet, melancholic song featuring clarinet and acoustic bass to evoke an exotic Mediterranean flavour. [Tempo: Slow / 110 BPM]

Use this cool and catchy jazz swing groove for attention getting tv spots and other marketing projects that need a clever, upbeat sound for your media project. [Tempo: Fast / 220 BPM]

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Warm, laid-back, old-time jazz/big band romantic music. This 1940s soft jazz piece features saxophones, trombones, trumpets and clarinets that evokes a feeling of romance, love, reminiscing and reflection. Think forties jazz lounge or ballroom with a relaxed and easy-going mood. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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  • $58.95

A wonderful acoustic jazz crooner version of the classic song "When You're Smiling" with male vocals. The composition and lyrics came into the public domain in USA on January 1, 2024. This version was created, performed and recorded in 2024 by Lynne Music Project, with Chris Weeks on vocals. [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 / 127 BPM]

An easy-going and joyful, instrumental jazz-combo version of the classic George Gershwin tune, S'Wonderful. The song and lyrics came into public domain on January 1st, 2023. This version is performed and recorded by Lynne Music Project, headed up by Bjorn Lynne and Pawel Orlow. (Stem files available.) [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, 2023. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 136 BPM]

A soft and pleasant, easy-going and smooth jazz version of the classic song 'My Blue Heaven' written by Walter Donaldson with lyrics by George A. Whiting. This song was first published in 1927. It became public domain in the U.S. from January 1st, 2023. This version was created, performed and recorded by the Lynne Music Project, featuring Tom Savage on vocals. [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, 2023. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 117 BPM]

Warm and positively romantic jazz trio, giving off real good feeling. Great piano, bass and drum performances. Classic jazz trio sound. [Tempo: Medium / 123 BPM]

Set of 4 music loops
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Happy, good natured big band swing with male jazz vocalist. Singer vows to be a "class act" and gives a very detailed, descriptive list of things that he thinks will help him achieve that goal. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 122 BPM]

An organic acoustic guitar and organ vibe with harmonica. Ambient, Americana music feel. Dark, mysterious, longing music. [Tempo: Slow / 80 BPM]

Jazz trio (guitar, acoustic bass, drums) and male vocals really swing in this fun up-tempo number. Humorous and poignant lyrics about an overbearing boss. Dynamic guitar work in the style of Barney Kessel, Jimmy Bruno. Track has a feel of being recorded live in the studio. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 83 BPM]

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  • $45.95

As the title of the royalty free stock music track suggests, the tune has more of a vintage sound to it that harkens back to the 1950s music. Ideal for content that needs that classic sound with a cheery feeling. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 164 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]

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]

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]

Set of 3 music loops
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  • $49.95

A rebelious and rockin' song about breaking up with an unreasonable and controlling person. [Tempo: Fast / 156 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]

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