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.

1950's style rock'n roll. Up-tempo with piano and guitar top line. The first 2 choruses are done with tom-toms, then drums and bass enter with guitar solo. [Tempo: Fast / 169 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
  • $19.95
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  • $32.95

Slow tempo jazz piano trio with classy main theme and bridge key modulation. This track leans to the soothing, beautiful side but still features some fine improvisation work. Fine-wine-and-upscale-dinner-type slow swinging jazz. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 67 BPM]

Mid-tempo honky-tonk, bluesy pop country rock music bed, a la Wynona. Traditional rootsy feel, Jerry Lee Lewis piano licks and smoking guitar solo. Also features fiddle, steel and harmonica. Southern rock, NASCAR, Sports Theme, country bar, rural, Smokey Mountains, fishing, americana, roots music, lodging, backwoods, honky tonk, moonshine. [Tempo: Medium / 106 BPM]

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  • $20.95
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  • $51.45

Retro rock / Rockabilly, 1950s or early 1960s style, with slight country / blues influence. Sound and feel similar to 'Rock Around the Clock' etc. Classic / retro rock sound. [Tempo: Medium / 90 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
  • $19.95
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  • $50.95

Compelling vocal jazz in slow swing. Powerful lyrics paint a stark picture about what can be one of the toughest things in life; facing the truth. Smokey male vocalist backed by bass, piano, brush drums lineup. Blues feel within jazz context. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 67 BPM]

Epic pops tune with smooth male crooner backed by full orchestra. Dramatic, dreamy, hopeful; makes you feel like all your dreams can come true. Lyrics have positive imagery. Elegant retro feel; something you would hear as a TV or film soundtrack in the 50’s or 60’s but with a modern production shine. Brass section, woodwind section, string section. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 127 BPM]

Quirky soundtrack featuring vocals singing "la La La's and Sha na na's. This is fun and silly and takes you right back into the 1950's rock n roll era. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]

Upbeat, retro, orchestral theme reminiscent of old time 50s, 60s, game shows and TV series. Featuring orchestral percussion, pizzicato strings. Full horn section in B section. Sting ending. Ozzie And Harriet and Leave It To Beaver, come back to life! Great for award shows, retro game shows, broadway, fanfare, walk ons. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]

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  • $45.85

A fun and lively Surf Rock / Rockabilly track with an authentic 1950's or early 60's sound a la Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins or Little Richard, The Beach Brothers or Dick Dale. Full of gusto and fun! [Tempo: Fast / 150 BPM]

Classic style blues rock / southern rock. Slide guitars over raucous, funky drums. [Tempo: Medium / 100 BPM]

Set of 2 music loops
  • $16.95
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  • $49.95

Medium swing vocal jazz with a classic 50’s and 60’s sound. Story of a young jazz musician trying to impress an older veteran saxophone player. The old guy joins him to jam a few verses; is his laughing a sign of approval or is he mocking him? This song is full of ultra-cool vibe and atmosphere. Tenor sax and piano solos. [Tempo: Slow / 98 BPM]

Raw 1950's or 1960's style R&B / Blues in the style of Blues Brothers etc. Guitars, drums, electric bass, organ and saxophone. [Tempo: Fast / 140 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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  • $48.95

Authentically produced bold surf rock track. Just like out of a Tarantino movie. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 124 BPM]

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  • $44.95

This track features a rockabilly train beat drums with a bass line that locks in the rhythm and guitar riffs that reflect that of surf rock with a metal/hard rock ambiance. The lyrics describe being in a relationship with someone that is adventurous and carefree. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Fast / 94 BPM]

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  • $49.95

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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  • $45.95

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

This is a positive and happy music track in the style of Rock and Roll. Overdrive Guitars, upbeat drums and moving bass lines good for commercials, TV, radio, films and much more. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 128 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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  • $36.95

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]

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]

This easy-listening, positive cue adds sweetness to comedy and drama programming. There’s an innocence in the pizzicato string melody backed up by keyboards, acoustic guitars, marimba, bass, drums, and light percussion. Also great for commercials and travel programs. [Tempo: Medium / 135 BPM]

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]

Set of 3 music loops
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  • $42.95

Groovy music track recorded with brass backgrounds and cool, modern jazz piano melodies. Rhythmic upright bass, chill out, lounge music. This track will fit well for fashion projects, chill situations and background music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 80 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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  • $43.30

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]

Laid back cheesy muzak, with a dreamy melody over a retro groove, reminiscent from Raindrops Keep Falling On My head, by Burt Bacharach. Floating easy listening music. [Tempo: Slow / 110 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]

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]

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]

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]

An uptempo jazz swinger keeping high energy throughout the whole piece. Live jazz at it's best. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 235 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]

A short 1950's style rockabilly track in the sound of 'Rock Around the Clock', etc. Available as a 20-second track with beginning and end, a never-ending seamless music loop, and three different jingles / stingers. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 184 BPM]

Playful / Casual / Joyful / Jovial / Leisurely Music. Light orchestra arrangement with marimba, piano and strings. Kids or Family oriented music. Fun and untroubled. [Tempo: Medium / 124 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]

Set of 3 music loops
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  • $49.95

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]

A smooth and classy version of the old classic 'I Wanna Be Loved By You' with female vocal. This song was written in 1928 by Herbert Stothart and Harry Ruby with lyrics by Bert Kalmar. The song entered the Public Domain from 1st of January 2024. This version was performed and recorded by the Lynne Music Project in 2024, featuring vocals by Emma Brunette. [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. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 104 BPM]

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

Set of 2 music loops
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  • $40.95

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]

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]

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

Clean, up-tempo, funky drums, with an intense, powerful feel. This minimal track is suitable for creating a strong sense of movement and/or excitement. Suitable for productions that require a touch of percussive thrill, and scenes or sequences that imply a sense of tension or agitation. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]

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]

A very delicate and nice jazz tune, performed by a traditional jazz trio of acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums. Classy and feelgood. [Tempo: Medium / 80 BPM]

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

Set of 2 music loops
  • $16.95
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  • $47.95

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]

Kitschy, comedic underscore features baritone sax and upright bass. Great fun for an underscore. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 112 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 fun and toe-tapping performance of the classic jazz / showtime song 'It Had To Be You' by Isham Jones. The composition is in the public domain; this version was recorded by the Lynne Music Project in 2024. [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, 2020. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 156 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]

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