Billboard Top Rock'n'Roll Hits: 1959 explained

Billboard Top Rock'n'Roll Hits: 1959
Type:Compilation
Artist:Various artists
Cover:Billboard Top Rock'n'Roll Hits 1959.jpg
Recorded:1959
Genre:Pop, Rock
Length:24:56
Label:Rhino Records
Chronology:Billboard Top Rock'n'Roll Hits
Prev Year:1988
Next Year:1988

Billboard Top Rock'n'Roll Hits: 1959 is a compilation album released by Rhino Records in 1988, featuring 10 hit recordings from 1959.

All the tracks reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, eight of which went to #1. The exceptions, both peaking at number 2, were "Charlie Brown" and "16 Candles."

Reception

"This budget ten-song selection has much to recommend it. Top-notch transfers make this one a great value." - Cub Koda for Allmusic.

Track listing

Notes and References

  1. Billboard Top Rock'N'Roll Hits: 1959 . Various artists . liner notes . 1988 . Rhino.