"Goodnite, Sweetheart, Goodnite" is a popular song that was a hit during the mid-1950s. It was written by Calvin Carter and James "Pookie" Hudson in 1951, and was first recorded by The Spaniels in 1953. It has also been released by some artists as "Goodnight, Well It's Time to Go".
"I Wonder" is a 1944 song written and originally performed by Pvt. Cecil Gant. The original version was released on the Bronze label, before Gant re-recorded it for the Gilt-Edge label in Los Angeles. The record made it to number one on the Juke Box Race Records chart and was Pvt. Gant's most successful release. In February 1945, pianist, Roosevelt Sykes hit number one with his version of the song. Roosevelt Sykes version is notable in that it replaced Pvt. Gant's version, at number one on the Juke Box Race Records chart.
"Blue Light Boogie" is a song written by Jessie Mae Robinson and Louis Jordan. It was performed by Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five, recorded in June 1950, and released on the Decca label. On the original 78 record, the song was divided into two parts with part 1 on the "A" side and part 2 on the "B" side.
"Mistrustin' Blues" is a song written by Johnny Otis. It was sung by Little Esther and Mel Walker, accompanied by The Johnny Otis Orchestra, and released on the Savoy label. The record was the second collaboration between Johnny Otis and Little Esther. "Mistrustin Blues" was their second number one record on the R&B chart, which it topped for four weeks. It was ranked No. 10 on Billboard magazine's year-end list of R&B records for 1950 based on sales.
"(Remember Me) I'm The One Who Loves You" is a song written and originally sung by Stuart Hamblen, which he released in 1950. The song was also a hit for Ernest Tubb the same year, and Dean Martin in 1965.
These are lists of Billboard magazine's "Top Country & Western Records" and "Top Country & Western Artists" for 1950, ranked by retail sales and juke box plays.
These are lists of Billboard magazine's "Top Country & Western Records" for 1951, ranked by retail sales and juke box plays.
Billboard Top R&B Records of 1950 is made up of two year-end charts compiled by Billboard magazine ranking the year's top rhythm and blues records based on record sales and juke box plays.
Billboard Top R&B Records of 1949 is made up of two year-end charts compiled by Billboard magazine ranking the year's top rhythm and blues records based on record sales and juke box plays.
"Little Girl, Don't Cry" is a song written by Lucky Millinder and Doris Davis.
"Hold Me, Baby" is a song written by Amos Milburn and Lola Anne Cullum. Milburn performed the song on a record released on the Aladdin label. The record debuted on Billboard magazine's R&B chats on April 23, 1949, peaked at No. 2 on the juke box and best seller charts, and remained on the charts for 15 weeks. It was ranked No. 8 on the magazine's year-end list of the best-selling R&B records of 1949.
"Wrapped Up in a Dream" is a song written by Lois Mann, Tiny Bradshaw, and Henry Bernard. It was performed by Bradshaw and released on the King label. It debuted on Billboard magazine's R&B chart on May 20, 1950, peaked at No. 2, and remained on the chart for 21 weeks. It was ranked No. 7 on Billboard's year-end list of the best-selling R&B records of 1950.
