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1959

Elton John - Musician - 2025

The 1959 album Elton John called the best singing ever: “One of the finest”

The peak of vocal performance.

Tim Coffman
Jun 23, 2026
Matthew Rhys - Actor - The Americans - 2013

The 1959 performance that made Matthew Rhys want to be an actor: “In command of his talent”

A genre-defining movie.

Jacob Simmons
Jun 20, 2026
Dolly Parton - Musician - Singer - 1969

‘Puppy Love’: the curious story of Dolly Parton’s first single way back in 1959

A 13-year-old star…

Ben Forrest
Jun 18, 2026
Under The Spotlight Jack Lemmon’s radical performance in Some Like it Hot

Under The Spotlight: Jack Lemmon’s radical performance in ‘Some Like it Hot’

Oscar-worthy.

Aimee Ferrier
Jun 14, 2026
The Kingston Trio - 1958

The Kingston Trio’s 1959 chart achievement that eluded both Elvis and The Beatles

“They seemed to know what they were doing.”

Tom Phelan
Jun 12, 2026
Ringo Starr - 1973 - Musician - The Beatles

The 1959 song Ringo Starr couldn’t live without: “I love it”

“I love it, I love the live version.”

Joe Taysom
Jun 1, 2026
Keith Richards - 1982 - The Rolling Stones - Guitarist

The 1959 song Keith Richards called the greatest in blues history: “You don’t get any bluer than that”

The sound of being lowdown and dirty.

Tim Coffman
May 30, 2026
How a New Orleans RNB anthem inspired ska music

‘Be My Guest’: How a 1959 New Orleans R&B anthem inspired the birth of ska music

A life-changing track…

Ben Forrest
May 29, 2026
Mel Brooks The 99 Year Old Man - Judd Apatow - Michael Bonfiglio - 2026

The 1959 movie masterpiece Mel Brooks can’t stand: “I mean, it can’t compare”

His petty side is showing.

Scott Campbell
May 25, 2026
Ridley Scott - Director - 2025

The 1959 sci-fi movie Ridley Scott needs everyone to see: “If you haven’t seen it, watch it”

Underrated.

Aimee Ferrier
May 20, 2026
Catching the last bus to Liverpool- The night Graham Nash beat The Beatles in 1959

Catching the last bus to Liverpool: The night Graham Nash beat The Beatles in 1959

What a night.

Dale Maplethorpe
May 20, 2026
John Coltrane - Miles Davis - 1950s

In just two days in 1959, Miles Davis recorded his masterpiece

Out of this world.

Reuben Cross
May 17, 2026

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