NSO Pops: The Fifties: The Golden Age of Black and White

Conductor Jack Everly, vocal group Chapter Six, and others paint a musical picture of television's golden years during the 1950s.

• Jan 5 - 7, 2006
• Concert Hall
• Approx. 2 hours
• $20.00 - $80.00

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About the Program

Artists:

• Jack Everly, conductor
• Chapter Six , vocal sextet
• Karen Murphy , vocalist
• Farah Alvin , vocalist

Travel back in time to a television studio of the 1950s! Hear those famous Hit Parade tunes as well as themes from the biggest television shows (can you whistle I Love Lucy?). Flash back to Rosemary Clooney, Doris Day, and the many other singers and songs introduced in the fantastic decade of the Fifties. You’ll remember all the game shows, commercials, and radio hits along with the dawning of rock ’n’ roll and Elvis. Jack Everly puts it all together for you with some incredible swingin’ guest artists and “a really big show” in the best Ed Sullivan tradition. Program:

VARIOUS - The 1950's Overture
	arr. Everly
VARIOUS - Four by Six: Hits of the Decade
	arr. Grizzard, Everly
BARKER - At Home with Mrs. Murphy
VARIOUS - How Did He Look/Cry Me a River
	arr. Barton
DANIEL - I Love Lucy
	arr. Everly
NORTH CAROLINA DANCE THEATRE - Unchained Melody
	arr. Barker
VARIOUS - Girl Singer Medley
	arr. Barker
VARIOUS - Mambo Italiano
	arr. Barker
VARIOUS - Rock Around the Pops
	arr. Barker
PRIMA - Jump, Jive, and Wail
	arr. Engelhardt
BARKER - Game Show!
VARIOUS - The Golden Age of Black and White
	arr. Everly
VARIOUS - Song from Moulin Rouge/ Theme from A Summer Place
	arr. Faith
VARIOUS - The Unforgettable Medley
	arr. Barker
VARIOUS - Elvis Medley
	arr. Barker

All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.

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Additional Resources

About the Kennedy Center NSO Pops Concerts Series

National Symphony Orchestra 75th Feature : An interactive exhibit on the history of the NSO

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