traditional pop
Western popular music that generally predates the advent of rock and roll in the mid-1950s
166 artists in the catalog.
Guides for traditional pop artists
Top traditional pop albums
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Andrea Marcovicci
Donald O'Connor
Sergio Franchi
The Lennon Sisters
Karen Chandler
Johnny Desmond
John Gary
Dana Valery
Alan Dale
Andy Griffith
Southern gospel, country music
Jerry Lewis
comedy music, jazz
Kim Hoorweg
jazz
Alice Faye
Mindy Carson
Eileen Barton
Judy Holliday
About traditional pop
What is traditional pop?
Western popular music that generally predates the advent of rock and roll in the mid-1950s
Where should I start with traditional pop?
Start with "Holiday Inn" by Bing Crosby. It captures what makes traditional pop worth exploring.
What are the best traditional pop albums?
The traditional pop albums worth hearing first: "Holiday Inn" by Bing Crosby, "Funny Girl – The Original Sound Track Recording" by Barbra Streisand, "Zerkalo dushi" by Alla Pugacheva, "Where Are You?" by Frank Sinatra and "Come Fly with Me" by Frank Sinatra.
How many traditional pop artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 166 traditional pop artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.