Historical / Retro: 1950'sSuggested Production Type

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If you're looking for early rock'n roll music, or other music from the fifties, such as Rockabilly and 1950's Jazz, look no further. This is where we keep the Chuck Berry sound-alikes, the guitar blues / Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley and the Comets) sound-alikes and other music that looks back to that exciting and defining time for our musical culture. Country & Americana music and retro jazz music also found here.

Romantic and dreamy French waltz jazz, with a musette melody and elegant orchestrations. Think Paris at night, elegant Parisian scenes and people. Tradition, history and European culture. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 123 BPM]

Compelling vocal jazz in slow swing. Powerful lyrics paint a stark picture about what can be one of the toughest things in life; facing the truth. Smokey male vocalist backed by bass, piano, brush drums lineup. Blues feel within jazz context. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 67 BPM]

A dirty, old school Rock N' Roll royalty free music track in the style of Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry. Swung blues rock distorted riffs with vintage drums that make you want to watch Marty McFly shred guitar on Back To The Future movies or put on some old records. [Tempo: Fast / 164 BPM]

Set of 2 music loops
  • $19.95
All versions
  • $42.95

Retro country blues ballad in 1950's style. (Patsy Cline style, but with male vocal). [Tempo: Slow / 83 BPM]

This track features a throw back to the 50’s with it’s Del Shannon influence of layered vocals, light piano, 50’s guitar riffs, train-steady beat, and thumping bass line. The lyrics describe a love affair with moonshine and becoming intoxicated by its very essence. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 75 BPM]

All versions
  • $49.95

A fun and boogie-woogie rockabilly track with a 1950's or 1960's feel. Toe-tapping retro fun! Available with or without the distorted guitar. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]

A soft and pleasant, easy-going and smooth jazz version of the classic song 'My Blue Heaven' written by Walter Donaldson with lyrics by George A. Whiting. This song was first published in 1927. It became public domain in the U.S. from January 1st, 2023. This version was created, performed and recorded by the Lynne Music Project, featuring Emma Brunette on vocals. [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2023. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Slow / 117 BPM]

Hard swinging big band backs Sinatra-type male crooner in this driving up-tempo number. Top notch horn arrangement led by intricate sax voicing, blazing trumpets, and fat trombones. Lyrics everyone can relate to; the feeling that something big is just around the corner, and that lives can change for the better if we just hang in there and believe in ourselves. [Tempo: Fast / 141 BPM]

Relaxed but bouncy jazz trio tune featuring excellent lead trumpet, fine guitar comping, and solid bass work. Free and easy swinging atmosphere. Instruments give each other space and freedom for a pleasant but cool, likeable vibe. Good for restaraunt, hotel, cafe, lifestyle presentations. Instrumental, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 65 BPM]

A hip, cool, jazzy, swinging tune that features cool live drumming, a clever guitar melody and playful piano. Perfect for TV spots that need some peppy perk and bounce with a joyful, happy, and positive feeling. - retro, vintage, jazz quartet, swing. [Tempo: Fast / 210 BPM]

Homage to Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone. Heroic western theme. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]

A jazzy groove track with a mean and infectious bass line that offers feelings of sexy, swagger, confidence, mystery, but slightly sneaky. Ideal background underscore track for sexy advertising jobs, sultry and hot movie scenes with light tension. Also use for Podcasts vlogs that discuss fashion, style, and cool vibes. In the end we have a smooth, versatile track that gives a nod to vintage retro urban hipster coolness. [Tempo: Medium / 116 BPM]

Authentically produced bold surf rock track. Just like out of a Tarantino movie. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 124 BPM]

Set of 2 music loops
  • $16.95
All versions
  • $44.95

Beautiful and romantic ballad for your dining pleasures. Ref. Dave Brubeck, Oscar Peterson. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 54 BPM]

Warm, laid-back, old-time jazz/big band romantic music. This 1940s soft jazz piece features saxophones, trombones, trumpets and clarinets that evokes a feeling of romance, love, reminiscing and reflection. Think forties jazz lounge or ballroom with a relaxed and easy-going mood. [Tempo: Slow / 0 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
  • $19.95
All versions
  • $58.95

A jazz crooner version of the old number, 'Mack the Knife'. Jazz combo band with male vocalist, keepin' it cool. The composition and lyrics to this song came into the public domain in USA on January 1, 2024. This version was created, performed and recorded by Lynne Music Project , with vocals by Dean Ager, in 2024. [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2024. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 156 BPM]

A light, smooth and soulful piano jazz-blues piece. Timeless, elegant, a bit cheeky and all class music. [Tempo: Slow / 102 BPM]

A fun and toe-tapping performance of the classic jazz / showtime song 'It Had To Be You' by Isham Jones (music) and Gus Kahn (lyrics). Feel-good jazz mood with a bright and upbeat male vocal. The song entered the public domain on January 1, 2020. This version was arranged, performed and recorded by the Lynne Music Project in 2024, featuring vocals by Chris Weeks. [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2020. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 156 BPM]

A traditional / classic French song that captures the spirit of France. Plaisir d'amour (literally "The pleasure of love") is a classical French love song written in 1784 by Jean-Paul-gide Martini (1741–1816); it took its text from a poem by Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian (1755–1794), which appears in his novel Clestine. We have this available as a Vocal version and an Instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]

A slow and gentle jazz piano track with acoustic bass and jazzy brush drums. Traditional jazz trio sound. Very relaxed, mellow, loving. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 55 BPM]

Slow tempo jazz piano trio with classy main theme and bridge key modulation. This track leans to the soothing, beautiful side but still features some fine improvisation work. Fine-wine-and-upscale-dinner-type slow swinging jazz. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 67 BPM]

Picture a romantic getaway, just the two of you... The rest of the story is up to you. Solo cocktail piano ballad with strong melody and lush harmonics reminiscent of Gershwin or Harold Arlen 40's standards. [Tempo: Medium / 85 BPM]

Energetic dance track that combines swing music with house beats. [Tempo: Fast / 130 BPM]

Clean, up-tempo, funky drums, with an intense, powerful feel. This minimal track is suitable for creating a strong sense of movement and/or excitement. Suitable for productions that require a touch of percussive thrill, and scenes or sequences that imply a sense of tension or agitation. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]

French style acoustic jazz. Django / Hot Club of France. Ragtime / Dixieland feel. Happy and bouncy with two acoustic guitars and acoustic bass. Also available in an underscore version, without the lead guitar. [Tempo: Fast / 118 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
  • $19.95
All versions
  • $41.95

Gentle rag featuring acoustic guitar and dobro. A version without the dobro is also available. Nice country / bluegrass / folk / americana track. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 81 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
  • $19.95
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  • $41.95

Fast jazzy music track. Swinging piano trio playing a traditional tune. Very rhythmic, agile, and motivated. Great music for joyful, moving and excited situations. [Tempo: Fast / 220 BPM]

Thumping, old style blues/jazz featuring Dobro & lap steel guitar over a traditional jazz band backing of guitars, bass and drums. Playful, happy blues-jazz. [Tempo: Medium / 71 BPM]

Set of 4 music loops
  • $19.95
All versions
  • $48.95

Vintage 50s and 60s style Doo Wop. Romantic and sweet taking you back to the days of diners, drive-ins and classic cars. Features vocal harmonies, strings, vibraphone, piano, bass and drums. [Tempo: Slow / 75 BPM]

Bed (02:19)
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  • $50.85

An easy-going, swaying and swinging instrumental version of the old classic jazz/blues song, Makin Whoopee. This song was composed by Walter Donaldson, with words by Gus Kahn, and first published in 1928. The underlying composition and lyrics became public domain in USA on January 1, 2024. This version was created, performed and recorded by the Lynne Music Project in 2024. (Stem files available.) [Please note: This historical composition may, or may not, be in the public domain in the country of your residence, as every country has its own laws on when a historical music composition enters public domain. In the USA it is public domain as of January 1, 2024. Outside the USA, you must investigate your own country's copyright laws before using this music.] [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 100 BPM]

This track is immediately joyful, catchy and friendly. It can quickly convey a sense of family, friends and community. With mandolin, acoustic guitar, bass, claps and percussion this track is bouncy and fun, reminiscent of 1940-60 “Sock Hop” pop. This track is perfect for comedies, show themes, vintage-youth period pieces, rural lifestyle, cooking or travel shows. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]

Comic and laid-back retro music theme inspired by those classic sixties sitcoms such as Bewitched, I Dream Of Jeannie and Father Knows Best. Great for spoofs and comedy music. [Tempo: Medium / 122 BPM]

1950's era rock and roll, 45rpm. Historical, rockabilly. [Tempo: Fast / 186 BPM]

1 music loop
  • $12.95
All versions
  • $34.95

A very new genre of music that blends old-time swing jazz with modern EDM beats. Extremely fresh and exciting. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 129 BPM]

Set of 4 music loops
  • $19.95
All versions
  • $45.85

A short 1950's style rockabilly track in the sound of 'Rock Around the Clock', etc. Available as a 20-second track with beginning and end, a never-ending seamless music loop, and three different jingles / stingers. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 184 BPM]

A smooth jazz song that features female vocals, piano, horns, drums, and additional percussion. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 128 BPM]

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  • $45.95

Up-tempo swing jazz featuring piano, bass, and brush drums. Piano blazes through several lightning fast choruses, each separately unique, but always swinging and fun. Hold on for a ride with this one. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]

A very warm, delicate, graceful and soothing jazz ballad. Melancholic / Soothing / Nostalgic / Loving Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 82 BPM]

Eccentric, happy go lucky vintage novelty overture that sounds just totally bonkers. Bouncy, uptempo, energetic and suitable for cartoons, animations, games and all types of humorous commercials. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 162 BPM]

Happy, good natured big band swing with male jazz vocalist. Singer vows to be a "class act" and gives a very detailed, descriptive list of things that he thinks will help him achieve that goal. Available as a vocal version and an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium / 122 BPM]

A light and pleasant, acoustic jazz lounge track. Jazz piano, upright bass, jazzy drums. Happy / Relaxed / Easy-going. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 115 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
  • $19.95
All versions
  • $52.30

Kind, sensitive, sweet and warm, this track features classical guitars, violin and cello. Hopeful harmonies and heartwarming melodies that bring inspiration and hope to the listener. Various versions available to create complete soundtrack out of this single composition. You can have just guitars accompaniment to support you dialog or sweeping violin theme with guitar solos or full mix with all elements and more. Suitable for documentary, nature and leisure videos as well as nature travel and relaxing cottage lifestyle. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 96 BPM]

Classic old school swing influenced by the likes of Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Upbeat, good times, cool and classy Jazz from a golden era. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 100 BPM]

An easy, breezy and joyful little jazz number. Piano, bass and drums. Light and elegant music track. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]

A sultry and authentic sounding pop-rock that will take you back to the 1950's and 1960's. Twangy guitars, passionate / emotional melodies, like classic / retro rock artists including Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Eddie Cochran, Chris Isaak, Duane Eddy and more. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 110 BPM]

This charming, festive royalty-free music track has the sentiment of the old American South-West meets Northern Mexico. It’s light and rhythmic arrangement features steel and nylon string acoustic guitars backed up with drums, percussion, bass, mandolin and piano. This would be a great sonic complement to period pieces, documentaries, comedies and as a show theme. Festive / Mexico / Old South West / Charming. [Tempo: Medium / 138 BPM]

Playful / Casual / Joyful / Jovial / Leisurely Music. Light orchestra arrangement with marimba, piano and strings. Kids or Family oriented music. Fun and untroubled. [Tempo: Medium / 124 BPM]

Raw and loud, this music track nicely combines the swampy timbre of the banjo with the force of a rock ‘n’ roll power trio. The gritty banjo is colored with overdrive and accompanied by bass and drums. Perfect for country/rural themes, comedy, and programs needing a dash of cool absurdity. Banjo / Power Trio / Raw Music. [Tempo: Medium / 91 BPM]

Uptempo jazz guitar trio backs male vocalist. Energetic, fun, and cool. Humorous, poignant lyrics about what its like to be the boss and all of the roles that entails. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 155 BPM]

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