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.

A light and pleasant, acoustic jazz lounge track. Jazz piano, upright bass, jazzy drums. Happy / Relaxed / Easy-going. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 120 BPM]

Jazz piano with a sweet, lyrical melody accompanied by walking bass and swinging drums. Classy and romantic with that classic cool jazz vibe. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 140 BPM]

Raw blues shuffle / rockabilly with slide guitar and harmonica. Dirty and fun. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 150 BPM]

Set of 2 music loops
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Happy-go-lucky, swinging, Broadway style big band Jazz. Romantic and upbeat with punchy brass, melody on soprano sax and trumpet and rhythm section of drums, bass and guitar. Great for theatrical productions, romantic comedies, commercials, nostalgic moments and 30s-60s period drama tv and film. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 125 BPM]

Uplifting, happy, motivational brass band arrangement, with a strong melody and up-tempo drum beat. It has a New Orleans feel to it, with a slow build up and its improvisational-like final section. Great for productions that require a light, touching, warm feel. [Tempo: Medium / 152 BPM]

A delightful little jazz piano piece. Light and playful, with a mellow, relaxed feel, and with an ever so slight hint of the blues. Warm and loving music. [Tempo: Slow / 105 BPM]

A powerful song that deals with a significant story about a sister. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 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]

After World War II, Paris is a jazz town, with U.S. influences but also with something French. This wonderful original composition captures the chic, style and fashion of post-war Paris. Available in a Vocal version and an Instrumental version, this has a wonderfully retro feel, but with a fresh, modern sound too. Great for historical and fun productions. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 140 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]

Sentimental, easy-swinging, small combo jazz. Guitar, piano, brush drums, and male vocalist. Nostalgic melody and lyric about remembering a long lost love from youth. Medium slow tempo. Also available as an instrumental version. [Tempo: Slow / 102 BPM]

A jazzy-upbeat and positive, big band orchestration in the style of a 50's movie or TV show. Perfect for this role, or as a positive underscore for an upbeat video. Plenty of harp flourishes, a catchy jazz melody, with potential for festive uses. [Tempo: Fast / 160 BPM]

Big band and male crooner swing along with a friendly jazz standard feel. Lyrics are thankful and giving, as the singer shows some respect for friendship. An instrumental version is also available. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 80 BPM]

A big band jazz arrangement with lots of energy and a strong theme. Solos on piano and guitar. Cheeky and cheerful with a big sound. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 189 BPM]

Set of 2 music loops
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A mysterious and pensive track with an uneasy, slightly psychedelic feel. Like classic murder mysteries or a sneaky scene in a classic horror type production. [Tempo: Slow / 100 BPM]

Romantic France. Easy and nice playing musette. Paris cafe. European. Love, Romantic, Delight/Bliss, Soulful. Piano, Accordion. Romantic/Melodrama, French. [Tempo: Slow / 93 BPM]

This upbeat, happy-go-lucky rockabilly track features some very greasy guitars, a quirky organ, swingin' drums, handclaps and a cowbell. It's a fast-paced toe-tapper that has hints of The Stray Cats and The Violent Femmes. It's simple, it's fun, and it's perfect for high-energy happy scenes. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 180 BPM]

A mid-tempo, quirky and light music track made with pizzicato strings, piano, guitars and percussion, and in a slightly bossa-nova chic style. Fun / Tongue-in-cheek / Simple / Upbeat / Quirky Music. [Tempo: Medium / 119 BPM]

A smooth, elegant melody with percussive hits featuring saxophone, bass and drums. [Tempo: Medium / 212 BPM]

Emotional, nostalgic, Film Noir style music track. Sounds as a soundtrack from spy / drama vintage movie. Noir / Vintage / Moody Music. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 BPM]

A fragile and introspective, melancholic and longing acoustic track with a sense of old Europe / Italy / France / Sicily or other traditional European culture. Sparse sound with acoustic guitar, violin, mandolin and solemn trumpet, backed by sparse jazz drums and upright bass. A feeling of loss or hopelessness. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 60 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]

A medium tempo jazz-rock song featuring tenor saxophone, bass and drums to evoke a serene, pensive atmosphere. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 82 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
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Traditional Jazz. Light, Love, Soft/Smooth, Exciting, Romantic, Pleasant/Nice, Easy, Friendly. Piano, Jazz Band. Romantic/Melodrama, Retro. [Tempo: Medium / 87 BPM]

Western swing. Steel guitar & fiddle over guitar, bass & drums. Fun retro style. [Tempo: Medium / 120 BPM]

Funky country hoe down. Multiple banjos and acoustic drums. Toe-tapping fun. [Tempo: Medium / 105 BPM]

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
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Steady and dynamic, this country-blues inspired music track is persistent and grooving. It could easily seem to be pushing onward through hardship. A single, steel-string acoustic guitar performance was captured with a lively mix of percussion and simple drums. This is an excellent music fit for rural “Americana” themes and lifestyle, kids/youth programming, comedy, cooking and DIY fix-it podcasts. Acoustic Country / Perseverance / Steady. [Tempo: Fast / 199 BPM]

Jazz trio (guitar, acoustic bass, drums) and male vocals really swing in this fun up-tempo number. Humorous and poignant lyrics about an overbearing boss. Dynamic guitar work in the style of Barney Kessel, Jimmy Bruno. Track has a feel of being recorded live in the studio. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 83 BPM]

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Upbeat and friendly, this bluegrass music track is easy and light with a touch of crazy. Its Americana country flavor is a balancing act between the affable and the comedic. The banjo melody is helped out rhythmically by an acoustic guitar and a simple, steady kick drum. Ideal music for Americana flavored comedies, travel and cooking shows. Affable / Banjo / Comedy Music. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 0 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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Fast, swinging drums leads to a funky house groove with some vintage jazz underneath. Fun, crazy horn melody, cool walking bass line, piano and guitar chords. Great for advertising, comedies, opening credits or any fun project. Short, 30-seconds track. [Tempo: Fast / 125 BPM]

This jazz track features a lively melody played by tenor sax to evoke a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere. [Tempo: Medium / 0 BPM]

Classical/Contemporary. Exciting, Romantic, Pensive, Soulful. Strings, Symphony Orchestra, Violin. Epic/Historical. New classical. Feel of Europe. [Tempo: Slow / 69 BPM]

Mellow, elegant, easy-going jazz with piano and trumpet. Classy, relaxed and beautiful. 100% live performance. [Tempo: Very slow, Slow / 0 BPM]

A cheeky and fun orchestral soundtrack led by pizzicato strings and clarinet. Light and fluffy, with a slightly vintage or 1940's orchestra feel. [Tempo: Medium / 111 BPM]

Uptempo Cajun / Zydeko style with accordeon top line. [Tempo: Fast, Very fast / 104 BPM]

Set of 5 music loops
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Authentic sounding 1950's Jamacian ska in the style of Studio One and Trojan Records. Upbeat horns, bass and rhythms and featuring a saxophone and military-style swing trumpet. [Tempo: Fast / 122 BPM]

A bright, positive and optimistic composition in Classical style with a waltz rhythm. Inspiring and heartwarming music that brings to imagination the vision of peace, love and beautiful surroundings. Timeless / Appealing / Melodic. [Tempo: Medium / 150 BPM]

Nice and chilled, feel-good jazz. Traditional jazz trio of piano, upright bass and jazz drums. Mid- to up-tempo, smooth feeling but a little bit playful. Lounge jazz / Bar jazz. [Tempo: Medium, Fast / 96 BPM]

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 jolly, chilled, laid-back and humorous ukelele lead tune perfectly suited for an underscore or background music role, or in scenes involving a sense of comedic irony. A little Spongebob Square Pants under the sea. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 132 BPM]

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

A country song about a small town diner/restaurant, where the towns folk discuss gossip and politics. Guitar, upright bass, drums, fiddle, national resonator guitar, percussion. [Tempo: Fast / 118 BPM]

Jovial and friendly, this timeless country music track feels like the soundtrack to a lively barn dance. While fiddles, banjo and accordion have fun on this track’s cheery melody, it’s the home-spun rhythm section – of acoustic guitar, bass, drums and percussion – that really shines, pulling that real “country” feel together. This is a great fit for rural/country themes and settings for dramas, lifestyle shows, comedies and tutorials. Jovial / Country / Barn Dance music. [Tempo: Fast / 169 BPM]

A slow and beautiful song about a flourishing relationship. [Tempo: Slow, Medium / 85 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 wonderfully quaint and genuine French / European Jazz Waltz, with a hint of Gypsy Jazz or Manouche Jazz. Performed with real live instruments, this authentic waltz of France is the perfect accompaniment for anything vintage, retro, cultural or historical, related to Paris, France, or Italy, Sicily, Poland etc. (Stem files available.) [Tempo: Medium / 180 BPM]

Western / Mexican style ballad. Shoot out at the OK Corrall! Twangy electric, Spanish guitars, church bell. Builds in stages over 3 choruses. [Tempo: Medium / 106 BPM]

Set of 3 music loops
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