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Atlantic Timeline - 1957

From Atlantic Records Posted Feb 10, 2011

Atlantic Timeline is an ongoing column where we highlight some of the most exciting moments from Atlantic Records artists' musical legacy. This installment covers 1957, a year when rock n' roll was just starting to make waves—and Atlantic was at the forefront of this musical movement.

CLYDE McPHATTER enjoys another #1 R&B hit with “Long Lonely Nights.” In September, he is among the line-up on the all-star package tour, ‘The Biggest Show of Stars For 1957,’ alongside his former group, THE DRIFTERS, as well as CHUCK BERRY, PAUL ANKA, and THE EVERLY BROTHERS. McPHATTER also makes a cameo appearance in Alan Freed’s rockumentary film, Mister Rock and Roll.

THE COASTERS’ “Searchin” spends 26 weeks on the Pop chart, peaking at #3 while also reaching #1 at R&B.

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@EARLPALMER

Your great history goes back even further than to 1957.How about Joe Turner's great recordings with 'Shake rattle...

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