Question

Which of the following was the only number 1 instrumental characteristic of

the 1950s rock?
O "I Can't Stop Loving You"
O "Telstar"
O "Go Away Little Girl"
O "Moody River"

Answer 1

None of the options given were instrumental hits from the 1950s; 'Telstar' by The Tornados was instrumental but from the early 1960s, and the others were all vocal tracks.

Step-by-step explanation:

The only instrumental song from the options listed that reached number 1 during the 1950s rock era is "Telstar". This instrumental hit, which was a significant success, was indeed characteristic of the early 1960s rather than the 1950s. It was performed by The Tornados and was released in 1962, which makes "Telstar" not a correct answer based on the 1950s timeframe specified. None of the songs listed were number 1 instrumental hits characteristic of the 1950s rock; "I Can't Stop Loving You" was a vocal track by Ray Charles, "Go Away Little Girl" was sung by Steve Lawrence, and "Moody River" was a hit for Pat Boone. Those were also vocal performances and not from the 1950s.

During the 1950s, rock and roll was indeed propelled to an immense popularity thanks to pioneers such as Little Richard, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, and Buddy Holly. The youth of the day were especially captivated by this new music that first spread via radio and later through television appearances. These rock and roll stars were instrumental in shaping the preferences and attitudes of teenagers, but their primary contributions were vocal and not instrumental pieces.