60 Original Hits From 1955. In 1955 consumerism took off in a big way with the sale of some 7.9 million cars in the US, and 7 out of 10 families owning a motorcar. The first McDonalds was erected and more fast foods and TV dinners began to appear in stores. The first cans of Coca Cola went on sale up until then it had only been sold in bottles but most importantly Rock n Roll music continued to grow in popularity, as new teen idols changed teen culture forever. Many of these idols became musical legends, including Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino. 1955 was a very good year for music, and this 3CD collection brings you the finest music from that time