The 1950s gave music fans some terrific folk songs. Indeed, we wanted to dive into three songs from the era that continue to shape our lives today. These are three acoustic folk songs from the 1950s with melodies that still echo decades later. Videos by American Songwriter“He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands” by Odetta from ‘Odetta Sings Ballads And Blues’ (1956)Play videoThis traditional folk song goes all the way back to the 1920s. If it can be sung and accompanied by an acoustic six-string—what more do you need?