1958

It took place at London's Royal Albert Hall and we summed it up by nicking a Johnny Mathis line, "wonderful, wonderful, wonderful."

7000 fans "raised the roof" as actors Tony Wright and Roger Moore handed out the awards. Dickie Valentine was singled out for his performances and his apparently "hilarious" impressions of Nat "King" Cole and a "near riotous" caricature of Elvis Presley "complete with sideburns."

Meanwhile Lonnie Donegan was greeted with a huge round of applause following a battle with the flu and Alma Cogan had the crowd "clapping like mad."

Favourite US Female Singer: Connie Francis

World's Outstanding Popular Singer: Elvis Presley

Favourite US Male Singer: Elvis Presley

World's Outstanding Vocal Group: Everly Brothers

World's Outstanding Musical Personality: Elvis Presley

Outstanding Vocal Personality: Frankie Vaughan

Favourite Male Singer: Frankie Vaughan

Small Group: Lonnie Donegan

Favourite Female Singer: Alma Cogan

Vocal Group: Mudlarks

Outstanding Instrumental Personality: Eddie Calvert

Large Band: Ted Heath

Favourite New Singer (Under 21): Cliff Richard

Favourite Disc Jockey: Pete Murray