Tag: Al Lewis

Episode 89: “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” by the Shirelles

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 89: "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?" by the Shirelles
/

The Shirelles

Episode eighty-nine of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” by the Shirelles, and at the beginnings of the Brill Building sound. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Tom Dooley” by the Kingston Trio.

Tilt Araiza has assisted invaluably by doing a first-pass edit, and will hopefully be doing so from now on. Check out Tilt’s irregular podcasts at http://www.podnose.com/jaffa-cakes-for-proust and http://sitcomclub.com/

Continue reading “Episode 89: “Will You Love Me Tomorrow?” by the Shirelles” →

Episode 45: “Blueberry Hill”, by Fats Domino

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 45: "Blueberry Hill", by Fats Domino
/

Fats Domino

Episode forty-five of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Blueberry Hill” by Fats Domino, and at how the racial tensions of the fifties meant that a smiling, diffident, cheerful man playing happy music ended up starting riots all over the US.

Patreon backers also have a ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Birmingham Bounce” by Hardrock Gunter.

Continue reading “Episode 45: “Blueberry Hill”, by Fats Domino” →