Tag: Big Mama Thornton

Episode 169: “Piece of My Heart” by Big Brother and the Holding Company

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 169: "Piece of My Heart" by Big Brother and the Holding Company
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Big Brother and the Holding Company

Episode 169 of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Piece of My Heart” and the short, tragic life of Janis Joplin. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Patreon backers also have a half-hour bonus episode available, on “Spinning Wheel” by Blood, Sweat & Tears.

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/

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Episode 23: “Pledging My Love” by Johnny Ace

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 23: "Pledging My Love" by Johnny Ace
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Johnny Ace

Welcome to episode twenty-three of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “Pledging My Love” by Johnny Ace Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Also, remember I’m three-quarters of the way through the Kickstarter for the first book based on this series.

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Episode 15: “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 15: "Hound Dog" by Big Mama Thornton
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Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton

Welcome to episode fifteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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