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Episode 161: “Alone Again Or” by Love

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 161: "Alone Again Or" by Love
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The band Love, in 1967

Episode one hundred and sixty-one of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Alone Again Or”, the career of Love, and the making of Forever Changes. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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Episode 147: “Hey Joe” by The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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The Jimi Hendrix Experience

Episode one hundred and forty-seven of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Hey Joe” by the Jimi Hendrix Experience, and is the longest episode to date, at over two hours.

Patreon backers also have a twenty-two-minute bonus episode available, on “Making Time” by The Creation.

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 123: “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” by the Righteous Brothers

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 123: "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" by the Righteous Brothers
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The Righteous Brothers in white suits. Bill Medley on left, Bobby Hatfield on right.

Episode 123 of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'”, the Righteous Brothers, Shindig! and “blue-eyed soul”.  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 “Wooly Bully” by Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs.

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Episode 54: “Keep A Knockin'” by Little Richard

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Little Richard

Episode fifty-four of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Keep A Knockin'” by Little Richard, the long history of the song, and the tension between its performer’s faith and sexuality. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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