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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Episode 14″Jambalaya” by Hank Williams

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 14"Jambalaya" by Hank Williams
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Hank Williams

Welcome to episode fourteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “Jambalaya” by Hank Williams. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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Episode 10: “Double Crossin’ Blues”, by Johnny Otis, Little Esther, and the Robins

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 10: "Double Crossin' Blues", by Johnny Otis, Little Esther, and the Robins
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Johnny Otis and Little Esther

Welcome to episode ten of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “Double Crossin’ Blues” by Johnny Otis, Little Esther, and the Robins. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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