Tag: Jerry Wexler

Episode 163: “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 163: "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding
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Otis Redding

Episode 163 of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay”, Stax Records, and the short, tragic, life of Otis Redding. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Patreon backers also have a twenty-three minute bonus episode available, on “Soul Man” by Sam and Dave.

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Episode 149: “Respect” by Aretha Franklin

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 149: "Respect" by Aretha Franklin
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Rev. CL. Franklin, Aretha Frankln, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Episode 149 of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Respect”, and the journey of Aretha Franklin from teenage gospel singer to the Queen of Soul. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Patreon backers also have a fifteen-minute bonus episode available, on “I’m Just a Mops” by the Mops.

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 134: “In the Midnight Hour” by Wilson Pickett

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 134: "In the Midnight Hour" by Wilson Pickett
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Wilson Pickett on stage in 1965 (with Jimi Hendrix on guitar)

Episode 134 of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “In the Midnight Hour”, the links between Stax, Atlantic, and Detroit, and the career of Wilson Pickett. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Patreon backers also have a fifteen-minute bonus episode available, on “Mercy Mercy” by Don Covay.

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 125: “Here Comes the Night” by Them

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 125: "Here Comes the Night" by Them
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Them

Episode 125 of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Here Comes the Night”, Them, the early career of Van Morrison, and the continuing success of Bert Berns.  Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Patreon backers also have a twenty-minute bonus episode available, on “Dirty Water” by the Standells.

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 121: “The Leader of the Pack” by the Shangri-Las

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 121: "The Leader of the Pack" by the Shangri-Las
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The Shangri-Las

Episode one hundred and twenty-one of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “The Leader of the Pack”, the rise and fall of Red Bird Records, and the end of the death disc trend. 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 “California Sun” by the Rivieras.

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Episode 105: “Green Onions” by Booker T. and the MGs

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 105: "Green Onions" by Booker T. and the MGs
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Booker T. and the MGs

Episode 105 of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Green Onions”, and how a company started by a Western Swing fiddle player ended up making the most important soul records of the sixties. 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 “He’s So Fine” by the Chiffons.

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Episode 102: “Twist and Shout” by the Isley Brothers

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 102: "Twist and Shout" by the Isley Brothers
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The Isley Brothers

Episode one hundred and two of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Twist and Shout” by the Isley Brothers, and the early career of Bert Berns. 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 “How Do You Do It?” by Gerry and the Pacemakers.

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Episode 94: “Stand By Me”, by Ben E. King

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 94: "Stand By Me", by Ben E. King
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Ben E. King

Episode ninety-four of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King, and at the later career of the Drifters. 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 “If I Had a Hammer” by Trini López.

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

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

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Episode 78: “What’d I Say” by Ray Charles

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 78: "What'd I Say" by Ray Charles
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Ray Charles

Episode seventy-eight of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “What’d I Say” by Ray Charles, and at Charles’ career in jazz, soul, and country. 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 “Sea of Love” by Phil Phillips.

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