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Episode 39: “Please Please Please” by James Brown and the Famous Flames

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 39: "Please Please Please" by James Brown and the Famous Flames
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James Brown at a piano

Episode thirty-nine of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Please Please Please” by James Brown, and at the early rock and roll career of the Godfather 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 ten-minute bonus episode available, on “Come Go With Me” by the Del Vikings.

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Episode 31: “Only You” by the Platters

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 31: "Only You" by the Platters
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The Platters

Welcome to episode thirty-one of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. This one looks at “Only You” by the Platters. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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Episode 22: “The Wallflower” by Etta James

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 22: "The Wallflower" by Etta James
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Etta James

Welcome to episode twenty-two of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “The Wallflower” by Etta James. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

Also, remember I’m halfway through the Kickstarter for the first book based on this series.

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Episode 15: “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton

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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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“Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston and the Delta Cats

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
"Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston and the Delta Cats
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A poster showing Jackie Brenston in front with his saxophone, while Ike Turner glowers at him from the piano in the background

Welcome to episode eleven of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston and the Delta Cats. 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

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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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Episode 7: Wynonie Harris and “Good Rockin’ Tonight”

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 7: Wynonie Harris and "Good Rockin' Tonight"
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Wynonie Harris

Welcome to episode seven of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at Wynonie Harris and “Good Rockin’ Tonight”

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