Tag: rockabilly

Episode 44: “Train Kept A-Rollin'”, by Johnny Burnette and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Trio

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 44: "Train Kept A-Rollin'", by Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'n' Roll Trio
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The Rock 'n' Roll Trio

Episode forty-four of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Train Kept A-Rollin'” by Johnny Burnette and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Trio, and how a rockabilly trio from Memphis connect a novelty cowboy song by Ella Fitzgerald to Motorhead and Aerosmith. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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Episode 43: “I Gotta Know” by Wanda Jackson

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Wanda Jackson

Episode forty-three of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “I Gotta Know” by Wanda Jackson, and the links between rockabilly and the Bakersfield Sound. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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Episode 42: “Ooby Dooby” by Roy Orbison and the Teen Kings

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 42: "Ooby Dooby" by Roy Orbison and the Teen Kings
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Roy Orbison and Sam Phillips

Episode forty-two of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Ooby Dooby” by Roy Orbison and the Teen Kings, and the time when Sam Phillips got things badly wrong.. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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Episode 41: “Be-Bop-A-Lula” by Gene Vincent and the Bluecaps

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 41: "Be-Bop-A-Lula" by Gene Vincent and the Bluecaps
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Gene Vincent

Episode forty-one of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Be-Bop-A-Lula” by Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps, and how Vincent defined for many what a rock and roll star was. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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Episode 40: “Drugstore Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Janis Martin

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 40: "Drugstore Rock 'n' Roll" by Janis Martin
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Janis Martin

Episode forty of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Drugstore Rock ‘n’ Roll”, by Janis Martin, an early rockabilly classic by the woman known as “the Female Elvis”. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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Episode 37: “I Walk The Line” by Johnny Cash

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Johnny Cash

Episode thirty-seven of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “I Walk The Line” by Johnny Cash, and is part two of a trilogy on the aftermath of Elvis leaving Sun, and the birth of rockabilly. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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Episode 36: “Blue Suede Shoes” by Carl Perkins

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Carl Perkins

Episode thirty-six of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Blue Suede Shoes” by Carl Perkins, and is part one of a trilogy on the aftermath of Elvis leaving Sun, and the birth of rockabilly. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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Episode 33: “Mystery Train”, by Elvis Presley

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Elvis Presley and Colonel Tom Parker

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

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Episode 19: “That’s All Right, Mama” by Elvis Presley

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 19: "That's All Right, Mama" by Elvis Presley
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Elvis Presley in 1954

Welcome to episode nineteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “That’s All Right Mama” by Elvis Presley. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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Episode 16: “Crazy Man Crazy” by Bill Haley and the Comets

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A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 16: "Crazy Man Crazy" by Bill Haley and the Comets
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Bill Haley and the Saddlemen

Welcome to episode sixteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “Crazy Man Crazy” by Bill Haley and the Comets. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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