Episode 90: “Runaway” by Del Shannon

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 90: "Runaway" by Del Shannon
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Del Shannon

Episode ninety of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Runaway” by Del Shannon, and at the early use of synthesised sound in rock music. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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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 9: “How High The Moon” by Les Paul and Mary Ford

A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Episode 9: "How High The Moon" by Les Paul and Mary Ford
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Les Paul and Mary Ford

Welcome to episode nine of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at Les Paul and Mary Ford, and “How High The Moon”. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.

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