A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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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 34: “Tutti Frutti” by Little Richard
Episode 33: “Mystery Train”, by Elvis Presley
Episode 32: “I Got A Woman” by Ray Charles
Episode 31: “Only You” by the Platters
Episode 30: “Bo Diddley” by Bo Diddley
Episode 29: “Maybellene” by Chuck Berry
Episode 28: “Sincerely” by the Moonglows
Episode 27: “Tweedle Dee” by LaVern Baker
Episode 26: “Ain’t That A Shame” by Fats Domino
Episode 25: “Earth Angel” by the Penguins
Episode 24: “Ko Ko Mo” by Gene and Eunice
Episode 23: “Pledging My Love” by Johnny Ace
Episode 22: “The Wallflower” by Etta James
Episode 21: “Rock Island Line” by Lonnie Donegan
Episode 20: “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and the Comets
Episode 19: “That’s All Right, Mama” by Elvis Presley
Episode 18: “Sh-Boom” by the Chords
Episode 17: “Money Honey” by Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters
Episode 16: “Crazy Man Crazy” by Bill Haley and the Comets
Episode 15: “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton
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