A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Episode 166 of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at “Crossroads”, Cream, the myth of Robert Johnson, and whether white men can sing the blues. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode.
Patreon backers also have a forty-eight-minute bonus episode available, on “Tip-Toe Thru’ the Tulips” by Tiny Tim.
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Episode 102: “Twist and Shout” by the Isley Brothers
Episode 101: “Telstar” by the Tornados
BONUS: I Read The News Today, Oh Boy: The Cuban Missile Crisis
Episode 100: “Love Me Do” by the Beatles
Episode 99: “Surfin’ Safari” by the Beach Boys
Episode 98: “I’ve Just Fallen For Someone” by Adam Faith
Episode 97: “Song to Woody” by Bob Dylan
Episode 96: “The Loco-Motion” by Little Eva
Episode 95: “You Better Move On” by Arthur Alexander
BONUS: “Strawberry Fair” by Anthony Newley
Episode 94: “Stand By Me”, by Ben E. King
Episode 93: “Please Mr. Postman” by the Marvelettes
Episode 92: “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” by the Tokens
Episode 91: “The Twist” by Chubby Checker
PLEDGE WEEK: “Sixteen Tons” by Tennessee Ernie Ford
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PLEDGE WEEK: “Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots” by the Cheers
PLEDGE WEEK: “Ain’t Got No Home” by Clarence “Frogman” Henry
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