A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

Welcome to episode seventeen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “Money Honey” by the Drifters. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

This podcast delves into the rise of Bill Haley and the Comets in the Northern Band Rock and Roll era. It discusses the influence of yodeling in country music and the technique of slapback bass in rockabilly music. It explores the band's transition from country and Western to Rock and Roll and examines the controversy surrounding the song 'Crazy Man Crazy' and its significance as one of the first rock and roll records by a white band.

Exploring the roots of rock and roll music, the legacy of Diamond Teeth Mary, identity struggles of artists, songwriting disputes, and unfair exploitation in the music industry are discussed in this intriguing episode.

Welcome to episode fourteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “Jambalaya” by Hank Williams. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

Explore the influence of blind Lemon Jefferson on Ruth Brown's hit song, the impact of white collectors on black music, Ruth Brown's journey to becoming a singer, her rise to stardom and success with Atlantic Records, and her campaign for royalties and the foundation's impact.

Welcome to episode twelve of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” by Lloyd Price. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

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. (more…)

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. (more…)

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. (more…)

Welcome to episode eight of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at Fats Domino and “The Fat Man”. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)