A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
Andrew Hickey
Andrew Hickey presents a history of rock music from 1938 to 1999, looking at five hundred songs that shaped the genre.
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Dec 23, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 12: “Lawdy Miss Clawdy” by Lloyd Price
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.
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Dec 16, 2018 • 0sec
“Rocket 88” by Jackie Brenston and the Delta Cats
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.
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Dec 9, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 10: “Double Crossin’ Blues”, by Johnny Otis, Little Esther, and the Robins
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.
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Dec 3, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 9: “How High The Moon” by 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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Nov 26, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 8: “The Fat Man” by Fats Domino
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.
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Nov 19, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 7: Wynonie Harris and “Good Rockin’ Tonight”
Welcome to episode seven of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at Wynonie Harris and “Good Rockin’ Tonight”
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Nov 12, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 6: The Ink Spots — “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin”
Welcome to episode six of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at the Ink Spots and “That’s When Your Heartaches Begin”
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Nov 5, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 5: Rosetta Tharpe and “This Train”
Welcome to episode five of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at Sister Rosetta Tharpe and “This Train”
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Oct 29, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 4: “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie” by Louis Jordan
Welcome to episode four of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at Louis Jordan and “Choo Choo Ch’Boogie”
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Oct 21, 2018 • 0sec
Episode 3: “Ida Red” by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys
Welcome to episode three of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we’re looking at Bob Wills and “Ida Red”.
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