A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

Episode sixty-four of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at Reet Petite by Jackie Wilson, and features talent contests with too much talent, the prehistory of Motown, a song banned by the BBC, and a possible Mafia hit. Click the full pos

Episode sixty-three of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at Susie Q by Dale Hawkins, and at the difference between rockabilly and electric blues. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of th

Episode sixty-two of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley, and at his relationships with Colonel Tom Parker, Leiber and Stoller, his band members, and the film industry. Click the full post to read liner

Episode sixty-one of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at Thatll Be the Day by The Crickets. 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 bon

Episode sixty of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at You Send Me by Sam Cooke 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

Transcript This is just a quick announcement that the book based on the first fifty episodes of the podcast is now available for purchase. From Savoy Stompers to Clock Rockers covers forty-nine of the first fifty episodes – Ive replaced the episode on B

Episode fifty-nine of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On by Jerry Lee Lewis. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patreon backers also have a

Episode fifty-eight of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at Mr. Lee by the Bobbettes, and at the lbirth of the girl group sound. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Patre

Episode fifty-seven of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at Flying Saucers Rock n Roll by Billy Lee Riley and the Little Green Men, and at the flying saucer craze of the fifties. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more in

Episode fifty-six of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at Bye Bye Love by The Everly Brotherss, and at the history of country close harmony. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the epi