At the end of the Second World War, economics forced the big bands to trim their once great size and thus, the Jump Blues combo was born. Between 1946-1954, rhythm and blues laid the tracks for what was to become Rock n’ Roll. So how come, 75 years later, this vibrant and influential music is still so unknown to so many? Matt The Cat is going to change that with the radio program, “Juke In The Back.” These were the records that you couldn’t hear on the jukebox in the front of the establishment. To hear all this great 1950s rhythm & blues, you had to go to “Juke In The Back.”
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Episode #698 – Chuck Willis, Pt. 2 – 1954-58
Air Week: September 18-24, 2023 Chuck Willis, Pt. 2 – 1954-58 “Juke In The Back” completes its 2 part special on the great Chuck Willis. This week, in part 2, we focus on Chuck’s amazing crossover success in the late 1950s with huge pop hits like “C.
Episode #697 – Chuck Willis, Pt. 1 – 1951-54
Air Week: September 11-17, 2023 Chuck Willis, Pt. 1 – 1951-54 This week, the “Juke” features part 1 of a 2 part special on the great and much underrated Chuck Willis. Most cats n’ chicks know Chuck’s 1957 smash “C. C. Rider,
Episode #696 – Willie Mabon
Air Week: September 4-10, 2023 Willie Mabon Willie Mabon scored 2 #1 R&B records with “I Don’t Know” and “I’m Mad” in 1952 and ’53 respectively. Having 2 #1s ensured that he would never be forgotten, BUT Matt The Cat believe that this piano playing,
Episode #695 – The Du-Droppers
Air Week: August 28-September 3, 2023 The Du-Droppers Matt The Cat presents another highly underrated R&B vocal group from the 1950s: The Du-Droppers. They didn’t sound like the stereotypical “doo wop” groups of the era and they weren’t your standard r...
Episode #694 – Five Keys, Pt. 2 – 1954-57
Air Week: August 21-27, 2023 Five Keys, Pt. 2 – 1954-57 The Five Keys were undoubtedly one of the finest vocal groups of both the R&B and Rock n’ Roll eras. They didn’t score as many hits as say the Dominoes or the Clovers,
Episode #693 – Five Keys, Pt. 1 – 1951-54
Air Week: August 14-20, 2023 Five Keys, Pt. 1 – 1951-54 The Five Keys were undoubtedly one of the finest vocal groups of both the R&B and Rock n’ Roll eras. They didn’t score as many hits as say the Dominoes or the Clovers,
Episode #692 – Faye Adams
Air Week: August 7-13, 2023 Faye Adams This week’s “Juke In The Back” highlights the short, but important career of Faye Adams. DJ Alan Freed called her “The little gal with the big voice” and she scored an impressive 3 #1 R&B hits in just a little ove...
Episode #691 – The Orioles
Air Week: July 31-August 6, 2023 The Orioles This week, the “Juke In The Back” spotlights the most influential rhythm & blues vocal group of all-time. The Orioles hailed from Baltimore and featured lead vocals by Sonny Til, one of the most talented,
Episode #690 – Christine Kittrell
Air Week: July 24-30, 2023 Christine Kittrell Nashville truly earned its nickname as “Music City” during the 1950s as it was not only the home of Country Music, but also a hotbed for a thriving Rhythm & Blues Scene.
Episode #689 – Big Joe Turner, Pt. 2 – 1951-56
Air Week: July 17-23, 2023 Big Joe Turner, Pt. 2 – 1951-56 This week, we continue our salute to the great blues shouter, Big Joe Turner with part 2 of 2. The show opens in 1951, with Turner’s first recording session for his new label,