A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs

Welcome to episode thirty of  A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs . This is the last of our three-part look at Chess Records, and focuses on "Bo Diddley" by Bo Diddley. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Resources As always, I've created  a Mixcloud streaming playlist  with full versions of all the songs in the episode. I...

Welcome to episode twenty-nine of  A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs . This is the second of our three-part look at Chess Records, and focuses on “Maybellene” by Chuck Berry. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

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

Welcome to episode twenty-seven of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs . Today we’re looking at LaVern Baker and “Tweedle Dee”. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

Welcome to episode twenty-six of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs . Today we’re looking at Fats Domino and “Ain’t That A Shame”. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

Welcome to episode twenty-five of  A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs . Today we’re looking at “Earth Angel” by the Penguins. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

Welcome to episode twenty-four of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs . Today we’re looking at “Ko Ko Mo” by Gene and Eunice. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

Welcome to episode twenty-three of  A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs . Today we’re looking at “Pledging My Love” by Johnny Ace Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Also, remember I’m three-quarters of the way through the  Kickstarter for the first book based on this series. (more…)

Welcome to episode twenty-two of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs . Today we’re looking at “The Wallflower” by Etta James. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Also, remember I’m halfway through the Kickstarter for the first book based on this series. (more…)

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

Welcome to episode twenty of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs . Today we’re looking at “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and the Comets. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

Welcome to episode nineteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs . Today we're looking at "That's All Right Mama" by Elvis Presley. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. Resources As always, I've created a Mixcloud streaming playlist with full versions of all the songs in the episode. Elvis' 1950s catalogue is, at least in...

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

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…)

Welcome to episode sixteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs . Today we’re looking at “Crazy Man Crazy” by Bill Haley and the Comets. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

Welcome to episode fifteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs . Today we’re looking at “Hound Dog” by Big Mama Thornton. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

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…)

Welcome to episode thirteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs . Today we’re looking at “(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean” by Ruth Brown. Click the full post to read liner notes, links to more information, and a transcript of the episode. (more…)

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…)

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” (more…)

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” (more…)