In which the Curmudgeons continue their revisitation of rock 'n' roll's magical yet tense rise as the music and attitude of American youth. Last episode, we discussed the parochial influences that shaped the earliest rock and the Black pioneers who introduced it to the world. Now, we discuss what happened when Whites got a load of it. The teens loved it. Corporate America? Not so much.
Songs discussed during this episode include:
Goat, "Chukua Pesa"
Soul Glo, "We Wants Revenge"
Bill Haley & His Comets, "Rock Around the Clock"
Elvis Presley, "That's Alright"
Elvis Presley, "Don't Be Cruel"
Jerry Lee Lewis, "Great Balls of Fire"
Jerry Lee Lewis, "Whole Lot of Shaking Goin' On"
Buddy Holly, " Peggy Sue,"
Buddy Holly, "Oh Boy!"
Everly Brothers, "All I Have To Do Is Dream"
Everly Brothers, "Cathy's Clown"
Pat Boone, "Tutti Frutti"
Chubby Checker, "The Twist"
Connie Stevens, "Where The Boys Are"
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