The Rumpus Room Radio Feature: Tribute to Elvis. In a nutshell, Elvis Presley fundamentally revolutionized popular culture by bridging the gap between African-American rhythm-and-blues and white country music, effectively launching rock 'n' roll into the mainstream. This week was Elvis Presley's Debut (1956) entering the music charts for the first time with "Heartbreak Hotel".
Hour One
The Osmonds: One Bad Apple
The Rutles: It's Looking Good
Gyasi: Bang Bang
Manfred Mann's Earth Band: Blinded By The Light
The Beatles: A Day In The Life
Coldplay: Speed of Sound
Genesis: Silent Sun
Eagles: Hotel California
Sierra Hull: Boom
Dire Straits: Brothers In Arms
Roger Hodgson: Had A Dream (Sleeping with the Enemy)
Neil Diamond: America
Neil Diamond: I'm A Believer
Percy Faith Orchestra: Theme from a Summer Place
Hour Two
Alynna Miles: Black Velvet
The Who: Real Good Looking Boy
Paul Simon: Graceland
Marc Cohn: Walking In Memphis
Gillian Welch: Elvis Presley Blues
Billy Joel: Heartbreak Hotel
R.E.M. Supernatural Superserious
Jesus Jones: Right Here, Right Now
The Wallflowers: One Headlight
Collective Soul: The World I Know
Peter Murphy: Cuts You Up
Mr. Mister: Kyrie
Lou Reed: Dirty Blvd.
Elvis Presley: A Little Less Conversation
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