Greatest Songs of the fifties part 1

These are some of my favorite songs from the 1950s.

Hound Dog- Elvis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBJRY2ZqDMQ

I Walk the Line- Johnny Cash

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHF9itPLUo4

Oh Boy!- Buddy Holly

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwHrx0r0t2s

Rebel Rouser- Duane Eddy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGPG_Y-_BZI

Ain‘t It a Shame- Fats Domino

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNNiBcU3BR4

Great Balls of Fire- Jerry Lee Lewis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bB5xL577r4

The Year in Music: 1940

World War II raged in Europe and the Depression at home. Big Band began to take hold after being sneered at by the public. Meanwhile, Woody Guthrie releases Dust Bowl Ballads chronicling the struggles of people in the Midwest.

Glenn Miller In The Mood:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJE-onnw2gM

Frenesi-Artie Shaw:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0F4k6klcmw

Only Forever-Bing Crosby:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNCt6hkCUic

When You Wish Upon a Star- Cliff Edwards:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKh6XxYbbIc

Blueberry Hill-Gene Autry:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdJSBtuS0oc

When The Swallows Return to Capistrano-The Ink Spots:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3-p71lleUY

The Woodpecker Song- Glenn Miller:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FynFKr9izA8

You Are My Sunshine-Jimmie Davis:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZdUigq5Q_Y

Dust Bowl Blues- Woody Guthrie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K5eMK1mqcU

The Cult: Edie (Ciao Baby) (1989)

Edie is Edie Sedgwick of Andy Warhol fame. She starred in a number of Warhol shorts and became an "It girl." She became addicted to drugs and alcohol and OD'd in 1971. The Cult's Ian Astbury visited New York in the 80s and became interested in Warhol and his gang.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpkVt9XTdtg

Weezer: Undone-The Sweater Song (1994)

Rivers Cuomo admits "Undone" is supposed to be a sad song, but everyone thinks it's funny. Originally, he wanted to write a song that sounds like the Velvet Underground, but instead inadvertently lifted from Metallica's "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHQqqM5sr7g

R.E.M.: Radio Free Europe (1981)

"Radio Free Europe" created "college" and "alternative" music. According to the Library of Congress, it set "the pattern for later indie rock releases by breaking through on college radio in the face of mainstream radio's general indifference." The song was originally released in 1981, but was re-recorded for their first album, Murmur in 1983. A decade later, the band's "Losing My Religion" made alternative the most popular music genre in the country.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac0oaXhz1u8&ob=av3e

Bob Marley: Redemption Song (1980)

"Redemption Song" borrows from Marcus Garvey's pan-Africanist movement from the 1920s. At the same time, it immortalizes Marley's own inner feelings as he is battling cancer. As a result, it documents not only Marley's political beliefs, but his pain, sorrow, and concerns over his own mortality.

Studio:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zyAVfH6VPg

Live:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGitwApwOX8&feature=related

Pink Floyd: The Dogs of War (1987)

"The Dogs of War" is reminiscent of "Money" in its structure. It switches from 12/8 time to 4/4 time in the way "Money" goes from 7/4 to 4/4. Thematically, the song is about politicians waging war for money.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdBtwsSPgW4

Bush: The Sound of Winter (2011)

#1 on the rock charts this week. Never thought I'd see these guys again...thought they were left behind in 1995.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vi06TWlKeHc&ob=av3e

Wilson Pickett: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/wilson-pickett/bio/

1955: Joined The Falcons, a Gospel group

I Found a Love w/The Falcons (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMwhq3tAHRY

After this success, he began to record solo

If You Need Me (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnK4k_EnXSo

It’s Too Late (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKmronS1x0o

In the Midnight Hour (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5p6tzBpSGg&feature=related

634-5789 (Soulsville, USA) (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My2apquxKKQ

Land of 1000 Dances (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk4Uwge4DzQ

Mustang Sally (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfuHgzu1Cjg

Everybody Needs Somebody to Love (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9yIoVuUM-M

Funky Broadway (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcTWxJAGQVQ

I’m in Love (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a8YfDtOVSE

Hey Jude (1968):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWnEWm9doAM

Sugar Sugar (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrZluYnMJUY

Engine No. 9 (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7sfOlQbD28

Don’t Let the Green Grass Fool You (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjQKPILORY8

Don’t Knock My Love Part 1 (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-03-clz9h4

Fire and Water (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sC1kV5YzBc

Funk Factory (1972):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Mo3emWIaI

Soft Soul Boogie Woogie (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z24uYiSV0y8

Hits became more sparse as the 70s wore on. By the late 80s, he grew frustrated.

In 1987, he received probation for carrying a loaded shotgun in his car. He had several run-ins with the law over the next few years.

His music dominated the 1991 film, The Commitments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNrKD7ymOOU

He appeared in the 2002 documentary, Only the Strong Survive.

Wilson Pickett died of a heart attack in 2006.

The Impressions: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-impressions/bio/

Official Site:

http://the-impressions.com/

Their career in links.

They formed in 1958. Originally called The Roosters, they delved into R&B, doo-wop, gospel, and soul. Their work served to inspire the civil rights movement in the 1960s.

For Your Precious Love (1958):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brKeKWod_G0

Jerry Butler left the group for a solo career. Curtis Mayfield became the lead singer.

Gypsy Woman (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wd4tlX5t-Q

It’s All Right (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMWlhErzOPo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnZ9wOlDxG0

Mayfield decided to explore black nationalism.

Keep on Pushing (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfGsTx3xtdI

Amen (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j37aGQh2-ZA

People Get Ready (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTL9myUqLMs

Woman’s Got Soul (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aADMrUiSXQ

We’re a Winner (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HKoOYdhkq0

There is a definite musical transition to the 70s going on here:

Choice of Colors (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNV1Y01xNk8

Message songs continue…

Check Out Your Mind (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HxvRoqDefI

Mayfield left the Impressions after 1970.

Finally Got Myself Together (I’m a Changed Man) (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiS5L-WCthQ&feature=related

Sooner of Later (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsoxFAl3pUQ

Same Thing Took it Over (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpSepMzM_pY

Loving Power (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbdL85lh96M

Sunshine (1976):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJAYTYfrCUY

This Time (1976):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zawBxPuYDyk

I Ain’t Gonna Stand for It (with Eric Clapton and Billy Preston) (2001):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkgEZa7lDHw&ob=av2e

The Byrds: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio: 

http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-byrds/bio/

One of the most influential bands of the 1960s. They pioneered the folk rock genre. They essentially combined the Beatles’ sound with Dylan’s poetry.

Mr. Tambourine Man (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPqAvgN6Tyw

Turn! Turn! Turn! (1965):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odj2kNn3_v0&feature=related

Eight Miles High (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH6UnvSlahc

So You Want to Be a Rock n Roll Star (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saAoTPXcPSg

My Back Pages (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FUGzwUTN80&feature=related

Tensions in the group led to lineup changes. The band then pioneered country rock.

Ballad of Easy Rider (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNjzzDNIJWw

Full Circle (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybSzNl_5W6w

Infighting led to the band’s demise. There were reunions over the years.

The Byrds heavily influenced The Eagles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and R.E.M.

Nesuhi Ertegun: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/nesuhi-ertegun/bio/

He produced artists at Atlantic Records after his brother, Ahmet, founded the company.

Acts he produced:

John Coltrane:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6WwuxqXPOg

Ray Charles:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8Tiz6INF7I

The Drifters:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UgwrSc-BrU

Bobby Darin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8OlDPqYBLw

Roberta Flack:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1eOsMc2Fgg

He died in 1989

Ralph Bass: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/ralph-bass/bio/

Bass served as a producer and talent scout.

He was responsible for…

T-Bone Walker: Call it Stormy Monday:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVR8lg1YLuc

The Dominoes’ Sixty Minute Man:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UZhPKydKcY

Hank Ballard: Work With Me Annie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvzSlCH9AsM

James Brown: Please Please Please:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh0GQdl82pQ

Eli Young Band: Crazy Girl (2011)

#1 this week in country: Eli Young Band. Rihanna #1 again on pop charts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnbUSiWbb4I

LaVern Baker: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/lavern-baker/bio/

Tweedle Dee (1955):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gQ6TcUwxFg

Jim Dandy (1956):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4esV-NMe3m0

I Can’t Love You Enough (1956):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw_oclOdAwQ

I Cried a Tear (1958):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRjnV0DcAwE

See See Rider (1962):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiMK1kIYQdo

Batman to the Rescue (1966):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK05PJ00F3U

In the late 60s, she grew ill after touring Vietnam. After recuperating, she stayed in the Philippines for 22 years as entertainment director of the Marine Corp NCO Staff.

She died in 1997.

John Lee Hooker: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/john-lee-hooker/bio/

Website:  http://www.johnleehooker.com/home.htm

Boogey Chillen (1948): 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM3PuXDpKiA

Hobo Blues (1948):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYrVwGxlcFA

Crawling King Snake (1948):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hYBgpZdbKM

I’m In The Mood (1951):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFeI1vKtsE4

Dimples (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrnQIRMPtsM

Boom Boom (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSnQ0bdHW0s

The Blues Brothers (1980):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeD3TXeWa4I&feature=related

With Bonnie Raitt (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT-FoZt95D4

With Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi0D9JizqWw

His last recording was with the Doors.

With The Doors (2001): 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw2oZifvgq0

He died in 2001:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDP-_GtKyjQ

Jimmy Reed: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/jimmy-reed/bio/

Reed was a pioneer of electric blues.

Ain’t That Lovin’ You Baby (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9YTlMs4NlI

Can’t Stand To See You Go (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVD13yPY5Ms

Honest I Do (1957):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNECdOGTabo

Little Rain (1957):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDz1t3eVKPc

Baby What You Want Me To Do (1960):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwLQyyVO_ik

Big Boss Man (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di1-bB1w4wM

Bright Lights, Big City (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giGGK3Fk9co&feature=related

Shame Shame Shame (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB_W54K8SLc

In 1975:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhRZha7ULWg

He died in 1976 of respiratory failure.

Rihanna: We Found Love

#1 this week. Adele has dropped to #2.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tg00YEETFzg&ob=av2e

Ike and Tina Turner: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/ike-and-tina-turner/bio/

Tina Turner’s official site:

http://www.bestoftinaturner.com/

Before Ike and Tina, Ike had a hit some consider the first rock record:

Rocket 88 (1951):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gbfnh1oVTk0

Tina eventually joined Ike’s band and recorded:

A Fool in Love (1960):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoPP1wkWr1s

It’s Gonna Work Out Fine (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj9Um8T88KM

Poor Fool (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBGO91ifMxE

They struggled to break into the charts when Phil Spector signed them.

River Deep-Mountain High (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN_Aq2W2Yi0&ob=av2e

They played Altamont (1969):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyy7gnMR0yQ

Bold Soul Sister (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4b927rawfQ

I Want To Take You Higher (1970):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lHtYsMGuVU

Proud Mary (1971):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzQnPz6TpGc&ob=av2n

Nutbush City Limits (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg7qrYqJ9ns&ob=av2n

Ike and Tina Turner were falling apart when Tina performed in The Who’s Tommy:

Acid Queen (1975):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwfabsTv47I

Ike’s abuse led Tina to leave and the pair both moved on to solo careers. Tina struggled until the mid-80s. Ike simply struggled.

What’s Love Got to Do With It (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pu8KFlfzk3Y&ob=av2e

Better Be Good to Me (1984):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyU7BbQSm98&ob=av2e

Private Dancer (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4QnalIHlVc&ob=av2e

She starred in Mel Gibson’s Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome in 1985.

We Don’t Need Another Hero (1985):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1FPK5-Rm38

Typical Male (1986):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2LBORNLUE8&ob=av2n

It’s Only Love with Bryan Adams (1986):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6igcfvq2BQ

The Best (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC5E8ie2pdM&ob=av2e

I Don’t Want to Fight (1993):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSRMiC75Vws

Her story was turned into the movie, What’s Love Got to Do With It in 1993:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbzbd2wUGao

Goldeneye (1995):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkBYVNrjjIs

When the Heartache is Over (1999):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9WL0WHc4Gg

Complicated Disaster (2005):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mgh_xXeFkI8

Tina continues to tour. Ike died in 2007 of an overdose.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5GYppNDbWs

Dave Bartholomew: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

His life and career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/dave-bartholomew/bio/

He was mostly on the production side as a band leader, talent scout, musician, producer, arranger, and so on.
He broke into the business in 1947. His main impact was as a transitional figure from jump blues to swing to R&B to rock.

That’s How You Got Killed Before:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fci7iz4IKhQ

Good Jax Boogie:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNDsH8e_SJU&feature=related

My Ding a Ling:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn3nASV-HIs

The Fat Man (Fats Domino):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIz1cPfTRW4

Ain’t That a Shame (Fats Domino):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Je-vMYRXxks

I Hear You Knockin’ (Smiley Lewis):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbdOEE5LvIw

Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Lloyd Price):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQZVufJfcG0

Let the Good Times Roll (Shirley and Lee):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yF5ODRzii4

Howlin' Wolf: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/howlin-wolf/

His life and career in links.
In 1930, he began hanging outside juke joints and became acquainted with Charley Patton. Patton taught him how to play guitar. Wolf performed throughout the 1930s.
He did not begin recording until 1951 at Chess Records and RPM Records.

How Many More Years:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1FK620bS7A

Moanin’ at Midnight:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU_wUcwooc8

Smokestack Lightning:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1FK620bS7A

I Asked for Water:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvnvvzfKXC4

Spoonful:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyfgb9sDT1I

Little Red Rooster:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Vr-DR5HdKw

He died in 1976. According to legend, Eric Clapton purchased his tombstone. He had a profound impact on British rock acts.

The Rolling Stones:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiFnleuNULQ

Cream:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-lRmVOGw3M

The Yardbirds:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2mFGqPZqRA

Sammy Hagar: VOA (1984)

V.O.A. stands for Voice of America and Sammy Hagar takes the acronym and runs. This is classic Cold War rock. The music video plays into the theme as Sammy battles America's enemies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c51qJ3Ad_4&ob=av2e