Big Joe
Turner recorded "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" and scored a #1 R&B
hit. Bill Haley covered the tune, but removed any illusions to sex. At the
time, many white artists recorded songs written or recorded by black artists.
Many of the black artists failed to gain compensation or notoriety from their
work. However, in this case, Haley's recording helped Turner's version, which
increased record sales for both. The pair eventually became fast friends.
Haley:
Turner:
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