Category Archives: Song Of The Day
The first rock and roll song
The first rock and roll song is widely attributed to Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats, which was actually Ike Turner and the Kings of Rhythm. It was recorded in Memphis by Sam Phillips in March 1951 and was released (strangely?) by Chess Records. (perhaps Phillips hadn’t started Sun Records yet)
About three months later, Rocket 88 was covered by Bill Haley and the Saddlemen. Both versions have been cited as the first rock and roll recording.
Here is Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats: Rocket 88
Bill Haley and the Saddlemen’s version follows.
Song of the Day: Have You Forgotten?
Song of the Day: Long May You Run
One of my favorite Neil Young tunes.
Song of the Week: in Memory of Kelly Motz
Kelly lost her difficult, long-fought struggle with ovarian cancer Wednesday night.
H/T to Rick M, thanks Rick
Song of the Day
Hey Nineteen
. . . just because it’s my favorite Steely Dan tune