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Roots and Rhythms
Wednesday January 21st, 2015 with Allan B. Wigney
Alan Freed's Rock 'n' Roll Jubilee

Sixty years ago, DJ Alan Freed staged the first of his rock and roll balls at St. Nicholas Arena in New York City. Let's revisit the lineup for the groundbreaking two-night stand.
Shake, Rattle and Roll
Joe Turner - Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947-1974 - Atlantic
Ain't That a Shame
Fats Domino - Fats Domino - United Artists
Honey Hush
Joe Turner - Rhythm & Blues Years - Atlantic
Flip, Flop and Fly
Joe Turner - Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947-1974 - Atlantic
Hand Clappin'
Red Prysock - Rock 'n Roll - Master Classics
Manhattan Fable
Babs Gonzales - download
Tweedle Dee
Big Al Sears - Love Call - Northern
Upside Your Head
Ella Johnson - The Very Best of - Master Classics
Crazy 'Bout a Saxophone
Buddy Johnson - The R&B Hits of 1954 - Santuary
What Do You Know About Love?
Dakota Staton - download
Your Cash Ain't Nothin' But Trash
The Clovers - The R&B Hits of 1954 - Sanctuary
Sincerely
The Moonglows - The R&B Hits of 1954 - Santuary
Since I Fell For You
The Harptones - Life is But a Dream - Jasmine
A Thousand Stars
The Rivileers - Doo Wop, Vol. 1 - Marathon
What'cha Gonna Do
The Drifters - The R&B Hits of 1955 - Santuary
All About This Rock and Roll
Babs Gonzales - download
Interactive CKCU
Lloyd Smiley
That Babs Gonzales track was so awesome! Great show, Allan!

6:49 PM, January 28th, 2015
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