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

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