A History Of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs
Andrew Hickey presents a history of rock and roll in five hundred songs.
All Episodes
Episode 46: "Brown-Eyed Handsome Man" by Chuck Berry
August 19th, 2019
Episode forty-six of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "Brown-Eyed Handsome Man" by the Chuck Berry Combo, and how Berry tried to square the circle of social commentary and teen appeal. Click the …
Episode 45: "Blueberry Hill", by Fats Domino
August 12th, 2019
Episode forty-five of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "Blueberry Hill" by Fats Domino, and at how the racial tensions of the …
Episode 44: "Train Kept A-Rollin'", by Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'n' Roll Trio
August 5th, 2019
Episode forty-four of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "Train Kept A-Rollin'" by Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'n' Roll Trio, …
Episode 43: "I Gotta Know" by Wanda Jackson
July 29th, 2019
Episode forty-three of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "I Gotta Know" by Wanda Jackson, and the links between rockabilly and …
Episode 42: "Ooby Dooby" by Roy Orbison and the Teen Kings
July 22nd, 2019

Episode forty-two of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "Ooby Dooby" by Roy Orbison and the Teen Kings, and the time when Sam …
Episode 41: "Be-Bop-A-Lula" by Gene Vincent and the Bluecaps
July 15th, 2019
Episode forty-one of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "Be-Bop-A-Lula" by Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps, and how Vincent …
Episode 40: "Drugstore Rock 'n' Roll" by Janis Martin
July 7th, 2019
Episode forty of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "Drugstore Rock 'n' Roll", by Janis Martin, an early rockabilly classic by …
Episode 39: "Please Please Please" by James Brown and the Famous Flames
July 1st, 2019
Episode thirty-nine of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "Please Please Please" by James Brown, and at the early rock and …
Episode 38: "Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley
June 24th, 2019
NB This is a new version -- I accidentally uploaded the wrong file previously
Episode thirty-eight of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "Heartbreak Hotel" by Elvis Presley, and is part three of a …
Episode 37: "I Walk The Line" by Johnny Cash
June 17th, 2019
Episode thirty-seven of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "I Walk The Line" by Johnny Cash, and is part two of a trilogy on the aftermath of Elvis leaving Sun, and the birth of rockabilly. Click …
Episode 36: "Blue Suede Shoes" by Carl Perkins
June 9th, 2019
Episode thirty-six of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "Blue Suede Shoes" by Carl Perkins, and is part one of a trilogy on the aftermath of Elvis leaving Sun, and the birth of rockabilly. Click …
Episode 35: "Why Do Fools Fall In Love?" by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
June 3rd, 2019
Episode thirty-five of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "Why Do Fools Fall in Love?" by Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, and …
Episode 34: "Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard
May 28th, 2019
Episode thirty-four of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs looks at "Tutti Frutti" by Little Richard, and at the rather more …
Announcement -- Guest appearance and Patreon Bonus
May 28th, 2019
This is just a quick announcement to let listeners know about a couple of things you might be interested in.
The first is that, today, I'm guesting on Jaffa Cake Jukebox, an occasional podcast by Tilt and Gary of The …
Episode 33: "Mystery Train", by Elvis Presley
May 20th, 2019
Welcome to episode thirty-three of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. This one looks at "Mystery Train" by Elvis Presley. Click the full …
Episode 32: "I Got A Woman" by Ray Charles
May 13th, 2019
Welcome to episode thirty-two of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. This one looks at "I Got A Woman" by Ray Charles. Click the full …
Episode 31: "Only You" by the Platters
May 6th, 2019
Welcome to episode thirty-one of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. This one looks at "Only You" by the Platters. Click the full post to …
Episode 30: "Bo Diddley" by "Bo Diddley
April 29th, 2019
Welcome to episode thirty of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. This is the last of our three-part look at Chess Records, and focuses on …
Episode 29: "Maybellene" by Chuck Berry
April 22nd, 2019
Welcome to episode twenty-nine of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. This is the second of our three-part look at Chess Records, and …
Episode 28: "Sincerely" by the Moonglows
April 14th, 2019
Welcome to episode twenty-eight of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at The Moonglows and "Sincerely". Click the …
Episode 27: "Tweedle Dee" by LaVern Baker
April 7th, 2019
Welcome to episode twenty-seven of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at LaVern Baker and "Tweedle Dee". Click the …
Episode 26: "Ain't That A Shame" by Fats Domino
April 1st, 2019
Welcome to episode twenty-six of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at Fats Domino and "Ain't That A Shame". Click …
Episode 25: "Earth Angel" by the Penguins
March 26th, 2019
Welcome to episode twenty-five of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "Earth Angel" by the Penguins. Click the …
Apology -- Next Episode Up Tomorrow
March 25th, 2019
This is just a very quick apology, to say that the next episode of the podcast will not be up until tomorrow night. Due to my own idiocy, I just …
Episode 24: "Ko Ko Mo" by Gene and Eunice
March 18th, 2019
Welcome to episode twenty-four of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "Ko Ko Mo" by Gene and Eunice. Click the …
Episode 23; "Pledging My Love" by Johnny Ace
March 11th, 2019
Welcome to episode twenty-three of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "Pledging My Love" by Johnny Ace Click the …
Episode 22: "The Wallflower" by Etta James
March 4th, 2019
Welcome to episode twenty-two of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "The Wallflower" by Etta James. Click the …
"Rock Island Line" by Lonnie Donegan
February 25th, 2019
Welcome to episode twenty of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "Rock Island Line" by Lonnie Donegan. Click the …
Crowdfunding Update -- Patreon and Kickstarter
February 25th, 2019
This is not a proper episode of A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs – there is a proper episode I've uploaded along with this. This is, rather, an announcement of some new Patreon rewards, including a bonus episode, …
"Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and the Comets
February 18th, 2019
Welcome to episode twenty of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and the …
"That's All Right, Mama" by Elvis Presley
February 11th, 2019
Welcome to episode nineteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "That's All Right Mama" by Elvis Presley. …
"Sh-Boom" by the Chords
February 4th, 2019
Welcome to episode eighteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "Sh-Boom" by the Chords. Click the full post …
"Money Honey" by Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters
January 28th, 2019
Welcome to episode seventeen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "Money Honey" by the Drifters. Click the …
"Crazy Man Crazy" by Bill Haley and the Comets
January 21st, 2019
Welcome to episode sixteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "Crazy Man Crazy" by Bill Haley and the …
"Hound Dog" by Big Mama Thornton
January 14th, 2019
Welcome to episode fifteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "Hound Dog" by Big Mama Thornton. Click the …
"Jambalaya" by Hank Williams
January 7th, 2019
Welcome to episode fourteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "Jambalaya" by Hank Williams. Click the full …
"Mama He Treats Your Daughter Mean" by Ruth Brown
December 31st, 2018
Welcome to episode thirteen of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean" by Ruth …
"Lawdy Miss Clawdy" by Lloyd Price
December 23rd, 2018
Welcome to episode twelve of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" by Lloyd Price. Click the …
Patreon Announcement
December 18th, 2018
Transcript: This is not a proper episode of the podcast. This is just to announce that the first Patreon-only bonus episode of the podcast is up at patreon.com/andrewhickey for those who back me at any level. See the …
"Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston and the Delta Cats
December 16th, 2018
Welcome to episode eleven of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "Rocket 88" by Jackie Brenston and the Delta …
"Double Crossin' Blues", by Johnny Otis, Little Esther, and the Robins
December 9th, 2018
Welcome to episode ten of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at "Double Crossin' Blues" by Johnny Otis, Little …
"How High The Moon" by Les Paul and Mary Ford
December 3rd, 2018
Welcome to episode nine of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at Les Paul and Mary Ford, and "How High The Moon". …
"The Fat Man" by Fats Domino
November 26th, 2018
Welcome to episode eight of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at Fats Domino and "The Fat Man". Click the full …
Wynonie Harris and "Good Rockin' Tonight"
November 19th, 2018
Welcome to episode seven of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at Wynonie Harris and "Good Rockin' Tonight"
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The Ink Spots -- "That's When Your Heartaches Begin"
November 12th, 2018
Welcome to episode six of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at the Ink Spots and "That's When Your Heartaches Begin"
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Rosetta Tharpe and "This Train"
November 5th, 2018
Welcome to episode five of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at Sister Rosetta Tharpe and "This Train"
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"Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" by Louis Jordan
October 29th, 2018
Welcome to episode four of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at Louis Jordan and "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie"
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As always, I've created a Mixcloud streaming playlist with …
"Ida Red" by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys
October 22nd, 2018
Welcome to episode three of A History of Rock Music in Five Hundred Songs. Today we're looking at Bob Wills and "Ida Red".
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A Disclaimer
October 22nd, 2018
Transcript
This is not a full episode of A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs. The full episode will also turn up in your podcatcher. But I thought …
"Roll 'Em Pete" by Big Joe Turner and Pete Johnson
October 15th, 2018
Here's the second episode, on "Roll 'Em Pete" by Big Joe Turner and Pete Johnson. One erratum before we continue -- in the episode, I say that …
"Flying Home" by the Benny Goodman Sextet
October 8th, 2018
Welcome to the first episode proper of A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs! As this is the first real episode, you may notice a couple of flaws in …
Introduction
October 1st, 2018
Welcome to A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs! Episode 1, the first episode proper, is coming next week, but for now here's an introduction, laying out my plans for the series. As I say in the tag at the end of every …
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