Juke In The Back #039
Series: Juke In The Back With Matt The Cat
From: Matt The Cat
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Specialty Records Pt. 3
This is the third and final part of "Juke In The Back"'s tribute to Specialty Records. This week, host Matt The Cat looks at Specialty's hit-making heyday of 1953-56, featuring Marvin & Johnny, John Lee Hooker, Jesse Belvin and Little Richard! The label's founder, Art Rupe is finally getting inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame this year. Rupe was a major force in presenting rhythm & blues to the masses and introducing the world to Little Richard, who's musical impact is still being felt today. The birth of Rock n' Roll can be traced back to Specialty Records, find out why on the "Juke In The Back."
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Piece Description
Specialty Records Pt. 3
This is the third and final part of "Juke In The Back"'s tribute to Specialty Records. This week, host Matt The Cat looks at Specialty's hit-making heyday of 1953-56, featuring Marvin & Johnny, John Lee Hooker, Jesse Belvin and Little Richard! The label's founder, Art Rupe is finally getting inducted into the Rock n' Roll Hall Of Fame this year. Rupe was a major force in presenting rhythm & blues to the masses and introducing the world to Little Richard, who's musical impact is still being felt today. The birth of Rock n' Roll can be traced back to Specialty Records, find out why on the "Juke In The Back."
Intro and Outro
INTRO:This is the third and final part of Matt The Cat's series on Specialty Records for the "Juke In The Back." You'll hear rock n' roll being born and the Little Richard's rise to fame on this week's show.
OUTRO:For more info on Specialty Records and the music you heard on this week's "Juke In The Back," visit www.jukeintheback.org.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swanee River Boogie (1947) | Albert Ammons | Blowin' The Fuse: 1947. | Bear Family | 2005 | 00:00 |
| She's Been Gone (1953) | H-Bomb Ferguson | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| Drunk (1953) | Jimmy Liggins & His 3-D Music | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| One Room Country Shack (1953) | Mercy Dee Walton | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| Lucy Mae Blues (1953) | Frankie Lee Sims | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| Hole In The Wall (1953) | Floyd Dixon | Marshall Texas Is My Home. | Specialty | 1991 | 00:00 |
| Baby Doll (1953) | Marvin & Johnny | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| The Things That I Used To Do (1954) | Guitar Slim | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| No Room In The Hotel (1954) | Chosen Gospel Singers | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| Touch The Hem Of His Garment (1956) | Soul Stirrers Feat. Sam Cooke | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| I'm Mad (1954) | John Lee Hooker | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| Something's Going On In My Room (1954) | Daddy Cleanhead | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| I'm Your Best Bet Baby (1954) | Earl King | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| Zindy Lou (1955) | The Chimes | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| Where's My Girl (1955) | Jesse Belvin | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| Nite Owl (1955) | Tony Allen & The Champs | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| Eternity (1955) | Ernest Kador | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| Tutti Frutti (1955) | Little Richard | The Specialty Story. | Specialty | 1994 | 00:00 |
| After Hours (1946) | Erskine Hawkins | Blowin' The Fuse: 1946. | Bear Family | 2005 | 00:00 |
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