This book tracks Rock Music through from the 19th Century right up to the 1980s. I was the first person in the country to run a course on ‘The History of Rock Music’. I lived through most of it. Have seen most of the major exponents and can be found at the front today. This is a list of the tracks I love.
Artist |
Stand out tracks |
| Muddy Waters | Got my mojo working
Hoochie Coochie man I just want to make love to you I’ll put a tiger in your tank I can’t be satisfied Mannish boys Big leg woman Same thing Honey bee Can’t lose what you ain’t never had I’m ready I want to be loved Good morning little school girl |
| Howlin’ Wolf | Smokestack Lightnin’
Do the do I asked her for water Moaning at midnight Backdoor man Spoonful Killing floor Wang dang doodle Little red rooster Built for comfort 300 pounds of joy Evil How many more years Shake for me Tail dragger Howlin’ for my darling |
| Jimmy Reed | Bright lights big city
Big boss man Aint that lovin you baby Aw Shucks Hush your mouth Baby what you want me to do Honest I do Shame shame shame You got me dizzy |
| John Lee Hooker | Dimples
Boom Boom I’m mad again I’m in the mood Boogie Chillun Crawlin’ King snake Sallie Mae This is hip No more doggin One bourbon, one scotch one beer Big legs tight skirt House rent boogie Hobo blues |
| BB King | Lucille
The thrill has gone Every day I have the blues 3.00 clock blues Why I sing the blues |
| Albert King | Born under a bad sign
Cross cut saw The hunter |
| Albert Collins | Ice man |
| Elmore James | Dust my broom
Shake your money maker I believe my time ain’t long It hurts me too Held my baby last night I can’t hold out Stranger blues The sky is cryin’ Anna Lee Sunnyland Fine little mama Done somebody wrong Wild about you One way out Mean mistreating baby I’m worried |
| Little Walter | My Babe
Juke |
| Billy boy Arnold | I wish you would
I ain’t got you |
| Sonny Boy Williamson | Bringing it all back home
Fattening frogs for snakes The bird Nine below zero Help me baby Eyesight to the blind Downchild Don’t start me talking One way out Cool disposition Your funeral & my trial |
| Buddy Guy | First time I met the blues
Damn right I’ve got the blues Gully Hully Stone free |
| Freddie King | Hide away
San-Ho-Zay You’ve got to love her with feelin’ |
| Junior Wells | Hoodoo man |
| Magic Sam | All your love |
| Otis Rush | So many roads |
| Lightnin’ Hopkins | I feel like ballin’ the jack
Got me a Louisiana woman Evil hearted woman Bald headed woman Gotta move One kind of favour |
| Hound Dog Taylor | Roll your moneymaker
Sadie Aint got nobody |
| Robert Nighthawk | Sweet black angel |
| Etta James | I’d rather go blind
I just want to make love to you |
Rock Music – Electric Blues of the Fifties+ – Stand out tracks.
I look forward to purchasing your books… Every time I read one of your posts… I can feel the spirit of whatever it is you are speaking about. That’s what truly makes a great writer.. Quick question.
I love your cover work for all of your books.. Do you create those as well? Just curious to know!
-Truth Seeker
Yes – I make all the covers myself. They are my own art and photos.
Thanks for your encouragement. I really appreciate that. It means a lot. I hope you like the books. Cheers Opher
Wow great art work! I adore all the covers! Really captivating!
You are very welcome for the encouragement, it is well deserved.
-Truth Seeker
Thanks again for your enthusiasm. It raises my spirits! All the best to you – Opher
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I love electric blues.