Music Videos from the 50s
Blueberry Hill- Fats Domino. This New Orleans Rhythm and Blues artist is seen in this video performing his cover of the song Blueberry Hill which was written in the 1940s. This version was so successful that it set a standard for further recording in the 50s and beyond such as Elvis and Led Zepplin's covers.
Summer Time Blues- Eddie Cochran. This performance video is a classic example of revolutionary rockabilly music as this video and song sees Cochran combining a bluegrass style with the new rock and roll sounds. This hit was very popular with teenagers who were emerging from the strong demographic of popular music. This song was written in response and retaliation to the popular summer time songs that were listened to at the time and highlighted the season's hardship instead. It appealed to young audiences due to to the almost anti authority theme and the fresh message which was attempting to be delivered.
Tutti Fruitti By Little Richard. This track, released late 1955, altered the music industry. Listeners were frightened and fascinated by the fast pace and raunchy lyrics. The song was cleaned up from tutti fruitti good booty to appeal to a more conservative audience. However he did not drop his explicit vocals which spoke in a profanic nature which was unheard of in the public circle so unsurprisingly people loved it.
Great Balls of Fire Jerry Lee Lewis. Jerry Lee Lewis was raised in a religious house hold so he understood the controversy involved in releasing this rock and roll classic. The sexual innuendos are consistent throughout and the title can also be depicted as blasphemous.
Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley & His Comments. The time this song was released the rock and roll genre was so little known that the record sleep described it as a novelty fox trot. However it is now simply known as one of the first rock songs ever.
Summer Time Blues- Eddie Cochran. This performance video is a classic example of revolutionary rockabilly music as this video and song sees Cochran combining a bluegrass style with the new rock and roll sounds. This hit was very popular with teenagers who were emerging from the strong demographic of popular music. This song was written in response and retaliation to the popular summer time songs that were listened to at the time and highlighted the season's hardship instead. It appealed to young audiences due to to the almost anti authority theme and the fresh message which was attempting to be delivered.
Tutti Fruitti By Little Richard. This track, released late 1955, altered the music industry. Listeners were frightened and fascinated by the fast pace and raunchy lyrics. The song was cleaned up from tutti fruitti good booty to appeal to a more conservative audience. However he did not drop his explicit vocals which spoke in a profanic nature which was unheard of in the public circle so unsurprisingly people loved it.
Great Balls of Fire Jerry Lee Lewis. Jerry Lee Lewis was raised in a religious house hold so he understood the controversy involved in releasing this rock and roll classic. The sexual innuendos are consistent throughout and the title can also be depicted as blasphemous.
Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley & His Comments. The time this song was released the rock and roll genre was so little known that the record sleep described it as a novelty fox trot. However it is now simply known as one of the first rock songs ever.
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