1978 cover version of rock and roll ballad written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson and sung by Orbison in 1961.
Official classification: 1970s, Popular Songs, Audio, United Kingdom, Curriculum support, Rock n Roll
1960 Rock 'n' roll song written by Jimmy Jones and songwriter Otis Blackwell. When the flautist didn't show to the recording session, Jones whistled the catchy tune. His unique use of falsetto in his singing influenced later artists such as Barry Gibbs from the Bee Gees.
Official classification: 1960s, Audio, United States, Curriculum support, Rock n Roll
1960 number 1 hit for the American singing duo and number 149 in Billboard all time top 500.
Official classification: 1960s, Audio, United States, Curriculum support, Rock n Roll
UK number-one single of 1960 by Cliff Richard and The Shadows, pioneers of the four-member rock-group format (consisting of lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar and drums) in the UK.
Official classification: 1960s, Audio, United Kingdom, Curriculum support, Rock n Roll
Blues influenced 1960 hit for The King of Rock n Roll.
KS3 pupils may be able to identify the Blues style aspects of this record in the variation of the 12 bar chord progression, walking bass line and piano parts.
Official classification: 1960s, Popular Songs, Audio, Blues, United States, Curriculum support, Rock n Roll
Rock n roll version of the popular Christmas song about Santa's Red Nosed Reindeer.
KS1/2 idea - listen and compare with Bing Crosby's version. What musical elements make this version 'Rock n Roll'? Pupils should be able to identify the difference in instrumentation, texture and tempo.
Official classification: Christmas, Popular Songs, Audio, Curriculum support, Rock n Roll
12-bar-blues-based number 1 hit released in 1954. Classic rock and roll, great for hand-jiving.
Official classification: 12 Bar Blues, 1950s, Dance, Video, Blues, United States, Curriculum support, Rock n Roll
Sing-a-long version of the 12-bar-blues-based song released in 1954. Classic rock and roll, great for hand-jiving.
Official classification: 12 Bar Blues, 1950s, Video, Blues, Curriculum support, Rock n Roll
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