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History in Five Songs Episode 334: Why a Rock ‘n’ Roll Song?

History in Five Songs Episode 334: Why a Rock ‘n’ Roll Song?

In Episode 334 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin digs into why so many rock, metal, and even punk bands slip old-school 1950s-style rock-and-roll rave-ups into their albums, exploring the roots, motives, and surprising examples behind this enduring musical quirk.

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November 20, 202534m 58s

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Show Notes

In Episode 334 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin digs into why so many rock, metal, and even punk bands slip old-school 1950s-style rock-and-roll rave-ups into their albums, exploring the roots, motives, and surprising examples behind this enduring musical quirk.

  1. Whitesnake – “Bloody Luxury”
  2. Kiss – “Let Me Go, Rock ‘n’ Roll”
  3. Accept – “Burning”
  4. The Clash – “Brand New Cadillac”
  5. Rush – “In the Mood”

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