This, That And the Other
Sagebrush
Hillbilly, rockabilly and honky tonk music will be the focus of todays show. "Hillbilly" was first coined in 1925 and - depending on the source, it can be considered as an early form of country music. Much of this music sprung out of the Appalachian region of the U.S. Interestingly enough, Appalachians had never used the word "hillbilly" to describe their own music. By the early to mid 1950's or so, hillbilly music merged into what is known as rockabilly music. The word "rockabilly" refers to a combination of "rock" and "hillbilly". Rock and roll was sparked into action right around this time - Elvis Presley played a key role in the blending of hillbilly and rockabilly - he was known early in his career as the "Hillbilly Cat". Honky Tonk music emerged by the 1930's and vestiges of it remain relatively intact. This style was referred to as hillbilly music when played by musicians in Texas and Oklahoma. The Hank Williams song "Honky Tonkin' - (1947) and The Rolling Stones "Honky Tonk Woman" - (1969) may seem quite different. However, they share the same roots...
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Folk
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Artist | Song | Album | Label | Comments |
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Hoyt Johnson | Enie Meanie Minie Mo | 1957 | ||
Merdell Floyd | Jukebox Mama | 1960 | ||
Jimmy Evans | The Joint's Really Jumping | 1962 | ||
Ray Scott | Boppin' Wigwam Willie | 1956 | ||
Monarchs IV | Surge | late 1950's (?) | ||
Jerry Dion | River of Love | 1963 | ||
Rex Ellis | Bop Hop Jamboree | 1953 | ||
Retus Blair | Lowdown Feeling | 1967 | ||
Kimball Coburn | What a Pretty Girl You Must Have Been | 1960 | ||
Eddie Bond | Here Comes the Train | 1965 | ||
Jimmy Roby | Wait a Little Baby | 1957 | ||
Harmonica Frank Floyd | Rock a Little Baby | 1957 | ||
Billie High | Wondering if You Still Care | 1956 | ||
Lee Carzle | I'm Asking But I'm Not Getting | 1957 | ||
John Greer and the Rhythm Rockers | Got You on my Mind | 1951 | ||
Tex Dixon | Hello Memphis | early 1960's (?) | ||
Rex Toran | Memphis Rocking | late 1950's (?) | ||
Billy King | Stormy | late 1950's (?) | ||
Chuck Raleigh | How Can I Go | 1963 | ||
Carvis Turney | Honky Tonk Ways | 1957 | ||
Walter Dixon | Goodbye She's Gone | 1957 | ||
Ray Harris | Come On Little Mama | 1956 | ||
Chuck Hensley | Tall Man | 1963 | ||
Larry Kennon | Monkey Love | 1958 | ||
Curly Griffin | I've Seen it All | 1955 |