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Saturday, May 22, 2021

Early Instrumental Rock Music

 "Take the shortest route, the one that nature planned - to speak and act in the healthiest way.  Do that, and be free of pain and stress, free of all calculation and pretense." - Marcus Aurelius

 I have a soft spot in my head heart for oldies rock.  Much of that early rock was overshadowed by the King, and the King was awesome of course, but some of these early tunes were really great as well.  I'm particularly fond of some of the instrumental and Doo-Wop vocal songs.  With no further comment:

The Chiffons:


 

Link Wray!

Duane Eddy:


The Viscounts - Harlem Nocturne.  Back when Saxophone had a bigger role in rock music.  Very cool tune when done in a rock format.

Bill Justis - another saxophone-rich tune.

Frankie Lymon:

Del Vikings:







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