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01-05-2016, 10:56 PM | #1 |
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Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
Next weekend is a big one for lovers of real, interesting cars in my town, with local displays of historic vehicles (my club) and a big hot rod cruise. There will be over 300 vehicles on display across two locations. I'm in heaven.
For the past 18 years I have presented a weekly blues radio program on our local community radio station. For a bit of fun, in preparation for this week's show, I set myself the challenge of rummaging through my CD collection and putting together a playlist of blues and rockabilly songs entirely devoted to specifically named cars (pre-1970) and hot rods, plus a few sympathetic tracks that aligned with this theme. I succeeded with just two exceptions (but they also had the right "feel"!). There were three songs specifically devoted to the Model A. See attachment. Are there other songs that you know of: - preferably in a blues/rockabilly vein? - or perhaps in other styles of music recorded sometime before 1960? |
01-06-2016, 12:37 AM | #2 |
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Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
Henry's made a lady out of Lizzie.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOw-qEIH-7M I don't really know what blues/rockabilly vein is ? Hoogah, can you state what the one song is that is the epitome of what you are after ? |
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01-06-2016, 01:21 AM | #4 |
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Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
When I hear "rock a billy" I think of Blue Suede Shoes. This music is the precursor to the birth of rock and roll. The early works of these artists from the 50's Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley/Comets, Jerry Lee Lewis etc,
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Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
I like On The Dixie Bee Line by Vernon Dalhart:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6-CjhKknYs Strictly speaking, this is about the Model T. It was recorded in 1926. This is a Victor recording. He did a different recording for Columbia that is better. Look for: On That Dixie Bee Line - Vernon Dalhart - Columbia 15092D Matrix W142507 - (NYC) Aug 4 1926
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Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
Not sure if I can hep you Hoogah, when I drive my model A , I have Elvis blaring.
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Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
V8 Ford by Willie Love, 32 Ford by Piltdown 5, A-V8 Boogie by Jack Barrymore, Dig That Ford by Doug Harden and many more , cheers
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Little Deuce Coupe
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01-06-2016, 06:40 AM | #10 |
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Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
Flip the needle on the radiogram to play 78's ...
Sunday Driving by Jerry Lewis (no. 7 a snap shot of it here ) https://now.jbhifi.com.au/album/1085_811868557885 |
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Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
Jerry Reed - Lord Mr. Ford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jOMcAlO7rQ probably not what your looking for but a good song anyways
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Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
More "Boogie Woogie" but I always liked 'Hardtop Special'. Richie Loidl's version, and you get a recipe to boot... Sorry couldn't find a recording elseware.
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Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
Hoogah,
Here is a list of songs that might fit the bill. I have googled a few with mixed results. Good luck. http://www.dalnet.lib.mi.us/henryfor...cession163.pdf or try https://archive.org/details/BillyMur...bledRightAlong
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Some great suggestions in this thread that will add to my list. Thanks, and keep 'em coming! |
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01-07-2016, 09:58 AM | #15 |
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Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
Don't forget "Stick Shift" by The Duals. I bought this 45 rpm record back in 1961. I still like it.
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I grew up with OLD Country music & was later immersed in REAL ROCK & ROLL, in the '50's.
When I listen to some of that, it puts me in a WHOLE DIFFERENT WORLD! I Had to LEARN to like Elvis. Trivia: Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggart & Mickey Gilley, ALL learned the Piano from the SAME Lady Teacher. Mickey Gilley was my Step Mothers' Nephew! Bill W.
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Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
not quite the right genre, but 'Mean Model A" by the Boss martians is pretty fun. It is on the "13 Evil Tales" CD. "Tombstone track" on the same CD is also worth a listen.
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Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
Maybe not Rockabilly, but close (Western Swing): Bob Wills "Cadillacin' my Model A"
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Re: Model A Blues/Rockabilly Songs
Hey Hoogah, "Maybelline" by Chuck Berry. 1950's race between a Cadillac and a V-8 Ford. Strictly speaking its rhythm and blues, but has a definite rockabilly beat. "Cadillac look like its standin' still, and I caught Maybelline at the top of the hill..."
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