“Black Cadillac,” written by Doris Green and Joyce Green, recorded by Joyce Green, 1959.
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Rockabilly singer Ronnie Hawkins died last Sunday at the age of 87. The Arkansas-born musician moved to Canada, and assembled a band, The Hawks. The Hawks lineup would gradually become The Band in the mid-1960s.
Here are Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks interpreting a Chuck Berry song in 1959:
Ronnie Hawkins (vocals), Jimmy Ray “Luke” Paulman (guitar), Willard “Pops” Jones (piano), Jimmy “Lefty” Evans (bass), Levon Helm (drums).
More:
“Rocker Ronnie Hawkins, dies at 87, patron of Canadian rock,” Hillel Italie, Associated Press
“Ronnie Hawkins, cross-border rockabilly legend and endearing showman, dies at 87,” David Friend, Toronto Star
“Ronnie Hawkins, Rockabilly Road Warrior, Is Dead at 87,” Peter Applebome, New York Times
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“Twinkle (Little Christmas Lights),” written and performed by JD McPherson.
JD McPherson website
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“Mascara Tears,” written by Linda Hill and Arty Hill, recorded by Martí Brom, 2012.
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“Seven Lonely Days,” written by Alden Shuman, Marshall Brown, and Earl Shuman, recorded by Martí Brom, 2012.
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“Rockaway Beach,” written by Dee Dee Ramone, interpreted by Full Blown Cherry, 2005.
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“Crazy Bullfrog.” written by Slim Williamson, recorded by Lewis Pruitt, 1960.
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“Twinkle (Little Christmas Lights),” written and performed by JD McPherson.
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2020 note: Stay the hell home this Christmas. COVID-19 is not an appropriate yuletide gift.
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“Open The Door,” by The Cochran Brothers, 1956. Hank Cochran and Eddie Cochran actully weren’t brothers.
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“Race With The Devil,” written by Gene Vincent and Sheriff Tex Davis, recorded by Gene Vincent & His Bluecaps, 1956. Lead guitarist: Cliff Gallup.
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