What's That Sound? • W. W. Norton and Company, Inc.

Introduction: Studying Rock

Artist: - Jackie Brenston and His Delta Cats
Song: - "Rocket 88"
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Chapter 1: The World Before Rock and Roll (Roots-1955)

	Artist: - Judy Garland with Victor Young and his Orchestra Song: - "Over the Rainbow" More Information
	Artist: - Les Paul and Mary Ford Song: - "I'm Sittin' On Top of the World" More Information
	Artist: - Hank Williams Song: - "Hey Good Lookin'" More Information

Chapter 2: The Birth and First Flourishing of Rock and Roll (1955-1960)

	Artist: - Big Joe Turner Song: - "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" More Information
	Artist: - Fats Domino Song: - Blueberry Hill More Information
	Artist: - Chuck Berry Song: - "Johnny B. Goode" More Information
	Artist: - Elvis Presley Song: - "That's All Right" More Information

Interlude A: The Bigger Picture: Typical Formal Types in American Popular Music

	Artist: - Little Richard Song: - Tutti Frutti More Information
	Artist: - The Carter Family Song: - Can the Circle Be Unbroken More Information
	Artist: - Elvis Presley Song: - Heartbreak Hotel More Information
	Artist: - Chuck Berry Song: - Rock and Roll Music More Information
	Artist: - The Crickets Song: - That'll Be the Day More Information
	Artist: - Jerry Lee Lewis Song: - Great Balls of Fire More Information
	Artist: - Everly Brothers Song: - All I Have to Do Is Dream More Information

Chapter 3: The Demise of Rock and the Promise of Soul (1959-1963)

	Artist: - The Kingston Trio Song: - "Tom Dooley" More Information
	Artist: - The Coasters Song: - "Down in Mexico" More Information
	Artist: - Roy Orbison Song: - "Only the Lonely (Know How I Feel)" More Information
	Artist: - The Beach Boys Song: - "Surfin' USA" More Information
	Artist: - The Drifters Song: - "There Goes My Baby" More Information
	Artist: - The Ronnettes Song: - "Be My Baby" More Information

Chapter 4: The Beatles and the British Invasion (1964-1966)

	Artist: - The Beatles Song: - "I Want to Hold Your Hand" More Information
	Artist: - The Beatles Song: - "Tomorrow Never Knows" More Information
	Artist: - The Rolling Stones Song: - "Get Off Of My Cloud" More Information
	Artist: - The Kinks Song: - "You Really Got Me" More Information

Chapter 5: American Responses (1964-1966)

	Artist: - Bob Dylan Song: - "Positively 4th St." More Information
	Artist: - The Byrds Song: - "Mr. Tambourine Man" More Information
	Artist: - The Beach Boys Song: - "California Girls" More Information
	Artist: - The Monkees Song: - "Last Train to Clarksville" More Information

Interlude B: Who's Playing What?: Instrumentation in Rock

	Artist: - Deep Purple Song: - Smoke on the The Water More Information
	Artist: - The Everly Brothers Song: - Bye Bye Love More Information

Chaper 6: Motown Pop and Southern Soul (1960-1970)

	Artist: - The Temptations Song: - "The Way You Do The Things You Do" More Information
	Artist: - The Supreme's Song: - "Baby Love" More Information
	Artist: - Wilson Pickett Song: - "In The Midnight Hour" More Information
	Artist: - Aretha Franklin Song: - "Respect" More Information
	Artist: - James Brown Song: - "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag, Pt. 1" More Information

Chapter 7: Psychedelia (1966-1969)

	Artist: - The Beach Boys Song: - "Good Vibrations" More Information
	Artist: - The Beatles Song: - "A Day in the Life" More Information
	Artist: - Jefferson Airplane Song: - "White Rabbit" More Information
	Artist: - Cream Song: - "Sunshine of Your Love" More Information
	Artist: - The Jimi Hendrix Experience Song: - "Purple Haze" More Information

Chapter 8: The Growing Rock Monster (1970-1975)

	Artist: - Led Zeppelin Song: - Whole Lotta Love" More Information
	Artist: - The Allman Brothers Band Song: - "Whipping Post" More Information
	Artist: - Yes Song: - "Roundabout" More Information
	Artist: - Carole King Song: - "You've Got a Friend" More Information
	Artist: - The Eagles Song: - "Take It Easy" More Information

Interlude C: In the Studio: The Role of Recording Techniques in Rock Music

	Artist: - Steely Dan Song: - Josie More Information
	Artist: - The Crystals Song: - Da Doo Ron Ron More Information

Chapter 9: Black Pop and the Rise of Disco (1970-1980)

	Artist: - Sly and the Family Stone Song: - "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" More Information
	Artist: - The Temptations Song: - "Papa Was A Rolling Stone" More Information
	Artist: - Stevie Wonder Song: - "Living for the City" More Information
	Artist: - Parliament Song: - "Tear the Roof Off the Sucker (Give Up The Funk)" More Information
	Artist: - Bob Marley and the Wailers Song: - "Get Up Stand Up" More Information
	Artist: - Donna Summer Song: - "Bad Girls" More Information

Chapter 10: Mainstream Rock, Punk, and New Wave (1975-1980)

	Artist: - Peter Frampton Song: - "Show Me the Way" (Live)" More Information
	Artist: - Boston Song: - "More Than A Feeling" More Information
	Artist: - Foreigner Song: - "Feels Like the First Time" More Information
	Artist: - The Sex Pistols Song: - "Anarchy in the UK" More Information
	Artist: - The Cars Song: - "My Best Friend's Girl" More Information

Chapter 11: I Want My MTV (1980-1990)

	Artist: - Michael Jackson Song: - "Billie Jean" More Information
	Artist: - Madonna Song: - "Like a Virgin" More Information
	Artist: - Prince Song: - "1999" More Information
	Artist: - The Police Song: - "Don't Stand So Close To Me" More Information
	Artist: - U2 Song: - "Pride (In The Name of Love)" More Information
	Artist: - Bruce Springsteen Song: - "Born in the USA" More Information
	Artist: - Peter Gabriel Song: - "Sledgehammer" More Information

Chapter 12: Heavy Metal, Rap, and the Rise of Alternative Rock (1982-1992)

	Artist: - Mötley Crüe Song: - "Shout at the Devil" More Information
	Artist: - Metallica Song: - "One" More Information
	Artist: - Run-DMC Song: - "Rock Box" More Information
	Artist: - Public Enemy Song: - "Don't Believe the Hype" More Information
	Artist: - Nirvana Song: - "Smells Like Teen Spirit" More Information

Chapter 13: Conclusion (1990s and beyond)

	Artist: - Sheryl Crow Song: - "All I Want To Do" More Information
	Artist: - Boyz II Men Song: - "End of the Road" More Information
	Artist: - Britney Spears Song: - ". . . Baby One More Time" More Information
	Artist: - Alanis Morissette Song: - "You Oughta Know" More Information
	Artist: - Dr. Dre, featuring Snoop Doggy Dogg Song: - "Nuthin' But A G Thang" More Information