Christmas and more! Rockabilly N Blues Radio Hour 12-19-16

This week, we hear a recent Christmas tune and favorite holiday tradition from Reverend Horton Heat as well as more Christmas tunes from Los Straitjackets, Susan Marshall, Bill Haley & His Comets, The Holly Twins with Eddie Cochran, Hillbilly Casino, Buck Owens and The Honeydippers.  Plus, we hear some rockers from Webb Wilder, Dave & Phil Alvin, Lee Rocker, Hillbilly Moon Explosion, Red Foley, The Royal Hounds, JD McPherson and more!

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Intro Voice Over- Rob "Cool Daddy" Dempsey
Intro Music Bed:  Big Bad Voodoo Daddy- "Rockabilly Christmas"

Los Straitjackets- "Frosty The Snowman"
The Honeydippers- "Hoy, Hoy, Hoy (Rockin' On Christmas Eve)"
Lee Rocker- "Rockin' Harder"
Webb Wilder- "Rough & Tumble Guy"
Joakim Tinderholt & His Band- "Stumble & Fumble"
Buck Owens- "Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy"
Hillbilly Casino- "Let It Snow"
Hillbilly Moon Explosion- "You Miss Something"
The Royal Hounds- "Make It Hail"
The Paladins- "Good Lovin'"
The Holly Twins with Eddie Cochran- "I Want Elvis For Christmas"
Susan Marshall- "Jingle Bells"
Johnny Cash- "There You Go"
Ritchie Valens- "Ooh My Head"
JD McPherson- "Precious"
Jim Heath (Reverend Horton Heat) on favorite holiday tradition
Reverend Horton Heat- "Donuts In The Snow"
Bill Haley & His Comets- "Jingle Bell Rock"
Red Foley- "Crazy Little Guitar Man"
Dave & Phil Alvin- "How You Want It Done"

Outro music bed: Brian Setzer Orchestra- "Hark The Herald Angels Sing"
Green titles= Christmas

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Bill Haley died this day in 1981

Bill Haley passed away this day in 1981.  Haley was one of the first Rock & Roll musicians.  Haley and his band The Comets enjoyed huge early success with songs like "Rock Around The Clock", "Shake, Rattle & Roll", "See You Later, Alligator" and many more.  Enjoy some of his best-

"Rock Around The Clock" (w/ intro by Dick Clark)

"Razzle Dazzle"

"Shake, Rattle & Roll"

"See You Later, Aligator"

Big Joe Turner died this day in 1985

Joseph Vernon Turner Jr. ("Big" Joe Turner) died this day in 1985.  He was known as "The Boss Of The Blues" but also had a big effect on Elvis Presley, Bill Haley, Johnny & Dorsey Burnette and others that covered his tunes.  Here's some select tunes from his great catalog as well as some choice covers...

"Shake, Rattle & Roll"- Big Joe Turner

"Shake, Rattle & Roll"- Bill Haley & His Comets

"Shake, Rattle & Roll/ Flip Flop Fly"- Elvis Presley

"Honey Hush"- Big Joe Turner

"Honey Hush"- Johnny & Dorsey Burnette

"Honey Hush"- Paul McCartney (w/ David Gilmore)

"Jingle Bell Rock" versions

"Jingle Bell Rock" has become a classic over the years.  It was first released in 1957 by Bobby Helms.  Enjoy these great versions and let us know which you like the best!

Bobby Helms

Dion

The Ventures

Chet Atkins

Bill Haley