HIST 150C3 1st Edition Lecture 19Key Terms:Sam Philips-from Alabama-loved race records (records recorded by African Americans)-thought race records should be marketed more widely to white Americans-wanted more rhythmic music-understood Nashville and country music were separated but wanted to create something integrated and new-motto: we record anything, anywhere, anytimeGrand Ol’ OpryBob WillisSun Records-Sam Philip’s studio-invited rural musicians to record here-many musicians who recorded here were sharecroppersMemphis-lied on Mississpi Delta-Delta was a African American region-rural-known for growing cottonBeale St.These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.-most popular place to play in Memphis-individuals stopped wearing overalls and started wearing suits (urbanizing)-slicked back their hair and plug in their guitars-distinct style of music and dress developed on this street-allowed for integrationIke TurnerRocket 88 (1951)-written and performed by Mississippi musician (Ike Turner)-famous for working and recording with Tina Turner-contains no blues structure (AAB)-moving away from the rural sounding music (no repeated lines)-becomes a hit on the R&B chartsBilly Lee Riley“Red Hot” (1954)Similarities/Differences between Red Hot and Rocket 88Same:-emphasis on rhythm -presence of the sax and horn instruments-guitars are plugged in-lyrics focus on cars, women, and loveDifferent:Elvis Presley“That’s All Right” (1954)Cold War and HomefrontNormadyNuclear Family-could promote stable, healthy values
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