The Death of Dick Clark – My Place Host Joel Najman Joins George on Jazz

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Joel Najman of VPR’s "My Place" is my special guest tonight as we
discuss the role of Dick Clark, who died earlier today, in Rock music.
The second hour of Jazz features groups like Count Basie, T-Bone Walker,
The Cats And The Fiddle, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Louis Jordan who influenced Rock & Roll.

Listen to this special broadcast "Joel Najman Remembers Dick Clark."

Playlist:
9:00 pm
  • Bandstand Boogie (American Bandstand Theme)
  • Artist Name: Les Elgart
  • CD/Album: Tequila: Rockin' Instrumentals
  • Record co./Cat #: Sony Music Special Products 22156
  • Release Year: 1991
9:03 pm
  • Talking about Dick Clark who died today
  • Artist Name: Joel Najman
9:20 pm
  • The Twist
  • Artist Name: Chubby Checker
  • Composer: Chubby Checker
  • CD/Album: All The Hits Vol. 1
  • Record co./Cat #: Marginal Records 020
  • Release Year: 1995
9:35 pm
  • 16 Candles
  • Artist Name: The Crests featuring Johnny Maestro
  • CD/Album: The Best Of The Crests
  • Record co./Cat #: Rhino/Murray Hill 70948
  • Release Year: 1990
9:40 pm
  • Mashed Potato Time
  • Artist Name: Dee Dee Sharp
  • Composer: Bateman, Dobbins, Garrett, Gorman, Holland, Mann
  • CD/Album: The Best Of Dee Dee Sharp Cameo Parkway
  • Record co./Cat #: Abkco Music & Records 1877192332
  • Release Year: 2005
9:45 pm
  • Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay
  • Artist Name: Danny And The Juniors
  • CD/Album: Rockin' With
  • Record co./Cat #: MCA 31060
  • Release Year: 1983
9:50 pm
  • (Night Time Is) The Right Time
  • Artist Name: Ray Charles
  • Soloists: Ray Charles-Piano, Vocals
  • CD/Album: Pure Genius-The Complete Atlantic Recordings
  • Record co./Cat #: Rhino/Atlantic 74731
  • Release Year: 1958
9:55 pm
  • Caldonia
  • Artist Name: Louis Jordan
  • Composer: F. Moore
  • Soloists: Louis Jordan-Vocals, Alto Sax
  • CD/Album: The Best Of Louis Jordan
  • Record co./Cat #: MCA 4079
  • Release Year: 1945
10:00 pm
  • One Is Never Too Old To Swing
  • Artist Name: The Cats And The Fiddle
  • Composer: Tiny Grimes
  • CD/Album: We Cats Will Swing For You
  • Record co./Cat #: ASV/Living Era 5475
  • Release Year: 1941
10:03 pm
  • Jumping At The Woodside
  • Artist Name: Count Basie
  • Composer: Count Basie
  • CD/Album: The Complete Decca Recordings
  • Record co./Cat #: GRP/Decca Jazz 3-611-2
  • Release Year: 1938
10:06 pm
  • Rock Me
  • Artist Name: Sister Rosetta Tharpe with Lucky Millinder & His Orchestra
  • Composer: Dorsey
  • Soloists: Sister Rosetta Tharpe-Vocals, Guitar
  • CD/Album: The Original Soul Sister
  • Record co./Cat #: Proper Box 51
  • Release Year: 1941
10:09 pm
  • It's All Right Baby
  • Artist Name: Joe Turner & Pete Johnson
  • Composer: Turner, Johnson
  • Soloists: Joe Turner-Vocals ; Pete Johnson-Piano
  • CD/Album: From Spirituals To Swing
  • Record co./Cat #: Vanguard 169/71-2
  • Release Year: 1938
10:12 pm
  • Call It Stormy Monday
  • Artist Name: T-Bone Walker
  • Composer: T-Bone Walker
  • Soloists: T-Bone Walker-Vocals, Guitar
  • CD/Album: The Blues, Volume 3
  • Record co./Cat #: The Smithsonian Collection 101-2
10:15 pm
  • Cry Too Me
  • Artist Name: Professor Longhair
  • Composer: Professor Longhair
  • Soloists: Professor Longhair-Piano, Vocals
  • CD/Album: Crawfish Fiesta
  • Record co./Cat #: Alligator 4718
  • Release Year: 1980
10:20 pm
  • In My Room
  • Artist Name: Larry Goldings
  • Composer: Brian Wilson, Gary L. Usher
  • Soloists: Larry Goldings-Piano
  • CD/Album: In My Room
  • Record co./Cat #: BFMJazz.com
  • Release Year: 2011
  • Note: New
10:24 pm
  • The Very Thought Of You
  • Artist Name: Susie Arioli featuring Jordan Officer
  • Composer: Ray Noble
  • Soloists: Susie Arioli-Vocals, Snare ; Jordan Officer-Guitar
  • CD/Album: Night Lights
  • Record co./Cat #: Jazzheads 1191
  • Release Year: 2012
  • Note: New
10:27 pm
  • I'm Gonna Sit Right Down And Write Myself A Letter
  • Artist Name: Paul McCartney
  • Composer: Joseph Young, Fred Ahlert
  • Soloists: Paul McCartney-Vocals
  • CD/Album: Kisses On The Bottom
  • Record co./Cat #: Hear Music/Concord Music 33369-02
  • Release Year: 2012
  • Note: New
10:30 pm
  • Doce De Coco
  • Artist Name: Fred Hersch
  • Composer: Bandolim
  • Soloists: Fred Hersch-Piano
  • CD/Album: Alone At The Vanguard
  • Record co./Cat #: Palmetto Records 2147
  • Release Year: 2011
10:43 pm
  • Just My Imagination
  • Artist Name: Rene Marie
  • Composer: B. Strong, N. Whitfield
  • Soloists: Rene Marie-Vocals
  • CD/Album: Voice Of My Beautiful Country
  • Record co./Cat #: Motema Music 59
  • Release Year: 2011
  • Note: New
10:50 pm
  • Very Early
  • Artist Name: Alan Pasqua
  • Composer: Bill Evans
  • Soloists: Alan Pasqua-Pianos
  • CD/Album: Twin Bill
  • Record co./Cat #: BFMJazz.com
  • Release Year: 2011
  • Note: New

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