1. MUH 2017 “Survey of Rock Music” (Summer “B” 2012, Class # 50585) Instructor: Scott Warfield, Assoc. Prof. Classroom Building 1, Room 121 8:00 am-9:50 am (Mon-Tues-Wed-Thurs)

2. Reminders: Some Important Web Pages My home web page : Scott Warfield's Home page Scott Warfield's Home page MUH 2017 home web page : MUH 2017 - Survey of Rock (see especially “Daily Assignments”) MUH 2017 - Survey of Rock Newcomers bookmark and read these pages

3. United States mid-20 th Century 1914-18 – World War I 1920s – “Roaring Twenties” “Jazz Age” 1929 – Stock Market Crash 1930s – “Great Depression” 1941-45 – World War II 1945-60s – “Baby Boom” - Korean War (1950-55) - “Cold War” - War in Vietnam (1960s-70s)

4. Oldsmobile “Rocket 88” (1950 model)

5. The “first” Rock ‘n Roll Song Textbook: “Rocket 88” Jackie Brentson & his Delta Cats Recorded in 1951 by Sun Records (Memphis) Probably composed by Ike Turner See textbook, pp. 8-9-10 Ex. : rocket 88 "Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats" - YouTuberocket 88 "Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats" - YouTube

6. Before Rock ‘n Roll? (pre-1950s) Regional (fragmented) markets (local tastes) - reflects limited travel - no simple, unified distribution system Three major styles lead to Rock ‘n Roll - “Popular” (White, urban, Northern) [descended from European high styles] - “Country & Western” (White, rural, Southern) [derisively – “Hillbilly”] - “Rhythm & Blues” (Black, all types) [also known as “Race records”]

7. Tin Pan Alley Sheet Music Industry New York City Popular Music aimed at mass-distribution of product “song pluggers” sell to performers in theaters, etc. Home market based on popularity of performers Standard “verse-chorus” format

8. “After the Ball” 1 st to sell “millions” Emphasis on the performer (Libby) A Trip to Chinatown (Popular show in 1880s/90s) Songwriter is secondary (Harris) Ex. Charles K. Harris - After the Ball - YouTubeCharles K. Harris - After the Ball - YouTube

9. Early Recording Technology Edison Cylinder (c. 1890s) Edison Film and Sound: The History of the Edison Cylinder Phonograph Edison Film and Sound: The History of the Edison Cylinder Phonograph (Library of Congress) Cylinder Preservation and Digitization ProjectCylinder Preservation and Digitization Project (UCSB)

10. Victrola (1910s)

11. Radio “Crystal” Radio (1920s) Home Radio (c. 1930s)

12. Tin Pan Alley → Broadway & Hollywood Songs sung in theaters, revues, shows, etc. Motion Pictures emulate - live music during “silent era” (pre-1929) - recorded sound after 1930 Example (textbook, pp. 42-43) :Judy Garland with Victor Young & His Orchestra - "Over The Rainbow" – YouTubeJudy Garland with Victor Young & His Orchestra - "Over The Rainbow" – YouTube Ex. : Judy Garland - Over The Rainbow (Subtitiles) – YouTube (from The Wizard of Oz)Judy Garland - Over The Rainbow (Subtitiles) – YouTube Use of A A B A “Song form” European Harmonies, Forms, Instruments Aimed at Urban, White (European) Audiences

13. Unifying the Distribution Chain Pre-1920s Local & Regional producers dominate (sheet music & “do it yourself”) Radio – commercial broadcasts begin 1920s - local broadcasts of live (local) musicians Development of “Networks” (late 1920s-30s) - shared feeds via land lines “Clear Channel” stations (50,000 watts) - licensed as only station on a frequency (night) - high power = extreme range - South of the border [Mexican] “X” stations

14. Singers & Big Bands National Tours, Network Radio Broadcasts, Records “Tin Pan Alley” songs arranged for particular bands Emphasis on the instrumental sound Singers as “featured” (small break from instruments) Glenn Miller and his Orchestra

15. More Big Bands Ex. YouTube - Benny Goodman Orchestra Sing Sing Sing from Hollywood HotelYouTube - Benny Goodman Orchestra Sing Sing Sing from Hollywood Hotel Ex. Duke Ellington Orchestra "Take The A Train" 1943 - YouTubeDuke Ellington Orchestra "Take The A Train" 1943 - YouTube Ex. Glenn Miller LIVE - "In The Mood" - '41 - HQ - YouTubeGlenn Miller LIVE - "In The Mood" - '41 - HQ - YouTube Ex. YouTube - Chattanooga Choo Choo - Glenn Miller OrchestraYouTube - Chattanooga Choo Choo - Glenn Miller Orchestra Duke Ellington and his Orchestra Benny Goodman and his Orchestra

16. Singers step up Singers become important as personalities w/ solo careers Ex. BING CROSBY 1930 FIRST RADIO APPEARANCE.wmv - YouTubeBING CROSBY 1930 FIRST RADIO APPEARANCE.wmv - YouTube Ex. White Christmas - Bing Crosby - YouTubeWhite Christmas - Bing Crosby - YouTube Ex. YouTube - Martha Tilton - "Love Turns Winter to Spring" (1941)YouTube - Martha Tilton - "Love Turns Winter to Spring" (1941) Ex. Tommy Dorsey - "Oh Look At Me Now" - vocals - Frank Sinatra,Connie Haines, & The Pied Pipers - YouTubeTommy Dorsey - "Oh Look At Me Now" - vocals - Frank Sinatra,Connie Haines, & The Pied Pipers - YouTube Bing Crosby Martha Tilton Frank Sinatra (rt) & Tommy Dorsey

17. Vocal Groups The Andrews Sisters Emphasis on harmony (part singing) Ex. The Andrews Sisters - Rum and Coca Cola - YouTubeThe Andrews Sisters - Rum and Coca Cola - YouTube Ex. YouTube - Andrews Sisters' "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Of Company B“YouTube - Andrews Sisters' "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Of Company B“

18. Country Rural, Southern Music Made at home – Traditional, Folk, Religious, etc. Unschooled performers Recorded in 1920s-30s by Northern Companies for regional distribution (“Hillbilly”) Example: YouTube - The Carter Family- Bury me under the Weeping Willow Tree.YouTube - The Carter Family- Bury me under the Weeping Willow Tree. Example: YouTube - Jimmie Rodgers - Blue Yodel No 1 (T For Texas)YouTube - Jimmie Rodgers - Blue Yodel No 1 (T For Texas)