The 1950s Number Ones #7: Rockabilly Arrival (ft. Alex Johnson)

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On this episode, Violet and Matty are joined by Alex Johnson (Why Dogs Why, Cheekface) as they talk about the songs that went #1 upon rockabilly’s arrival to the pop music world.

Songs discussed:

• Elvis Presley – Too Much
• Buddy Knox – Party Doll
• Elvis Presley – All Shook Up
• Elvis Presley – (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear
• Buddy Holly & The Crickets – That’ll Be The Day
• Jimmie Rodgers – Honeycomb
• The Everly Brothers – Wake up Little Susie
• Elvis Presley – Jailhouse Rock
• Sam Cooke – You Send Me
• Pat Boone – April Love

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