RELEASED 14.9.2010
Recorded 1983-85 and features performances by The Coasters, Chubby Checker, Bo Diddley, The Diamonds, Little Anthony and many more.

Description:

Rock and Roll grew from the melding of Black Rhythm and Blues with Country and Western. This mixture was so volatile that several southern congressmen went on record stating that Rock and Roll was a plot to destroy American values by encouraging race mixing. Originating in predominately black areas, Rock and Roll started out being labeled as rebellious, primative, black music until white artists like Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper introduced Rock and Roll to the "mainstream" youth in the early 1950's, and their influence along with others began the first true multi-racial and multi-cultural movement in America. The America's Music Legacy series was recorded 1983-85 and produced by 20TH Century Home Entertainment. It showcases the musical legends performing the songs that continue to attract and entice the whole world, because they truly are the best of all that is America. The program is hosted by Fabian and features performances by The Coasters, Chubby Checker, Bo Diddley, The Diamonds, Little Anthony, and many more.

Track Listing/Features:

• Old Time Rock and Roll
• Poison Ivy - Searchin' - Charlie Brown - YaketyYak
• I'm Gonna Make You Mine - Two Faces Have I - Lightin' Strikes
• Since I Don't Have You - It's Only Make Believe
• Pony Time - Medley: Blueberry Hill, Good Golly Miss Molly, Sea Cruise, Whole Lotta Shakin' Shake Rattle and Roll, Hound Dog, I Saw Her Standing There and Lets Twist Again - The Twist
• Johnny B. Goode
• Come On - Hey Bo Diddley - I'm A Man - Bo Diddley Put the Rock into Rock & Roll
• Turn Me Loose - Tiger - Old Time Rock & Roll
• He's a Rebel - He's Sure the Boy I Love - Then He Kissed Me - Da Doo Ron Ron
• Silhouettes - The Stroll - Lrttle Darlin'
• Tears On My Pillow - Hurts So Bad - Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ka Bop
• Johnny B. Goode