So thats when sam phillips got the idea, well, man, if i get me a white boy to sound like. You may have heard of jalopies, you heard the noise they make, let me introduce you to my rocket 88. John teftellers museum records jackie brenston rocket 88. Jackie brenston and his delta cats music, videos, stats. Rocket 88 ike turner jackie brenston chess 1458, 1951 you may have heard of jalopies you heard the noise they make let me introduce you to my rocket 88 yes, its great, just wont wait everybody likes my rocket 88 gals will ride in style, moving all along v8 motor and this modern design my convertible top and the gals dont mind sportin. Jackie brenston was born in 1930 in the town of clarksdale, mississippi. Jackie brenston rocket 88 come back where you belong. Jackie brenston and his delta cats music, videos, stats, and. Jackie brenston and his delta cats rocket 88 come back where you belong chess usa 1458. Rocket 88 the 1951 hit from jackie brenston and his delta cats is considered by many to be the first rock n roll record share on twitter opens new window. Recorded at sun recording service in memphis tennessee in 1951, rocket 88 was purported to be the first ever. You know its great, dont be late, everybody likes my rocket 88. Widely acknowledged as the first rock and roll song.
A seismic shift occurred during one session in 1951 when phillips recorded rocket 88 with jackie brenston and ike turner. Jackie brenston was the saxaphone player in ike turners band during the early 1950s. Rocket 88 was a hit in 1951 for jackie brenston and his delta cats. Rocket 88 jackie brenston and his delta cats chess.
Jackie brenston 193079, who was a saxophonist with turner, also sang the vocal on rocket 88, a hymn of praise to the joys of the oldsmobile rocket 88 automobile, which had recently been introduced. This songs story is a roller coaster, being recorded by ike turner and his band, of which brenston was a member, in march 1951 at memphis recording service. Jackie brenston biography, albums, streaming links. Brenston played tenor sax in ikes band, and the unexpected fame swelled his head so much that he left ike to go solo but never tasted success again. Study 32 terms history of rock 120 intro flashcards quizlet. Mar 03, 2011 jackie brenston 193079, who was a saxophonist with turner, also sang the vocal on rocket 88, a hymn of praise to the joys of the oldsmobile rocket 88 automobile, which had recently been introduced. Jackie brenston clarksdale, mississippi, 15 august 1930 15 december 1979 was. Song information for rocket 88 jackie brenston on allmusic. You woman have heard of jalopies you heard the noise they make let me introduce you to my rocket 88 yes, its great, just wont wait everybody likes my rocket 88. It was where son house, charley patton, and robert johnson worked their wicked magic in juke joints at the outskirts of town.
Rocket 88 with ike turners band and jackie brenston on sax and lead vocals was one of the earliest rock n roll hits in 1951, and heres a brenston concert poster from the following year when he was very much riding its crest. Acrobat has built a formidable reputation based on its completist chart. Rocket 88 jackie brenston and his delta cats chess, 1951. Returning to clarksdale from army service in 1947, brenston learned to play the tenor saxophone, linking up with ike turner in 1950 as sax player. Mar 06, 2011 and because rock n roll came about through evolution and not invention, its impossible to name any one song the definitive first rock n roll song, although many that have, have said it would be rocket 88. Returning to clarksdale from army service in 1947, brenston learned to play the tenor saxophone. Study 32 terms history of rock 120 intro flashcards. How does jackie brenston s rocket 88 break with standard blues practices. The location was phenix city, al, known as sin city at the time for its fastpaced and shady night life. Jackie brenston rocket 88 7 single vinyl limited edition vinyl single by jackie brenston featuring the songs rocket 88 and come back where you belong. Mcclanahan, jackie brenston, john ricco, clarke, evans. Email john tefteller phone 800 95526 usa only or 541 47626 outside the usa write us at p. Jackie brenston my real gone rocket norton records.
Producer sam phillips recorded it at his memphis recording service, where elvis presley would launch his recording career three years later, and historians also cite the accidental distortion from willie kizarts guitar amp a buzz created after the amp fell off the top of. Jackie brenston and his delta cats rocket 88 lyrics. Rocket 88 is a rhythm and blues song that was first recorded in the studio of producer sam phillips memphis, tennessee, on march 3 or 5, 1951. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. As time went on, turner stepped forward from piano to guitar, allowing there to be no mistaking who the leader of his band was. Rocket 88 original version ike turnerjackie brenston youtube. Brenstons birth date has long been the source of speculation. Aug 26, 2009 considered by many to be the very first rock n roll song. Brenston sang the lead vocal and was credited with writing.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use. You women have heard of jalopies youve heard the noise they. The recording was credited to jackie brenston and his delta cats, who were actually a 19 yr old ike turner and his kings of rhythm. You woman have heard of jalopies you heard the noise they make let me introduce you to my rocket 88 yes, its great, just wont wait everyb. Terms in this set 32 how does jackie brenstons rocket 88 break with standard blues practices. A white man who loved and understood africanamerican music, phillips recorded soontobe blues icons such as howlin wolf, rufus thomas, and b. Mcclanahan, jackie brenston, john ricco, clarke, evans publishers. Provided to youtube by music video distributors inc. Jackie brenston and his delta cats rocket 88 discogs.
Jackie brenston was born on august 15, 1930, in clarksdale, mississippi, the delta town where highway 49 meets highway 61. The song rocket 88 was written by jackie brenston and was first recorded and released by jackie brenston and his delta cats in 1951. Sun records by john floyd overdrive rakuten overdrive. You women have heard of jalopies youve heard the noise they make but let me reintroduce my new rocket 88 yes, its straight, just wont wait everybody likes my rocket. Click the button below to add the jackie brenston my real gone rocket to. Considered by many to be the very first rock n roll song. Ike sang a couple of laidback blues at the date and turned the mike over to one of his saxophonists, jackie brenston, for the uptempo rocket 88. Rocket 88 original version ike turnerjackie brenston. The song pays homage to the oldsmobile model rocket 88.
History of rock 120 utk introduction flashcards quizlet. Email john tefteller phone 800 95526 usa only or 541 47626 outside the usa. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Rocket 88 originally written as rocket 88 is a rhythm and blues song that was first recorded in memphis, tennessee, on march 3 or 5, 1951 accounts differ. Ike turner carved a niche for himself as a noted blues pianist long before his rock em, sock em marriage to annie mae bullock tina turner, and as the creator of what many call the. Cover versions of rocket 88 written by jackie brenston. Jackie brenston rocket 88 7 single vinyl raucous records. And it caused ike turner and jackie brenston to part company after one more session at which only one recording was made, my real gone rocket, the followup to rocket 88, in the summer of 1951. Rocket 88 come back where you belong by jackie brenston. And because rock n roll came about through evolution and not invention, its impossible to name any one song the definitive first rock n roll song, although many that have, have said it would be rocket 88. You woman have heard of jalopies you heard the noise they make let me introduce you to my rocket 88 yes, its great, just wont wait everybody likes my rocket 88 baby. Since early in the century clarksdale had been one of the most musically fertile places in the south.
But you cant go too far wrong citing jackie brenstons 1951 chess waxing of rocket 88, a seminal piece of rocks fascinating read full biography. Jackie brenston biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. The band was actually 19yearold ike turner and his kings of rhythm band, who rehearsed at the riverside hotel in clarksdale, mississippi. You woman have heard of jalopies, you heard the noise they make, let me introduce you to my rocket 88. How does jackie brenstons rocket 88 break with standard blues practices. It was covered by son lewis, bryan lee, nelsen adelard, phil haley and his comments and other artists.
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