James Brown - Honky Tonk

last updated: Jan 24, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc1NRxE6yZY

A cover of Bill Doggett's honky tonk, the first instance of a riff you absolutely recognize as foundational to rock and roll.

Maybe go check out the Buddy Holly or the Beach Boys version?

via this 500songs episode

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