Those Oldies but Goodies: A Guide to 50's Record Collecting.

Arts & Photography

Propes, Steve

Music

Macmillan Co.

A profusely illustrated, entertaining compendium of music trivia tells the stories behind the great holiday hits, and misses, of popular music by a wide range of recording artists. 50,000 first printing. $50,000 ad/promo.

Merry Christmas, Baby: Holiday Music from Bing to Sting

MARSH, DAVE

Little,Brown & Co

Using the essentially rhetorical (some might say theological) question: "What was the first rock 'n' roll record?" as its starting point, this unique book nominates 50 records for the honor, beginning with an early live recording, "Blues, Part 2" (1944) and ending with Elvis Presley's "Heartbreak Hotel" (1956). Forewords by Billy Vera and Dave Marsh.

What Was the First Rock 'N' Roll Record?

Dawson, Jim

Faber&Faber

Golden oldies;: A guide to 60's record collecting

Chilton Book Co.

Golden goodies: A guide to 50's & 60's popular rock & roll record collecting

Description: xi, 185 p. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Rock music --United States --Discography. Sound recordings --Collectors and collecting. Prices.

Golden Goodies: A Guide To 50's & 60's Popular Rock & Roll Record Collecting

Chilton Book Company

L.A. R&B Vocal Groups, 1945-1965

Big Nickel Pubns

What Was the First Rock 'N' Roll Record: 30th Anniversary Edition, Updated and Revised

“The blues had a baby and they called it rock ‘n’ roll,” said the great Muddy Waters. 
But what was the firstborn? What was the first rock ‘n’ roll record?\nUsing this question as their starting point, writers Jim Dawson and Steve Propes nominate 50 recordings for that honor. Beginning with a 1944 Jazz at the Philharmonic recording, “Blues, Part 2,” and ending with Elvis Presley’s “Heartbreak Hotel,” What Was the First Rock ‘n’ Roll Record? profiles some of the most important and influential recordings in rock’s history.\nFor each nominee, Dawson and Propes provide chart positions, labels, recording information, and an explanation as to why it might qualify as the first. Lesser known milestones like “Open the Door, Richard” and “Rocket 88” appear here alongside acknowledged classics like “Shake, Rattle, and Roll” and “Rock Around the Clock,” and many forgotten artists are restored to their rightful place in rock’s pantheon. The result is a provocative and entertaining guide to the earliest days of rock ‘n’ roll.\nThis 30th anniversary updated and revised edition brings to light new and surprising details about the songs and artists that are vying for the honor of being the first rock ‘n’ roll record.

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Genius Book Publishing

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