All Pieces for Matt "The Cat" Baldassarri
This week, the "Juke In The Back" begins a four part feature on the early musical career of the great, Ray Charles, which will cover 1948-58. Part...
- Added: Sep 21, 2014
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 5
The Penguins’ “Earth Angel” was the first rhythm & blues song to crossover into the pop world in such a big way that it announced the beginning of ...
- Added: Sep 14, 2014
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 4
The "Juke In The Back" honors Little Esther, the 14 year old phenom that scored 3 #1 hits in 1950, singing with Johnny Otis' musical ensemble. She ...
- Added: Sep 07, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 4
This week, Matt The Cat digs deep inside the back of the "Juke In The Back" to dust off some 78rpm shellac plattahs that never get played. It's a g...
- Added: Aug 31, 2014
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 5
The legendary Lloyd Price joins Matt The Cat on the "Juke In The Back" this week to discuss his early career on Specialty Records and the recording...
- Added: Aug 24, 2014
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 6
This week, the "Juke In The Back" focuses on the great Howlin' Wolf's earliest recordings. Before he became a huge star on Chess Records in Chicago...
- Added: Aug 17, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 5
Drop a nickel in the ol' Rockola Juke as Matt The Cat dedicates the entire hour to the great little Nashville R&B label, Excello Records. From The ...
- Added: Aug 10, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 7
Terry Johnson of The Flamingos joins Matt The Cat this week as the "Juke In The Back" jumps and grooves with part three of our three part feature o...
- Added: Aug 03, 2014
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 6
The "Juke In The Back" jumps and grooves this week as Matt The Cat presents part 2 of a three part feature on The Flamingos, one of the most influe...
- Added: Jul 27, 2014
- Length: 58:59
- Purchases: 6
The "Juke In The Back" jumps and grooves this week as Matt The Cat begins a 3 part feature on The Flamingos, one of the most influential and best r...
- Added: Jul 20, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 6
The entire "Juke In The Back" this week features Motown's biggest acts, BEFORE there even was a Motown Records and before those acts were household...
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- Added: Jul 13, 2014
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 7
Marvin Phillips is one of LA's unsung heroes of 1950s rhythm & blues. He, along with Jesse Belvin popularized R&B duos with their 1952 smash, "Drea...
- Added: Jul 06, 2014
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 6
What’s more American than celebrating America’s birthday with some good ol’ red, white and Rhythm & Blues about THE Fourth of July staple: food? Di...
- Added: Jun 29, 2014
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 7
Memphis Slim dubbed himself the "Ambassador Of The Blues" and for good reason. He spread the gospel of America's music around the world during his ...
- Added: Jun 22, 2014
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 5
Even though The Cardinals only scored 3 R&B hits, they are remembered as one of the most important vocal groups of the 1950s. This week, Matt The C...
- Added: Jun 14, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 6
This week, the "Juke In The Back" spotlights the "Prince of Primitive Cool," Rosco Gordon. His mostly self-penned tunes, feature his unique blend ...
- Added: Jun 08, 2014
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 5
Much has been said about Ike Turner's personal life, but not enough has been said about his musical legacy. This week's "Juke In The Back" looks at...
- Added: Jun 02, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 6
This week, "Juke In The Back" highlights the short career of one of R&B's greatest talents: JOHNNY ACE. His great records usually get overshadowed ...
- Added: May 25, 2014
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 6
This week, the jukebox is in the spotlight as the "Juke In The Back" features part 2 of a part series on the biggest R&B jukebox hits of 1952!
- Added: May 18, 2014
- Length: 59:01
- Purchases: 5
This week, the jukebox is in the spotlight as we feature part one of a two part series on the top R&B jukebox hits of 1952.
- Added: May 11, 2014
- Length: 59:00
- Purchases: 5
