Rock and Roll - vintage 1934

[Christiern]

Here's an early rock and roll song....

Conrad should love this.

[John L]

So much for the theory that Alan Freed invented the term "rock and roll."

[The Magnificent Goldberg]

Doesn't seem to be about sex.

MG

[Quincy]

Yet another artist Led Zeppelin ripped off.

[GA Russell]

It's got a good beat. It's easy to dance to.

[Randy Twizzle]

So much for the theory that Alan Freed invented the term "rock and roll

c

[Swinging Swede]

Ella Fitzgerald sang about a new rhythm called "Rock and Roll" already in 1937, with Chick Webb's orchestra.

"So won't you satisfy my soul with the Rock and Roll" (after about 1:05 and again after 2:40)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgpfmi5tAOk