Honky Tonk Pt. 1
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The rock and roll era's first great instrumental hit was born in Lima, Ohio during a series of one-night stands by Bill Doggett and his Combo in 1956. Doggett had already established his jazz reputation many years before with his own band, then writing, arranging, and playing the organ for the Ink Spots, Louis Jordan, and Ella Fitzgerald. In fact, many attribute Louis Jordan's hit "Saturday Night Fish Fry" to Bill Doggett although Louis took the writing credit. Read Full BioThe rock and roll era's first great instrumental hit was born in Lima, Ohio during a series of one-night stands by Bill Doggett and his Combo in 1956. Doggett had already established his jazz reputation many years before with his own band, then writing, arranging, and playing the organ for the Ink Spots, Louis Jordan, and Ella Fitzgerald. In fact, many attribute Louis Jordan's hit "Saturday Night Fish Fry" to Bill Doggett although Louis took the writing credit. As Bill would recount the origins of "Honky Tonk" years later, he said that it started out as a "little riff", and they kept adding to it as they played each night. It remains a landmark rock recording and one of the all-time great dance tunes.
Actually this was recorded in 1956, but nonetheless, Bill Doggett was one of the great pioneers of what became known as "rock n roll". Gotta give credit to its blues, Jazz, and Country roots.
Actually this was recorded in 1956, but nonetheless, Bill Doggett was one of the great pioneers of what became known as "rock n roll". Gotta give credit to its blues, Jazz, and Country roots.
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Donald MacKay
When this song came out, I bought the 78, went into my room, locked the door, turned it to Part II and heard it over and over again, against the noise of my mother telling me to turn the volume down. One of the best all time instrumentals.
Barbara Richmond
Donald, Bill Doggett or Jimmy Smith?
Soul Vaccination
Same thing happened to me in 1964..I brought the record I want to hold your hand home went in my room and played it for hours as my mom was yelling from the kitchen Turn that noise down.
Clay Dobbins
@Johnny Acevedo Last Night was performed by The Mar-Keys
Johnny Acevedo
Donald macay I did the same thing on king Lable i’m 78 years old I’ve been listening to it for 65 years this is one tune you don’t get tired of just like last night by Little Water & key at the highway😎
Clay Dobbins
My era. My mother, father, aunts and uncles were hard party people. This was one of their staples..
Eric Seabury
While driving all night, this song came on my radio. A great song to listen to while on the road.
Helen Johnson
Love this song. I saw him at my college.I AM A FAMU RATTLER.☝🏾☝🏾👌🏼👌🏼👍👍
Donald Morrow
This is one of those records you can play and dance to until the end of time. It is still the highest charting record ever on the King label. It has taught countless bands how to play R&B (especially what a "groove" is in music). Though much has been made (and deservedly so) of Clifford Scott's groundbreaking sax work on this record, please don't forget that it is Billy Butler's equally stunning guitar work on Part 1 that made dee jays play both sides of the record (they even duet at the end of the record). All this would be nothing without Bill and the backing musicians playing the steadiest, most monstrous groove in the history of R&B (even the shouts are in place...and necessary). This is one for the history books indeed.
Ronald Vaughan
DAMN,HOW I LOVE YOUR REVIEW! THAT REALLY NAILED IT! The tube amps of that time provided a colorful distorion that can't be equalled today....History books,indeed......................................BTW,think that "honky tonk" means "white man's club"............................