The rock and roll era's first great instrumental hit was born in Lima, Ohio… Read Full Bio ↴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. 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.
Honky Tonk Pt. 1
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@OldDogNewTrick
Music of my life. We did not have color TV, cell phones or internet back then, but we did have THIS!
@billyturner7340
Amen to that. For those grow up in 70's as a kid like did listening to these damn we had it great.you had the best of both what they use call country and western and rock n roll then.
@juanalba4698
Hell yeah bro, and from San Anto my home town, use to play out in the downtown streets.
@scrotiepig
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@arturogonzales9166
And that's all we needed. Beautiful days !
@myrabrock219
Yes indeed. Wonderful times.
@neilleonard3694
I am a Freshman in HS and this is playing on the AM car radio. Ike was in the White House and all was well with the world. At least this has stood the test of time. Thank you Bill Doggett, Billy Butler and Clifford Scott. American music at its best. This outlives you and will outlive me, too. Sublime.
@fralinartframe7684
actually nothing was right in the world but it sure seemed like it.
@TheVatonaught
great post.
@gordontyree4308
Love this! I remember as a kid this playing on the turntable as loud as it could goโฆmy mom and dad loved to dance and they would get up and tear it up, then my two brothers and I would join in! Wonderful memories! My mom and dad are both passed now, but when I hear Honky Tonk one an two, I close my eyes and I can see my parents dancing with smiles and laughter and pure joy on their faces! Iโm so thankful to God for those memories! Bill Doggett forever!