As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the release of Rocket "88", lets take a look back at arguably the first ever rock 'n' roll song. Rocket "88" predates Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Carl Perkins.

Special thanks to Mitchell Keeran for narrating this video! You can check out his YouTube channel and Twitter account here:
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Songs featured in this video:
Rocket "88" - Jackie Brenston and his Delta Cats
Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley & His Comets
So Fine - Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm
Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
Caldonia - Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five
Good Golly, Miss Molly - Little Richard
That's All Right - Arthur Crudup
Rock Around The Block - Giorgio Di Campo (background)

Full Song:
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Sources:
https://www.motortrend.com/news/oldsm...
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/3...
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-firs...
http://content.time.com/time/arts/art...

Background Music Credit:
royalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music
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