Show notes
The Rumpus Room Radio Feature: Tribute to Elvis. In a nutshell, Elvis Presley fundamentally revolutionized popular culture by bridging the gap between African-American rhythm-and-blues and white country music, effectively launching rock 'n' roll into the mainstream. This week was Elvis Presley's Debut (1956) entering the music charts for the first time with "Heartbreak Hotel".Hour OneThe Osmonds: One Bad AppleThe Rutles: It's Looking GoodGyasi: Bang BangManfred Mann's Earth Band: Blinded By The LightThe Beatles: A Day In The LifeColdplay: Speed of SoundGenesis: Silent SunEagles: Hotel CaliforniaSierra Hull: BoomDire Straits: Brothers In ArmsRoger Hodgson: Had A Dream (Sleeping with the Enemy)Neil Diamond: AmericaNeil Diamond: I'm A BelieverPercy Faith Orchestra: Theme from a Summer Place Hour TwoAlynna Miles: Black VelvetThe Who: Real Good Looking BoyPaul Simon: GracelandMarc Cohn: Walking In MemphisGillian Welch: Elvis Presley BluesBilly Joel: Heartbreak HotelR.E.M. Supernatural SuperseriousJesus Jones: Right Here, Right NowThe Wallflowers: One HeadlightCollective Soul: The World I KnowPeter Murphy: Cuts You UpMr. Mister: KyrieLou Reed: Dirty Blvd.Elvis Presley: A Little Less ConversationThank you for listening! [email protected] FACEBOOK

