Master 'shout blues' artist Big Joe Turner marks another high point of his career here with "Shake, Rattle & Roll."
Although Bill Haley's later sanitized version became a top rock-n-roller hit, it...
Master 'shout blues' artist Big Joe Turner marks another high point of his career here with "Shake, Rattle & Roll."
Although Bill Haley's later sanitized version became a top rock-n-roller hit, it's said many folks sought out Turner's version instead.
A pivotal figure in popularizing blues, jazz, classic R&B, and rock and roll, Turner's career lasted from the 1920's busking on the streets of Kansas City through the 1980's at the most lauded jazz festivals in America and Europe.
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Big Joe Turner, been listening to him for 30+ years now. He was one the best RnB singers, absolutely superb! This is the original and best, listen how well it's all put together...Leaves Bill Haley & Elvis versions a bit lacking.
I agree with the comment about Elvis in comparison to Big Joe. Joe is already soaked in blues & rhythm, but also Elvis because although he is not black, he is from the mississippi, where a lot of blues artists originate from. He is part of that culture. That's why his Elvis's version of this song sounds pretty good for a cover. In fact, I think it sounds a bit better the Haley's. Not disrespect to Bill. He still Rocks!
All down to personal tast. If you dig the blues, then Big Joe is your man. If rock n roll is your thing, then Bill Haley is your man. If rockabilly geys you Hep then Elvis is your man.
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If you dig the blues, then Big Joe is your man.
If rock n roll is your thing, then Bill Haley is your man.
If rockabilly geys you Hep then Elvis is your man.
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