Music from the 1950's through early 60's - The early days of Rock & Roll

[BabyFacedFinster]

There are a few songs that I'd like to point out from Up in Smoke with Cheech and Chong that fit the bill. None of them got any mention in the movie's soundtrack, but as a footnote in weed history let's go through a few.

We'll start with the most obvious.

"You mean we're smoking dog shit man?"

1957 - Rockin' Robin - Bobby Day

 

[BabyFacedFinster]

Near the beginning of movie, when Cheech first leaves the house, he's singing two songs in the car.

1959 - So Fine - The Fiestas

He also tries to hit the high notes at the end of
1957 - Could This Be Magic - The Dubs

 

[Bad Dog]

1959 Barrett Strong, Money (that's what I want). Pre Motown but produced by Berry Gordy and released on UMG recordings. Still relevant today Maybe I'm just thinking about this song cause I'm trying to sell some Pokemon cards on ebay

 

[BabyFacedFinster]

While Cheech was driving around, searching to score a lid, the radio DJ started playing a later version of this song. But here's the original.

1957 - Searchin' - The Coasters

1959 Barrett Strong, Money (that's what I want). Pre Motown but produced by Berry Gordy and released on UMG recordings. Still relevant today Maybe I'm just thinking about this song cause I'm trying to sell some Pokemon cards on ebay

Great choice @Bad Dog. This song reminds me of the bar scene from Animal House.

 

[BabyFacedFinster]

In the courtroom scene (which I always loved) Cheech is singing a tune called Framed.
"Fucking vodka man!"

1954 - Framed - The Robins

 

[im not a robot]

the tonettes - what a baby 1958 i think great beat

 

[BabyFacedFinster]

1963 - Baby Workout - Jackie Wilson

 

[Bad Dog]

Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite, written by Berry Gordy founder of Motown​

 

[Bad Dog]

first hit for the supremes,1964

 

[Bad Dog]

a total classic

 

[BabyFacedFinster]

Thanks @Bad Dog! I figured after my last post, if Jackie Wilson can't get any hits here maybe this thread has worn out its welcome. But maybe we'll keep it going. Love Frankie Lymon too! Great pick!

How about the King of the Stroll today?

1958 - Hang Up My Rock and Roll Shoes - Chuck Willis

 

[Bad Dog]

Land of a 1000 dances- Willson Pickett

makes me feel funky
too much music from this era that still slams!

here's another classic

Chuck Berry - Johnny B. Goode (Live 1958)​

 

[Exsmoker]

The Crystals - Then He Kissed Me (1963)

 

[Bad Dog]

Del Shannon - Runaway [1961]

 

[BabyFacedFinster]

1962 - Smoky Places - The Corsairs

 

[Bad Dog]

Ray Charles- hit the road Jack {1962}

 

[BabyFacedFinster]

1956 - Just a Gigolo - Louis Prima

 

[Bad Dog]

The Cascades Rhythm of the Falling Rain- 1963

Book of Love-The Monotones-original song-1958

Lollipop - The Chordettes

 

[BabyFacedFinster]

1963 - It's Alright - The Impressions (and a young Curtis Mayfield)

 

[Bad Dog]

Danny and The Juniors - At The Hop (1958)​

 

[gangababa]

This 75 year-old man remembers life's odd sound tracks at a time when rock was pop and pop was an old man.
Life then was nonsensical and I remain non-musical now.
1958

1959

Also 1958, with some past then faces from the past

 

[BabyFacedFinster]

1962 - Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow - The Rivingtons

1958 - Don't You Just Know it - Huey "Piano" Smith

 

[Bad Dog]

this song really soothes my soul

Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come 1964​

 

[Bad Dog]

Cry to Me - Solomon Burke 1964

 

[Bad Dog]

Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl 1961​