Stuessy & Lipscomb Canon (Rock And Roll, Sixth Edition)

Their book focuses on individual songs as examples of musical style traits.  These 16 examples serve as a good framing of rock and popular music styles.

1. Elvis Presley, “Hound Dog” (page 24)

2. The Penguins, “Earth Angel” (page 62) example of I-vi-IV-V chord progression

3. The Beach Boys, “Good Vibrations,” example of musical texture, page 75

4. The Beatles, “A Day In Life,” listening guide page 110

5. The Rolling Stones, "Sympathy for the Devil," listening guide page 131

6. Bob Dylan, "Mr. Tambourine Man," listening guide, page 146

7. Aretha Franklin, "What A Friend We Have In Jesus", listening guide, page 166

8. Blood, Sweat, And Tears, "Blues -- Part Two", Listening Guide, Page 187

9. Blood, Sweat, And Tears, "Symphony for the Devil/Sympathy for the Devil," listening guide page 193

10. Mothers of Invention, “It can’t Happen Here”, listening guide, page 210

11. Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, Karn Evil 9, "First Impression," parts one and two, listening guides pages 213-214

12. Clint Black, "Put Yourself in My Shoes," listening guide, page 271

13. Led Zeppelin, "Stairway to Heaven" Listening Guide, Page 277

14. Donna Summer, "MacArthur Park" Listening Guide, page 311

15. Run DMC with Aerosmith, "Walk This Way" listening guide page 318

16. Nirvana, "Smells like Teen Spirit," listening guide page 345

Histories of Popular Music and Rock (MUS 210) main webpage

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