Part 363 - July 1956

Elvis Presley - Don't Be Cruel / Hound Dog

“Don’t Be Cruel / Hound Dog” is one of the most important singles in rock and pop history. Both songs went to No. 1 on the U.S. charts—the only instance in history where both sides of a single reached the top spot in the U.S..

Part 328 - April 1954

Chet Baker - Chet Baker Sings

Chet Baker Sings is the debut vocal album by jazz trumpeter and singer Chet Baker, initially released in 1954 as a 10-inch LP with eight tracks. It was expanded and reissued in 1956 as a 12-inch LP with additional tracks.

Part 282 - July 1941

Duke Ellington - Bakiff / The Giddybug Gallop

This 1941 shellac single by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra features two distinctive big band jazz compositions that showcase the ensemble’s creative range during the celebrated Blanton-Webster era.

Part 274 - July 1940

Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra - Dusk / Blue Goose

This single features two instrumental tracks recorded by Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra in 1940, during one of the most celebrated periods of Ellington’s career.

Part 232 - February 1931

Blind Willie Johnson - The Soul of a Man / Church, I'm Fully Saved To-Day

This single by Blind Willie Johnson features two of his most powerful gospel blues recordings, both marked by his distinctive slide guitar, raw vocal delivery, and deep spiritual themes.

Part 210 - January 1930

Mississippi John Hurt - Avalon Blues / Ain't No Tellin'

Though this recordings did not achieve commercial success at the time, they later became foundational to the American folk and blues revival of the 1960s, leading to Hurt’s rediscovery and renewed career.

Part 208 - January 1930

Here comes the 30s!

Blind Willie Johnson - Let Your Light Shine on Me / God Don't Never Change

This single, released by Columbia Records, features two of Blind Willie Johnson’s most enduring gospel blues recordings.

Part 214 - 1929

Charley Patton - Shake It and Break It But (Don't Let It Fall Mama) / A Spoonful Blues

This single features two classic tracks by Charley Patton, a foundational figure in Delta blues. Both songs highlight Patton’s raw vocal power, rhythmic guitar style, and storytelling abilities.

Part 213 - 1929

Blind Blake - Police Dog Blues / Diddie Wa Diddie

This 1929 single by Blind Blake, one of the most influential early blues guitarists, features two of his best-known songs. Both tracks showcase Blake’s signature ragtime-influenced fingerpicking and witty, playful lyrics.

Part 194 - 1928

Mississippi John Hurt - Frankie / Nobody's Dirty Business

“Frankie / Nobody’s Dirty Business” is a 78 RPM single recorded by Mississippi John Hurt in 1928 for Okeh Records during his first recording session in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Another section of the Music Timeline is complete—spanning 1875 to 1882! All playlist are available to catch up.

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Another section of the Music Timeline is complete—spanning 1855 to 1874! All playlist are available to catch up on any missed chapters.

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Another section of the Music Timeline is complete—spanning 1845 to 1854! Vol. 7 is a 1 hour and 45-minute playlist.

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Another section of the Music Timeline is complete—spanning 1830 to 1844! Vol. 6 is a 1 hour and 45-minute playlist.

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Another timeline section is complete (Vol. 5 - 1825–1829, 12 tracks, most over 10 minutes). The playlist is ready!

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Another section of the timeline is complete—covering 1800 to 1824. The playlist is now available for your listening pleasure:

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