What Does Rock ‘n’ Roll Mean To You?
Greil Marcus has weighed in on the ten songs that define rock n roll history. In this video, we hit the streets to find out what people thought of his list and what rock ‘n’ roll means to them. See Greil’s list, watch the video, then tell us what you think. What songs best tell the story of rock? What does rock ‘n’ roll mean to you?
Greil’s List:
1. “Shake Some Action” – Flaming Groovies
Greil Marcus; Photo by Thierry Arditti, Paris.
2. “Transmission” – Joy Division
3. “In the Still of the Nite” – Five Satins/Slades
4. “All I Could Do Was Cry” – Etta James/Beyoncé
5. “Crying, Waiting, Hoping” – Buddy Holly/Beatles
6. “Money (That’s What I Want”) – Barrett Strong/Beatles
7. “Money Changes Everything” – Brains/Cyndi Lauper/Delta Moon
8. “This Magic Moment” – Drifters/Ben E. King with Lou Reed
9. “Guitar Drag” – Christian Marclay
10. “To Know Him Is to Love Him” – Teddy Bears/Amy Winehouse
Further Reading:
1. “Shake Some Action” – Flaming Groovies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIcmk8WA10A
2. “Transmission” – Joy Division
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dBt3mJtgJc
3. “In the Still of the Night” – Five Satins/Slades
The Five Satins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DlMHoOZ4Qg
Slades: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=211_Nh3EWa8
4. “All I Could Do Was Cry” – Etta James/Beyoncé
Etta James: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdD-zac4mx8
Beyonce: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL8wAdwYL9o
5. “Crying, Waiting, Hoping” – Buddy Holly/Beatles
Buddy Holly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsjI7ekciZs
Beatles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsYSQTu8oLc
6. “Money (That’s What I Want”) – Barrett Strong/Beatles
Barrett Strong: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeVx1C73o8k
Beatles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vH3lBI5Arc
7. “Money Changes Everything” – Brains/Cyndi Lauper/Delta Moon
The Brains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLWbp3w2eqM
Cyndi Lauper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp4suZ4jNXg
Delta Moon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svuy51ZrJVg
8. “This Magic Moment” – Drifters/Ben E. King with Lou Reed
Drifters with Ben E. King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul041CSNJto
Lou Reed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eZjwJZF8uE
9. “Guitar Drag” – Christian Marclay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEIc7YdSFpU
10. “To Know Him Is to Love Him” – Teddy Bears/Amy Winehouse
Teddy Bears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCnUsInBQws
Amy Winehouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WohZm1GsAOw