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N.W.A. took the emerging genre of Hip Hop and created a new, aggressive sound that quickly became called Gangster Rap. Mika and Nick take a look at this super-important group and this pivotal moment in rap history

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As a part of Run DMC, Jam Master Jay helped define the early years of hip hop. When his life was tragically cut short, no one could understand why. Nick and Jacob break down the story and answer the question: who killed Jam Master Jay? 

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Mötley Crüe were one of the most notorious bands in music history. Through their hard partying ways, Mötley Crüe set the standard for what a glam metal band could be. Mika and Nick take a look at their story and their journey. 

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Nick and Mika finally move away from minstrelsy and tackle the world of Vaudeville. What is blue material? Why should you #FollowtheHam? Can we bring back "Hully Gee"? Will it play in Peoria? Learn all of that and more in this episode. 

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Videos in This Episode: 

"Nobody" by Bert Williams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RtRuoaIbg4

A later Vaudeville performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsVQ9e8nWx0&t=84

Mika and Nick take a deeper look at two of the most influential acts in minstrelsy: Stephen Foster, known as the Father of American Music, and the Christy Minstrels, the group he wrote for. 

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Videos in This Episode: 

Open Thy Lattice Love - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3PrFFT0K9s&t=4s 

Oh, Susana! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYiXyZwgPB8

Camptown Races - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXE_PfcXtYE&t=19s

In the first episode of The Sound of History podcast, we talk about everyone's favorite topic: minstrelsy. Mika learns just how terrible the first truly American form of music was, how it started and how it ended. 

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YouTube Videos in This Episode: 

Jump Jim Crow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG2zd6NCzJ8

Dixie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OKdbc0DYpM

Welcome to the first Sound of History of episode! This is a music history podcast where Nick, an amateur music history nerd, attempts to teach music history to his wife Mika, who doesn't know or care all that much about music history. 

In this episode, we don't actually talk about music history, but we run through how the show will work, our origin story, and then play a fun game. 

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Music Used: 

"Midnight Train to Georgia" written by Jim Weatherly and performed by Gladys Knight and the Pips for Buddah Records. Universal - Polygram International Inc. Publishing

"Great Balls of Fire" written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. Performed by Jerry Lee Lewis for Sun Records in 1957. Published by Sony/ATV and Chappel and Co. 

"Gimme Shelter" written and by Kieth Richards and Mick Jagger. Performed by The Rolling Stones for Decca and ABCKO. Published by ABCKO music. 

"Crocodile Rock" written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. Performed by Elton John for MCA (U.S.) and DJM (UK). Published by Universal - Songs of Polygram Music Inc. 

"Bohemian Rhapsody" written by Freddie Mercury and performed by Queen for Elektra (U.S.) and EMI (U.K.). Published by EMI Blackwood Music Inc. 

"All Along the Watchtower" written by Bob Dylan and performed by Jimi Hendrix for Olympic Records. Published by Bob Dylan Music OBO Dwarf Music

"Walk Like a Man" written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. Performed by The Four Seasons for Vee-Jay. Published by Kobalt Music

"Is This Love?" written by Bob Marley and performed by Bob Marley and the Wailers for Tuff Gong/Island Records. Published by Kobalt Music

"I Got You Babe" written by Sonny Bono. Performed by Sonny and Cher for ATCO Records. Published by Cotillion Music. 

"Son of a Preacher Man" written by John Hurley and Ronnie Wilkins. Performed by Aretha Franklin for Atlantic Records. Published by Sony/ATV Tree Publishing. 

All songs used under Fair Use as defined by section 107 of the Copyright Act. All copyrighted material used for nonprofit/educational purposes. 

The world of the 80s was kind of like the wild west: alcohol, massive hair, and plentiful power chords. Mika and Nick take a look at possibly the quintessential musical style of the 80s. 

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Most people think of Rumours when they think of Fleetwood Mac. That era of the band is easily one of the most recognizable and that album is one of the best of all time. This is a look at what Fleetwood Mac was going through when they recorded that album.

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Fleetwood Mac are one of the most iconic bands in the history of music. But, even before there was Stevie Nicks and Rumors, Fleetwood Mac was full of interesting, passionate, and talented musicians. This is the story of the beginning of Fleetwood Mac. 

Soon, we'll release part two and talk about the Fleetwood Mac that most people know. 

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