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MUS 294:
Week 4 Zoom Worksheet
Part 1: Song Comparisons
What differences do you hear between Bill Haley’s version of “Shake, Rattle and Roll”
and “Big Joe Turner’s Shake, Rattle, and Roll?” (HInt: a good place to start is to compare
the vocal style in each song and the instruments used in each song-- Make sure to write
in complete sentences!)
Bill Haley:
The vocal style is more on the
rougher side. The tempo is faster. There’s not
that much of that jazz-like timbre. There’s
electric guitar added along with more
prominent backup vocals.
Big Joe Turner:
There’s piano, drums,
vocals, and saxophone. The tempo is a lot
slower compared to Bill Haley’s version. The
vocals are smoother. There’s more of a big
band ensemble.
Which of these versions do you think came first?
I think Big Joe Turner’s version came first because the Bill Haley version is a lot less
provocative. I feel like a lot more recent
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What differences do you hear between Fats Domino’s “Blueberry Hill” and Brenda Lee’s
“Blueberry Hill?”
Fats Domino:
His vocal style is very relaxed
and smooth. It sounds a lot more soulful.
There’s vocals, piano, sax, and drums along
with guitar later on. The tempo is slow.
Brenda Lee:
There’s vocal accompaniment
and strings. The tempo is a little bit faster and
a lot of the lyrics are more enunciated and
kind of play with the rhythm. The piano gives
a nod to the Fats Dominos version.
Which of these versions do you think came first?
I think the Fats Domino version came first, especially because there are some references in the
Brenda Lee version from Fats Domino’s.
What differences do you hear between Little Richard’s “Tutti Frutti” and Pat Boone’s
“Tutti Frutti?”
Little Richard:
The vocal style is rough and
in-your-face. It’s very upbeat and the sound is
meant for dancing. The instrumentation
includes 4 saxophones, drum kit, vocals, and
piano along with bass guitar.
Pat Boone:
The vocals are a lot clearer and
smoother. The bass is more prominent.
There’s also a sax solo. There’s less
ornamentation compared to Little Richard’s.
Which of these versions do you think came first?
I think Little Richard’s came first.
Part 2: Hijacking and Covering
How does Elvis change Arthur Crudup’s version of “That’s Alright Mama?”
Do you think Elvis’s version of Arthur Crudup’s “That’s Alright, Mama” is a Hijacked Hit
or a Cover? (Explain your answer.)
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Do you think Pat Boone’s version of “Tutti Frutti” is a Hijacked Hit or a Cover? (Explain
your answer.)
I think Pat Boone’s version is a Hijacked Hit because I feel like he changed the sound in order to
cater towards white audiences. He got a lot of the ideas from Little Richard but tamed it with the
vocals. The timing with the release also makes it seem like a Hijacked Hit.
How does Pat Boone change Little Richard’s version of “Tutti Frutti”?
Pat Boone doesn’t really change much other than the vocals. He just made it sound a lot more
bland and stripped away a lot of the character from the original while keeping the
instrumentation the same. He takes a lot of the ornamentation in the voice away.
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