Before Elvis, there was Big Mama Thornton.

The song he would make a hit was written for her.

Her version of Hound Dog helped launch rock-and-roll.

#music #BigMamaThornton #rockandroll #rockandrolldivas

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=YFmR--iNa-o&feature=shared

Tonight's theme for #JukeboxFridayNight is #SongsOfTheCosmos, in honour of #Matariki. First sighting of this star cluster (aka Pleiades) in mid-winter marks the beginning of the Māori new year. We did a theme based on outer space a while back, so this'll make a fine sequel. :)

My first choice tonight is a song that my partner introduced me to during the #RockAndRollDivas theme, because Gwen Stefani is in it. Here's SNL's Mafia Meeting, aka Space Pants:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwpmqMnngRk

I missed #JukeboxFridayNight but this excellent song has been stuck in my head and Santigold makes a great #RockAndRollDivas

"I can say I hope it will be worth what I give up (oh, oh)
If I could stand up mean for all the things that I believe (oh, oh)"

L.E.S. Artistes by Santigold
[CW: simulated violence]
https://youtu.be/ciJDA0tcQfs

Also, this NPR Tiny Desk Concert with her is 🔥
https://youtu.be/IG76Rf28MQA

#Santigold #IndieRock #NewWave #AlternativePop #AlternativeDance

Alannah Myles - Still Got This Thing For You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxXLJUWAzjg

#FridayNightJukebox
#RockandRollDivas

Late Entry for #RockAndRollDivas #JukeboxFridayNight

Was too busy to post last night.

Betty Davis - F.U.N.K complete with a shout out to #TinaTurner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQILEYw66Rg