Musical Close-up: Rhythm

Four Basic Observations:

Saturday in the Park - Chicago

all beats equal at beginning, then guitar enters on backbeat, further emphasized by drummer

Why Don't We Do It in the Road - the Beatles

also begins with equal emphasis on beats, but drum set enters emphasizing the backbeat

Tutti Frutti - Little Richard

Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry

Great Pretender - The Platters

I Only Have Eyes for You - The Flamingos

Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley

Sweet Nothin's - Brenda Lee

Short Shorts - The Royal Teens

Who Put the Bomp? - Barry Mann

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