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In this third episode of Black 'n' White 'n' Rock 'n' Roll we talk about Al learning first hand about race at an Alan Freed show, the strange origin of Hound Dog and many other hits done by Black groups, and Little Richard vs Pat Boone.

This is the second of a series called Black 'n' White 'n' Rock 'n' Roll. Here we jump into the Elvis thing, with a terrific story about young Al and a mythic quest for an Elvis album.

This is the first of a series of rambling conversations about race and music that we’re calling Black 'n' White 'n' Rock 'n' Roll. We start with DooWop, pioneered by Black groups and then emulated by many Italian groups.

We talk about Amy Winehouse, playing the ondioline, and Al’s powerful lack of interest in today’s music.  After Al gives his answer, Nilly the Dog adds some canine pondering.

We talk about Al’s splendid weirdness, insomnia, getting music from Japan, tuning guitars, and the Amazon review guy. After Al gives his input, Nilly the Dog comments on Al’s comments.

We talk about Wake Me Shake Me at Monterrey Pop, and the best version by the Blues Project, and a nice tribute to Danny Kalb. After each question, Nilly the Dog chimes in.

We hear a compliment about Al’s version of a Temptations song and about that infamous Rolling Stone session from a different direction.  After Al complete his answers we get further input from Nilly the Dog.

We get some feedback about the Kapusta albums, a request for more of Als’ podcast New Music for Old People, and about smoking weed and listening to Al with headphones.  After Al gives his answer, Nilly the Dog add a bit of her own wisdom.

We review Al’s departure from Blood Sweat and tears for a listen in Austria, talk about what keyboard Al used before the Hammond, and a gig where the Funky Faculty couldn’t make it and Al played solo . After Al gives his input, Nilly the Dog comments on Al’s comments.

We talk about other Brass-Levine-Kooper hits besides This Diamond Ring, the upcoming box set and why Al won’t include in it the Chipmunks version of this diamond ring. Also a comment on Al’s writing vs his playing, and how to get sheet music of songs. After each question, Nilly the Dog adds a brief canine comment.