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Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller

Before rock bands wrote their own songs, Leiber and Stoller were already building the blueprint. Rhythm & blues, early rock and roll, pop storytelling — they helped define the form.

Their songs carried humor, swagger, and characters you could see the moment the first line landed.

Tonight’s lineup:

Hound Dog – Elvis Presley:

Yakety Yak – The Coasters:

Stand by Me – Ben E. King:

Kansas City – Wilbert Harrison:

Love Potion No. 9 – The Clovers::

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