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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 - 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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