“Raunchy” #2 12/16/1957

Slow week on the 1970 charts, so we’ll reach back for some classic instrumentals from the earliest days of rock. This #2 December 1957 tune from Bill Justis was the first true rock instrumental hit and certainly lived up to the title. It’s as down and dirty as it gets and landed George Harrison a job with the Beatles. John and Paul were so impressed with George’s audition when he played this note for note that Lennon and McCartney hired him on the spot.