VA - The Forgotten 45s 1957-1959 [2013] + VA - The Forgotten 45s 1960-1962 [2013] (6 x CDs)

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VA - The Forgotten 45s 1957-1959 [2013] + VA - The Forgotten 45s 1960-1962 [2013] (6 x CDs)

VA - The Forgotten 45s 1957-1959 [2013] is a great collection of songs that were released as singles in the late 1950s but did not get much attention or popularity. The album features 90 songs from various genres such as rock and roll, doo-wop, pop, country, and rhythm and blues. You will hear some familiar tunes like “Almost Grown” by Chuck Berry, “The Stroll” by The Diamonds, “I'm Wandering” by Jackie Wilson, and “Turn Me Loose” by Fabin. You will also discover some hidden gems that showcase the diversity and creativity of the music scene at that time. The album is well-organized and has a good sound quality. It comes with a booklet that provides some background information and trivia about each song. This album is a must-have for anyone who loves the music of the 50s.

If you are a fan of the early 60s music, you will love VA - The Forgotten 45s 1960-1962 [2013]. It is a treasure trove of rare and obscure songs that were released as singles but did not chart in the UK. The album covers a wide range of musical styles, from rock and roll to soul, from pop to country, from folk to instrumental. You will find some familiar names like The Drifters, Eddie Cochran, and Bobby Lewis, as well as some lesser-known artists like Curtis Lee, Tim David, and The Mar-Keys. The songs are catchy, upbeat, and full of nostalgia. You will hear the influences of Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, and others. You will also discover some hidden gems that deserve more recognition. The album is well-produced and has a good sound quality. This album is a must-have for anyone who appreciates the golden era of pop music. (B)

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Track lists

1957-1959 CD1

01 Bobby Day - Little Bitty Pretty One 2:29

02 Joe Bennett - Black Slacks 2:04

03 Frankie Lymon - Teenage Love 2:14

04 Jimmy Jackson - California Zephyr 2:55

05 Bobby Helms - Fraulein 2:54

06 Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Two - Home Of The Blues 2:39

07 Lloyd Price - Just Because 2:47

08 Tony Crombie & His Rockets - The Big Beat 2:23

09 Beverley Sisters - Mr Wonderful 2:44

10 Connie Francis - I Never Had A Sweetheart 2:47

11 Bobbettes - Mr Lee 2:14

12 Chuck Willis - Cc Rider 2:31

13 Hugo & Luigi - Rockabilly Party 2:31

14 Gene Vincent - B I Bickey Bi Bo Bo Go 2:18

15 Johnny Dee - Sittin' In The Balcony 2:00

16 Ruth Brown - Lucky Lips 2:10

17 Patsy Cline - Walkin' After Midnight 2:34

18 Nervous Norvus - Dig 2:36

19 Vipers Skiffle Group - Skiffle Party 3:09

20 Buddy Knox - Hula Love 2:22

21 Jimmy Bowen - I'm Stickin' With You 2:08

22 Smiley Lewis - Shame, Shame, Shame 1:59

23 Lavern Baker - Jim Dandy 2:14

24 Brenda Lee - Dynamite 2:04

25 Alma Cogan - Fabulous 2:07

26 Ricky Nelson - I'm Walkin' 1:59

27 Sonny James - First Date, First Kiss, First Love 2:30

28 Perry Como - Round And Round 2:35

29 Billy Myles - The Joker (That's What They Call Me) 2:38

30 Tune Weavers - Happy, Happy Birthday Baby 2:19

1957-1959 CD2

01 Hollywood Flames - Buzz-Buzz-Buzz 2:20

02 Shirley & Lee - Everybody's Rockin' 2:14

03 Huey Piano Smith & The Clowns - Don't You Just Know It 2:35

04 Guy Mitchell - C'mon Let's Go 1:57

05 Jimmy Clanton & His Rockets - Just A Dream 2:32

06 Teresa Brewer - The Hula Hoop Song 2:53

07 Mike Preston - Why, Why, Why 2:31

08 King Brothers - 6-5 Jive 2:33

09 Jeremy Lubbock - Catch A Falling Star 1:58

10 Lonnie Donegan Skiffle Group - Midnight Special 2:16

11 Diamonds - The Stroll 2:31

12 Sam Butera - Bim Bam 2:07

13 Danleers - One Summer Night 2:15

14 Silhouettes - Get A Job 2:48

15 Marvin Rainwater - Dance Me Daddy 2:32

16 Gene Vincent - Rocky Road Blues 2:11

17 Dale Wright - She's Neat 2:03

18 Roy Hamilton - Don't Let Go 2:32

19 Janice Harper - Devotion 2:42

20 Everly Brothers - Should We Tell Him 2:06

21 Don Gibson - Oh Lonesome Me 2:32

22 Bill Haley & His Comets - Skinny Minnie 3:00

23 Doris Day - Teacher's Pet 2:37

24 Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time 2:29

25 Clyde Mcphatter - A Lover's Question 2:37

26 Jackie Wilson - I'm Wanderin' 2:44

27 Jimmie Rodgers - Secretly 2:38

28 Jerry Lee Lewis - You Win Again 2:58

29 Boyd Bennett & His Rockets - Click Clack 2:44

30 Kalin Twins - Forget Me Not 2:25

1957-1959 CD3

01 Cadillacs - Peek-A-Boo 2:15

02 Bobby Darin - Plain Jane 1:56

03 Andy Williams - Hawaiian Wedding Song 2:29

04 Bill Black's Combo - Smokie - Part 1 2:10

05 Neville Taylor - Crazy Little Daisy 2:00

06 Marion Ryan - Wait For Me (Ti Diro) 2:29

07 Petula Clark - Adonis 2:09

08 Lita Roza - Allentown Jail 3:34

09 Chan Romero - The Hippy Hippy Shake 1:45

10 Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City 2:28

11 Steve Lawrence - Pretty Blue Eyes 1:53

12 Lena Horne - New Fangled Tango 3:10

13 Tommy Dee - Three Stars 3:12

14 Rod Bernard - This Should Go On Forever 2:52

15 Virtues - Guitar Boogie Shuffle 2:38

16 George Jones - White Lightning 2:49

17 Rusty & Doug - Hey Mae 2:16

18 Dion & The Belmonts - A Lover's Prayer 2:20

19 Freddy Cannon - Okefenokee 2:37

20 Fabian - Turn Me Loose 2:24

21 Rock-a-teens - Woo-Hoo 2:07

22 Carl Mann - Pretend 2:40

23 Johnny Mathis - It's Not For Me To Say 3:07

24 Sonny James - Talk Of The School 2:13

25 Johnny & The Hurricanes - Crossfire 2:27

26 Olympics - Private Eye 2:27

27 Tom & Jerry - Baby Talk 2:04

28 Dee Clark - Hey Little Girl 2:16

29 Tommy Sands - The Worryin' Kind 2:29

30 Chuck Berry - Almost Grown 2:21

1960-1962 CD1

01 Four Preps - Down By The Station 2:47

02 Galaxies - The Big Triangle 2:38

03 The Videls - Mister Lonely 2:35

04 Sam Cooke - Teenage Sonata 2:43

05 Larry Hall - Sandy 2:28

06 Sanford Clark - Son-Of-A-Gun 2:36

07 Janis Martin - Here Today And Gone Tomorrow 2:09

08 Lorrae Desmond - Get Your Daddie's Car Tonight 2:33

09 Maureen Evans - Mamma Wouldn't Like It 2:18

10 Raindrops - Banjo Boy 2:05

11 Pat Boone - Dear John 2:50

12 Bobby Darin - Somebody To Love 2:13

13 Billy Scott - Carole 2:03

14 Platters - Red Sails In The Sunset 2:24

15 James Brown & The Famous Flames - Think 2:51

16 Jim Reeves - I'm Gettin' Better 2:18

17 Ricky Valance - Movin' Away 2:28

18 Frank Ifield - Happy-Go-Lucky Me 1:57

19 Playmates - Parade Of Pretty Girls 2:24

20 Blue Diamonds - Ramona 2:35

21 Conway Twitty - What Am I Living For 2:39

22 Jerry Keller - Now, Now, Now 2:11

23 Connie Stevens - Apollo 1:56

24 Harry Robinson "string Sound" - The Skirl 2:01

25 Ivy Three - Yogi 2:14

26 Joy & Dave - Let's Go See Grandma 1:50

27 Ray Charles - Sticks And Stones 2:15

28 Sam Hawkins - No Time For Tears 2:23

29 Tracy Pendarvis & The Swampers - Is It Me 2:05

30 Johnny Mathis - The Twelfth Of Never 2:28

1960-1962 CD2

01 Curtis Lee - Under The Moon Of Love 2:52

02 Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin' 2:21

03 Halos - Nag 2:51

04 Drifters - Some Kind Of Wonderful 2:20

05 Johnny Ace - Pledging My Love 2:30

06 Linda Scott - I Don't Know Why 2:23

07 Roy Drusky - Three Hearts In A Tangle 2:31

08 Faron Young - Hello Walls 2:26

09 Castells - Sacred 2:16

10 Davy Jones - Model Girl 2:04

11 Glen Stuart - Make Me An Angel 2:20

12 Craig Douglas - No Greater Love 2:13

13 Brian Hyland - Let Me Belong To You 3:06

14 Gene Pitney - Every Breath I Take 2:46

15 Crickets - Don't Cha Know 2:05

16 Paul Revere & The Raiders - Like, Long Hair 2:00

17 Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs - I Remember 2:08

18 Freddy Cannon - Buzz Buzz A-Diddle-It 2:27

19 Coasters - Little Egypt (Ying-Yang) 2:53

20 Mar-keys - Last Night 2:39

21 Solomon Burke - Just Out Of Reach (Of My Two Open Arms) 2:45

22 5 Royales - Dedicated To The One I Love 2:46

23 Johnny Burnette - God, Country And My Baby 2:12

24 Roy Orbison - I'm Hurtin' 2:45

25 Laurie London - Today's Teardrops 2:10

26 Paul Anka - Dance On Little Girl 2:20

27 Tony Orlando - Happy Times (Are Here To Stay) 2:31

28 Gene Mcdaniels - A Tear 2:11

29 Ral Donner - Please Don't Go 2:16

30 Jackie Wilson - I'm Comin' On Back To You 2:13

1960-1962 CD3

01 Sensations - Let Me In 3:08

02 Dion - Love Came To Me 2:42

03 Ernie K-doe - I Cried My Last Tear 2:13

04 Fats Domino - Did You Ever See A Dream Walking 1:45

05 Ben E. King - Ecstasy 2:22

06 Miracles - What's So Good About Good-By 2:22

07 Johnnie Morisette - Meet Me At The Twistin' Place 2:53

08 Linda Hopkins - Mama's Doin' The Twist 2:32

09 Bobby Rydell - I've Got Bonnie 2:29

10 Leroy Van Dyke - I Sat Back And Let It Happen 2:16

11 Little Esther - Release Me 3:20

12 Jay & The Americans - She Cried 2:39

13 Etta James - Stop The Wedding 2:53

14 Cathy Carroll - Poor Little Puppet 2:32

15 Vince Guaraldi Trio - Cast Your Fate To The Wind 3:08

16 Alma Cogan - She's Got You 2:50

17 Julie Grant - Somebody Tell Him 2:31

18 Michael Cox - Stand Up 2:13

19 Christine Quaite - Your Nose Is Gonna Grow 2:08

20 Tommy Steele - Hit Record 2:41

21 Billy Duke - (Ooh Looka There) Ain't She Pretty 1:55

22 Ray Stevens - Ahab, The Arab 2:51

23 Sue Thompson - Norman 2:21

24 Don Gibson - I Can Mend Your Broken Heart 2:32

25 Bob Luman - Hey Joe 2:10

26 Troy Shondell - Island In The Sky 2:26

27 Donays - Bad Boy 2:12

28 Chuck Jackson - Any Day Now (My Wild Beautiful Bird) 3:25

29 Connie Francis - Don't Cry On My Shoulder 2:57

30 Gary U.S. Bonds - Seven Day Weekend 2:30

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