Saturday, July 25, 2020
VA - Rockin' Memphis [2008] (4 x CD's)
MEMPHIS ROCK & ROLL
VA - Rockin' Memphis [2008] (4 x CDs)
During the fifties, Memphis was the hub for rockabilly and R&B. This 4 x CD set celebrates the music that came out of Memphis in the early to late 1950's when the place was really rockin'. Just some of the artist included are Elvis, Johnny Burnette, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and many obscure names that make this a collector's treat. This compilation looks at the music recorded in Memphis and its environs by native Memphians and shows the stupendous effect the sounds had on the world of popular music. Compiled by acknowledged expert Adam Komorowski, this set follows in the footsteps of Proper's many successful R&B/Rock 'N' Roll boxed sets. This great compilation has 118 songs from the 1950's, expertly re-engineered plus a 55-page booklet giving lots of background info. This compilation is excellent. The first disc titled "Rock the Bottle" is worth the price alone. I would recommend it to anyone, whether you are just getting into this style of music or are already an avid fan of the early Memphis sound. It was nice to see other songs by Jackie Brenston other than Rocket 88. Don't waste any more time. (Amazon)
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Track lists
CD1 Rock the Bottle
01 Lost John Hunter Cool Down Mama 2:16
02 Joe Hill Louis Boogie In The Park 2:47
03 B. B. King B. B. Boogie 3:17
04 Jackie Brenston Rocket 88 2:51
05 B. B. King She's Dynamite 2:32
06 Lou Sargent Ridin' The Boogie 2:19
07 Jackie Brenston Juiced 2:33
08 Jackie Nrenston My Real Gone Rocket 2:29
09 Billy Love Drop Top 2:44
10 Rosco Gordon Booted 3:06
11 Howlin' Wolf Howlin' Wolf Boogie 2:39
12 Joe Hill Louis When I'm Gone (She Treats Me Mean And Evil) 3:45
13 Rufus Thomas Decorate The Counter 2:26
14 Willie Nix Baker Shop Boogie 2:42
15 Walter 'Tang' Smith Hi-Tone Mama 2:48
16 Johnny Ace Follow The Rule 2:32
17 Earl Forest & The Beal Streeters Rock The Bottle 2:43
18 Earl Forest & The Beal Streeters Pretty Bessie 2:22
19 Rufus Thomas Bear Cat 2:51
20 Little Junior's Blue Flames Feelin' Good 2:57
21 Rufus Thomas Tiger Man (King Of The Jungle) 2:48
22 Little Milton Beggin' My Baby 2:26
23 Little Junior's Blue Flames Love My Baby 2:35
24 Little Junior's Blue Flames Mystery Train 2:23
25 Johnny Ace with Johnny Board & His Orch. Burley Cutie 2:38
26 Little Milton If You Love Me Baby 2:35
27 Billy 'The Kid' Emerson Move baby Move 2:43
28 Billy 'The Kid' Emerson Red Hot 2:26
29 Rosco Gordon Do The Chicken (Dance With You) 2:35
CD2 Memphis Bounce
01 Slim Rhodes Skunk Hollow Boogie 2:34
02 Slim Rhodes Ozark Boogie 2:34
03 Freddie Burns Two Piano Boogie 2:21
04 Freddie Burns I'm Just A Pore Unlucky Dog 2:33
05 Slim Rhodes Hot Foot Rag 2:23
06 Slim Rhodes Memphis Bounce 2:35
07 Harmonica Frank Step It Up And Go 2:22
08 Earl Peterson Boogie Blues 2:35
09 Doug Poindexter & His Starlite Wranglers Now She Cares No More For Me 3:00
10 Malcolm Yelvington & The Star Rhythm Boys Drinkin' Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee 2:42
11 Malcolm Yelvington & The Star Rhythm Boys Just Rolling Along 2:23
12 Charlie Feathers Defrost Your Heart 2:33
13 Lloyd McCollough Oh Darling 2:01
14 Jimmie Martin Combo Rock The Bop 2:15
15 Jimmie Martin Combo Red Bobby Sox 1:57
16 Slim Rhodes Bad Girl 2:27
17 Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Two Get Rhythm 2:13
18 Jerry Lee Lewis Crazy Arms 2:46
19 Lloyd McCollough Until I Love Again 2:20
20 Miller Sisters Finders Keepers 2:53
21 Billie High & THe Four Recorders Wondering If You Still Care 1:55
22 Warren Smith Black Jack David 3:11
23 Carvis Turney Honky Tonk Ways 2:29
24 Mack Self Everyday 2:10
25 Eddie Collins Can't Face Life Alone 2:40
26 Eddie Collins Patience Baby 2:15
27 Warren Smith So Long, I'm Gone 2:12
28 Mack Self Easy To Love 2:44
29 Dorsey Burnette Let's Fall In Love 2:12
30 Len Griffin & His Boys Spanish Rock-A-Rolla 2:12
CD3 Rockabilly Boogie
01 Johnny Burnette Trio Rockabilly Boogie 2:35
02 Hank Swatley Oakie Boogie 1:57
03 Johnny Burnette Trio You're Undecided 2:00
04 Johnny Burnette Trio Train Kept A-Rollin' 2:16
05 Carl Perkins Dixie Fried 2:27
06 Jack Earls & The Jimbos Slow Down 2:18
07 Ray Harris Where'd You Stay Last Night 2:12
08 Ramon Maupin Love Gone 2:15
09 Ramon Maupin No Chance 2:16
10 Eddie Bond & The Stompers I've Got A Woman 1:54
11 Eddie Bond & The Stompers Flip Flop Mama 2:08
12 Junior Thompson Raw Deal 2:14
13 Charlie Feathers with Jody & Jerry Get With It 2:02
14 Jerry Lee Lewis End Of The Road 1:50
15 Elvis Presley Mystery Train 2:27
16 Slim Rhodes Gonna Romp And Stomp 2:21
17 Miller Sisters Ten Cats Down 2:20
18 Warren Smith Ubangi Stomp 2:00
19 Carl Perkins Honey Don't 2:25
20 Billy Riley & His Little Green Men Rock With Me Baby 2:14
21 Sonny Burgess Red Headed Woman 2:10
22 Barbara Pittman I Need A Man 2:54
23 Roy Orbison Go! Go! Go! 2:08
24 Eddie Bond & The Stompers Baby, Baby, Baby (What Am I Gonna Do) 2:13
25 Mason Dixon Don't Worry 'Bout Nothin' 1:59
26 Lendon Smith & The Jesters Women 2:46
27 Brad Suggs Charcoal Suit 2:29
28 Wayne McGinnis & The Swing Teens Lonesome Rhythm Blues 1:55
29 Johnny Cash I Walk The Line 2:44
CD4 Got Rockin' on My Mind
01 Cliff Gleaves Love Is My Business 1:48
02 Hoyt Johnson & The Four Recorders Eenie Meanie Minie Mo 2:22
3 Ray Scott & The Four Recorders Boppin' Wigwam Willie 2:17
4 Jimmy Haggett & The Daydreamers Gonna Shut You Off Baby 3:08
05 Barney Burcham & The Moon Beams I Fell 2:05
06 Hayden Thompson Love My Baby 2:11
07 Billy Riley & His Little Green Men Flyin' Saucers Rock 'n' Roll 2:03
08 Wade & Dick The College Kids - Bop Bop Baby 2:10
09 Allen Page Honeysuckle 2:35
10 Lloyd McCollough Cause I Love You 2:16
11 Curley Griffin Got Rockin' On My Mind 2:28
12 Lee Carzle with Bobby Mizzel & The Le Bows - I'm Asking But I'm Not Getting 2:25
13 Tommy Blake Flat Foot Sam 2:03
14 Dorsey Burnette The Devil's Queen 2:12
15 Velvatones with The Memphis Rhythm Boys Real Gone Baby 2:44
16 Lloyd McCollough Gonna Love My Baby 2:16
17 Hayden Thompson One Broken Heart 2:26
18 Johnny Tate Bop With Me baby 1:49
19 Dick Penner Cindy Lou 2:22
20 Billy Riley & His Little Green Men Red Hot 2:32
21 Edwin Bruce Rock Boppin' Baby 2:20
22 Warren Smith I've Got Love If You Want It 2:11
23 Steve Carl & The Jags Curfew 2:24
24 Johnny Burnette Trio Eager Beaver Baby 2:03
25 Johnny Burnette Trio Blues Stay Away From Me 2:15
26 Carl Mann & The Kool Kats Gonna Rock 'n' Roll Tonight 1:54
27 Kenny Parchman Treat Me Right 2:10
28 Carl McVoy Tootsie 2:28
29 Dickey Lee & The Collegiates Good Lovin' 2:55
30 Dickey Lee & The Collegiates Stay True Baby 2:32
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Thank you for this one, Butter! I've been to Memphis three times, including an unguided walking tour of Beale Street and points beyond, with a stop at Sun Studios, which has a little restaurant and gift shop on the first floor. Among the pictures on the wall - Elvis, yes; Johnny Cash; Jerry Lee Lewis, etc. - I spotted one of Memphis Minnie. My Memphis music of choice is the 1920s-30s... but there's plenty of 1950s Memphian sounds in my vault as well... and you've just nicely enriched them. Thanks again for the music, and the memory.
ReplyDeleteHi Aging Child.
DeleteThank you. There are so many wonderful tracks on this set from a broad range of humans.
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hi Butterboy thanks this is my teens music, unfortunately most of this music didn't get to downunder so when this appears ( even though it is 60 to 70 years old) it is a blessing and great listening
ReplyDeleteHi Barrie G.
DeleteGlad there are memories to be had from this set. It is really good.
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thank you KING Aussie
ReplyDeleteOh, this looks like rockin' boppin' fun! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLooks great. Will listen today! Thank You.
ReplyDeleteHi djmcblues2
DeleteI am sure you will enjoy this one.
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great set, thank you BB
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Suzanne.
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Thanks BB
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, jack
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This looks like an outstanding set. Sadly, file does not exist.
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Thanks!
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