VA - Rhythm & Blues Goes Rock & Roll Vol. 1-5 [2022] (5 x CDs)

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VA - Rhythm & Blues Goes Rock & Roll Vol. 1-5 [2022] (5 x CDs)

The "Rhythm & Blues Goes Rock & Roll" series on Atomicat Records is an engaging journey into the vibrant world where classic rhythm & blues evolved into the raw energy of rock & roll. Clocking in with five albums, this series is a heartfelt homage that shines a spotlight on Caucasian men and women, hailing from a variety of musical backgrounds, who took classic R&B tunes and reimagined them in ways that were uniquely their own. Atomicat Records, renowned for its dedication to digging up and preserving vintage sounds, brings together a collection that not only pays tribute to pioneers of the genre but also shines a light on some of the more obscure yet fascinating interpretations that emerged during the mid-1950s to early 1960s. This series offers a fascinating snapshot of a musical crossroads where diverse influences converge.

Throughout the series, a wide array of artists, from celebrated names to forgotten gems, step forward to deliver personal interpretations that add their own creative stamp to timeless tunes. Their energetic renditions transform familiar melodies into fresh, dynamic experiences that keep you on your toes. It's not just about reviving old hits; it's about reinventing them, allowing each performance to breathe new life into the original spirit of the music.

One standout release in the collection features a well-curated selection that perfectly encapsulate the musical experimentation of the time. Here, the energetic interplay of American and Australian influences forms an engaging musical dialogue, underscoring the international reach of rock & roll. The album evinces a deep appreciation for the cross-pollination of styles, painting a vivid picture of the creative ferment that sparked innovation across continents.

What makes the whole series so captivating is its dual role as both a historical archive and a living expression of creative reimagination. It is a celebration of the moment when musical boundaries were being redrawn, a time when every note told a story of passion, rebellion, and artistic evolution. If you are a longtime collector or a newcomer to vintage rock & roll, this series invites you to experience the raw, unfiltered spirit of music that continues to inspire and resonate today. (B)

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Track lists

Vol. 1

01 Loren Becker - My Bay Left Me 2:05

02 Johnny Rebb - Maybellene 2:24

03 Ellie Russell - Tweedle Dee 2:37

04 Boyd Bennett - Mumble Blues 2:35

05 Rockin' Robin Roberts - Louie, Louie 2:46

06 Jackie Dunham - All Around The World 2:23

07 Ronnie Hawkins - My Girl is Red Hot 1:54

08 Elvis Presley - I Got A Woman 2:27

09 Paul Wyatt - whole Lot of Shakin' 2:45

10 Jerry Lee Lewis - Hit The Road Jack 2:20

11 Helene Dixon - Roll Over Beethoven 2:42

12 Hollis Harbison - Whole Lotta Loving 1:39

13 Moon Mullican - Well Oh Well 2:21

14 Bill Haley - Marie 2:23

15 Dottie Evans - Lucky Lips 2:07

16 Col Joy - This Little Boys Gone Rockin' 1:52

17 Hollis Harbison - Buzz, Buzz, Buzz 1:54

18 Lou Millet - Shorty The Barber 1:52

19 Conway Twitty - Reelin' and Rockin' 2:18

20 Pete Peters - Fanny Brown 2:32

21 Charline Arthur - Burn That Candle 2:14

22 David Houston - Sugar Sweet 2:10

23 The Johnny Burnette Trio - The Train Kept A Rollin' 2:19

24 Glenn Reeves - Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee 2:01

25 Jerry Duane - Keep A Knockin' 1:20

26 Buddy Holly - Ready Teddy 1:34

27 Vince Everett - Baby Let's Play House 2:16

28 Elvis Presley - Soldier Boy 3:06

Vol. 2

01 Bunny Paul - Such a Night 2:23

02 Red Coats with Steve Alaimo - Girl Can't Help It 2:35

03 Peter Lewis & The King Pins - Be My Guest 2:23

04 Al Barkle with String Band - Jumpin' from Six to Six 2:36

05 That´s All Right - Country Music Experience - Marty Robbins 2:43

06 Gene Terry & The Down Beats - Cindy Lou 2:11

07 BUDDY HOLLY. - Ting a ling 2:34

08 Diamonds - The Church Bells May Ring 2:23

09 Goofers - Hearts of Stone 2:25

10 Ella Mae Morse with Big Dave & His Orchestra - How Can You Leave a Man Like This 2:46

11 Hollis Harbison - Rock and Roll Music 1:28

12 Chuck Murphy - They Raided the Joint 2:30

13 Charlie Gore - Stumbling Block 2:41

14 Dale Hawkins - My Babe 2:28

15 Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks - Who Do You Love 2:43

16 Conway Twitty - Mona Lisa 2:26

17 Jim Holt - Brown Eyed Handsome Man 2:39

18 Jim Miller - Carol 1:53

19 Wanda Jackson - Slippin' and Slidin' 2:12

20 Warren Smith - Got Love If You Want It 2:11

21 Hayden Thompson - Love My Baby 2:13

22 Rusty York - Shake 'Em Up Baby 2:21

23 Dig Richards & The R' Jays - Kansas City 2:17

24 Fontane Sisters - Please Don't Leave Me 2:26

25 Johnny Chester With The Chessman - Milk Cow Blues 2:16

26 Bobby Comstock & The Counts - Bony Maronie 2:31

27 Toppers - Mr. Lee 2:06

28 Diamonds - One Summer Night 2:33

Vol. 3

01 Eddie Dugosh & The Ah-Ha Playboys - Strange Kinda Feeling 2:55

02 Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps - Jump Back, Honey, Jump Back 2:05

03 Chuck Miller - Saturday Night Fish Fry 2:50

04 Andy Doll - Hey Ba Ba Re Bop 2:00

05 Moon Mullican - Grandpa Stole My Baby 2:32

06 Jerry Duane & The Rhythm Rockers - Rip it Up 2:12

07 Jerry Lee Lewis - Save the last dance for me 1:51

08 Johnny Preston - Feel so Fine 2:11

09 Danny Lanham - A Lover's Question 2:26

10 Hey Doll Baby - The Everly Brothers 2:06

11 Al Ferrier & His Boppin' Billies - No No Baby 2:31

12 Lawrence Shaul With The Aristrocats - Tutti Frutti 1:59

13 Paul Peek - The Rock-A-Round 2:47

14 Shirley Jean Wiley - Long Tall Sally 2:18

15 Lonnie Miley - Satellite Fever Asiatic Flu 2:22

16 Feelin' Joyous - Go on Fool 1:48

17 Earl Reed - Flat Foot Sam 2:05

18 Frances Faye - It's You I Love 2:03

19 Gerry Granahan - Dance Girl Dance 2:18

20 Tyrones - Blast Off 2:32

21 Ernie Sigley with Tom Davidson & His Orchestra - The Big Beat 1:57

22 Link Davis - Johnny Be Good 2:42

23 Cody Brennan & The Temptations - Ruby Baby 2:12

24 Bunny Paul with The Harptones - Honey Love 2:10

25 Four Lovers - Lawdy Miss Clawdy 2:08

26 Tommy La Beff - Tore Up 1:35

27 Dixie Harmonairs - Honey Hush 1:56

28 Joe Perkins - One Night 2:26

Vol. 4

01 Ronnie Hawkins - Dizzy Miss Lizzy 1:55

02 Lonnie Lee & Eddie Cash Jr. Orch. - Shame on You Miss Johnson 1:51

03 Keil Isles - Country Boy 2:15

04 Ray Pennington - Boogie Woogie Country Girl 2:31

05 Bobby Davis With The Dazzlers - Money Honey 3:15

06 Los Pick Ups - Josefina 2:11

07 Carl Mann - I Ain't Got No Home 2:46

08 Hilltoppers feat. Chuck Schrouder - Ka-Ding-Dong 2:03

09 Bill Haley and His Comets - Choo Choo Ch'Boogie 2:26

10 Johnny Newton & The Tags - Sorry (I Ran All the Way Home) 2:29

11 Dion - Can't We Be Sweethearts 2:25

12 Helen Grayco - Oop Shoop 2:24

13 Boyd Bennett - Boogie at Midnight 2:24

14 Tommy Sands - Hey Miss Fannie 1:57

15 Ric Cartey - Mellow Down Easy 2:23

16 Jimmy Elledge - Bo Diddley 2:21

17 Spades - Jim Dandy 2:18

18 Link Wray & His Wraymen - Mary Anne 2:21

19 Eddie Hill - Smack Dab in the Middle 2:24

20 Jerry Duane - Rock-in' Robin' 2:27

21 Johnny Bell - Flip Flop and Fly 1:52

22 Boyd Bennett - Poison Ivy 2:18

23 Keil Isles - Don't Come Knockin' (Version 1) 1:59

24 Joe Clay - Cracker Jack 2:29

25 Maybelline - Country Music Experience - Marty Robbins 2:35

26 Rex Masters - Too Much 2:24

27 Ricky Nelson - I'm in Love Again 2:22

28 Fontane Sisters - Eddie My Love 2:24

Vol. 5

01 Clyde Stacy - Hoy Hoy 2:16

02 Carl Perkins - Good Rockin' Tonight 2:22

03 Bobby Osborn - Wine, Wine, Wine 2:14

04 Freddie Bell and His Bellboys - The Hucklebuck 2:52

05 Impac's & Chuck Kaniss - Tru-Fine Twister 2:23

06 Jerry Lee Lewis - Teenage Letter 2:24

07 Vice Roys - Don't Let Go 2:21

08 Bobby Oliver and His Band - All Around the World 2:35

09 Rusty Draper - That's All I Need 2:39

10 Peter McLean & Henri Bource All Stars - Reet Petite 1:58

11 Johnny Preston - Do What You Did 1:52

12 Dion DiMuci - This Little Girl of Mine 2:49

13 Ken Copeland - Fanny Brown 2:10

14 Sandy Nelson - I'm Gonna Be a Wheel Someday 2:03

15 Pat Shannon - The Snake and the Bookworm 2:02

16 Roy Hall - All by Myself 2:48

17 Joe Clay - Get on the Right Track 2:04

18 Rock Rodgers - My Baby Left Me 2:15

19 Troyce Key - Baby Please Don't Go 2:17

20 Carol Davies With The Halo's - Bony Moronie 2:12

21 Andy Anderson - I'm Gonna Sit Right Down & Cry over You 2:49

22 Connie Francis - Ain't That a Shame 2:16

23 Ronny Wade - Annie Don't Work 2:27

24 Freddie Bell and The Bell Boys - Hound Dog 2:23

25 Tommy Sands - Chicken and the Hawk 2:21

26 Roscoe and His Little Green Men - Roll over Beethoven 2:02

27 Wes Reynolds - Forty Days 2:28

28 Gene Vincent - Where Have You Been All My Life 2:56

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