ROCKABILLY
VA – Red Hot Rockabilly, Pt. 1, 2 & 3 [1999] (3 x CDs)
Released in 1999 by Disky Records, the Red Hot Rockabilly trilogy is a spirited dive into the roots of rock 'n' roll, capturing the raw energy, swagger, and twang of the genre’s golden age. Across three volumes, this series offers a panoramic view of rockabilly’s evolution, from its hillbilly beginnings to its rebellious teenage stomp. With a total of 92 cuts that span the obscure and the iconic. While the compilations include familiar names like Ricky Nelson, they shine brightest when spotlighting lesser-known artists whose regional singles and one-off recordings embody the genre’s DIY ethos. Expect slap bass, echo-drenched vocals, and twisting guitar riffs that feel more garage than studio.
The sound is unpolished but electrifying, with stereo mastering that respects the original recordings’ grit. These aren’t museum piece, they’re jukebox bangers, meant to be played loud and danced to with abandon. The sequencing across the three discs is intuitive, balancing tempo shifts and stylistic variety to maintain momentum.
Packaging is modest, typical of Disky’s late-’90s output, but the music speaks louder than any liner notes. There’s no elaborate booklet, but the track selection itself acts as a curatorial statement, celebrating rockabilly’s wild spirit and cultural defiance.
In contrast to more scholarly box sets like Rockin’ Bones, Red Hot Rockabilly is a fan’s compilation, accessible, energetic, and unpretentious. It’s ideal for newcomers seeking a crash course or seasoned collectors looking to rediscover forgotten gems. Whether you’re tracing the genre’s lineage or just chasing that hiccupping vocal thrill, this trilogy delivers the goods (B)
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Track lists
Part 1
01 Ricky Nelson - Believe What You Say 2:04
02 Bob Luman - Red Hot 2:02
03 Weldon Rogers - So Long, Good Luck and Goodbye 2:32
04 Bill Mack - Play My Boogie 2:16
05 Johnny & Dorsey Burnette - Do Baby Do 1:47
06 Billy Eldridge - Let's Go 3:00
07 Lew Williams - Bop Bop Ba Doo Bop 2:07
08 Strikes - If You Can't Rock Me 2:29
09 Eddie Cochran - Cradle Baby 1:47
10 Merle Kilgore - Everybody Needs A Little Lovin' 2:03
11 Bob Luman - Blue Days, Black Nights 2:15
12 Ricky Nelson - You Tear Me Up 2:20
13 Buddy Knox - Rock Your Little Baby to Sleep 2:22
14 Bill Allen - Please Give Me Something 2:15
15 Roy Brown - Hip Shakin' Baby 1:49
16 Johnny & Dorsey Burnette - Warm Love 1:55
17 Laura Lee Perkins - Don't Wait Up 2:31
18 Johnny Garner - Didi Didi 2:03
19 Johnny Burnette - Me and The Bear 2:25
20 Bob Luman - Bring Along Your Lovin' 1:55
21 Ricky Nelson - Stood Up 1:52
22 Eddie Cochran - Little Lou 1:40
23 Lew Williams - Centipede 2:03
24 Warren Miller - Everybody's Got A Baby But Me 2:02
25 Johnny & Dorsey Burnette - Boppin' Rosalie 2:00
26 Bobby Lanero - Little Bit 2:16
27 Laura Lee Perkins - I Just Don't Like This Kind of Livin' 1:49
28 Johnny & Dorsey Burnette - That's All I Care 2:18
29 Eddie Cochran - Sweetie Pie 2:10
30 Roy Brown - We're Goin' Rockin' Tonight 1:51
Part 2
01 Ricky Nelson - My Bucket's Got A Hole in It 2:02
02 Bob Luman - Red Cadillac and A Black Moustache 2:19
03 Dennis Herold - Make With The Lovin' 1:58
04 Johnny Burnette - Sweet Baby Doll 2:33
05 Eddie Cochran - Nervoes Breakdown 2:18
06 Sammy Gowans - Rockin' Myself 1:50
07 Laura Lee Perkins - Oh La Baby 1:57
08 Johnny Garner - Kiss Me Sweet 2:19
09 Strikes - Rockin' 2:16
10 Ricky Nelson - Bobin' The Blues 1:55
11 Buddy Knox - Party Doll 2:12
12 Bob Luman - Your Love (ver 2) 2:45
13 Eddie Cochran - Mean When I'm Mad 1:52
14 Lew Williams - Abracadabra 1:57
15 Merle Kilgore - Ernie 1:44
16 Al Jones - Loretta 1:57
17 Gene Henslee - Rockin' Daddy 2:00
18 Strikes - I Don't Want to Cry Over You 2:02
19 Bill Lawrence - Hey Baby 2:11
20 Johnny Burnette - Love Kept A-Rollin' 2:27
21 Eddie Cochran - Guybo 1:46
22 Bob Luman - Make Up Your Mind Baby 2:28
23 Ricky Nelson - Don't Leave Me 2:27
24 Dennis Herold - Hip Hop Baby 2:02
25 Laura Lee Perkins - Kiss Me Baby 1:52
26 Dorsey Burnette - I Only Came Here to Dance 2:01
27 Ronnie Smith - A Long Time No Love 2:21
28 Jimmie Craig - Oh, Little Girl 2:09
29 Ricky Nelson - One of These Mornings 2:14
30 Eddie Cochran - Long Tall Sally 1:44
31 Laura Lee Perkins - Gonna Rock My Baby Tonight 2:07
Part 3
01 Ricky Nelson - Waitin´In School 2:02
02 Bob Luman - All Night Long 1:40
03 Strikes - Baby I´m Sorry 2:37
04 Lew Williams - Cat Talk 2:11
05 Merle Kilgore - Ride Jesse Ride 1:53
06 Roy Brown - Be My Love Tonight 1:45
07 Gene Henslee - Diggin´ `N´ Datin´ 2:25
08 Lee Ross - Lies 1:50
09 Al Casey - Willa Mae 1:53
10 Ricky Nelson - There Goes My Baby 2:13
11 Johnny & Dorsey Burnette - My Honey 1:59
12 Buddy Knox - Hula Love 2:20
13 Eddie Cochran - Blue Suede Shoes 1:49
14 Dorsey Burnette - It´s Late 1:52
15 Wally Lewis - Lover Boy 2:23
16 Nick Venet - Love in Be Bop Time 1:59
17 Cliff Gleaves - Long Black Hearse 1:37
18 Lew Williams - Gone Ape Man 1:59
19 Strikes - My Poor Heart 2:38
20 Billy Briggs - Chew Tobacco Rag 2:41
21 Lew Williams - Something I Said 1:50
22 Jackie Dee - Buddy 1:52
23 Dick Banks - Dirty Dog 2:07
24 Jay Blue - Get Off My Back 1:39
25 Slick Slavin - Speed Crazy 1:51
26 Johnny Burnette - Kiss Me 2:17
27 Bob Luman - Whenever You´re Ready 2:02
28 Jackie Walker - Only Teenagers Allowed 1:45
29 Billy Briggs - Chew Tobacco Rag No. 2 2:43
30 Johnny Burnette - That´s The Way I Feel 1:46
31 Laura Lee Perkins - Come on Baby 2:00
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