King of Skiffle

King of Skiffle

Track Listings

1. Rock Island Line

2. Jack O Diamonds

3. Tom Dooley

4. Putting On The Style

5. I'm Alabammy Bound

6. Wabash Cannonball

7. Wreck Of The Old 97

8. Battle Of New Orleans

9. Bring A Little Water Sylvie

10. Nobody Loves Like An Irishman

11. Michael Row The Boat Ashore

12. Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On The Bedpost Ov

13. My Old Man's A Dustman

14. Cumberland Gap

15. Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O

16. Grand Coulee Dam

17. Have A Drink On Me

18. Gamblin Man

19. Nobody's Child

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Repackaged Reissue of this 19 Track Collection. Donegan was a Major Influence on the Late Fifties British Skiffle Music Scene. His 'rock Island Line' was a Favorite of Lennon and Mccartney's in their Early Songwriting Days. George Harrison and the Travelling Wilbury's Later Covered 'nobody's Child'.

Tracks:

Cumberland Gap
Wabash Cannonball
Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O
Ham 'n' Eggs
Grand Coulee Dam
Jimmy Brown the Newsboy
My Dixie Darling
Talking Guitar Blues
Betty, Betty, Betty
Lonesome Traveller
I Wanna Go Home
Darling Corey
Fort Worth Jail
Miss Otis Regrets (She's Unable to Lunch Today)
Dead or Alive
Frankie and Johnny
Lorelei
Puttin' on the Style

Tracks:

Gamblin' Man
I'm Alabammy Bound
Lost John
San Miguel
Sorry But I'm Gonna Have to Pass
Tom Dooley
Ella Speed
Battle of New Orleans
Wreck of the Old '97
Bring a Little Water, Sylvie
Railroad Bill
John Hardy
Jack O'Diamonds
Glory
Sally Don't You Grieve
Aunt Rhody (The Old Grey Goose)
Sal's Got a Sugar Lip
Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On the Bedpost Overnight)

Tracks:

My Old Man's a Dustman
Lonnie's Skiffle Party: Little Liza Jane/Puttin' on the Style/Camptown
On a Monday
Pick a Bale of Cotton
Party's Over
Take This Hammer
Stewball
Lively!
Light from the Lighthouse
Michael, Row the Boat Ashore
Have a Drink on Me
Noah Found Grace in the Eyes of the Lord
Comancheros
Seven Daffodils
Lumbered
Mule Skinner Blues
Lonnie's Skiffle Party, Pt. 2: So Long/On Top of Old Smokey/Down ...
Rock Island Line

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Triple CD Collection that Commemorates and Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Emergence of Skiffle Music, the Predominant Pop Style of the Late 1950's and Early '60's. Includes all of the Late Skiffle King's Single Hits on the Pye Label plus Many Other Important Tracks. Donegan was a Major Influence on the Beatles in their Early Years in Liverpool as Well as the Springfields, the Seekers, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Herman's Hermits, Even Abba as Well as Countless Musicians.

Customer Reviews:

Knee Slappin' Fifties Fun.......2006-11-19

I wanted to hear a song I heard a couple of years before I was married called, "Bring me a little water Sylvie." I was so surprised when up popped this CD set of 3 with the song on it!

It's noisy, but a lot of fun ~ especially Sylvie CD #2, but if you've lived long and full of years, as I have, you'll probably recognize many of the tunes on the three CDs. If not, you're in for a surprisingly good time! I remember "jitterbugging" to the incessantly vigorous drum beat.

It made me miss my father-in-law, who's passed on ~ he would have been doing a falsetto to it, and either "playing the spoons" or playing a washboard; he was the classic "knee-slapper," and an excellent dancer! This album brought back some happy old memories!

Average customer rating:

Brings back the memories!
Almost Complete Collection

King of Skiffle
Lonnie Donegan
Manufacturer: Castle Pulse
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music

Rock | Imports | Stores | Music

Pop | Imports | Stores | Music
Similar Items:

Rock Island Line
Talking Guitar Blues: The Very Best of Lonnie Donegan
The Rock N' Roll Era: 1960 [Time Life]
Searchers - Greatest: 20 Fabulous Hits of the 60's
Brian Hyland - Greatest Hits

ASIN: B00005Y48H
Release Date: 2002-03-04

Tracks:

Rock Island Line
Jack O Diamonds
Tom Dooley
Putting On The Style
I'm Alabammy Bound
Wabash Cannonball
Wreck Of The Old 97
Battle Of New Orleans
Bring A Little Water Sylvie
Nobody Loves Like An Irishman
Michael Row The Boat Ashore
Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour (On The Bedpost Ov
My Old Man's A Dustman
Cumberland Gap
Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O
Grand Coulee Dam
Have A Drink On Me
Gamblin Man
Nobody's Child

Album Details

Repackaged Reissue of this 19 Track Collection. Donegan was a Major Influence on the Late Fifties British Skiffle Music Scene. His 'rock Island Line' was a Favorite of Lennon and Mccartney's in their Early Songwriting Days. George Harrison and the Travelling Wilbury's Later Covered 'nobody's Child'.

Customer Reviews:

Brings back the memories!.......2005-10-22

This is a fun CD, with a lot of great old songs from 1955-1961. Most of the material has a bluegrass-rockabilly feel to it, and will bring a grin to your face and get your feet tapping. Recording quality is a bit uneven from song to song. Overall, I'd rate this CD at 4.5 stars; I'm giving it 5 because the only other reviewer gave it 4 and I wanted to bring the averagre score up to 4.5.

Almost Complete Collection.......2004-05-13

Whether you are a fan, or not even familiar with the music of Lonnie Donegan, or Skiffle in general, this is a great introductory album. Unfortunately only available as an import, this will probably remain a "speciality" item which is a real shame. My only complaint would be that this repackaged collection of 19 of his best known hits, can get a little repetitious as many of the songs are similar in length and chord arrangements, but the strangely upbeat folk / blues / pop overtones rapidly become infectious. Those thinking of taking a chance on ordering should know that even with 19 tracks on board, running time is not that long, as most of the tunes are 3 minutes or less (as was the way back then I presume). However, if you want to hear some of the music that helped inspire the Beatles, as well as a host of other great British bands (arguably)you will enjoy this collection. I gave it 4 stars which is a little generous, but you will fiend that virtually every top 20 hit he had is on here, although I know there were many other recordings of concert and session material. Overall worth the money though, take a chance - you may enjoy it!

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King of Skiffle
Lonnie Donegan
Manufacturer: Disky Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music

Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music

Pop | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00005QJM0
Release Date: 2005-07-26

Tracks:

Rock Island Line
Jack O'Diamonds
Tom Dooley
Puttin' on the Style
I'm Alabammy Bound
Wabash Cannonball
Wreck of the Old '97
Battle of New Orleans
Bring a Little Water, Sylvie
Nobody Loves Like an Irishman
Michael, Row the Boat Ashore
Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour On the Bedpost Overnight
My Old Man's a Dustman
Cumberland Gap
Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O
Grand Coulee Dam
Have a Drink on Me
Gamblin' Man
Nobody's Child

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King of Skiffle

Manufacturer: Marble Arch
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0000DERYN
Release Date: 2003-06-10

Average customer rating:

Thank you Dr. Demento!
Some Other Planet
Lonnie Donegan CD Reveiw
Lonnie Donegan CD Reveiw
There's Only One

King of Skiffle
Lonnie Donegan
Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Rock Island Line
Jack O'Diamonds
Tom Dooley
Puttin' on the Style
I'm Alabammy Bound
Wabash Cannonball
Wreck of the Old '97
Battle of New Orleans
Bring a Little Water, Sylvie
Nobody Loves Like an Irishman
Michael, Row the Boat Ashore
Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour On the Bedpost Overnight
My Old Man's a Dustman
Cumberland Gap
Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O
Grand Coulee Dam
Have a Drink on Me
Gamblin' Man
Nobody's Child

Album Details

Tracks Include: Rock Island Line, Tom Dooley, Battle of New Orleans, Bring a Little Water Sylvie, Nobody Loves Like an Irishman and More.

Customer Reviews:

Thank you Dr. Demento!.......2002-08-15

Even though I think he missed many of Lonnie Donegan's best songs, I, and many others, would never have even heard of Lonnie Donegan had it not been for late night radio.

This is a collection of many of the best. Yes, "Chewing Gum" is here, along with "My Old Man's a Dustman" (my 9 year old son's personal favorite) and many others. I think my favorite has to be "Battle of New Orleans," not only for the performance, but also for the very concept of listening to someone as British as Lonnie Donegan sing it.

This is not an album for quiet listening over a good book. This is an album for singing along during road trips or cranking up the volume when the car next to yours is annoying everyone at the traffic light. It's fun listening that will lighten your heart on a rainy day. The fact that it's only about six bucks is just a bonus. I wouldn't have felt a bit cheated paying out the fifteen dollars or so that most albums cost.

So, what are you waiting for? Click the button! Buy the album!

Some Other Planet.......2001-04-21

1950s English and American popular music were light years apart. I'm not saying that one or the other was better or worse, they were just different, different, different.

Try to imagine people in New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles, who were seeing Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Patti Page, Dean Martin, etc etc etc on a fairly regular basis, putting Lonnie Donegan on the turntable, and hearing that key-bending introduction to "Jack O'Diamonds."

Boom! Worlds collide.

Lennon said skiffle was a revolution in England, much like the Folk movement which went through America in the late fifties and early sixties. Neither hung around for very long--skiffle was nothing more than a memory by 1964, and Folk was an affect, rather than a movement, in Pop by 1966--but the influence hung around a bit longer.

I prefer the Lonnie Donegan records that aren't pulled directly out of American songbooks. Those are kind of like hearing Elvis doing the French National Anthem, if you follow me.

So my highlights here are "Putting On The Style," "My Old Man's A Dustman," and, of course, "Does Your Chewing Gum Lose It's Flavor (On The Bedpost Over Night)?" They remind me of a time when pop stars--English ones, at least--were allowed to have a sense of humor.

And, if you really want to hear an authentic Pub sing-a-long song, you can't beat "Have A Drink On Me." Like all good Brit-singers, it drops from major to minor in the bridge, includes a few chuckles, and revolves around the impending death of the narrator. What could be better?

Some of these tracks could be buried at sea and nobody would miss them much. But, for the price this CD is going for, it's well worth it to hear the gems.

Lonnie Donegan CD Reveiw.......2000-08-09

Lonnie is a talented, humorous British artist whose songs may not be legendary, but will certainly be remembered and listened to by all who like skiffle, folk or rock n roll. I am probably the only 15 year old on the planet who has ever heard of him, but I think he's great. The CD is excellent - a must-buy for all music fans.

Lonnie Donegan CD Reveiw.......2000-08-09

There's Only One.......2000-01-29

Good show! Donegan at his best. Humorous and evocative of the birth of rock and roll as we experienced it growing up in the 50s and 60s.

Cleanliness & Godliness Skiffle Band's L

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Cleanliness & Godliness Skiffle Band's L
Cleanliness & Godliness Skiffle Band
Manufacturer: King
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B00005HU71
Release Date: 2001-03-07

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