Good Rockin' Tonight

Track Listings

1. Travelin' Blues

2. Let the Four Winds Blow

3. Love for Sale

4. Boogie Woogie Blues

5. Good Rockin' Tonight

6. Medley: Boogie at Midnight/Love Don't Love Nobody

7. Medley: Losing Hand/Tin Pan Alley

Good Rockin' Tonight,Roy Brown,Route Sixty-Six,Jump Blues,Pop,R&B,West Coast Blues

Tracks:

That's All Right Mama - Paul McCartney
Mystery Train - Jeff Beck & Chrissie Hynde
My Bucket's Got a Hole in It - Jimmy Page & Robert Plant
Blue Suede Shoes - Johnny Hallyday
Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - Elton John
Blue Moon of Kentucky - Tom Petty
Sitting on Top of the World - Van Morrison & Carl Perkins
Don't Be Cruel - Brian Ferry
Red Cadillac and a Black Moustache - Bob Dylan
Walkin' in the Rain - Eric Clapton
Lonely Weekend - Matchbox 20
Who Will the Next Fool Be? - Sheryl Crow
It Wouldn't Be the Same Without You - Chris Isaak
I Walk the Line - Live
Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee - The Howling Diablos & Kid Rock
You Win Again - Mandy Barnett with the Jordanaires

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Most of the artists on this tribute to Sam Phillips's legendary Memphis label have chosen to cover the rockabilly hits. It isn't until a genuine Sun rockabilly artist--the late Carl Perkins--makes an appearance, joining Van Morrison for Howlin' Wolf's "Sittin' on Top of the World," that things briefly get bluesy. Instead, Paul McCartney, Jeff Beck, Chrissie Hynde, Tom Petty, and Bryan Ferry all offer up loving, note-for-note recreations of early Elvis tunes, even if it was Jerry Lee Lewis, not Elvis, who recorded a cover of "Don't Be Cruel" (Ferry's tune) for Sun.

But Elton John and Mandy Barnett both do The Killer (Lewis) proud here, as Sheryl Crow later does for Charlie Rich, and Led Zep's Page & Plant do for Sonny Burgess. Especially marvelous is Bob Dylan's subtle and, at times, hilarious take on Warren Smith's "Red Cadillac and a Black Moustache." It's a career highlight and every bit as enchanting as Robert Gordon's '70s cover version. Like the label itself, there are more hits than misses here. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

Kid Rock ?.......2007-08-06

This is a good cd . It would be a very good cd if Kid Rock didn't absolutely suck.

rockabilly summit.......2007-04-22

This is a unique gathering of musical giants. Where else can you find a CD with Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Scotty Moore, James Burton, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Robert Plant and Bob Dylan. This much starpower has never been put on one CD before. Every song sounds like a hit. Some like Plant, Dylan, Tom Petty and Bryan Ferry definitely try to be rockabilly while others like LIVE and Kid Rock do what they do best. Rap and grunge don't really fit in with the theme here but its just a brief departure from an otherwise retro disc of bliss.

It Rocks,however..........2002-08-13

A tribute to Sun Records and not a cut from the Killer?? Jerry Lee Lewis lives right down the road from Sun Studio,so why was he excluded from a "tribute" to his old stable? For all who may not know,he still ROCKS,and does so with alot of gusto!! I did enjoy the Dylan cut,as well as McCartney,ChrissieHynde,Van and Carl,Kid Rock,Cheryl,and the rest,many of these tunes have been covered before,and were hits, many by the guy who was snubbed,Mr. Lewis! So what gives?? If the listener isn"t aware of Sam Phillips,the big "E",Carl,Killer,Cash,Warren Smith,Howlin Wolk ,Rufus Thomas and all the rest,then this will help open a door to some reat roots music for them,I found it refreshing overall.

Not a legacy to stand on.......2002-06-09

If this were a tribute record, it would be but one of many that have littered the record and CD shelves for the past forty years or so. But this is not a tribute record. It is "the legacy of Sun Records" (see subtitle). What does that mean, exactly? I have no idea, but, apparently, the Sun legacy consists of clueless Sun "cover" versions offered up by clueless celebrity rockers. Somebody should contest the will, in my opinion. (Wait-isn't Sam Phillips still alive?)

Anyway, some of the tracks are harmless enough. McCartney does a very pleasant "That's All Right," with Scotty Moore as laid-back and lovable as ever. And Jeff Beck's guitar showing-off on "Mystery Train" is fun, even if it fails to drown out Chrissie Hynde's inexplicably orgiastic singing, to use the latter term as lightly as possible. And it's always nice to hear Carl Perkins. Perkins, Moore, and McCartney are as good as it gets, though a few of the other acts try to be creative--most notably, LIVE, who play "I Walk the Line" in minor mode to interesting effect. While LIVE's version doesn't displace the memory of Johnny Cash-or, for that matter, Jaye P. Morgan, who had a contemporary pop hit with the song-at least the group tries..

The same can't be said of the self-obsessed rockers Page and Plant, whose abominable version of "My Bucket's Got a Hole in It" is the CD's worst offering. This simple and infectious novelty number was done many years ago by Hank Williams in a style called "music." Tom Petty's "Blue Moon of Kentucky" is only slightly better. Petty, who sings with an indeterminate accent, seems to be trying for a pop-journalistic version of authenticity. Only he knows what he is doing. This tacky package is completed by faux-primitive cover and booklet art, along with the most hilariously illiterate liner notes ever written. Two stars for the handful of musicians mentioned above. You'd think they'd have better things to do with their time and talent.

Pulled Off A Very Difficult Project--Great Album!.......2002-06-08

Let me preface by saying I'm a big fan of American roots music. Growing up, I absolutely craved this type of stuff. I could find a few Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters records at the local library and I "borrowed" my grandfathers Hank Williams record, but Elvis Presley was about the only Sun music readily available. RCA's release of the Complete Sun Sessions in 87 lead me to a general interest in the sun music catalog. Many of the songs I owned as EPs that had been given to me by my grandmother. As a graduating senior from college 93, I took a road trip to Memphis and visited Sun Studio. In the store above the studio, I purchased 2 U.K. Import CDs from Charley Records Limited, The Sun Story Vol. 1 Sunrise & The Sun Story Vol. 2 Rockabilly Rhythm. You wouldn't think that the Europeans would have a better handle on our own music but that always seems to be the case.

By now I'm familiar with almost all of these songs. I can honestly say there aren't any "mailed in" performances to get on the album. Many of these songs are deceivingly simple, especially by today's standards, but to attack them with such sincerity is part of what makes this a great album.

Scotty Moore (Rock & Roll HOF inductee, Sun Records Elvis Presley guitarist) appears on "That's All Right" and "Don't Be Cruel" with D. J. Fontana (Elvis Presley drummer). In all honesty, Scotty deserves as much credit for the Rock and Roll stylings on those two songs as Elvis Presley. I'm glad he could be on the album with Paul McCartney no less.

Paul McCartney (no slouch in the legend department) does a bang up job on vocals with "That's all Right". He's very sincere. I don't see how you could sing this song without curling your lip. Perhaps he was.

I wish Scotty Moore could have played on "Mystery Train" (he took the Elvis version a much different direction from the Little Junior version), but Jeff Beck goes way beyond what Scotty did and rocks it out. Very Nice (show off)! Chrissie Hynde is her interesting self on vocals.

Jimmy Page & Robert Plant send up the sloppy "My Buckets Got A Hole In It" in true rock fashion.

Elton John pumps the piano in true Jerry Lee form on "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On". Who has done more for the piano in Rock and Roll than Jerry Lee Lewis and Elton John? It just has to be on here.

It's great to have Carl Perkins on "Sittin' On Top Of The World". His distinctive voice sets up the even more distinctive Van Morrison to cut right into the song. Van Morrison, the producer, does himself a favor here, but it works really well.

Bob Dylan's "Red Cadillac And A Black Moustache" is a pull back in energy from the original Warren Smith version. I guess if you're Bob Dylan you can do whatever you want. His thinner, nasalier voice drips with the emotion of his later works.

"Lonely Weekend" by Matchbox 20 and "I Walk the Line" by Live are the more experimental tracks.

Chrlie Rich's (yes, the Silver Fox) "Lonely Weekend" was a well written, over produced song that he chose to sing in Elvis Presley vocal style. Matchbox 20 showed more originality than Charlie Rich in this regard.

Live decided to play with dynamics to create a dark and brooding "I Walk The Line". How can someone complain about a dark and brooding version of a Johnny Cash song? (When I play it I use lots of distortion too.)

My biggest disappointment is the Chris Isaak "It wouldn't be the same without you". Chris does a good job here, but his vocal abilities to channel the spirit of Elvis are not put to use. What were you thinking?! He has previously recorded "Blue Moon" for an Elvis tribute album with Scotty Moore, and I swear it sounded better than Elvis.

Finally, what can I say about Kid Rock? He belongs on here. Rap was as cutting edge as this music in its time. Bawdy and brash. I know Elvis would have rapped had he lived into the Nineteen Eighties. Great Album!

Very Best of Wynonie Harris: Good Rockin' Tonight
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Rock, Mr. Blues!

Very Best of Wynonie Harris: Good Rockin' Tonight
Wynonie Harris
Manufacturer: Collectables
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ASIN: B0000AKCIN
Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

Good Rockin' Tonight
Lollipop Mama
Grandma Plays The Numbers
I Want My Fannie Brown
Feel That Old Age Coming On
Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee
All She Wants To Do Is Rock
Sittin' On It All The Time
I Like My Baby's Puddin'
Rock Mr. Blues
Good Morning Judge
Oh Babe
Bloodshot Eyes
Lovin' Machine
My Playful Baby's Gone
Keep On Churnin'
Bad News Baby (There'll Be No Rockin' Tonight)
Quiet Whiskey
Don't Take My Whiskey Away From Me
Shake That Thing
Christina
Drinkin' Sherry Wine
Wine Wine Sweet Wine
Fishtail Blues
Mr. Dollar

Album Description

Wynonie Harris earned the nickname "Mr. Blues" as one of the premier blues shouters of his era, surpassing all of his competition in sales as well as the more subjective category of artistry. Although he recorded for a number of other labels over a twenty year period, it is these recordings that he made for the King Records label for which his fame was so rightfully earned.

Album Description

Subtitled - The Very Best Of Wynonie Harris. Boisterous, bigger than life R&B pioneer, Wynonie Harris enjoyed a three decade recording and performing career as a prominent singer and emcee. In 1947, Wynonie Harris joined the star-studded roster of Cincinnati's King Records. Wynonie Harris' biggest hit, 'Good Rockin' Tonight' became a pivotal track in the emergence of Rock 'N' Roll when Elvis Presley recorded the song for Sun Records. R&B at its finest is represented on 'Good Rockin' Tonight', featuring 25 tracks including 'I Like My Baby's Pudding', 'Good Morning Judge', 'All She Wants To Do Is Rock' & many more. Collectables. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Rock, Mr. Blues!.......2007-08-01

So who really first sang those words "I heard the news/There's good rockin' tonight"? Not Elvis. It was one of his many influences: Mr. Blues himself, the great Wynonie Harris. Collectables, a big oldies reissue company like Rhino Records, has done an excellent job with this, perhaps the best single-disc set of Wynonie Harris. 25 great platters from his King years (the cream of the crop in his recorded material) are presented in an amiable sound quality lasting over an hour. Highlights of this disc include the title track, "All She Wants To Do Is Rock", "Sittin' On It All The Time", "Rock Mr. Blues", "Oh Babe", "Lovin' Machine", and a "Lawdy Miss Clawdy"-sounding number called "Christina." All of them are mid-tempo or fast songs and have that good ol' boogie-woogie beat and swing feel that you can dance to. Crank the volume way up and people will think you have a party right in your home when they hear the thumping bass, the driving drums, the wailing horns, and Wynonie's raucous vocals along with the sharp responses of the backing vocalisits. These are great examples of what early R&B music was in America when late-night listeners were discovering tunes like these during the few years following World War II. The jump blues formula, evident in all of these songs, was one of the key elements for forming what they called "rock'n'roll". King Records was one of the most prominent indie labels in the late '40s and throughout the '50s along with Atlantic and Chess; Wynonie Harris played an important role in helping to create the early R&B sound that would catch on. This is absoultely worth listening to and checking out. By the way, if you look at the album cover while listening to the music, especially the fast songs, try not to laugh. Smiling is contagious. You know he must have had some fun making this music, and you'll have fun discovering it.

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Very interesting "remixes"
If you love Elvis and the Stray Cats then this is essential
Elvis Is Still Rockin Tonight

Good Rockin' Tonight
Elvis Presley
Manufacturer: Rough Trade
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ASIN: B0007PL8F4
Release Date: 2005-03-28

Tracks:

That's All Right Mama
Baby Let's Play House
Good Rockin' Tonight
Maybellene
Blue Moon of Kentucky
Tweedle Dee

Album Description

Rockabilly superheroes Slim Jim Phantom and Lee Rocker, both of the legendary Stray Cats, as well as Danny B. Harvey of the Swing Cats present this incredible EP of Elvis' early hits, Stunningly recreated with authentic Presley vocal tracks recorded in the mid-50's on Louisiana Hayride radio program. Redline. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Very interesting "remixes".......2006-08-11

This CD was originally released with the "Concert Anthology" release. It features "remixes" with some former members of the Stray Cats playing along with six of Elvis' early live performances from the 1950's. The result is interesting and makes one wish that Elvis had lived long enough to have a real jam session with the Stray Cats (of course if he had, The Colonel never would have allowed such a session). Most of the tracks sound pretty good. "Good Rockin Tonight" sounds like Elvis is singing through a megaphone, which is not a bad effect but takes a listen or two to get used too. They did not do a very good job of melding the old and new recordings on "Tweedle Dee" because it is obvious when they turn on and off the original recording. The others are not as obvious.

If you love Elvis and the Stray Cats then this is essential.......2005-12-31

Reviewer: giles_uk from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom

If you love Elvis and the Stray Cats then this is essential.

Elvis "Sings" and 2 of the 3 Stray Cats "Play the Instruments". Would have been awesome if the Elvis tape used was from the "Sun Recordings" and not the inferior radio show tapes. But that is not the fault of: Elvis, 2 of the 3 Stray Cats, or the Sound Engineers.

I have all these "as originally recorded" and "heck" I still enjoy this CD. If you are an Elvis purist and can't stand anything but the original "as recorded" then this is not for you. BUT if you love anything / everything Elvis (and I do) then try these. It would be great to have all of "The Kings" mono recordings re-done with new, but authentic backing music in stereo. The purist need not buy them, but if tastefully done I would certainly re-buy the "modern" re-recordings .

BMG/Sony: Since you own the rights to the pre- 1973 Elvis Catalogue isn't this a great way for you to make more money ????

Elvis Is Still Rockin Tonight.......2005-03-25

This is a great CD, a very well produced collaboration between two time periods. The instrumentation played in the new millenium provided by members of the String Cats and Stray Cats, which replaces Scotty Moore and Bill Black, goes really well with Elvis's live performance pieces from the mid 50s. I am amazed how well done this is, especially the first two songs which seem flawless. The new back-up band from the present breathes new life to Elvis's classic hits from his rockabilly days. My only complaint is that this CD has far too few songs. I would love to hear more of Elvis's hit rock n' roll songs from the 50s get similar treatment from rockabilly artists of today. Anyway, it's great to listen too and I enjoy the new treatment to these songs a lot. Elvis will rock the house forever.

Good Rockin' Tonight-The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives

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GOSH DARN RIGHT GOOD ROCKIN 2NIGHT
God Damn Right Good Rockin' Tonight!

Good Rockin' Tonight-The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives
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Customer Reviews:

Early Elvis.......2006-08-17

This CD is a scream - literally - as Elvis, Scotty Moore and Bill Black rock out on the Louisiana Hayride. There's a lot of narration between songs. It's informative, during the first listen anyway. It's the music that stands strong here.

GOSH DARN RIGHT GOOD ROCKIN 2NIGHT.......2004-02-26

Let's clean up our language a bit. This is great music essential Elvis! Essential rockabilly tight rhythm section!

God Damn Right Good Rockin' Tonight!.......2003-10-04

This is a truly amazing archive into the spark that spawned 'The King of Rock'n'roll. The sound quuality is great and so is the sound. Elvis is in top form and you can hear the audience love it. What can beat a fresh faced, hiccupin' Elvis with a stunning Scotty Moore on guitar, electrifying us with his haunting guitar echo and Bill Black laying down the vibe.

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Best of the Best: Good Rockin' Tonight
Wynonie Harris
Manufacturer: Federal
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000228E7W
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

Good Rockin' Tonight
All She Wants To Do Is Rock
Sittin' On It All The Time
Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee
I Like My Baby's Pudding
Lovin' Machine
Bloodshot Eyes
Good Morning Judge
Oh Babe
I Want My Fanny Brown

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Good Rockin' Tonight

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French exclusive limited edition 19-track CD album, remastered in High Definition 24-Bit, collecting together the best work from the legendary rocker, recorded between 1954 and 1956, including 'That's AllRight', 'Mystery Train', 'Baby Let's Play House' and 11 bonus tracks, presented in sealed card sleeve with unique 'vinyl-look' disc. Magic.

Good Rockin' Tonight: 25 Essential Rock & Rhythm Classics

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"early days of Rock & Rhythm ~ essential classics"

Good Rockin' Tonight: 25 Essential Rock & Rhythm Classics
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
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ASIN: B0002QO4AE
Release Date: 2004-08-17

Tracks:

Good Rockin Tonight - Wynonie Harris
Have Mercy Baby - The Dominoes
Nosey Joe - Bull Moose Jackson
Hurry Hurry Baby - Roy Brown
3-D - Big Jay McNeely
Work With Me Annie - The Midnighters
Space Guitar - Young John Watson (Johnny Guitar Watson)
Hearts Of Stone - The Charms
So Fine - The Sheiks
Seventeen - Boyd Bennett and His Rockets
Daddy-O - Bonnie Lou
Seven Nights To Rock - Moon Mullican
Shes Mine - Joe Tex
Fever - Little Willie John
Granddaddys Rockin - Mac Curtis
Honky Tonk (Parts 1 & 2) - Bill Doggett
One Hand Loose - Charlie Feathers
Much Later - Jackie Brenston
Think - 5 Royales
Hold Your Lovin - Titus Turner
The Twist - Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
Rock On - Trini Lopez
No, No, No - The Chanters
A Real Good Time - Eddy Clearwater
Shout Bamalama - Otis Redding

Album Description

Presented as another chapter in Varèse Vintage's ongoing celebration of Rock & Roll's First 50 Years, Good Rockin' Tonight is a unique collection from the vaults of King / Federal / Deluxe Records. This release traces the evolution of rock and roll from the early jump blues sounds of Wynonie Harris (whose #1 hit of 1948 was later revived by Elvis for Sun Records), Roy Brown and Bull Moose Jackson, to the mid 50s vocal groups like The Dominoes, The Midnighters and "5" Royales, to the early 60s.

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"early days of Rock & Rhythm ~ essential classics".......2004-10-14

The ongoing series in Varese Vintage releases "Good Rockin' Tonight:25 Essential Rock & Rhythm Classics", featuring some of the pioneer labels Federal, DeLuxe and King Records of early '40s, '50s and '60s Rock and Rhythm tunes ~ many were at the top of the charts during those decades.

Influential artists are highlighted on this compilation ~ Hank Ballard & The Midnighters, Boyd Bennett & His Rockets, Jackie Brenston, Roy Brown, The Chanters, The Charms, Eddy Clearwater, Mac Curtis, Bill Doggett, The Dominoes, Charlie Feathers, "5" Royales, Wynoie Harris, Bull Moose Jackson, Little Willie John, Trini Lopez, Bonnie Lou, Big Jay McNeely, The Midnighters, Moon Mullican, Otis Redding & The Pinetoppers, The Sheiks, Joe Tex,Titus Turner and Young John Watson.

Many were number one "GOOD ROCKIN' TONIGHT" [Harris], "HAVE MERCY BABY" [Dominoes], "WORK WITH ME ANNIE" [Midighters], "HEARTS OF STONE" [Charms] and "HONKY TONK [Part 1 & 2] [Bill Doggett] ~ they were trail blazing hits that gave the world another slant on popular music of the day.

Hats off to Cary E. Mansfield and Bill Dahl [collection producers]...big thank you to Brian Giorgi and Bryon Davis, who were instrumental in tracing the early beginnings of rock and roll...from the vaults of the labels who led the way to the sounds we've come to know...gotta love it!

Total Time: 66:03 on 25 Tracks ~ Varese Records 66590

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Rock Revival: Good Rockin' Tonight
Various Artists
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Release Date: 2000-06-28

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My Boyfriend's Back - The Angels

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Essential CD for lovers of all 20th century music
Primitive, Raw, Rock&Roll Essential

Good Rockin' Tonight
Wynonie Harris
Manufacturer: See for Miles
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Release Date: 1998-09-16

Tracks:

Good Rocking Tonight
She Just Won't Sell No More
Blow Your Brains Out
I Want My Fanny Brown
All She Wants To Do Is Rock
Lollipop Mama
Baby, Shame On You
I Won't Like My Baby's Pudding
Wynonie's Boogie
Sittin' On It All The Time
Good Morning Judge
I Feel That Old Age Coming On
Lovin' Machine
Mr. Blues Is Coming To Town
Quiet Whiskey
Rock Mr. Blues
Bloodshot Eyes
Luscious Woman
Down Boy Down
Keep On Churnin' (Til The Butter Come)

Album Details

This Superb 20 Track Collection features Some of the Best Original King Sides from What Became his Golden Period Between 1947 and 1953.

Customer Reviews:

Essential CD for lovers of all 20th century music.......2001-03-21

Wynonie "Mr Blues" Harris is perhaps the most overlooked charector in the whole history of rock n roll music. The suave, hard drinking, womanising blues shouter was at his peak in the late 40s and early 50s. Chock-full of double entendres and hard driving beats this collection of some of his most popular sides for the King lable, this collection is essential for anyone with a love of good music. The influence that Harris had on music cannot be overstated. The small R&B combos Harris worked with set the ball rolling for the rock and roll revolution which he was not deemed to be part of (too old, too wise, too risque, too whisky soaked for a majority white teenage audience). 50s Rock n Roll seems sanitised by comparison. It is often said that Rocket 88 by Jackie Brenston with Ike Turners Kings Of Rhytmn was the first Rock n Roll disc....perhaps so, but without these foundation recordings, it could be argued that the record would not have been made. In Jamaica of the 40s & 50s, disks such as Bloodshot Eyes received heavy play on the soundsystems of Coxsone Dodd, Duke Reid, Tom the Great Sebastian etc. Wynonie Harris was a major influence on the fledgling Jamaican music scene, especially upon artists such as Laurel Aitken and Derrick Morgan. Whereas in the States, Rock n Roll supeseded this type of R&B, the influence upon Ska is there for all to see. Perhaps Reggae would not be the same without Mr Harris. Sad to say that Wynonie died of cancer in 1969 in relative obscurity and lack of wealth. These recordings are a celebration of him at his peak. Anyone who prides themselves upon their record collection should not do so without a copy of this! Great party music brimming over with licentiousness....ESSENTIAL!!!

Primitive, Raw, Rock&Roll Essential.......2000-10-21

You want good rockin' tonight? Every track on this Wynonie Harris album will provide it and stun you with its powerful rhythms, licentious lyrics, and voluminous vocals. Wynonie called himself "Mr. Blues" with great presumption but also with funky accuracy. I dare you to listen to listen to "My Baby's Pudding" without simultaneously dancing and laughing. Learn about the true meaning of the phrase "Rock&Roll" recorded at a time when Alan Freed was a mere blip on the radio airwaves. This is the music Elvis grew up with and so can you!