Release Date: 10 December 2012
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 604988071023
Genres: Rock 'N' Roll Easy Listening
Description
Freddy "Boom-Boom" Cannon was the last of the '50s-styled rockers.
This compilation features all his singles between 1959-1961, including the million-selling "Tallahassee Lassie" (both the original single version and the LP re-cut) and "Way Down Yonder In New Orleans", plus his first two LPs, "The Explosive Freddy Cannon!" and "Happy Shades of Blue".
Also included are the rare Doo Wop singles he recorded as the lead singer of The Spindrifts, plus a radio jingle he wrote and recorded for Arnie Ginsberg.
Cannon was particularly popular in Britain – "The Explosive Freddy Cannon!" was the first R&R LP to top the UK's album charts.
Many other re-issues of this material which have notoriously suffered with poor sound quality, but Jasmine has done a fantastic job for much of this material, making this the only Freddy Cannon compilation worth owning!
Tracklisting
Tommy Hunt
Kay Barry / Maureen Evans
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Johnnie Ray
Eddie Cochran
Various Artists
Billie Holiday
Charlie Applewhite
Freddy Cannon
