8717278721460

Great British Rock 'n' Roll Volume 2 1954-1957

Various Artists

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: SCCD1146

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Release Date:  17 March 2008

Label:  Smith & Co

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  8717278721460

Genres:  Rock 'N' Roll  

  • Description

    When Rock 'n' Roll hit the stores of Britain with Bill Haley, Elvis, Gene, Fats & Little Richard, the back lash from the British Music Press was by way of incredible condescension towards the music. The strange thing about the attitude of those journalists is that Rock 'n' Roll had existed in Britain before 1956 and the coming of Presley, albeit in a slightly more relaxed form. This second fascinating collection sets out again to show something of what was going on in Britain between 1954 and 1957.

    By 1957 British Rock 'n' Roll was a little more mature, although still much maligned. It was the vocal side of things that was showing an understanding of the genre better. Singers like Marty Wilde and Terry Dene were obviously listening to American records and learning the vocal inflections, something that would make such a difference in the future. With Cliff Richard, Johnny Kidd, Vince Taylor and Dickie Pride waiting in the wings, British Rock 'n' Roll was on the move.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Marty Wilde & The Wild Cats - Love Bug Crawl
      • 2. Ricky James - Knee Deep In The Blues
      • 3. Terry Dene - C'min And Be Loved
      • 4. Jim Dale - Be My Girl
      • 5. Tommy Steele & The Steelmen - Hey You
      • 6. Frankie Vaughan - Rock A Chicka
      • 7. Ray Sendit & His Rockey Team - Spike's Rock
      • 8. Rikki Henderson - Let's Have A Party
      • 9. Terry Wayne - Slim Jim Tie
      • 10. Ken Mackintosh - Raunchy
      • 11. Wee Willie Harris - Rockin' At The 2 II's
      • 12. Tommy Steele & The Steelmen - Teenage Party
      • 13. Alma Cogan - Fabulous
      • 14. Marty Wilde & The Wild Cats - Honeycomb
      • 15. Ricky James - Bluer Than Blue
      • 16. Shorty Mitchell - Teddy Bear
      • 17. Bert Weedon - Quiet Quiet Shhh
      • 18. Terry Dene - A White Sports Coat
      • 19. Joey Castell - I'm Left
      • 20. You're Right
      • 21. She's Gone
      • 22. Colin Hicks & His Cabin Boys - Wild Eyes And Tender Lips
      • 23. The Tunettes - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
      • 24. The Saints Jazz Band - Boogie Woogie Stomp
      • 25. Frankie Vaughan - The Green Door
      • 26. Alma Cogan - I'm In Love Again
      • 27. Jim Dale - Crazy Dream
      • 28. Bert Weedon - Flannel Foot
      • 29. Tommy Steele & The Steelmen - A Handful Of Songs
      • 30. Larry Page - Cool Shake
      • 31. Russ Conway - Late Extra
      • 32. Johnny Southern & The Western Rhythm Kings - She's Long
      • 33. She's Tall

      Disc 2

      • 1. Terry Wayne - Boppin' The Blues
      • 2. Ken Makintosh - Applejack
      • 3. Tommy Steele - Butterfly
      • 4. Tony Cromble & His Rockets - Sticks And Stones
      • 5. Ray Ellington - That Rock 'n' Rollin' Man
      • 6. Art Baxter & His Rock 'n' Roll Sinners - Nursery Rock
      • 7. Shorty Mitchell With The Ken Jones Rock 'n' Rollers - Don't Knock The Rock
      • 8. Winifred Atwell - Rampart Street Rock
      • 9. Marty Wilde & The Wild Cats - Wild Cat
      • 10. John Barry Seven - Rockabilly Boogie
      • 11. Billy Sproud - Rock Mr. Piper
      • 12. Victor Silvester & His Rock 'n' Roll Rhythm - Off Beat Rock
      • 13. Deep River Boys - St. Louis Blues
      • 14. The Southlanders - Earth Angel
      • 15. The Tunettes - Little Darling
      • 16. Don Lang & His Frantic Five - Red Planet Rock
      • 17. Ray Sendit & His Rockey Team - Rocket 0869
      • 18. Tony Cromble & His Rockets - Rock 'n' Roll Coaster
      • 19. Art Baxter & His Rock 'n' Roll Sinners - Rock You Sinners/ Shorty Mitchell With The Ken Jones Ro
      • 20. Patty Forbes With The Oscar Robin Band - Dance With Me Henry
      • 21. Eric Winstone & His Band - Fanfare Boogie
      • 22. Tommy Sampson & His Strongmen - Rock 'n' Roll Those Big Brown Eyes
      • 23. Ted Heath And His Orchestra Featuring Jack Parnell - Birmingham Bounce
      • 24. Joan Small - You Can't Say I Love You To A Rock 'n' Roll Tune
      • 25. Don Lang & His Frantic Five - 6.5 Special
      • 26. Suzi Miller With The Johnston Brothers - Happy Days And Lonely Nights
      • 27. Ken Makintosh - Slow Walk
      • 28. The Kirchin Band - Mother Goose Jumps
      • 29. Tommy Sampson & His Strongmen - Rockin'
      • 30. Laurie London - She Sells Sea Shells
      • 31. Joan Savage - Lula Rock-A-Hula
      • 32. Eric Winstone & His Band - Rhythm 'n' Blues
      • . Terry Wayne - Matchbox