Release Date: 04 February 2022
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988113327
Genres: Rock 'N' Roll Rhythm and Blues
Description
A powerful, pounding piano player and singer, Big Al Downing recorded one the greatest unsung Rock & Roll tracks of all time, 'Down On The Farm', in 1958.
He went on to enjoy a remarkable career, in which he tasted fame and success across several different musical genres, ranging from R&R, R&B, soul and disco to country (he was the second most successful black Country singer, after Charlie Pride).
This unique 30-track compilation focuses on his rock & roll years, between 1958-62, during which he operated predominantly as an impersonator of Little Richard and Fats Domino.
In addition to his own recordings during this period, Downing also appears as a sideman herein, playing piano on five of Wanda Jackson's most rocking sides, notably her UK hits 'Let's Have A Party' and 'Mean, Mean Man'.
Among other collectors' rarities compiled on this set, he is also featured backing Bobby Poe, Bobby Brant, Spic & Span, Clyde Stacy and Big Rivers.
Tracklisting
1. Down On The Farm
2. Oh! Babe
3. Rock & Roll Boogie
4. Rock & Roll Record Girl
5. Let?s Have A Party
6. Money, Honey
7. Long Tall Sally
8. Mean Mean Man
9. Rock Your Baby
10. Miss Lucy
11. Just Around The Corner
12. Piano Nellie
13. It Must Be Love
14. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
15. Yes I?m Loving You
16. Please Come Home
17. If I Had Our Love To Live Over
18. Words Of Love
19. So Many Memories
20. There?ll Come A Time
21. Slipping And Sliding
22. Summertime Blues
23. End Up With The Blues
24. Sit?in Down Crying
25. You?re Satisfied
26. The Story Of My Life
27. The Saints
28. Heartbreak Hill
29. Land Of Make Believe
Preston Love
Al Smith & His Orchestra
George Maharis
Charlie Drake
Bert Kaempfert
Gladys Knight & The Pips
Buddy Holly
Chuck Jackson
Artwoods, The
Ann Cole
Ray Agee
Billy The Kid Emerson
Chuck Berry
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
