Oldies, Rockabilly Series.

Artist: Johnny Burnette
Type: Compilation (Bear Family Records, Germany)
Year: 2008 CD Release
Style: Oldies 50's-60's / Rock n' Roll / Rockabilly
Country: United States
Quality: CBR 320 Kbps Mp3 / 44,1Khz / Joint-Stereo
Size: 90,00 MB + 73,79 MB
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Album Reviews:

The original rockabilly wildman, Johnny Burnette led the seminal Rock 'n' Roll Trio, which slightly predated Elvis Presley. Their raw, unfettered sound inspired several generations of rockers, and the best of their output is featured in this collection, along with a generous helping of material from Burnette's later (1957-1960) solo recordings. While some of the solo sides bear a bit more of a pop sensibility, there's always plenty of rock-&-roll abandon in Burnette's delivery, and the driving force of the Trio tracks is still a wonder to behold. Hardcore Burnette fans will be particularly impressed by the inclusion of 11 rare demo recordings, further illuminating the too-short story of Burnette, who died by drowning in 1964 at the age of 30.

Short Biography:

Born: Mar 25, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee
Died: Aug 14, 1964 in Clear Lake, California

A contemporary of Elvis Presley in the Memphis scene of the mid-'50s, Burnette played a similar brand of fiery, spare wildman rockabilly. With his brother Dorsey (on bass) and guitarist Paul Burlison forming his Rock 'N Roll Trio, he recorded a clutch of singles for Decca in 1956 and 1957 that achieved nothing more than regional success. Featuring the groundbreaking fuzzy tone of Burlison's guitar, Johnny's energetic vocals, and Dorsey's slapping bass, these recordings -- highlighted by the first rock & roll version of "Train Kept a-Rollin'" -- compare well to the classic Sun rockabilly of the same era. The trio disbanded in 1957, and Johnny found pop success as a teen idol in the early '60s with hits like "You're Sixteen" and "Dreamin'." Burnette died in a boating accident in 1964. His brother, Dorsey, achieved modest success as a solo act in the early '60s, and Burlison recently resurfaced as a member of the Sun Rhythm Section. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music





Tracklist:

01. The Train Kept A Rollin'
02. Tear It Up
03. Oh Baby Babe
04. All By Myself
05. Drinking Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee
06. Honey Hush
07. Lonesome Tears In My Eyes
08. Please Don't Leave Me
09. Rock Therapy
10. Rock Billy Boogie
11. Lonesome Train (On A Lonesome Track)
12. Sweet Love On My Mind
13. Your Baby Blue Eyes
14. If You Want It Enough
15. Butterfingers
16. Eager Beaver Baby
17. Warm Love
18. Come On Baby
19. Boppin' Rosalie
20. My Little Baby Came Rockin'
21. Do Baby Do
22. Lizzy Dee
23. My Honey
24. Rock Away Baby
25. Sweet Baby Doll
26. Boppin' Rock
27. Kiss Me
28. We're Gonna Rock It
29. Me And The Bear
30. Little Girl (Aka Kiss Me Sweet)
31. Crazy Legs
32. Mule Boy
33. Bertha Lou
34. You Gotta Get Ready
35. Wampus Cat
36. Cincinatti Fireball