Rockabilly, Vol. 4 [Import]

Product Description
Fourth in Almafame's popular series that's won raves in highly esteemed publications like Record Collector. Buy all three volumes! This edition features 32 prime cuts from original wax. Each track is expertly mastered from the original 45 rpm disc & presented to you the way those rockin' cats of 45 years ago heard em'! Artists include The Belvederes, Johnny Amelio & Bill Paradis & His Downbeats, Leroy Wilkerson, Jim & Rod The Noble Brothers & Tommy 'Jim' Beam & The Four Fifths. 2001.

Rockabilly, Vol. 4,Various Artists,Import [Generic],Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop Collections,Rockabilly

Average customer rating: Brings back my childhood memories! great ride, great memories,great shows, Best of the West Gallops down memory lane! Old West favorites ride again

Songs Of The West, Vol. 4: Movie & Television Themes Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Wild West: The Essential Western Film Music Collection My Rifle, My Pony and Me (Western Movies Songs) Way Out West: The Essential Western Film Music Collection, Vol. 2 Greatest Cowboy Songs Ever Cowboy Songs ASIN: B0000033AC Release Date: 1994-09-20

Tracks:

1. The Magnificent Seven - Al Caiola
2. Bonanza - Al Caiola & His Orchestra
3. High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me) - Tex Ritter
4. Gunsmoke - CBS Orchestra
5. The Good, The Bad And The Ugly - Hugo Montenegro
6. The Lone Ranger (William Tell Overture) - ABC Orchestra
7. South Of The Border (Dow Mexico Way) - Gen Autry
8. Rawhide - Frankie Laine
9. On The Old Spanish Trail - Roy Rogers, Spade Cooley & His Western Swing Band
10. Wagon Train - NBC Orchestra
11. Ballad Of The Alamo - Marty Robbins
12. Maverick - Orchestra & Chorus Conducted By David Buttolph
13. Don't Fence Me In - Roy Rogers
14. The Rebel-Johnny Yuma - Johnny Cash
15. The Ballad Of Paladin - Johnny Western
16. Legend Of Wyatt Earp - Hugh O'Brian With Ken Darby's Orchestra & Chorus
17. The Rifleman - ABC Orchestra
18. The Ballad Of Davy Crockett - Bill Hayes
19. Changing Channels - Various Artists

Customer Reviews:

Brings back my childhood memories!.......2007-01-12

These tunes on the CD are AWESOME! Reminds me of sitting in front of our black & white TV, watching the westerns as a kid! Sigh! The "good old days"! This is a great CD to own!

great ride, great memories,great shows,.......2005-11-09

an excellant collection of the western themes from the shows that were a real thrill to watch, and this music is a thrill and treat to listen to also.

Best of the West.......2005-08-19

Great CD - has all the old favorites on it. My husband plays it all the time. A sure winner as a gift for those from the Cowboys on TV Generation.

Gallops down memory lane!.......2000-09-26

My husband and I (forty-somethings)enjoyed every memory, and tried to see who remembered each song first. Our kids just got a kick out of it all. Gotta get this one for my dad!!

Old West favorites ride again.......2000-06-28

Baby boomers who loved watching those old TV westerns in the fifties and sixties will love this disc. These are the original versions of great songs, with full orchestration.

Average customer rating: A must buy

Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 4: Nashville Sound Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cowboy | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Country | Styles | Music Country Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music | Dance Pop | Easy Listening | General | Oldies | Traditional Vocalists Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 3: Americana Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 1: The Golden Age Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 2: Honky Tonk Heroes Columbia Country Classics, Vol. 5: A New Tradition Pure Country Classics: The #1 Hits ASIN: B000002722 Release Date: 1990-12-29

Tracks:

1. I Still Miss Someone - Johnny Cash
2. Singing The Blues - Marty Robbins
3. Charlie's Shoes - Billy Walker
4. Devil Woman - Marty Robbins
5. Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
6. Jackson - Johnny Cash
7. A Wound Time Can't Erase - Stonewall Jackson
8. I Can't Seem To Say Goodbye - Hawkshaw Hawkins
9. I Think I Know - Marion Worth
10. Funny How Time Slips Away - Billy Walker
11. Night Life - Ray Price
12. Almost Persuaded - David Houston
13. My Elusive Dreams - Tammy Wynette
14. Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette
15. Bring Him Safely Home To Me - Sandy Posey
16. I Take It On Home - Charlie Rich
17. Take Me - George Jones
18. Behind Closed Doors - Charlie Rich
19. The Most Beautiful Girl - Charlie Rich
20. She's All I Got - Johnny Paycheck
21. A Picture Of Me (Without You) - George Jones
22. The Midnight Oil - Barbara Mandrell
23. The Grand Tour - George Jones
24. I Never Promised You A Rose Garden - Lynn Anderson
25. For The Good Times - Ray Price
26. Would You Lay With Me (In A Field Of Stone) - Tanya Tucker

Customer Reviews:

A must buy.......2000-06-27

This CD is worth it's weight in gold. The mix is outstanding. One of the few CD's that you'll enjoy playing straight through time and time again. The songs take us back to a more simple time. Some of the best songs ever written are here. Simple, infectious melodies that will never go out of style. This CD is worth twice it's price. Buy it, you won't be sorry.

Average customer rating: Oldies but Goodies 4 One of the best CD's in this series. Only way to get "Silhouettes" by the Rays anywhere!

Oldies But Goodies, Vol. 4 Various Artists Manufacturer: Original Sound ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Girl Groups | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1959 Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 6: More 60's Classics Pure 60's: The #1 Hits Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1965 Billboard Top Rock & Roll Hits: 1958 ASIN: B0000034IT Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Proud Mary - Creedence Clearwater Revival
2. Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly
3. Soldier Boy - The Shirelles
4. It Ain't Me Babe - The Turtles
5. Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On - Jerry Lee Lewis
6. Harper Valley P.T.A. - Jeannie C. Riley
7. Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins
8. Bird Dog - The Everly Brothers
9. Love Is Strange - Mickey & Sylvia
10. Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper
11. Silhouettes - The Rays
12. Teenage Prayer - Gloria Mann
13. I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - B.J. Thomas
14. The Big Hurt - Toni Fisher
15. My True Story - The Jive Five
16. Come On Let's Go - Richie Valens
17. Teen Beat - Sandy Nelson

Customer Reviews:

Oldies but Goodies 4.......2004-06-15

Poor quality. Does not seem to have any background music. I'm not sure why.

One of the best CD's in this series........2000-05-09

This CD contains a nice variety of oldies. Everybody knows CCR, Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and the other big names. The true find on this disc is "Silhouettes" by the Rays. It runs circles around the version by Herman's Hermits. Mickey and Sylvia's "Love Is Strange" is also good. Along with the Turtles and the addictive "Teen Beat" by Sandy Nelson makes this a top notch collection.

Only way to get "Silhouettes" by the Rays anywhere!.......2000-03-04

The Rays original version of "Silhouettes" (A bona-fide must-own doo-wop classic) can't be found anywhere else. (I tried!) Even the boys at Rhino can't seem to license the master. Too bad, because the sound on this CD is definitely original, meaning most of these tracks just beg to be remastered. As for the rest of the tracks, seven of them are songs you probably already own a better-sounding copy of. Harder-to-find stuff includes "Harper Valley PTA", "Teenage Prayer", "The Big Hurt", and "Teen Beat". I give it a green light for collectors, but if "Silhouettes" is ever released from legal captivity in a better form, this disc is obselete.

Average customer rating: Volume 4 is smashing and has a feel-good feeling! IT'S NOW ESSENTIAL Mid-Sixties Lightheartedness

Elvis' Gold Records, Vol. 4 Elvis Presley Manufacturer: Bmg / Elvis ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Elvis' Gold Records Vol. 3 Elvis' Gold Records, Vol. 5 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong, Vol. 2 Elvis' Golden Records Something For Everybody ASIN: B000002X37 Release Date: 1997-07-15

Tracks:

1. Return To Sender
2. Rock-A-Hula Baby
3. Love Letters
4. Bossa Nova Baby
5. Witchcraft
6. Kissin Cousins
7. It Hurts Me
8. Viva Las Vegas
9. What'd I Say
10. Please Don' t Drag That String Around
11. Indescribably Blue
12. (You' re The) Devil In Disguise
13. Lonely Man
14. A Mess Of Blues
15. Ask Me
16. Ain' t That Loving You Baby
17. Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello
18. Crying In The Chapel

Customer Reviews:

Volume 4 is smashing and has a feel-good feeling!.......2002-10-26

Elvis still shown in the mid-'60s that he still had it despite the British Invasion. Before I go on to say more about this fantastic album, I notice there are 500+ reviews for the Beatles' albums, but only 5+ for Elvis. WHY?! THAT'S NOT FAIR! Elvis will always be to me the greatest rock'n'roll singer ever! You're entitled to your opinion. Getting back to "Elvis' Gold Records Volume 4", this is as equally as fantastic as all of the other Golden Records volumes. They are the essential recordings and musts for every fan. "Return To Sender" is a good way to start this one off. I really like "Ask Me", and "Ain't That Loving You Baby". You'll enjoy this one if you really love Elvis like me.

IT'S NOW ESSENTIAL.......2001-07-08

It's a common fact,ELVIS PRESLEY fans are spoiled,especially since RCA have made their golden records last longer.With this, the company can be sure that ELVIS will continue to sell for a long time.The added tracks here are not fillers,they really deserve to be there.This collection of songs range from gospel to the wonderful movie themes from VIVA LAS VEGAS and KISSIN'COUSINS to soft rock material that is quite fun to listen to and very typical of ELVIS at that time.At the time of the original release of that album 1968,ELVIS was considered finished and washed up;his films were often very ordinary,but the television comeback changed all that and gradually ELVIS managed to redeemed himself to the joy of all his fans.The added tracks makes this golden records collection just as essential as the previous three.

Mid-Sixties Lightheartedness.......2001-03-14

The fourth in a series of "Golden Records" by Elvis. Originally released in 1968 and remade in 1997 with bonus tracks, this album is an easylisting compilation. To close off an era, this album contains 8 of the bigger hits from the movies. Of course, most people know these songs and as a fan I can say: they're nice but not Elvis' best work. But, songs like Return to Sender, Viva Las Vegas and Rock-A-Hula Baby are pleasing to the ear and describe Elvis' sixties career like no other. So: essential songs for any fan.

The remake of this album contains 6 bonus songs, and these non-movie tracks are the best in my opinion. Tracks like Indescribably Blue, Ask Me and Crying in the Chapel are so fresh-sounding, and Elvis' voice was the best then. These songs are a gift to your ears.

So, this album should be in your collection, whether you're a big fan or just an "enjoyer".

Average customer rating: The best of the Essential Elvis CDs A Hundred Years From Now That's all in the past. ELVIS IN HIS PRIME One very amazing track...

Essential Elvis Vol. 4: A Hundred Years From Now Elvis Presley Manufacturer: Bmg Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Essential Elvis, Vol. 6: Such a Night Rhythm And Country The Essential Elvis, Vol. 3: Hits Like Never Before The Essential Elvis, Vol. 2: Stereo '57 The Essential Elvis: The First Movies ASIN: B000002WXQ Release Date: 1996-07-08

Tracks:

1. I Didn't Make It On Playing Guitar (Informal Jam)
2. I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water (Undubbed/Unedited Master)
3. Little Cabin On The Hill (Alternate Take 1)
4. A Hundred Year From Now (Alternate Take 2)
5. I've Lost You (Alternate Take 6)
6. Got My Mojo Workin'/Keep Your Hands Off It (Undubbed/Unedited Master)
7. You Don't Have To Say You Love Me (Alternate Take 2)
8. It Ain't No Big Thing (Alternate Take 2)
9. Cindy, Cindy (Alternate Take 1)
10. Faded Love (Country Version)
11. The Fool (Alternate Take 1)
12. Rags To Riches (Alternate Take 3)
13. Just Pretend (Alternate Take 2)
14. If I Were You (Alternate Take 5)
15. Faded Love (Alternate Take 3)
16. Where Did They Go Lord (Alternate Take 1)
17. It's Only Love (Alternate Take 9)
18. Untill It's Time For You To Go (Alternate Master-Take 10)
19. Patch It up (Alternate Take 9)
20. Whole Lot -ta Shakin' Goin On (Undubbed/Unedited Master)
21. Bridge Over Troubled Water (Alternate Take 5)
22. The Lord's Prayer (Informal Preformance)

Customer Reviews:

The best of the Essential Elvis CDs.......2007-07-08

In my mind this is the best of the essential Elvis releases.The first track I Didn't Make It On Playing Guitar is a classic Elvis jam.Just Pretend,Patch It Up and Bridge Over Troubled water also stand out.Cindy,Cindy and Where Did They Go Lord are Awesome.Its Only Love is one of my favorites.These out-takes and alternate takes are historical not just enjoyable.It gets you inside his historic recording marathon in Nashville.Its the next best thing from going back in time and actually being there.If you don't own this already....you're really missing out.

A Hundred Years From Now.......2007-04-12

More great music from the King. You may think you have heard all of his music, but you'll be surprised with this collection.

That's all in the past........2005-04-28

This CD features unreleased takes of songs that were mostly recorded in June of 1970, with a few tracks recorded up to a year later. This was a definite high point in Elvis' recording career. Elvis was in great voice at the time, and is clearly having fun most of the time. A lot of these alternate takes sound "sloppier" than the master takes, but that just adds to their charm. If you are a fan of Elvis' work in the 1970s, you should get this CD.

ELVIS IN HIS PRIME.......2000-11-11

IF YOU LISTEN CARFULLY TO THIS CD YOU WILL NOTICE A NUMBER OF WORD CHANGES THAT SHOW UP ON HERE AND NOT ON THE ALBUMS LISTEN CAREFULLY TO THE OUTTAKES AND ENJOY THE GOLDEN VOICE AND SONGS NOT ON ANY CD AVAILABLE. AND AS A 35 YEAR COLLECTOR, I HAVE A FEW OF HIS RECORDINGS AND HIS FIRST SONG ON HERE IS NOT ANYWHERE TO BE FOUND

One very amazing track..........2000-09-26

Most of the tracks on Volume 4 are better in their originally released versions, including the stuff that ended up on "Elvis Country" with overdubbed horns. Unlike Volume 5, which shows EP in a very loose and funky mood, the tracks here just sound...professional. The one exception is the undubbed "Bridge Over Troubled Water" with just Elvis, piano, bass, and drums. In this fan's opinion, this is the single greatest recorded moment of EP's entire career, and when he sings "I'm on your side", you'll know everthing the boy from tupelo was all about.

Average customer rating:

Rock & Roll Orgy!, Vol. 4 Various Artists Manufacturer: Flesh Den Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Vintage Rock & Roll | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000034DA Release Date: 2000-06-26

Tracks:

1. How Can You Be Mean To Me - Dale Vaughn
2. Hip Shakin Mama - Jack Cochran
3. If You Love My Woman - Jimmy Winter
4. R'n'R Mister Moon - Harold Shultters
5. Jungle Rock - Jim Bobo
6. You'll Never Change Me - Lonnie Allen
7. Have You Seen Mabel - Rocky Bill Ford
8. Be-Bop Battlin' Ball - Eddie Gaines
9. Big Boy Rock - Slim Dortch
10. Tag Along - Tommy Todd
11. Gonna Love My Baby - Lloyd McCollough
12. Jo Ann Jo Ann - Johnny Amelio
13. Broken Heart - The Moonlighters
14. Shook Shake (Like A Big Mix Cake) - Ken Davis
15. Yah! I'm Movin' - Jimmy Patton
16. Whiplash - Riki And The Rikatones
17. I'm So Lonesome, Baby - Kenny Smith
18. Wombie Dog - Corky Jones
19. Hot Dog - Corky Jones
20. Real Cool - Aubrey Cagle

Average customer rating: It is not done better than this Ace is on a (rock and) roll More Golden Oldies From the UK's Reissue King A trip into the past

The Golden Age Of American Rock & Roll, Vol. 4 Various Artists Manufacturer: Ace Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Oldies | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hard To Find 45s On CD, Volume 2: 1961-1964 Teen Time - The Young Years Of Rock & Roll, Volume 1: Love Me Forever Teen Time - The Young Years of Rock & Roll, Volume 3: A Very Special Love Teen Time - The Young Years Of Rock & Roll, Volume 2: I Got Rhythm Hard To Find 45s on CD, Volume 7: More 60's Classics ASIN: B0000009II Release Date: 1997-11-16

Tracks:

1. Linda Lu
2. Little By Little
3. Rama Lama Ding Dong
4. Flamingo Express
5. New Orleans
6. Maybe
7. Drip Drop
8. Start Movin' (In My Direction)
9. Lonely Saturday Night
10. Don't Let Go
11. Pop Pop Pop Pie
12. Life's Too Short
13. High School USA
14. Glory Of Love
15. Peanuts
16. Need You
17. Party Doll
18. Could This Be Magic
19. Killer Joe
20. Barbara
21. Peek-A-Boo
22. You'll Lose A Good Thing
23. Lucky Ladybug
24. Tears On My Pillow
25. Baby Talk
26. Here I Stand
27. (Do The) Mashed Potatoes (Part 1)
28. Why Don't You Write Me?
29. Barbara Ann
30. Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me Of You)

Product Description

1. Ray Sharpe - Linda Lu
2. Nappy Brown - Little By Little
3. The Edsels - Rama Lama Ding Dong
4. The Royaltones - Flamingo Express
5. Gary U S Bonds - New Orleans
6. The Chantels - Maybe
7. Dion - Drip Drop
8. Sal Mineo - Start Movin' (In My Direction)
9. Don French - Lonely Saturday Night
10. Roy Hamilton - Don't Let Go
11. The Sherrys - Pop Pop Pop-pie
12. The Lafayettes - Life's Too Short
13. Tommy Facenda - High School USA
14. The Roommates - The Glory Of Love
15. Little Joe And The Thrillers - Peanuts
16. Donnie Owens - Need You
17. Buddy Knox - Party Doll
18. The Dubs - Could This Be Magic
19. The Rocky Fellers - Killer Joe
20. The Temptations - Barbara
21. The Cadillacs - Peek-A-Boo
22. Barbara Lynn - You'll Lose A Good Thing
23. Billy & Lillie - Lucky Ladybug
24. Little Anthony And The Imperials - Tears On My Pillow
25. Jan & Dean - Baby Talk
26. The Rip Chords - Here I Stand
27. Nat Kendrick & The Swans - (Do The) Mashed Potatoes
28. The Jacks - Why Don't You Write Me?
29. The Regents - Barbara Ann
30. Little Caesar & the Romans - Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me Of You)

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

It is not done better than this.......2005-01-15

I am a enthousiastic collector, and have almost all the Time Life rock n roll stuff, as well as Eric Records cds of this era. Although they are essential to any 50s 60s collection, nothing can top ACE series.
I could comment like this on all the 50s remasters of this fabulous record label, not only their other editions, but especially the Golden Age of American Rock n roll. I can not add anything to the positive reviews than simply summing up my personal view:
30 tracks per cd! (Time life is also excellent, but you get 15 per cd!)
excellent booklets with background info (not surpassed by any label).
not the same old songs over again, but many rare and still excellent tracks!
last but not least amazing sound quality.
So although you might have some songs there on other collections, it is for above mentioned points alone worth it to always have an ACE copy as well.

Ace is on a (rock and) roll.......2001-08-20

Has Ace gone off the deep end with this volume in their series that resurrects the lost and found hits of early American rock and roll? Not at all. While only 7 of the 30 tracks here were top-10, there's enough familiar music to hum along with while getting acquainted or reacquainted with lots of forgotten gems and how-did-that-ever-get-into-the-top-100 songs. To keep the repertoire fresh and comprehensive, Ace has now started to mine the vaults of the majors with sides from the likes of Columbia-Epic-Okeh, Atlantic and RCA in this volume. Now we get memory-stirring tunes like "High School USA", the jumping energy of "Don't Let Go" and the long-forgotten "Life's Too Short". And while Ace continues to pursue the vaults for the best available tape sources, they do offer a challange in this volume. There is one cut that was dubbed from disc by the renowned Little Walter DeVenne and they dare you to determine which one it is. And as with previous volumes, the 16-page liner notes booklet is loaded with musical backround notes, pics and promo reproductions. Absolutely fabulous.

More Golden Oldies From the UK's Reissue King.......2000-07-22

A bit of a drop off in song selection in ACE's volume 4 of this terrific pre-British Invasion (1954-1963) series of American pop/rock music. Each of the first three volumes included several songs that failed to reach the Top 40, but this time it's almost a third of the total--nine to be exact. And in a couple instances (Nappy Brown and the Royalteens), the artist's only Top 40 hit was overlooked in favor of the song included on this anthology. [Although in the case of Brown, his No. 25 hit "Don't Be Angry" does show up on volume 8.] So you're going to get a number of unfamiliar songs like Don French's "Lonely Saturday Night," the Lafayettes "Life's Too Short," and the Roommates' "The Glory of Love."

But as with the other volumes in this series, it's the joy of getting to hear infrequently anthologized gems like Little Caesar's "Those Oldies But Goodies," the Dubs' "This Could Be Magic" and Billie & Lillie's "Lucky Ladybug"; as well as the more familiar hits like Dion's "Drip Drop," Buddy Knox's "Party Doll," and Little Anthony & the Imperials' "Tears on My Pillow." When you add it all up into one generous 30-track CD, you get a more accurate picture of the American popular music landscape of the era than if all you got were the same big hits available on numerous collections.

Almost as much fun as listening to these golden oldies, is reading the 20-plus pages of information about each of the artists and songs. Did you know the Edsels released "Rama Lama Ding Dong" three years before it became a hit in 1961 as "Lama Rama Ding Dong"? [What a difference a title makes!] Atlantic Records released 28 separate versions of Tommy Facenda's 1959 hit "High School USA," each one mentioning actual high schools by name in a specific geographic location throughout the United States. Duane Eddy plays acoustic guitar on Donnie Owens' 1958 hit "Need You." The Rocky Fellers consist of a father and his four sons from the Philippines--their surname is Feller. The Regents first recorded "Barbara Ann" as a demo in 1958. When the song became a hit in 1961, the group had disbanded.

This is fascinating music, and there are intriguing stories behind each song and artist. If this set is a little weaker than its three predecessors, it still is an amazing collection and this series as a whole is unmatched. RECOMMENDED

A trip into the past.......2000-06-22

The CD is an excellent example of the songs from this period. While many of the titles were unfamiliar to me, (and they should have been as this was the time of my youth) the ones I knew were well presented. All tracks were clean, clear music - no unwanted noise. I purchased this CD to get a new copy of a specific title and the cost was equivalent to finding this title on a used record. I got everything else as a bonus and am very pleased.

Average customer rating:

Rockabilly Classics, Vol. 4 Various Artists Manufacturer: Lost Gold Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: 30 Original Historic Rockabilly Classics, Vol. 2 32 Original Historic Rockabilly Classics, Vol. 3 ASIN: B00005YA4R Release Date: 2001-04-17

Tracks:

1. He's a Square - Belvederes
2. Jugue - Johnny Amelio, Bill Paradis & His Downbeats
3. Backfired - Leroy Wilkerson
4. Didn't It Rock - Jim Noble, Rod Noble
5. Little Jewel - Tommy "Jim" Beam and the Four Fifths
6. Satellite Rock - Rebelaires, Sammy Smith
7. Steady With Betty - Benny Joy
8. Trapped Love - Keith Courvale
9. Gonna Rock and Roll Tonight - Carl Mann
10. Knocked Out Joint on Mars - Buck Trail
11. Rockin' Satellite - Ray Sawyer
12. Hula Hoop Boogie - J.D. Orr and His Lonesome Valley Boys
13. Gone, Gone, Gone - Don Wade
14. There Ain't Nothin' True About You - Bobby Nelson Quartet
15. Rock Rock - Stan Getz, Johnny Powers, Tom Cats
16. Please Have Mercy - Jimmy Dane and His Great Danes
17. Short Fat Ben - Phil Barclay and the Sliders
18. That Crazy Little House on the Hill - Gene Lamarr
19. Baggie Maggie - Henry Henry
20. If You Want My Love - Bobby Lawson
21. Little More Lovin' - Chuck Comer
22. So Real - Franklin Brothers
23. Alaska Rock - Rebelaires, Sammy Smith
24. Everybody's Rockin' - Billy Prager
25. Jo Ann Jo Ann - Johnny Amelio, Bill Paradis & His Downbeats
26. Let's Go Baby - Bill Eldridge, The Fireballs
27. Rock and Roll Fever - Graham B.
28. Tattle Tale - Jimmy Dane and His Great Danes
29. Left Behind - LaVerne Stovall
30. Raging Sea - Gibson String Band, Gene Maltais
31. Milk Shake Mademoiselle - Bill Dorton, Don Phillips
32. Dirty Ernie - Merle Kilgore

Average customer rating: Rock-A-Billy Review Rockabilly? Great Collection, but weak link in series

That'll Flat Git It!, Vol. 4 Various Artists Manufacturer: Bear Family ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: That'll Flat Git It!, Vol. 6 That'll Flat Git It!, Vol. 7 That'll Flat Git It!, Vol. 2: Rockabilly From The Decca Vaults That'll Flat Git It! Vol. 5 That'll Flat Git It!, Vol. 3: Rockabilly From The Capitol Vaults ASIN: B00000AV0R Release Date: 1994-04-05

Tracks:

1. They Call Me Willie, The Wild One - Billy Barry
2. My Love Is True - Billy Barry
3. Baby - Billy Barry
4. I'M A King - Billy Barry
5. Weepin' And Wailin' - Billy Barry
6. Oh, No! - Billy Barry
7. I Love You Now - Billy Barry
8. Do The Oop-Poo-Pah-Doo - Ronnie Dio
9. Love Pains - Ronnie Dio
10. Motorcycle - Billy Balls
11. Till Time Stands Still - Charlie Starr
12. Sick And Tired - Charlie Starr
13. You Ain't My Number One - Charlie Starr
14. Black Jack Joey - Charlie Starr
15. Christmas Twist - Charlie Starr
16. One Broken Heart For Sale - Otis Blackwell

Album Details

50's and 60's Rockabilly Collection from the Vaults of the Festival Label. Includes Deluxe Booklet with Extensive Liner Notes

Customer Reviews:

Rock-A-Billy Review.......2007-05-02

Another good album by the Bear Family in this series. As with all of the cd's the liner notes are a good history of the people and the music and help make the price more bearable. Like the song selection, but like discs 10, 16, 17 and 2 better.

The Mean Eyed Cat
Rock-A-Billy Review
KNON 89.3
Dallas, TExas

Rockabilly?.......2005-07-11

Well, I can tell you that this compilation has nothing to do with rockabilly. But it's intresting anyway. It is more garage rock and roll from the sixties, featuring artists like Billy Barry ("They Call Me Willie The Wild One" and "My Love Is True" are absolutely my favourites from this cd), Billy Balls (who played around with Cheetah Chrome, ex. The Dead Boys and got shot to death), Charlie Starr, ex. Black Sabbath singer Ronnie Dio (here with two songs "Do the Oop-Poo-Pah -Doo" and "Love Pains") and Otis Blackwell's song that was covered by Elvis Presley "One Broken Heart For Sale".

Great Collection, but weak link in series.......2000-08-28

I have over half of this great rockabilly series. Each volume feaures a different record company, and some of the rockabilly that they released back in the genre's day. There are some darn fine songs that haven't seen a mass audience since the 50's, some not at all. Volume four cover a record label called Festival, which operated in New York in the 60's. The high point of the Rockabilly scene was in the late 50's to early 60's, the earliest track on this collection is 1961, as the scene was winding down. The tracks on this disc do rock, but they show obvious influence from Rock that came after Rockabilly, some an almost California 60's rock. A nice point of interest on this disc: The original demo for One Broken Heart for Sale by Otis Blackwell is present. This song would eventually be performed by Elvis in it happened at the Worlds Fair. (Blackwell also wrote Don't Be Cruel). Also there are two numbers by a man named Ronnie Dio. The same Dio who would eventually go on to front Black Sabbath after Ozzie Osbourne left. My biggest let down with this disc though was how light it is. The majority of this series all feature around 30 tracks each. The Festival volume only has 16. If you are someone who is just getting into Rockabilly or just beginning to research the history of the music try another volume (like vol. 1-3 which are all very strong.). This is not really the place to start, but if you are a completist or looking for some Rockabilly outside the norm, try this disc.

Average customer rating:

Sun CD Collection: Rock and Roll Originals, Vol. 4 Various Artists Manufacturer: Charly ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008CI8

Tracks:

1. That's the Way I Love - Johnny Carroll
2. I'll Wait - Johnny Carroll
3. Memories Never Grow Old - Dickey Lee
4. Good Lovin' - Dickey Lee
5. You Win Again - Jerry Lee Lewis
6. Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
7. Cindy Lou - Dick Penner
8. Your Honey Love - Dick Penner
9. I Like Love - Roy Orbison
10. Chicken Hearted - Roy Orbison
11. Sweet Misery - Sonny Burgess
12. My Bucket's Got a Hole in It - Sonny Burgess
13. I've Got Love If You Want It - Warren Smith
14. I Fell in Love - Warren Smith
15. Glad All Over - Carl Perkins
16. Lend Me Your Comb - Carl Perkins
17. Treat Me Right - Cliff Thomas
18. I'm on My Way Home - Cliff Thomas
19. Down the Line - Jerry Lee Lewis
20. Breathless - Jerry Lee Lewis
21. Wouldn't You Know - Billy Lee Riley
22. Baby Please Don't Go - Billy Lee Riley

Rock Music:

1. Rockin on the Radio
2. Rock Theatre [Import]
3. Second Line Pt.2 [CD-single] [Import]
4. Seventy One Minutes of [Import]
5. Shout Back
6. Songs from the Ocean Floor [Import]
7. Story [Import]
8. Story [Import]
9. Sweet Meat
10. Temptation [Import]

Rock Music