Rock, Rock, Rockin' Tonight

1. Left Behind - LaVerne Stovall

2. Betty Lou - Lee Becker, Epkons

3. Horsefly [Instrumental] - Epkons

4. You Know I Love You - Light Lighters, E. Parker

5. I Got the Blues - Vandells

6. Night Time Honk - The Delta Riders, D.G. Williams

7. Alone & Cryin' - Johnny Fortune

8. E-String Boogie [Instrumental] - The Rounders

9. Roll on, Big Momma - Gerald Self

10. If Your Telephone Rings - Bob Hill, Johnny Skiles With Tonettes

11. Shoe Shine Man - Virginians, Billy Wood

12. Rock and Roll Tonight - Bashfull Vic Thomas, Western Rhythmaires

13. Teenager's Party - Rhythm Rockers

14. R.R. Boogie [Instrumental] - Rhythm Rockers

15. Kansas City Twist - The Crowns, Jerry Merett

16. Tall Skinny Annie - Clayton Watson

17. Everybody Boppin' - Clayton Watson

18. Rocking Banjo - Pete Peters

19. I Was a Fool - James Bruce, Del-Cato's

20. Wheelwright Boogie [Instrumental] - Rangers, Dusty Rivers

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Average customer rating: rockabilly summit It Rocks,however... Not a legacy to stand on Pulled Off A Very Difficult Project--Great Album! A Very Difficult Project Pulled Off Successfully

Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Tributes | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Vintage Rock & Roll | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Good Rockin' Tonight - The Legacy of Sun Records Sun Records 50th Anniversary Collection Timeless: Hank Williams Tribute Kindred Spirits: A Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash Good Rockin' Tonight: Sun Records and the Birth of Rock 'N' Roll ASIN: B00005NZX7 Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

1. That's All Right Mama - Paul McCartney
2. Mystery Train - Jeff Beck & Chrissie Hynde
3. My Bucket's Got a Hole in It - Jimmy Page & Robert Plant
4. Blue Suede Shoes - Johnny Hallyday
5. Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - Elton John
6. Blue Moon of Kentucky - Tom Petty
7. Sitting on Top of the World - Van Morrison & Carl Perkins
8. Don't Be Cruel - Brian Ferry
9. Red Cadillac and a Black Moustache - Bob Dylan
10. Walkin' in the Rain - Eric Clapton
11. Lonely Weekend - Matchbox 20
12. Who Will the Next Fool Be? - Sheryl Crow
13. It Wouldn't Be the Same Without You - Chris Isaak
14. I Walk the Line - Live
15. Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee - The Howling Diablos & Kid Rock
16. You Win Again - Mandy Barnett with the Jordanaires

Amazon.com

Most of the artists on this tribute to Sam Phillips's legendary Memphis label have chosen to cover the rockabilly hits. It isn't until a genuine Sun rockabilly artist--the late Carl Perkins--makes an appearance, joining Van Morrison for Howlin' Wolf's "Sittin' on Top of the World," that things briefly get bluesy. Instead, Paul McCartney, Jeff Beck, Chrissie Hynde, Tom Petty, and Bryan Ferry all offer up loving, note-for-note recreations of early Elvis tunes, even if it was Jerry Lee Lewis, not Elvis, who recorded a cover of "Don't Be Cruel" (Ferry's tune) for Sun.

But Elton John and Mandy Barnett both do The Killer (Lewis) proud here, as Sheryl Crow later does for Charlie Rich, and Led Zep's Page & Plant do for Sonny Burgess. Especially marvelous is Bob Dylan's subtle and, at times, hilarious take on Warren Smith's "Red Cadillac and a Black Moustache." It's a career highlight and every bit as enchanting as Robert Gordon's '70s cover version. Like the label itself, there are more hits than misses here. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

rockabilly summit.......2007-04-22

This is a unique gathering of musical giants. Where else can you find a CD with Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Scotty Moore, James Burton, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Robert Plant and Bob Dylan. This much starpower has never been put on one CD before. Every song sounds like a hit. Some like Plant, Dylan, Tom Petty and Bryan Ferry definitely try to be rockabilly while others like LIVE and Kid Rock do what they do best. Rap and grunge don't really fit in with the theme here but its just a brief departure from an otherwise retro disc of bliss.

It Rocks,however..........2002-08-13

A tribute to Sun Records and not a cut from the Killer?? Jerry Lee Lewis lives right down the road from Sun Studio,so why was he excluded from a "tribute" to his old stable? For all who may not know,he still ROCKS,and does so with alot of gusto!! I did enjoy the Dylan cut,as well as McCartney,ChrissieHynde,Van and Carl,Kid Rock,Cheryl,and the rest,many of these tunes have been covered before,and were hits, many by the guy who was snubbed,Mr. Lewis! So what gives?? If the listener isn"t aware of Sam Phillips,the big "E",Carl,Killer,Cash,Warren Smith,Howlin Wolk ,Rufus Thomas and all the rest,then this will help open a door to some reat roots music for them,I found it refreshing overall.

Not a legacy to stand on.......2002-06-09

If this were a tribute record, it would be but one of many that have littered the record and CD shelves for the past forty years or so. But this is not a tribute record. It is "the legacy of Sun Records" (see subtitle). What does that mean, exactly? I have no idea, but, apparently, the Sun legacy consists of clueless Sun "cover" versions offered up by clueless celebrity rockers. Somebody should contest the will, in my opinion. (Wait-isn't Sam Phillips still alive?)

Anyway, some of the tracks are harmless enough. McCartney does a very pleasant "That's All Right," with Scotty Moore as laid-back and lovable as ever. And Jeff Beck's guitar showing-off on "Mystery Train" is fun, even if it fails to drown out Chrissie Hynde's inexplicably orgiastic singing, to use the latter term as lightly as possible. And it's always nice to hear Carl Perkins. Perkins, Moore, and McCartney are as good as it gets, though a few of the other acts try to be creative--most notably, LIVE, who play "I Walk the Line" in minor mode to interesting effect. While LIVE's version doesn't displace the memory of Johnny Cash-or, for that matter, Jaye P. Morgan, who had a contemporary pop hit with the song-at least the group tries..

The same can't be said of the self-obsessed rockers Page and Plant, whose abominable version of "My Bucket's Got a Hole in It" is the CD's worst offering. This simple and infectious novelty number was done many years ago by Hank Williams in a style called "music." Tom Petty's "Blue Moon of Kentucky" is only slightly better. Petty, who sings with an indeterminate accent, seems to be trying for a pop-journalistic version of authenticity. Only he knows what he is doing. This tacky package is completed by faux-primitive cover and booklet art, along with the most hilariously illiterate liner notes ever written. Two stars for the handful of musicians mentioned above. You'd think they'd have better things to do with their time and talent.

Pulled Off A Very Difficult Project--Great Album!.......2002-06-08

Let me preface by saying I'm a big fan of American roots music. Growing up, I absolutely craved this type of stuff. I could find a few Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters records at the local library and I "borrowed" my grandfathers Hank Williams record, but Elvis Presley was about the only Sun music readily available. RCA's release of the Complete Sun Sessions in 87 lead me to a general interest in the sun music catalog. Many of the songs I owned as EPs that had been given to me by my grandmother. As a graduating senior from college 93, I took a road trip to Memphis and visited Sun Studio. In the store above the studio, I purchased 2 U.K. Import CDs from Charley Records Limited, The Sun Story Vol. 1 Sunrise & The Sun Story Vol. 2 Rockabilly Rhythm. You wouldn't think that the Europeans would have a better handle on our own music but that always seems to be the case.

By now I'm familiar with almost all of these songs. I can honestly say there aren't any "mailed in" performances to get on the album. Many of these songs are deceivingly simple, especially by today's standards, but to attack them with such sincerity is part of what makes this a great album.

Scotty Moore (Rock & Roll HOF inductee, Sun Records Elvis Presley guitarist) appears on "That's All Right" and "Don't Be Cruel" with D. J. Fontana (Elvis Presley drummer). In all honesty, Scotty deserves as much credit for the Rock and Roll stylings on those two songs as Elvis Presley. I'm glad he could be on the album with Paul McCartney no less.

Paul McCartney (no slouch in the legend department) does a bang up job on vocals with "That's all Right". He's very sincere. I don't see how you could sing this song without curling your lip. Perhaps he was.

I wish Scotty Moore could have played on "Mystery Train" (he took the Elvis version a much different direction from the Little Junior version), but Jeff Beck goes way beyond what Scotty did and rocks it out. Very Nice (show off)! Chrissie Hynde is her interesting self on vocals.

Jimmy Page & Robert Plant send up the sloppy "My Buckets Got A Hole In It" in true rock fashion.

Elton John pumps the piano in true Jerry Lee form on "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On". Who has done more for the piano in Rock and Roll than Jerry Lee Lewis and Elton John? It just has to be on here.

It's great to have Carl Perkins on "Sittin' On Top Of The World". His distinctive voice sets up the even more distinctive Van Morrison to cut right into the song. Van Morrison, the producer, does himself a favor here, but it works really well.

Bob Dylan's "Red Cadillac And A Black Moustache" is a pull back in energy from the original Warren Smith version. I guess if you're Bob Dylan you can do whatever you want. His thinner, nasalier voice drips with the emotion of his later works.

"Lonely Weekend" by Matchbox 20 and "I Walk the Line" by Live are the more experimental tracks.

Chrlie Rich's (yes, the Silver Fox) "Lonely Weekend" was a well written, over produced song that he chose to sing in Elvis Presley vocal style. Matchbox 20 showed more originality than Charlie Rich in this regard.

Live decided to play with dynamics to create a dark and brooding "I Walk The Line". How can someone complain about a dark and brooding version of a Johnny Cash song? (When I play it I use lots of distortion too.)

My biggest disappointment is the Chris Isaak "It wouldn't be the same without you". Chris does a good job here, but his vocal abilities to channel the spirit of Elvis are not put to use. What were you thinking?! He has previously recorded "Blue Moon" for an Elvis tribute album with Scotty Moore, and I swear it sounded better than Elvis.

Finally, what can I say about Kid Rock? He belongs on here. Rap was as cutting edge as this music in its time. Bawdy and brash. I know Elvis would have rapped had he lived into the Nineteen Eighties. Great Album!

A Very Difficult Project Pulled Off Successfully.......2002-06-08

Let me preface by saying I'm a big fan of American roots music. Growing up, I absolutely craved this type of stuff. I could find a few Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters records at the local library and I "borrowed" my grandfathers Hank Williams record, but Elvis Presley was about the only Sun music readily available. RCA's release of the Complete Sun Sessions in 87 lead me to a general interest in the sun music catalog. Many of the songs I owned as EPs that had been given to me by my grandmother. As a graduating senior from college 93, I took a road trip to Memphis and visited Sun Studio. In the store above the studio, I purchased 2 U.K. Import CDs from Charley Records Limited, The Sun Story Vol. 1 Sunrise & The Sun Story Vol. 2 Rockabilly Rhythm. You wouldn't think that the Europeans would have a better handle on our own music but that always seems to be the case.

By now I'm familiar with almost all of these songs. I can honestly say there aren't any "mailed in" performances to get on the album. Many of these songs are deceivingly simple, especially by today's standards, but to attack them with such sincerity is part of what makes this a great album.

Scotty Moore (Rock & Roll HOF inductee, Sun Records Elvis Presley guitarist) appears on "That's All Right" and "Don't Be Cruel" with D. J. Fontana (Elvis Presley drummer). In all honesty, Scotty deserves as much credit for the Rock and Roll stylings on those two songs as Elvis Presley. I'm glad he could be on the album with Paul McCartney no less.

Paul McCartney (no slouch in the legend department) does a bang up job on vocals with "That's all Right". He's very sincere. I don't see how you could sing this song without curling your lip. Perhaps he was.

I wish Scotty Moore could have played on "Mystery Train" (he took the Elvis version a much different direction from the Little Junior version), but Jeff Beck goes way beyond what Scotty did and rocks it out. Very Nice (show off)! Chrissie Hynde is her interesting self on vocals.

Jimmy Page & Robert Plant send up the sloppy "My Buckets Got A Hole In It" in true rock fashion.

Elton John pumps the piano in true Jerry Lee form on "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On". Who has done more for the piano in Rock and Roll than Jerry Lee Lewis and Elton John? It just has to be on here.

It's great to have Carl Perkins on "Sittin' On Top Of The World". His distinctive voice sets up the even more distinctive Van Morrison to cut right into the song. Van Morrison, the producer, does himself a favor here, but it works really well.

Bob Dylan's "Red Cadillac And A Black Moustache" is a pull back in energy from the original Warren Smith version. I guess if you're Bob Dylan you can do whatever you want. His thinner, nasalier voice drips with the emotion of his later works.

"Lonely Weekend" by Matchbox 20 and "I Walk the Line" by Live are the more experimental tracks.

Chrlie Rich's (yes, the Silver Fox) "Lonely Weekend" was a well written, over produced song that he chose to sing in Elvis Presley vocal style. Matchbox 20 showed more originality than Charlie Rich in this regard.

Live decided to play with dynamics to create a dark and brooding "I Walk The Line". How can someone complain about a dark and brooding version of a Johnny Cash song? (When I play it I use lots of distortion too.)

My biggest disappointment is the Chris Isaak "It wouldn't be the same without you". Chris does a good job here, but his vocal abilities to channel the spirit of Elvis are not put to use. What were you thinking?! He has previously recorded "Blue Moon" for an Elvis tribute album with Scotty Moore, and I swear it sounded better than Elvis.

Finally, what can I say about Kid Rock? He belongs on here. Rap was as cutting edge as this music in its time. Bawdy and brash. I know Elvis would have rapped had he lived into the Nineteen Eighties. Great Album!

Average customer rating: Early Elvis GOSH DARN RIGHT GOOD ROCKIN 2NIGHT God Damn Right Good Rockin' Tonight!

Good Rockin' Tonight-The Complete Louisiana Hayride Archives Elvis Presley Manufacturer: Music Mill 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 Vocal Pop | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music Oldies | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Oldies & Retro | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Great Elvis Presley Live The Complete Million Dollar Quartet Elvis Raw- Early Live Recording - March 19, 1955 at Eagles Hall In Houston That's the Way It Is The Essential Elvis, Vol. 6: Such a Night ASIN: B000059YS1 Release Date: 2000-06-14

Tracks:

1. That's All Right Mama
2. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
3. Hearts Of Stone
4. That's All Right Mama
5. Tweedle Dee
6. Money, Honey
7. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
8. I Don't Care If The Sun Don't Shine
9. That's All Right Mama
10. Good Rockin' Tonight
11. I Got A Woman
12. Tweedle Dee
13. I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone
14. Baby, Let's Play House
15. Maybellene
16. That's All Right Mama
17. I Was The One
18. Love Me Tender
19. Hound Dog
20. Elvis Has Left The Building

Customer Reviews:

Early Elvis.......2006-08-17

This CD is a scream - literally - as Elvis, Scotty Moore and Bill Black rock out on the Louisiana Hayride. There's a lot of narration between songs. It's informative, during the first listen anyway. It's the music that stands strong here.

GOSH DARN RIGHT GOOD ROCKIN 2NIGHT.......2004-02-26

Let's clean up our language a bit. This is great music essential Elvis! Essential rockabilly tight rhythm section!

God Damn Right Good Rockin' Tonight!.......2003-10-04

This is a truly amazing archive into the spark that spawned 'The King of Rock'n'roll. The sound quuality is great and so is the sound. Elvis is in top form and you can hear the audience love it. What can beat a fresh faced, hiccupin' Elvis with a stunning Scotty Moore on guitar, electrifying us with his haunting guitar echo and Bill Black laying down the vibe.

Average customer rating: "early days of Rock & Rhythm ~ essential classics"

Good Rockin' Tonight: 25 Essential Rock & Rhythm Classics Various Artists Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Jump Blues | Blues | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002QO4AE Release Date: 2004-08-17

Tracks:

1. Good Rockin Tonight - Wynonie Harris
2. Have Mercy Baby - The Dominoes
3. Nosey Joe - Bull Moose Jackson
4. Hurry Hurry Baby - Roy Brown
5. 3-D - Big Jay McNeely
6. Work With Me Annie - The Midnighters
7. Space Guitar - Young John Watson (Johnny Guitar Watson)
8. Hearts Of Stone - The Charms
9. So Fine - The Sheiks
10. Seventeen - Boyd Bennett and His Rockets
11. Daddy-O - Bonnie Lou
12. Seven Nights To Rock - Moon Mullican
13. Shes Mine - Joe Tex
14. Fever - Little Willie John
15. Granddaddys Rockin - Mac Curtis
16. Honky Tonk (Parts 1 & 2) - Bill Doggett
17. One Hand Loose - Charlie Feathers
18. Much Later - Jackie Brenston
19. Think - 5 Royales
20. Hold Your Lovin - Titus Turner
21. The Twist - Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
22. Rock On - Trini Lopez
23. No, No, No - The Chanters
24. A Real Good Time - Eddy Clearwater
25. Shout Bamalama - Otis Redding

Album Description

Presented as another chapter in Varèse Vintage's ongoing celebration of Rock & Roll's First 50 Years, Good Rockin' Tonight is a unique collection from the vaults of King / Federal / Deluxe Records. This release traces the evolution of rock and roll from the early jump blues sounds of Wynonie Harris (whose #1 hit of 1948 was later revived by Elvis for Sun Records), Roy Brown and Bull Moose Jackson, to the mid 50s vocal groups like The Dominoes, The Midnighters and "5" Royales, to the early 60s.

Customer Reviews:

"early days of Rock & Rhythm ~ essential classics".......2004-10-14

The ongoing series in Varese Vintage releases "Good Rockin' Tonight:25 Essential Rock & Rhythm Classics", featuring some of the pioneer labels Federal, DeLuxe and King Records of early '40s, '50s and '60s Rock and Rhythm tunes ~ many were at the top of the charts during those decades.

Influential artists are highlighted on this compilation ~ Hank Ballard & The Midnighters, Boyd Bennett & His Rockets, Jackie Brenston, Roy Brown, The Chanters, The Charms, Eddy Clearwater, Mac Curtis, Bill Doggett, The Dominoes, Charlie Feathers, "5" Royales, Wynoie Harris, Bull Moose Jackson, Little Willie John, Trini Lopez, Bonnie Lou, Big Jay McNeely, The Midnighters, Moon Mullican, Otis Redding & The Pinetoppers, The Sheiks, Joe Tex,Titus Turner and Young John Watson.

Many were number one "GOOD ROCKIN' TONIGHT" [Harris], "HAVE MERCY BABY" [Dominoes], "WORK WITH ME ANNIE" [Midighters], "HEARTS OF STONE" [Charms] and "HONKY TONK [Part 1 & 2] [Bill Doggett] ~ they were trail blazing hits that gave the world another slant on popular music of the day.

Hats off to Cary E. Mansfield and Bill Dahl [collection producers]...big thank you to Brian Giorgi and Bryon Davis, who were instrumental in tracing the early beginnings of rock and roll...from the vaults of the labels who led the way to the sounds we've come to know...gotta love it!

Total Time: 66:03 on 25 Tracks ~ Varese Records 66590

Average customer rating:

Rock, Rock, Rockin' Tonight Various Artists Manufacturer: Collector/ Wht Label ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Rockabilly | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0001FVDNM Release Date: 2004-04-13

Tracks:

1. Left Behind - LaVerne Stovall
2. Betty Lou - Lee Becker, Epkons
3. Horsefly [Instrumental] - Epkons
4. You Know I Love You - Light Lighters, E. Parker
5. I Got the Blues - Vandells
6. Night Time Honk - The Delta Riders, D.G. Williams
7. Alone & Cryin' - Johnny Fortune
8. E-String Boogie [Instrumental] - The Rounders
9. Roll on, Big Momma - Gerald Self
10. If Your Telephone Rings - Bob Hill, Johnny Skiles With Tonettes
11. Shoe Shine Man - Virginians, Billy Wood
12. Rock and Roll Tonight - Bashfull Vic Thomas, Western Rhythmaires
13. Teenager's Party - Rhythm Rockers
14. R.R. Boogie [Instrumental] - Rhythm Rockers
15. Kansas City Twist - The Crowns, Jerry Merett
16. Tall Skinny Annie - Clayton Watson
17. Everybody Boppin' - Clayton Watson
18. Rocking Banjo - Pete Peters
19. I Was a Fool - James Bruce, Del-Cato's
20. Wheelwright Boogie [Instrumental] - Rangers, Dusty Rivers
21. Come Back Baby - Kenny Owens
22. It Ain't Right [#] - Harry Carter, Matthews Band
23. Truck Driving Man - Al Greenawalt, Bob Greenawalt
24. Goodbye Gal - Penmar Stompers
25. You Won't Find the Answers - Nancy Hughes
26. Big Man Blues - The Happy Six, Uncle Hix
27. Gee But I Love You So - Robin Glowski, Perry Wilson
28. Summer - Robin Glowski, Perry Wilson
29. Fuzzy Wuzzy - Al Herda, Bob Steffen Quintet
30. Knock-Knock - Dick Biondi, Don Carson

Average customer rating: Very interesting "remixes" If you love Elvis and the Stray Cats then this is essential Elvis Is Still Rockin Tonight

Good Rockin' Tonight Elvis Presley Manufacturer: Rough Trade ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0007PL8F4 Release Date: 2005-03-28

Tracks:

1. That's All Right Mama
2. Baby Let's Play House
3. Good Rockin' Tonight
4. Maybellene
5. Blue Moon of Kentucky
6. Tweedle Dee

Album Description

Rockabilly superheroes Slim Jim Phantom and Lee Rocker, both of the legendary Stray Cats, as well as Danny B. Harvey of the Swing Cats present this incredible EP of Elvis' early hits, Stunningly recreated with authentic Presley vocal tracks recorded in the mid-50's on Louisiana Hayride radio program. Redline. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Very interesting "remixes".......2006-08-11

This CD was originally released with the "Concert Anthology" release. It features "remixes" with some former members of the Stray Cats playing along with six of Elvis' early live performances from the 1950's. The result is interesting and makes one wish that Elvis had lived long enough to have a real jam session with the Stray Cats (of course if he had, The Colonel never would have allowed such a session). Most of the tracks sound pretty good. "Good Rockin Tonight" sounds like Elvis is singing through a megaphone, which is not a bad effect but takes a listen or two to get used too. They did not do a very good job of melding the old and new recordings on "Tweedle Dee" because it is obvious when they turn on and off the original recording. The others are not as obvious.

If you love Elvis and the Stray Cats then this is essential.......2005-12-31

Reviewer: giles_uk from Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom


If you love Elvis and the Stray Cats then this is essential.

Elvis "Sings" and 2 of the 3 Stray Cats "Play the Instruments". Would have been awesome if the Elvis tape used was from the "Sun Recordings" and not the inferior radio show tapes. But that is not the fault of: Elvis, 2 of the 3 Stray Cats, or the Sound Engineers.

I have all these "as originally recorded" and "heck" I still enjoy this CD. If you are an Elvis purist and can't stand anything but the original "as recorded" then this is not for you. BUT if you love anything / everything Elvis (and I do) then try these. It would be great to have all of "The Kings" mono recordings re-done with new, but authentic backing music in stereo. The purist need not buy them, but if tastefully done I would certainly re-buy the "modern" re-recordings .

BMG/Sony: Since you own the rights to the pre- 1973 Elvis Catalogue isn't this a great way for you to make more money ????

Elvis Is Still Rockin Tonight.......2005-03-25

This is a great CD, a very well produced collaboration between two time periods. The instrumentation played in the new millenium provided by members of the String Cats and Stray Cats, which replaces Scotty Moore and Bill Black, goes really well with Elvis's live performance pieces from the mid 50s. I am amazed how well done this is, especially the first two songs which seem flawless. The new back-up band from the present breathes new life to Elvis's classic hits from his rockabilly days. My only complaint is that this CD has far too few songs. I would love to hear more of Elvis's hit rock n' roll songs from the 50s get similar treatment from rockabilly artists of today. Anyway, it's great to listen too and I enjoy the new treatment to these songs a lot. Elvis will rock the house forever.

Average customer rating:

Rock Revival: Good Rockin' Tonight Various Artists Manufacturer: Direct Source Label ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Doo Wop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Girl Groups | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004R85B Release Date: 2000-06-28

Tracks:

1. Do You Wanna Dance - Bobby Freeman
2. Judy in Disguise (With Glasses) - John Fred & His Playboy Band, John Fraga and His Playboy Band
3. Wild Thing - The Troggs
4. Lightning Strikes - Lou Christie
5. Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter - Herman's Hermits
6. It's My Party - Lesley Gore
7. Monster Mash - Bobby "Boris" Pickett
8. Telstar - The Tornadoes
9. Get a Job - The Silhouettes
10. My Boyfriend's Back - The Angels

Average customer rating:

Good Rockin' Tonight ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B0008GGKNM Release Date: 2004-03-16

Average customer rating:

Good Rockin' Tonight Elvis Presley Manufacturer: Cleopatra 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 ASIN: B0002VETAY Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

1. That's All Right Mama
2. Baby Let's Play House
3. Good Rockin' Tonight
4. Maybellene
5. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
6. Tweedle Dee

Product Description

1. That's All Right Mama
2. Baby Let's Play House
3. Good Rockin' Tonight
4. Maybellene
5. Blue Moon Of Kentucky
6. Tweedle Dee

Format: CD

Average customer rating:

Let's Rock / Lose It Tonight [2 CD Set] COMMANDER CODY , *******************TRACK LISTINGS******************* , Let's Rock! / Rockin' over China / Midnight on the Strand / Do You Mind? / Angel Got Married / Truck Stop at the End of the World / One More Ride / Your Cash Ain't Nothin' But Trash / Rockabilly Funeral , and Tranfusion / Home of Rock & Roll / Lose It Tonight / Triple Cheese / Either He's Wrong / All Tore Up / Get Yer Love Go To Hell / Sea Wolf / Working Girls / Jukebox Jury / Who's Got The Rock / Roll The Dice / Buddy's Cafe ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000R4GE0E

Average customer rating:

Good Rockin' Tonight: Live in San Francisco Roy Brown Manufacturer: Acrobat [Cit570] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Jump Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0006B60YI Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

1. Hard Luck Blues
2. Let the Four Winds Blow
3. Love for Sale
4. Boogie Woogie Blues
5. Good Rocking Tonight
6. Losing Hand/Tin Pan Alley
7. Boogie at Midnight/Love Don't Love Nobody [Medley]

Album Description

Features Pee Wee Crayton. Acrobat. 2004.

Rock Music:

1. Saffron [CD-single] [Import]
2. Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks
3. Silent Witness
4. Sleepy John
5. Smile [Import]
6. Steig Aus [Import]
7. Storyteller
8. That Should Cover It [Import]
9. The Fellowship of the Groove
10. The Greater Southbridge Soundtrack

Rock Music