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Category Archives: Rockabilly and Rock n Roll
NICK LOWE and his Cowboy Outfit – The Rose of England – (Columbia) – 1985
In my (probably) myopic view of rock 'n' roll Nick Lowe is one of the holy ten of English acts who have practiced that distinctly American idiom over a lengthy time with any conviction. He knows how to rock out, … Continue reading
DAVE EDMUNDS – Tracks on Wax – (Swan Song) – 1978
Edmunds' immersion and love of 50s and 60 straight ahead rock 'n' roll meant he has kept the spirit of that music alive in times when it had very little commercial potential. And, importantly, he did it with incredible … Continue reading
JOHNNY RIVERS – Blue Suede Shoes – (UA) – 1973
Johnny does a covers album. Well, Johnny was never adverse to covers anyway. Normally, three quarters(or more) of the songs on any of his albums are covers. He wrote, but rarely. What he does is add his “go go” beat … Continue reading
DAVE EDMUNDS – D.E. 7 – (Arista) – 1982
Not another Dave Edmunds album I hear you say. Tough. I like Dave Edmunds and you should do. That’s not an order but a suggestion. If we had more Dave Edmunds in this world we would have less James Blunts … Continue reading
BOBBY DARIN – Something Special – (Atlantic) – 1967
Bobby Darin is a legend. I get tired starting comments with the so and so is a legend. But I have to. I find it easy to put it out there from the start and then work backwards. Which is … Continue reading
DON EVERLY – Don Everly – (Ode) – 1971
The Everly Brothers are legends. Just about all of their albums are worthwhile whilst some are brilliant. Unfortunately they, like so many of their era, are considered to be a singles act. This is unfortunate because their albums hold … Continue reading
ROBERT GORDON (with Link Wray) – Fresh Fish Special – (Private Stock) – 1978
I had this years ago and I missed some its greatness. I thought, at the time, that Gordon sounded too much like Elvis Presley to warrant me investing in him when I already had the Elvis music. Though the … Continue reading
DAVE EDMUNDS – Repeat When Necessary – (Swan Song) – 1979
I have said this about Dave on another comment: “What may be surprising is that he is English. Normally, I think it pointless to listen to English variations on these most American of the rock ‘n’ roll variations. And that … Continue reading
BOBBY VEE – A Bobby Vee Recording Session – (Liberty) – 1962
I have said in the past “I have commented on some of Vee’s later albums which I find quite endearing and much underrated”. That statement goes someway to explaining why I keep listening to new Bobby Vee albums. They … Continue reading
DION – Love Came to Me – (Laurie) – 1963
I’ve waxed lyrical about Dion before. Read my other posts in relation to biographical detail on Dion Francis DiMucci (his bio makes an interesting read). He was a relaxed rocker, a convincing doo wopper, a surprisingly gifted white bluesman, a … Continue reading
