| Description: | A handful of bravura vocalists defined early 1960s rock and roll, standing staunch and true against the steady softening of the once-tough genre. They included Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, Gary (U.S.) Bonds, and Del Shannon, whose muscular lungpower, laced with thrilling falsetto that seemed to soar to the heavens, receives full-fledged tribute on this album. Naturally, Runaway, Delâ??s indelible 1961 debut smash, is here (in stereo), as are his monster followups for Big Top Records, Hats Off To Larry, Hey Little Girl, and Little Town Flirt. Also on board is Shannonâ??s haunting Keep Searchinâ?? (Weâ??ll Follow The Sun), a 1964 smash on the Amy label. But there are plenty of surprises, including his pre-Elvis original reading of Marieâ??s The Name (Of His Latest Flame), the swaggering Mary Jane, and a snarling Move It On Over featuring Dennis Coffeyâ??s bone-crunching guitar. The album contains extensive liner notes by music expert Bill Dahl from Chicago. - THE DRUGSTORE'S ROCKIN' / 40PGS BOOKLET Extensive liner notes by music expert Bill Dahl from Chicago. A handful of bravura vocalists defined early 1960s rock and roll, standing staunch and true against the steady softening of the once-tough genre. They included Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, Gary (U.S.) Bonds, and Del Shannon, whose muscular lung power, laced with thrilling falsetto that seemed to soar to the heavens, receives full-fledged tribute on Bear Family's 33-song ''Del Shannon: The Drugstore's Rockin.'' Naturally, Runaway, Del's indelible 1961 debut smash, is here (in stereo), as are his monster followups for Big Top Records, Hats Off To Larry, Hey Little Girl, and Little Town Flirt. Also on board is Shannon's haunting Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow The Sun), a 1964 smash on the Amy label. But there are plenty of surprises, including his pre-Elvis original recording of (Marie's The Name Of) His Latest Flame, the swaggering Mary Jane, and a snarling Move It On Over featuring Dennis Coffey's bone-crunching guitar. A handful of bravura vocalists defined early 1960s rock and roll, standing staunch and true against the steady softening of the once-tough genre. They included Roy Orbison, Gene Pitney, Gary (U.S.) Bonds, and Del Shannon, whose muscular lung power, laced with thrilling falsetto that seemed to soar to the heavens, receives full-fledged tribute on Bear Family's 33-song 'Del Shannon: The Drugstore's Rockin.' Naturally, Runaway, Del's indelible 1961 debut smash, is here (in stereo), as are his monster followups for Big Top Records, Hats Off To Larry, Hey Little Girl, and Little Town Flirt. Also on board is Shannon's haunting Keep Searchin' (We'll Follow The Sun), a 1964 smash on the Amy label. But there are plenty of surprises, including his pre-Elvis original recording of (Marie's The Name Of) His Latest Flame, the swaggering Mary Jane, and a snarling Move It On Over featuring Dennis Coffey's bone-crunching guitarMade in the EU.
Released in a Digipak style with a 37 page colour booklet of information, liner notes, and compilation discography.
All tracks listed as they appear on this release which may be different from how these tracks were noted on original releases.
Tracks 1 and 25 are stated as being stereo however tracks 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 16, 17, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30 are presented here in stereo.
Track 1 "Runaway" is the alternative stereo take and not the single release version of this song.
Tracks 7, 13, & 19 are instrumentals
Track timings are taken from the rear sleeve and do not match the actual digital timings of each track. |
