Annotation

During February, 2014 America celebrated the 50th anniversary of 'The British Invasion' when The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan TV Show and changed the course of pop music forever.

Although American teenagers embraced The Beatles sound as a new and exciting genre of music, it was initially based on US rock and roll. So across this 2CD set we present 50 original classics of US rock and roll, pop, R&B and soul recordings that The Beatles would later go on to cover and sell back to America.

Artists include: Little Richard; Carl Perkins; The Everly Brothers; The Isley Brothers; Buddy Holly; Chuck Berry; Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran and more!

Fully detailed liner notes.

Tracklist

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1CD
#TitleArtistLength
1Roll Over BeethovenChuck Berry2:25
2Long Tall SallyLittle Richard2:08
3Dizzy Miss Lizzy
baritone saxophone:
Jewell Grant (on 1958-02-19)
bass:
Ted Brinson (on 1958-02-19)
drums (drum set):
Earl Palmer (on 1958-02-19)
guitar:
Rene Hall (on 1958-02-19) and Howard Roberts (on 1958-02-19)
piano:
Larry Williams (on 1958-02-19)
tenor saxophone:
Plas Johnson (on 1958-02-19)
vocals:
Larry Williams (on 1958-02-19)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-02-19)
recording of:
Dizzy Miss Lizzy (on 1958-02-19)
lyricist and composer:
Larry Williams
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp., ATV Music, ATV Music Ltd., Essex Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Larry Williams2:13
4BoysThe Shirelles2:08
5Money (That’s What I Want)Barrett Strong2:38
6Twist and ShoutThe Isley Brothers2:29
7Chains
recording of:
Chains
lyricist:
Gerry Goffin (in 1962-09)
composer:
Carole King (in 1962-09)
publisher:
Aldon Music, EMI Music Publishing Ltd., Screen Gems, Screen Gems/EMI Music Ltd. and Screen Gems-Columbia (from 1979 to present)
The Cookies2:32
8Matchbox
recording of:
Matchbox (in 1957-01)
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins
publisher:
Aberbach (London), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Carlin Music Corp., Knox Music, Inc., MPL Communications Ltd., Unichappell Music and Wren Music Co.
version of:
Match Box Blues
recording of:
Matchbox (Bob Dylan arrangement)
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins
arranger:
Bob Dylan
publisher:
Special Rider Music
arrangement of:
Matchbox
Carl Perkins2:09
9Anna (Go to Him)Arthur Alexander2:51
10Please, Mr Postman
producer:
Robert Bateman and Brian Holland
bass:
James Jamerson (in 1961-04)
drums (drum set):
Benny Benjamin (in 1961-04) and Marvin Gaye (in 1961-04)
guitar:
Eddie Willis (in 1961-04)
handclaps:
Katherine Anderson (in 1961-04), Wyanetta “Juanita” Cowart (in 1961-04), Georgeanna Tillman (in 1961-04) and Wanda Young (in 1961-04)
instruments:
The Funk Brothers (in 1961-04)
percussion:
Eddie “Bongo” Brown (in 1961-04)
piano:
Richard ‘Popcorn’ Wylie (in 1961-04)
background vocals:
Katherine Anderson (in 1961-04), Wyanetta “Juanita” Cowart (in 1961-04), Gladys Horton (in 1961-04), Georgeanna Tillman (in 1961-04) and Wanda Young (in 1961-04)
lead vocals:
Gladys Horton (in 1961-04)
recorded at and mixed at:
Hitsville in Detroit, Michigan, United States (in 1961-04)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1961 (number: 10), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 331) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 410)
recording of:
Please Mr. Postman (in 1961-04)
writer:
Robert Bateman (in 1961), Georgia Dobbins (in 1961), William Garrett (in 1961), Freddie Gorman (in 1961) and Brian Holland (in 1961)
publisher:
Dominion Music, EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI United Partnership Ltd., Jobete Music (UK) Ltd., Jobete Music Co., Inc., Stone Agate Music Division and United Partnership Ltd.
The Marvelettes2:28
11You’ve Really Got a Hold on MeThe Miracles2:59
12A Taste of Honey
cover recording of:
A Taste of Honey
lyricist:
Ric Marlow (in 1960)
composer:
Bobby Scott (in 1960)
publisher:
Ambassador Music Ltd. and Songfest Music Corp.
Lenny Welch2:40
13Devil in His HeartThe Donays2:36
14Keep Your Hands Off My BabyLittle Eva2:33
15Searchin’
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1957-02-15)
producer:
Leiber and Stoller
double bass [bass]:
Ralph Hamilton (on 1957-02-15)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Jesse Sailes (on 1957-02-15)
guitar:
Adolph Jacobs (on 1957-02-15) and Barney Kessel (on 1957-02-15)
piano:
Mike Stoller (on 1957-02-15)
tenor saxophone:
Gil Bernal (on 1957-02-15)
vocals:
The Coasters (on 1957-02-15), Carl Gardner (on 1957-02-15), Billy Guy (on 1957-02-15), Bobby Nunn (on 1957-02-15) and Young Jessie (on 1957-02-15)
arranger:
Mike Stoller
recorded at:
Master Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1957-02-15)
recording of:
Searchin’ (on 1957-02-15)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Chappell & Co., Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Tiger
The Coasters2:47
16Honey, Don’t!
double bass:
Clayton Perkins (in 1955-12)
drums (drum set):
W.S. Holland (from 1955-12 until 1966-12)
guitar:
Carl Perkins (in 1955-12) and Jay Perkins (in 1955-12)
vocals:
Carl Perkins (in 1955-12)
recording of:
Honey, Don’t! (in 1955-12)
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins
publisher:
Aberbach (London), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Hi Lo Music, Hi Lo Music Inc., Knox Music Ltd. and MPL Communications Ltd.
Carl Perkins2:50
17I Got a WomanElvis Presley2:26
18Rock & Roll Music
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess
double bass:
Willie Dixon (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
drums (drum set):
Fred Below (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
electric guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1958)
recorded at:
Universal Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1957 (number: 19), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 128)
recording of:
Rock and Roll Music (from 1957-05-06 until 1957-05-15)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp., Campbell Connelly, Isalee Music Publishing Company and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
Chuck Berry2:33
19Mr. MoonlightDr. Feelgood & The Interns2:40
20Words of Love
producer:
Norman Petty
bass:
Joe B. Mauldin (on 1957-04-08)
drums (drum set):
Jerry Allison (on 1957-04-08)
guitar:
Buddy Holly (on 1957-04-08)
vocals:
Buddy Holly (on 1957-04-08)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1957)
recorded at:
Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico, United States (on 1957-04-08)
cover recording of:
Words of Love (Buddy Holly song) (on 1957-04-08)
lyricist and composer:
Buddy Holly
publisher:
MPL Communications Inc., Nor Va Jack Music Inc., Peermusic (UK) Ltd. and Southern Music Publishing Company Limited
Buddy Holly1:56
21Bad Boy
baritone saxophone:
Jewell Grant (on 1958-08-14)
bass:
Ted Brinson (on 1958-08-14)
drums (drum set):
Earl Palmer (on 1958-08-14)
guitar:
Rene Hall (on 1958-08-14)
piano:
Larry Williams (on 1958-08-14)
tenor saxophone:
Plas Johnson (on 1958-08-14)
vocals:
Larry Williams (on 1958-08-14)
recorded at:
Radio Recorders Studios in West Hollywood, California, United States (on 1958-08-14)
recording of:
Bad Boy (on 1958-08-14)
lyricist and composer:
Lawrence E. Williams (in 1958-08)
publisher:
Arc Music Corp., ATV Music Ltd., EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd. and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd.
Larry Williams2:19
22A Shot of Rhythm and BluesArthur Alexander1:58
23Some Other GuyRichie Barrett2:21
24So How Come (No One Loves Me)The Everly Brothers2:17
25Hey! BabyBruce Channel2:19
2CD
#TitleArtistLength
1That’ll Be the DayThe Crickets2:17
2Hallelujah! I Love Her SoEddie Cochran2:21
3Three Cool CatsThe Coasters2:30
4Soldier of Love (Lay Down Your Arms)Arthur Alexander2:18
5To Know Him Is to Love Him
engineer:
Stan Ross
producer:
Phil Spector
instruments:
Phil Spector (in 1958-07)
membranophone:
Sandy Nelson (in 1958-07)
arranger:
Phil Spector
engineered at:
Gold Star Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1958-07)
recording of:
To Know Him Is to Love Him (in 1958-07)
lyricist and composer:
Phil Spector
publisher:
ABKCO Music, Inc., Bourne Music Ltd., Mother Bertha Music Inc. and Vogue Music
The Teddy Bears2:23
6Take Good Care of My BabyBobby Vee2:27
7Memphis, TennesseeChuck Berry2:11
8Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby
cover recording of:
Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby
additional lyricist and additional composer:
Carl Perkins (in 1956)
lyricist and composer:
Rex Griffin (in 1936)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Knox Music Ltd., MPL Communications Ltd., Wren Music Co. and Knox Music, Inc. (on 1957-11-12)
Carl Perkins1:55
9Slow Down
baritone saxophone:
Jewell Grant (on 1957-09-11)
bass:
Ted Brinson (on 1957-09-11)
drums (drum set):
Earl Palmer (on 1957-09-11)
guitar:
Rene Hall (on 1957-09-11)
piano:
Larry Williams (on 1957-09-11)
saxophone:
John E. Oliveri (on 1957-09-11)
tenor saxophone:
Plas Johnson (on 1957-09-11)
vocals:
Larry Williams (on 1957-09-11)
recorded at:
Master Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1957-09-11)
recording of:
Slow Down (on 1957-09-11)
lyricist and composer:
Larry Williams
publisher:
Arc Music Corp., ATV Music Corp., Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., TRO Essex Music Ltd., Venice Music and Westminster Music Ltd.
Larry Williams2:46
10Nothin’ Shakin’ (But the Leaves on the Trees)Eddie Fontaine2:55
11I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You)
bass:
Bill Black (on 1956-01-31)
drums (drum set):
D.J. Fontana (on 1956-01-31)
guitar:
Scotty Moore (on 1956-01-31) and Elvis Presley (on 1956-01-31)
piano:
Shorty Long (on 1956-01-31)
cover recording of:
I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry (Over You) (on 1956-01-31)
lyricist and composer:
Howard Biggs and Joe Thomas
publisher:
Angle Music, Coblin Music Co., Copyright Records and EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Elvis Presley2:01
12Kansas City (Hey Hey Hey)
baritone saxophone:
Clarence Ford (on 1955-11-29)
bass guitar:
Lloyd Lambert (on 1955-11-29)
drums (drum set):
Oscar Moore (on 1955-11-29)
guitar:
William 'Frosty' Pyles (on 1955-11-29)
piano and lead vocals:
Little Richard (on 1955-11-29)
tenor saxophone:
Joseph Tillman (on 1955-11-29)
trumpet:
Renald Richard (on 1955-11-29)
recording of:
Kansas City Hey Hey Hey (on 1955-11-29)
additional lyricist and additional composer:
Richard Wayne Penniman (in 1955-11)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber (in 1952)
composer:
Mike Stoller (in 1952)
publisher:
Halnat Publishing Co. and Sony/ATV Songs LLC
medley of:
Hey‐Hey‐Hey‐Hey! (Going Back to Birmingham)
medley of:
Kansas City (aka “K.C. Loving”)
version of:
Kansas City (aka “K.C. Loving”)
Little Richard2:40
13Shimmy Like KateThe Olympics2:23
14Don’t Ever ChangeThe Crickets2:15
15Be Bop A Lula
double bass [upright bass]:
Jack Neal (on 1956-05-04)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Dickie Harrell (on 1956-05-04)
guitar [lead guitar]:
Cliff Gallup (on 1956-05-04)
guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Willie Williams (on 1956-05-04)
vocals:
Gene Vincent (on 1956-05-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (from 1956 to present)
recorded at:
Owen Bradley Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on 1956-05-04)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1956 (number: 9) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 102)
recording of:
Be‐Bop‐a‐Lula (on 1956-05-04)
writer:
Bill “Tex” Davis and Gene Vincent
publisher:
Lowery Music Co. Inc.
Gene Vincent2:37
16Sheila
recording of:
Sheila
lyricist and composer:
Tommy Roe
publisher:
Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
Tommy Roe2:03
17Where Have You Been All My LifeArthur Alexander2:41
18Baby It’s YouThe Shirelles2:41
19I Just Don’t UnderstandAnn‐Margret2:39
20Till There Was You
bass:
Tony Reyes (on 1959-08-12)
flute:
Arthur C. Smith (on 1959-08-12)
piano:
Eddie Cano (on 1959-08-12)
saxophone:
Jules Kinsler (on 1959-08-12), Harry Klee (on 1959-08-12) and Wilbur Schwartz (on 1959-08-12)
vocals:
Peggy Lee (on 1959-08-12)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Capitol Records, Inc. (in 1960)
cover recording of:
Till There Was You (The Music Man) (on 1959-08-12)
lyricist and composer:
Meredith Willson (in 1950)
publisher:
Chappell Music Ltd., Frank Music Corp., Meredith Willson Music, Meredith Willson Music LLC, MPL Communications Ltd., MPL UK Publishing and Rinimer Corp.
part of:
The Music Man
Peggy Lee2:31
21Besame Mucho, Parts 1 & 2
recording of:
Bésame mucho (English lyric version by Sunny Skylar)
composer:
Consuelo Velázquez
translator:
Sunny Skylar
publisher:
Latin American Music, Peer International Corporation and Promotora Hispano Americana De Musica S.A.
translated version of:
Bésame mucho (Kiss Me Much, Bésame, bésame mucho como si fuera esta noche la última vez)
The Coasters4:31
22I’m Talking About You
producer:
Chuck Berry, Leonard & Phil Chess and Willie Dixon
drums (drum set):
Phil Thomas (on 1961-01-19)
electric bass guitar:
Reggie Boyd (on 1961-01-19)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1961-01-19)
piano:
Lafayette Leake (on 1961-01-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (in 1960)
recorded at:
Ter-Mar Recording Studios in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1961-01-19)
recording of:
I’m Talking About You (on 1961-01-19)
lyricist, writer and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music, Arc Music Corp. and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
Chuck Berry1:50
23Sure to FallCarl Perkins2:31
24ReminiscingBuddy Holly1:55
25Watch Your Step
recording of:
Watch Your Step
lyricist and composer:
Bobby Parker
publisher:
Marcia Music
Bobby Parker2:44

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ASIN:US: B00IKGZJCA [info]