The Decca Years and More

~ Release by Bill Haley & His Comets (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

The disc's catalog numbers are from BCD 15506-1 to BCD 15506-5.

Tracklist

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1Me Rock‐a‐Hula
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-11)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-11)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-11)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-11)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-11)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-11)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-11)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-11)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-11)
2:16
2Rockin’ Rita
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-11)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-11)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-11)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-11)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-11)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-11)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-11)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-11)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-11)
2:14
3Jamaica D.J.
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-11)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-11)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-11)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-11)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-11)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-11)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-11)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-11)
vocals:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-11)
2:40
4Piccadilly Rock
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-12)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-12)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-12)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-12)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-12)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-12)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-12)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-12)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-12)
2:19
5Pretty Alouette
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-12)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-12)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-12)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-12)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-12)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-12)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-12)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-12)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-12)
2:39
6Rockin’ Rollin’ Schnitzlebank
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-12)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-12)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-12)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-12)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-12)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-12)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-12)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-12)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-12)
3:01
7Rockin’ Matilda (Waltzing Matilda)
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-15)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-15)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-15)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-15)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-15)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-15)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-15)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-15)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-15)
2:41
8Vive le Rock and Roll
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-15)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-15)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-15)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-15)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-15)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-15)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-15)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-15)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-15)
2:14
9It’s a Sin
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-19)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-19)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-19)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-19)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-19)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-19)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-19)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-19)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-19)
2:29
10Mary, Mary Lou
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-19)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-19)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-19)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-19)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-19)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-19)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-19)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-19)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-19)
2:44
11El Rocko
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-19)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-19)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-19)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-19)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-19)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-19)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-19)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-19)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-19)
2:20
12Come Rock With Me
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-19)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-19)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-19)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-19)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-19)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-19)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-19)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-19)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-19)
recording of:
Come Rock With Me
writer:
Arrett Keefer, Catherine Cafra, Bill Haley and Milton Gabler
publisher:
Strengholt Music Publishing BV and Valley Brook Publications Inc.
2:41
13Oriental Rock
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-21)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-21)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-21)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-21)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-21)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-21)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-21)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-21)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-21)
2:42
14Wooden Shoe Rock
additional guitar:
Rusty Keefer (on 1957-11-21)
double bass:
Al Rex (on 1957-11-21)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1957-11-21)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-21)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1957-11-21)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1957-11-21)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1957-11-21)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1957-11-21)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1957-11-21)
2:26
15The Walkin’ Beat
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-02-06)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-02-06)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-02-06)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-02-06)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-02-06)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-02-06)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-02-06)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1958-02-06)
2:21
16Skinny Minnie
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-02-06)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-02-06)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-02-06)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-02-06)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-02-06)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-02-06)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-02-06)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1958-02-06)
3:01
17Sway With Me
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-02-06)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-02-06)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-02-06)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-02-06)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-02-06)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-02-06)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-02-06)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1958-02-06)
2:44
18Lean Jean
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-02-07)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-02-07)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-02-07)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-02-07)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-02-07)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-02-07)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-02-07)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1958-02-07)
2:37
19Don’t Nobody Move
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-02-07)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-02-07)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-02-07)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-02-07)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-02-07)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-02-07)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-02-07)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1958-02-07)
2:31
20Joey’s Song (instrumental) (stereo)
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-06-03)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-06-03)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-03)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-06-03)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-06-03)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-06-03)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-06-03)
2:57
21Chiquita Linda (instrumental)
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-06-03)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-06-03)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-03)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-06-03)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-06-03)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-06-03)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-06-03)
2:48
22Dinah
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-06-09)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-06-09)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-09)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-06-09)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-06-09)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-06-09)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-06-09)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-09)
2:28
23Ida, Sweet as Apple Cider
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-06-09)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-06-09)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-09)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-06-09)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-06-09)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-06-09)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-06-09)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-09)
recording of:
Ida! Sweet as Apple Cider
lyricist:
Eddie Leonard (in 1903)
composer:
Eddie Munson (in 1903)
2:19
24Whoa Mabel!
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-06-12)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-06-12)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-12)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-06-12)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-06-12)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-06-12)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-06-12)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-12)
2:27
25Marie
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-06-12)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-06-12)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-12)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-06-12)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-06-12)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-06-12)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-06-12)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-12)
2:26
26Eloise
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-06-12)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-06-12)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-12)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-06-12)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-06-12)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-06-12)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-06-12)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-12)
2:27
27Corrine, Corrina (without handclaps)
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-06-12)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-06-12)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-12)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-06-12)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-06-12)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-06-12)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-06-12)
vocals:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-12)
2:27
28Joey’s Song (instrumental) (mono)
bass:
Al Rex (on 1958-06-03)
electric guitar:
Francis 'Franny' Beecher (on 1958-06-03)
guitar:
Bill Haley (on 1958-06-03)
membranophone:
Ralph Jones (on 1958-06-03)
piano:
Johnny Grande (on 1958-06-03)
steel guitar:
William F. ‘Billy’ Williamson (on 1958-06-03)
tenor saxophone:
Rudy Pompilli (on 1958-06-03)
2:55
4▶CD
5▶CD: Studio Sessions

Credits

Release

art direction:Hoffmann Nienburg (until 1990)
liner notes:Chris Gardner (until 1990)
Colin Escott (in 1990-03)
sound engineer:Rebecca Everett (until 1990)
producer:Chris Gardner (until 1990)
Richard Weize (until 1990)
mastering:Bob Jones (until 1990)
ASIN:DE: B000026ULI [info]