British Rock 'N' Roll The Early Years
British Rock 'N' Roll: The Early Years
A fantastic snapshot of Britain’s first rock ‘n’ roll explosion, British Rock 'N' Roll: The Early Years captures the raw energy, charm, and rebellious spirit that swept through the UK during the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Before The Beatles and the British Invasion changed music forever, pioneering artists like Johnny Kidd And The Pirates, Don Lang, Tony Crombie And His Rockets, Shane Fenton And The Fentones, and The John Barry Seven were bringing American-inspired rock ‘n’ roll to British dance halls, coffee bars, and television screens. Mixing skiffle roots, rockabilly rhythms, instrumental twang, and early beat music, these recordings showcase the foundations of British rock music as it began carving out its own identity.
Featuring standout classics including Shakin’ All Over, Please Don’t Touch, Saturday Nite At The Duckpond, Walk Don’t Run, and Rock Around The Island, this collection is packed with infectious guitar riffs, energetic rhythms, and vintage teenage spirit.
An essential compilation for fans of early rock ‘n’ roll, British beat, and the formative years of UK popular music.
Tracklist:
Side A
- Tony Crombie And His Rockets – We're Gonna Rock Tonight
- Don Lang And His Frantic Five – The Big Beat
- The King Brothers – Rockin' Shoes
- Bobby Angelo And The Tuxedos – Baby Sittin'
- The Avons – Cool And Cosy
- Shane Fentone And The Fentones – I'm A Moody Guy
- The Cougars – Saturday Nite At The Duckpond
- Tommy Bruce And The Bruisers – Ain't Misbehavin'
- The Ray Ellington Quartet – That Rockin' And Rollin' Man
- The John Barry Seven – Walk Don't Run
- Don Lang And His Frantic Five – Rock Pretty Baby
- Tony Crombie And His Rockets – Rock 'N' Roller Coaster
- Joan Small – You Can't Say I Love You To A Rock 'N' Roll Tune
- The Dakotas – The Cruel Sea
- Don Lang – Rock Around The Island
- Johnny Kidd And The Pirates – Please Don't Touch
- Lee Lawrence – Don't Nobody Move
- The Ray Ellington Quartet – Stranded In The Jungle
- Ricky Valance – Tell Laura I Love Her
- Tony Crombie And His Rockets – London Rock
- Don Lang – Queen Of The Hop
Side B
- Johnny Kidd And The Pirates – Shakin' All Over
- The King Brothers – Wake Up Little Susie
- Tony Crombie And His Rockets – Teach You To Rock
- Don Lang And His Frantic Five – Six-Five Special
- Shane Fentone And The Fentones – Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue
- Lee Lawrence – Rock 'N' Roll Opera
- The Krew Kats – Trambone
- The Fentones – The Mexican
- Bobby Angelo And The Tuxedos – Skinny Lizzie
- The Avons – Rubber Ball
- Tommy Bruce And The Bruisers – Got The Water Boilin'
- The Packabeats – Gypsy Beat
- Don Lang And His Frantic Five – Rock Mister Piper
- Tony Crombie And His Rockets – Short'nin' Bread Rock
- Vince Eager – This Should Go On Forever
- Ray Ellington Quartet – Left Hand Boogie
- Jim Dale – Be My Girl
- Don Lang – Rock And Roll Blues
- Craig Douglas – Only Sixteen
- Tony Crombie And His Rockets – Let's You And I Rock
- Don Lang And His Frantic Five – Rock Around The Cookhouse
CD Details
| Label | Music For Pleasure Records |
| Catalogue Number | CD-DL 1164 |
| Year of Release | 1991 |
| Country of Pressing | Europe |
| Decade | 1950's |
| Media Condition | VG+ |
| Sleeve Condition | VG+ |
| Format Notes | CD, Compilation, 2xCD |
Details
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