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

1. Tony Crombie And His Rockets – We're Gonna Rock Tonight
2. Don Lang And His Frantic Five – The Big Beat
3. The King Brothers – Rockin' Shoes
4. Bobby Angelo And The Tuxedos – Baby Sittin'
5. The Avons – Cool And Cosy
6. Shane Fentone And The Fentones – I'm A Moody Guy
7. The Cougars – Saturday Nite At The Duckpond
8. Tommy Bruce And The Bruisers – Ain't Misbehavin'
9. The Ray Ellington Quartet – That Rockin' And Rollin' Man
10. The John Barry Seven – Walk Don't Run
11. Don Lang And His Frantic Five – Rock Pretty Baby
12. Tony Crombie And His Rockets – Rock 'N' Roller Coaster
13. Joan Small – You Can't Say I Love You To A Rock 'N' Roll Tune
14. The Dakotas – The Cruel Sea
15. Don Lang – Rock Around The Island
16. Johnny Kidd And The Pirates – Please Don't Touch
17. Lee Lawrence – Don't Nobody Move
18. The Ray Ellington Quartet – Stranded In The Jungle
19. Ricky Valance – Tell Laura I Love Her
20. Tony Crombie And His Rockets – London Rock
21. Don Lang – Queen Of The Hop

Side B

1. Johnny Kidd And The Pirates – Shakin' All Over
2. The King Brothers – Wake Up Little Susie
3. Tony Crombie And His Rockets – Teach You To Rock
4. Don Lang And His Frantic Five – Six-Five Special
5. Shane Fentone And The Fentones – Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue
6. Lee Lawrence – Rock 'N' Roll Opera
7. The Krew Kats – Trambone
8. The Fentones – The Mexican
9. Bobby Angelo And The Tuxedos – Skinny Lizzie
10. The Avons – Rubber Ball
11. Tommy Bruce And The Bruisers – Got The Water Boilin'
12. The Packabeats – Gypsy Beat
13. Don Lang And His Frantic Five – Rock Mister Piper
14. Tony Crombie And His Rockets – Short'nin' Bread Rock
15. Vince Eager – This Should Go On Forever
16. Ray Ellington Quartet – Left Hand Boogie
17. Jim Dale – Be My Girl
18. Don Lang – Rock And Roll Blues
19. Craig Douglas – Only Sixteen
20. Tony Crombie And His Rockets – Let's You And I Rock
21. Don Lang And His Frantic Five – Rock Around The Cookhouse