Rockin' Out The Rhythm N' Blues

Rockin' Out The Rhythm N' Blues

Packed with raw energy, dancefloor grooves, and vintage rhythm & blues attitude, Rockin' Out The Rhythm N' Blues is a superb collection of early R&B and rock ‘n’ roll recordings from the golden era of American independent labels.

Featuring a lively mix of jump blues, rockabilly, New Orleans rhythm & blues, and gritty electric blues, this compilation captures the sound that laid the foundations for rock music in the 1950s. Legendary performers sit alongside cult favourites and lesser-known gems, creating a wonderfully authentic snapshot of early rockin’ rhythm & blues culture.

Highlights include explosive performances from Johnny Otis, blues master T-Bone Walker, and rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Jackie Brenston, alongside wild dance numbers, swampy blues grooves, and infectious vocal harmonies throughout.

From the jump-blues swing of Caldonia to the rough-edged rock ‘n’ roll of Red Riding Hood And The Wolf and Sally Let Your Bangs Hang, this collection is full of vintage jukebox spirit and timeless rhythm & blues excitement.

An excellent compilation for collectors and fans of early R&B, blues, rockabilly, and the roots of rock ‘n’ roll.

Tracklist:

Side A

1. Lord Lebby – Caldonia
2. Jimmy Witherspoon – Move Me Baby
3. Tony Allan – Holy Smoke Baby
4. Johnny Otis – Court Room Blues
5. Walter Vaughn – Down On My Knees
6. Ron Holden – My Babe
7. Lonesome Sundown – I Had A Dream Last Night
8. T-Bone Walker – Tell Me What's The Reason

Side B

1. Angel Face – When The Saints
2. Norris The Troubadour – Rock N' Rollin' Honey
3. Clarence Williams – So Worried
4. G.L. Crockett – It's A Man Down There
5. Bunker Hill – Red Riding Hood And The Wolf
6. 4 Bluebirds – My Baby Done Told Me
7. Jackie Brenston – Independent Woman
8. Johnny Olenn – Sally Let Your Bangs Hang