{"product_id":"sandy-nelson-walkin-beat","title":"Sandy Nelson – Walkin' Beat","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSandy Nelson – Walkin' Beat\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandy Nelson – Walkin' Beat captures the energetic, drum-driven sound of one of the most recognisable instrumental performers of the early rock \u0026amp; roll era. Released during Nelson's prolific period in the early 1960s, the album puts his explosive drumming firmly at the centre, combining rock \u0026amp; roll rhythms with surf, R\u0026amp;B and instrumental pop influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe record opens with \"I'm Walkin'\", a lively interpretation of the Fats Domino classic, before moving through the upbeat \"Party Time\" and the appropriately titled \"Drum Stuff\", which provides plenty of opportunity for Nelson's dynamic playing to take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Tijuana Jail\" and \"Jump Time\" continue the fast-moving instrumental approach, while side two gets underway with \"House Party Rock\" and \"Soul Drums\". These tracks showcase the combination of powerful percussion and catchy arrangements that helped make Nelson such a successful instrumental recording artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extended \"Beat From Another World\" is a particular highlight, giving Nelson more room to explore his rhythmic sound, while \"Teen Beach\" brings a touch of the surf and beach-party atmosphere associated with early-1960s instrumental music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandy Nelson was one of the era's most successful drummer-led recording artists, scoring major hits including \"Teen Beat\", and his distinctive, hard-hitting style helped demonstrate that the drums could be more than simply a supporting instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Sandy Nelson, instrumental rock \u0026amp; roll, early rock, surf music, rockabilly and vintage drum records, \u003cem\u003eWalkin' Beat\u003c\/em\u003e is an energetic snapshot of the early-1960s instrumental scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm Walkin' – 2:15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParty Time – 1:55\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum Stuff – 3:43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTijuana Jail – 2:36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJump Time – 2:04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse Party Rock – 2:00\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoul Drums – 2:32\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeen Beach – 4:44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeat From Another World – 7:05\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHere We Go Again – 2:03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZNfpzXdxiRc?si=Lui8rldDi7ntjuEd\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunset Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55046881935702,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5f047ae5-ea5a-4b4b-9180-7334a0f559ce.jpg?v=1787227932","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/sandy-nelson-walkin-beat","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}