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Still Rockin' And Rollin' Down On The Farm

Big Al Downing

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Format: CD

Cat No: JASCD1133

Release Date:  04 February 2022

Label:  Jasmine Records

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  604988113327

Genres:  Rock 'N' Roll  Rhythm and Blues  

  • Description

    A powerful, pounding piano player and singer, Big Al Downing recorded one the greatest unsung Rock & Roll tracks of all time, 'Down On The Farm', in 1958. He went on to enjoy a remarkable career, in which he tasted fame and success across several different musical genres, ranging from R&R, R&B, soul and disco to country (he was the second most successful black Country singer, after Charlie Pride).

    This unique 30-track compilation focuses on his rock & roll years, between 1958-62, during which he operated predominantly as an impersonator of Little Richard and Fats Domino. In addition to his own recordings during this period, Downing also appears as a sideman herein, playing piano on five of Wanda Jackson's most rocking sides, notably her UK hits 'Let's Have A Party' and 'Mean, Mean Man'.

    Among other collectors' rarities compiled on this set, he is also featured backing Bobby Poe, Bobby Brant, Spic & Span, Clyde Stacy and Big Rivers.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Down On The Farm
      • 2. Oh! Babe
      • 3. Rock & Roll Boogie
      • 4. Rock & Roll Record Girl
      • 5. Let’s Have A Party
      • 6. Money, Honey
      • 7. Long Tall Sally
      • 8. Mean Mean Man
      • 9. Rock Your Baby
      • 10. Miss Lucy
      • 11. Just Around The Corner
      • 12. Piano Nellie
      • 13. It Must Be Love
      • 14. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again
      • 15. Yes I’m Loving You
      • 16. Please Come Home
      • 17. If I Had Our Love To Live Over
      • 18. Words Of Love
      • 19. So Many Memories
      • 20. There’ll Come A Time
      • 21. Slipping And Sliding
      • 22. Summertime Blues
      • 23. End Up With The Blues
      • 24. Sit’in Down Crying
      • 25. You’re Satisfied
      • 26. The Story Of My Life
      • 27. The Saints
      • 28. Heartbreak Hill
      • 29. Land Of Make Believe
      • 30. No One Else