Release Date: 30 September 2022
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988115420
Genres: Rock 'N' Roll Instrumental
Description
The lilting, almost wobbly sounding 'Wheels', by The String-A-Longs, a worldwide hit and multi-million seller in 1961, remains one of the most irresistible Instro's of the rock & roll era.
It inspired a raft of cover versions, a couple of which were also successful, notably Billy Vaughn, in the US and mainland Europe, and Joe Loss in the UK.
Ironically, the group became an Instrumental combo purely by accident, when their singer's voice failed him the day of the 'Wheels' recording session.
Indeed, they had already cut a couple of late 50s singles as regular rock & roll vocals, in their earlier incarnations as The Rock'n'Rollers and The Leen Teens.
This compilation presents all their Instro recordings as The String-A-Longs between 1960-62, as well as those earlier vocal 45s, plus a trio of sides by their occasional singer/full-time rhythm guitarist Keith McCormack, issued under his stage name, Bryan Keith.
Tracklisting
The Mighty Sparrow
Skip James
Ricky Valance
Ethel Waters
Gene & Eunice
Harold Burrage
Bill Carlisle & The Carlisles
Alberta Slim
Sam Reider and the Human Hands
Charlie McCoy
Simon Care And Gareth Turner
Becky Price and Friends
Lewis Parker
A.G.A Trio
Callum Allardice
Various Artists
