Format Details: 2CD
Release Date: 31 January 2020
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 604988085822
Genres: R&B Rhythm and Blues
Description
Although he remains perhaps best known for 'See You Later Alligator', a worldwide hit for Bill Haley & His Comets, Louisiana-born singer/songwriter Bobby Charles penned several other R&R/R&B classics.
He also enjoyed a parallel recording career in the 50s, during the course of which he registered national R&B hits like 'Later Alligator' and 'Time Will Tell', and regional successes like 'Why Did You Leave', 'Take It Easy, Greasy', and 'Laura Lee'.
These sides are included on this compilation, which anthologises his early recording career, comprising everything that Bobby recorded for Chess and Imperial between 1955-62.
Also included, by way of "bonus tracks", are well-known covers of eight of his songs, by Bill Haley, Fats Domino, John Fred, Clarence "Frogman" Henry and Johnnie Allan, all of which were significant hits.
This is the most comprehensive collection of Bobby Charles' early career currently available.
Tracklisting
The Mudlarks
The Goofers
Slim Willet
Sleepy LaBeef
Marty Wilde
June Carter
Jimmy McCrackin
Gene Vincent
Bobby Charles
