Release Date: 25 January 2019
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988264920
Genres: Easy Listening Easy Listening
Description
Between 1958-63, US private detective series 77 Sunset Strip, nominally starring Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and Roger Smith, was one of the most popular shows on television. A support character, Jive-talking, hair-combing Gerald Lloyd "Kookie" Kookson III, played by Edd "Kookie" Byrnes, became a cult figure overnight.
At the peak of the show's popularity, Byrnes was receiving more weekly fan mail than anyone else in the US, with the exception of Elvis and Ricky Nelson.
On the back of this he was persuaded to cut a record, 'Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb', with actress Connie Stevens, which became a surprise million-seller, following which he also charted with a couple of follow-ups and a cash-in LP, "Kookie, Star Of 77 Sunset Strip".
The show also span off a million-selling soundtrack LP, by Warren Barker.
This unique compilation features all of Byrnes' 45s and his hit album, plus Barker's soundtrack LP, and for good measure also includes Don Ralke's hit version of the show's TV theme and a further cash-in hit 45 by Roger Smith.
Tracklisting
The Mighty Sparrow
Skip James
Ricky Valance
Ethel Waters
Gene & Eunice
Harold Burrage
Bill Carlisle & The Carlisles
Alberta Slim
Max Bygraves
Andy Williams
Julienne Taylor
Susan Wong
Susan Wong
Various Artists
Mario Lanza
Steve Lawrence
