[.ca] Golden Era of Rock 'n' Roll: 1954-1963

Golden Era of Rock 'n' Roll a golden collection.:
This is one of the best self-contained collections of music from the early years of Rock 'n' Roll. The set includes 62 songs (all original versions), digitally remastered, and chronologically arranged on three CDs. Out of those 62 songs, 35 went #1 on the pop or R & B charts (and nine of those were #1 on BOTH the pop AND the R & B charts), 10 made it to #2 and six topped out at #3. Groups and artists featured in this collection include "Bill Haley & His Comets", Buddy Holly, Dion, "The Angels", Brenda Lee and "The Beach Boys". And no less than 33 of the acts on "The Golden Era" are members of the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". Just a few of the songs on this collection include the first #1 Rock 'n' Roll song of all time "Rock Around the Clock", the "Marcels" version of "Blue Moon", and Jerry Lee Lewis' "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On". One track to take note of is the Cadets "Stranded In The Jungle". The version included on "The Golden Era" features "jungle noises" I've never heard on any other version. This is the perfect compilation for someone just starting off his or her Rock 'n' Roll collection. And for the collector who has all of these already, now they're all in one collection.

"two decades of music we can enjoy again & again":
This collection features the period from 1954 to 1963, rock n roll had the services of some of the greatest artists to hit the air waves ~ thus enters the Golden Era of Rock N Roll. Creativity of unequaled talent, tunes that were designed to make the masses come alive ~ and alive they all came with wanting more of the same. This 3-CD -Set concentrates on the highs and strong years, plus cohesive introduction to a lasting genre rich with American music, this my friends was the beginning and probably some of the best tunes during the decades. Rock N Roll classics include thirty three number one hits, with a total of sixty two never to be forgotten songs from Chuck Berry, The Champs, The Crows, Big Joe Turner, Bo Diddley, Fats Domino, Everly Brothers, The Flamingos, Bill Haley & His Comets, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, The Moonglows, The Penguins, Carl Perkins, The Platters and Jackie Wilson ~ with much more and many songs that will bring back those days of long ago. Great job by Andy McKaie, Billy Altman, Dana Smart, Pat Lawrence and Hip-O Records, this is worth their weight in GOLD! Where were you when these songs were played? Or did you enjoy them later in your years after your parents brain-washed you! Whatever the reason, here they are now and completely re-mastered for your enjoyment, don't pass this one up ~ it has something for everyone...gotta love it! Total Time: 3-CD-Set ~ Hip-O Records 62002 ~ (4/13/2004)

• (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley
• Gee - The Crows
• Shake, Rattle & Roll - Big Joe Turner
• Sincerely - The Moonglows
• Maybellene - Chuck Berry
• Earth Angel - The Penguins
• Ain't That a Shame - Fats Domino
• Only You (And You Alone) - The Platters
• Bo Diddley - Bo Diddley
• Tutti Frutti - Little Richard
• Be-Bop-A-Lula - Gene Vincent
• Why Do Fools Fall in Love - Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, The Teenagers
• Let the Good Times Roll - Shirley & Lee
• Blue Suede Shoes - Carl Perkins
• Train Kept A-Rollin' - Johnny Burnette
• Stranded in the Jungle - The Cadets
• Jim Dandy - LaVern Baker
• In the Still of the Night - The Five Satins
• Little Darlin' - The Diamonds
• Bye Bye Love - The Everly Brothers
• Susie-Q - Dale Hawkins
• Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On - Jerry Lee Lewis
• Mr. Lee - The Bobbettes
• Chantilly Lace - The Big Bopper
• Love Is Strange - Mickey & Sylvia
• I'll Come Running Back to You - Sam Cooke
• Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly
• At the Hop - Danny & the Juniors
• Come Go with Me - The Del Vikings
• Rocking Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu - Huey "Piano" Smith & the Clowns
• Tear Drops - Lee Andrews & the Hearts
• Little Star - The Elegants
• Book of Love - The Monotones
• Tequila - The Champs
• Believe What You Say - Rick Nelson
• Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran
• Rebel Rouser - Duane Eddy
• Yakety Yak - The Coasters
• There Goes My Baby - The Drifters
• Sea Cruise - Frankie Ford
• I Only Have Eyes for You - The Flamingos
• Lonely Teardrops - Jackie Wilson
• What'd I Say - Ray Charles
• Kansas City - Wilbert Harrison
• Sleepwalk - Santo & Johnny
• Since I Don't Have You - The Skyliners
• Bamba - Ritchie Valens
• Walk, Don't Run - The Ventures
• Only the Lonely - Roy Orbison
• Sweet Nothin's - Brenda Lee
• Finger Poppin' Time - Hank Ballard & the Midnighters
• Will You Love Me Tomorrow? - The Shirelles
• Runaround Sue - Dion
• Runaway - Del Shannon
• Peppermint Twist, Pt.1 - Joey Dee & the Starliters
• Blue Moon - The Marcels
• Quarter to Three - Gary "U.S." Bonds
• Duke of Earl - Gene Chandler
• Sherry - The Four Seasons
• My Boyfriend's Back - The Angels, Angels
• He's So Fine - The Chiffons
• Surfin' U.S.A. - The Beach Boys