At school in Lubbock, David Box told a friend he wanted to be "just like Buddy Holly". He almost got his wish - he had distinctive talent and made some fine recordings during a short recording career, cut short when he died in a chartered small aircraft. Unfortunately the five 45's released during his lifetime failed to reach the charts, and for most people he will remain unknown. However he was admired by many for his vocal talent and guitar virtuosity. This, David's first album, includes those recordings that were issued during his career and some previously unreleased recordings from studio sessions (including some under Roy Orbison's direction and many produced by Ray Rush and Ben Hall) together with home recordings and demos. Listening to this CD you will wonder both how it was his records were not hits and just what he would have achieved had he lived. Includes extensive notes by John Davison-White and many photographs........................................
David Box has now been inducted into Lubbock's Walk of Fame. A worthy tribute to David from Lubbock at last! ...........................................Don't Cha Know; That's All I Want From You; Some Sweet Day; I've Had My Moments; If You Can't Say Something Nice; Valley Of Tears; Slippin' And Slidin'; Girl On My Mind; Waitin' (On The Steps At School); I Do The Best I Can; Waitin' (So You'll Be Mine); Apache; I've Got A New Love; Hey! Baby; Ready Teddy; Dream Girl; I Can't Remember When; Bittersweet; Love Someone; Heartbreak; If You Can't Say Something Nice; Sweet Sweet Day; Teardrops; It's Not Too Late (To Wish For Love); Blue, Baby Blue; Solid Ground; I Can Smile Again; No One Will Ever Know; Little Lonely Summer Girl; I Can't Remember When; I've Had My Moments; Funny How Time Slips Away
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Volume Two of the David Box Story is now available - see listing for RCCD 3071. Two CDs and a 48page booklet!
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