Fine, mostly previously unissued recordings from Gene’s short stay in Dallas with the Blue Caps 1957-1958. What is probably their best live recording – at the Big ‘D’ Jamboree – is included, along with some interesting demos and try-outs ‘lost’ for 30 years in Dallas tape vaults and Washington libraries. My love (In love again); Hey Mama (Say Mama); Lonesome boy; In my dreams; Lotta lovin’; Lady bug; The night is so lonely; Live on the ‘Big D Jamboree’: Blue jean bop; Whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on; Dance to the bop; Lotta lovin’; Nervous; On my mind; Darrell Glenn; Who’s pushing your swing; Bob Kelly; Git it; Somebody help me; Grady Owen: I don’t feel like rockin’ tonight; Norton Johnson;Lotta lovin’

RCCD 3032

LINK WRAY AND HIS WRAY MEN

The Great Lost Link Wray album! An unissued LP and 45 followup to "Rumble" from 1958, made for Cadence Records and rejected due to Archie Bleyer's opinion that Link and the Ray Men were a bad influence on American teenagers! Includes the original "Rumble" and "The Swag" from the original master tapes with false starts etc. The 20 page booklet, with notes by Rob Finnis, has many previously unseen photographs and illustrations. TRACKS: Oddball aka Rumble; Pancho Villa; Walking with Link; Comanche; The Swag; Raw Hide; Dance Contest; School Girl; Heartbreak Hotel; Drag Race; Rebel Rouser; Patricia; The Freeze; Missing Link (Alt); I’ll Be So Good To You; Window Shopping; Missing Link; White Lightnin’; Creepy; Raw Hide (Alt); Pancho Villa (Alt); Comanche (Alt); Walking With Link (Alt); Pancho Villa (Alt); Dance Contest (Alt)

Johnny Dollar is the best rockabilly singer you’ve never heard, as this album will confirm on first play. The original versions of "Action Packed" and "Rockin’ Bones" – together with originals like "Green-Eyed Cat" – are standouts on an outstanding release. Slim Jim baby; Car coat beat; Action packed; My gal friday; Green-eyed cat; Rockin’ bones; Don’t blame it on me; Great balls of fire (live at the Big "D" Jamboree); Jailhouse rock; (live at the Big ‘D’ Jamboree); It’s my day; Keep me in your heart; Honey bee love; Plenty lovin’; My first love; Dolly Dolly; R&R war dance; Goofin’ around; Action packed (alt. Mix); Car coat baby; Rockin’ bones (alt. Mix)

Roy Buchanan was something of an enigma to fans and friends alike, but this album reveals all sides of his musical personality while providing an entertaining illustration of his genius. Along with Roy’s own performances there are recordings of other artists featuring stunning solos and backups from the man himself. Lovingly annotated by Ellwood Brown, a long-time associate and close friend of Roy Buchanan. Mule Train Stomp; Pretty Please;How Important Can It Be; Twin exhaust; Hot toddy; Am I the one; Ruby Baby; Shake The Hand Of A Fool; Twist medley: (The Twist; Mother’s Club Twist);When The Saints Go Twistin’ In; I Found You; Rambunctious; Malaguena; After Hours; Let’s Twist Again; Peter Gunn; Park Boulevard Blues; Chowbay; Peace Cross; My Baby Is Sweeter; Minor Changes; Custom Made; My Baby Is Sweeter