Wednesday 14 December 2011

Elvis Presley - (Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame

I couldn't decide which Elvis track to post first, there's so many I want to post.
So I've gone back to 1961 for (Maria's the Name) His Latest Flame. 
The song reached UK no 1 and US No2
It was originally recorded by none other than Del Shannon.

Tuesday 13 December 2011

Friday 9 December 2011

Johnny Kidd and the Pirates - Shakin' all Over

In my opinion the best Rock'n'Roll song from the UK, Johnny Kidd and the Pirates, Shakin' all over reached the UK No1 spot.

Tuesday 6 December 2011

Gene Vincent and his Bluecaps - Race with the Devil

Released in 1956 as the follow up to Gene's first 45 Be-Bop-A-Lula,  reached US No 96!, but faired better in the UK reaching No 28.