Good Times With The Handy Man 2-CD

Jimmy Jones • Good Times With The Handy Man 1955-1960 2-CD

Best remembered for the timeless hits Handy Man and the UK No. 1 smash Good Timin', Jimmy Jones possessed one of the most distinctive falsetto voices of the rock 'n' roll era. Hugely popular on both sides of the Atlantic, his effortless vocal style would influence countless singers who followed in his footsteps.

This superb 2-CD collection traces Jimmy Jones' musical journey from his earliest doo wop recordings with The Sparks Of Rhythm, The Savoys, The Pretenders and The Jones Boys through to his breakthrough as a solo star in 1960. Alongside his chart hits are early vocal group recordings, rare releases and overlooked gems that reveal the development of one of the era's most distinctive voices.

Complete with an extensive booklet featuring detailed liner notes, Good Times With The Handy Man 1955-1960 tells the complete story of Jimmy Jones' remarkable rise from doo wop harmony singer to international chart star.

Track Listing

Disc One
1. Woman Woman Woman - The Sparks Of Rhythm
2. Don't Love You Any More - The Sparks Of Rhythm
3. Hurry Home - The Sparks Of Rhythm
4. Stars In The Sky - The Sparks Of Rhythm
5. Handy Man - The Sparks Of Rhythm
6. Everybody Rock And Go - The Sparks Of Rhythm
7. Cry On My Shoulder - The Sparks Of Rhythm
8. Somewhere - The Sparks Of Rhythm
< 9. You - The Savoys
10. Say You're Mine - The Savoys
11. With All My Heart - The Savoys
12. We Made A Vow - The Savoys
13. I've Got To Have You Baby - The Pretenders
14. Possessive Love - The Pretenders
15. Lover (Version 1) - The Pretenders
16. Plain Old Love - The Pretenders
17. The Bells Are Ringing (Version 1) - The Pretenders
18. The Bells Are Ringing (Version 2) - The Pretenders
19. Lover (Version 2) - The Pretenders
20. Part Time Sweetheart - The Pretenders
21. Close Your Eyes - The Pretenders
22. Heaven In Your Eyes - The Jones Boys
23. The Whistlin' Man - The Jones Boys

Disc Two
1. Tonight - The Pretenders
2. I Love You So - The Pretenders
3. Blue And Lonely - The Pretenders
4. Daddy Needs Baby - The Pretenders
5. You For Me For Love - Jimmy Jones
6. Whenever You Need Me - Jimmy Jones
7. Handy Man - Jimmy Jones
8. The Search Is Over - Jimmy Jones
9. Good Timin' - Jimmy Jones
10. My Precious Angel - Jimmy Jones
11. I Just Go For You - Jimmy Jones
12. That's When I Cried - Jimmy Jones
13. Ee-I-Ee-I-Oh (Old McDonald) - Jimmy Jones
14. Itchin' - Jimmy Jones
15. For You - Jimmy Jones
16. Ready For Love - Jimmy Jones
17. A Wondrous Place - Handy Man
18. Never Had It So Good - Handy Man
19. Where In The World - Handy Man
20. Then I'll Know - Handy Man
21. Too Long Will Be Too Late - Handy Man