{"product_id":"big-john-greer-rocks-cd","title":"Big John Greer Rocks CD","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBig John Greer Rocks CD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig John Greer Rocks is an explosive journey into the heart of postwar rhythm and blues - where wailing tenor saxophones, pounding backbeats, and raw energy paved the way for early Rock 'n' Roll.\u003cbr\u003eFew artists embodied this sound as completely as Big John Greer: a powerhouse saxophonist, a commanding blues shouter, and one of the most distinctive figures of the early New York R\u0026amp;B scene.\u003cbr\u003eGreer’s rise was anything but accidental.\u003cbr\u003eHis professional polish came in the sharply disciplined orchestra of Lucky Millinder, one of the era’s most important bandleaders.\u003cbr\u003eAlthough Greer sang occasionally with Millinder, his recording debut came in 1948 with the humorous Wineola for Bobby Shad’s Sittin’ In With label.\u003cbr\u003eFrom April 1949 onward, Big John Greer \u0026amp; The Rhythm Rockers became a cornerstone of RCA Victor’s R\u0026amp;B roster, producing a remarkable run of dancefloor anthems.\u003cbr\u003eThis collection draws heavily from those years, featuring red-hot sides such as Rocking Jenny Jones, Red Juice, Big Rock, Clambake Boogie, and the autobiographical crowd-pleaser I’m The Fat Man.\u003cbr\u003eAlso included is Greer’s signature tune Got You On My Mind, a surprisingly melodic blues that narrowly missed topping the R\u0026amp;B charts in spring 1952.\u003cbr\u003eWhen RCA launched its Groove subsidiary in early 1954, Greer moved seamlessly into the new decade, revamping the prewar classic Bottle It Up And Go and answering Chuck Berry with Come Back Maybelline.\u003cbr\u003eA major highlight of these sessions is the presence of Mickey Baker, one of the most important studio guitarists of the early 1950s.\u003cbr\u003eBaker - who later formed the duo Mickey \u0026amp; Sylvia with Sylvia Vanderpool and topped the R\u0026amp;B charts in 1957 with Love Is Strange - contributed his instantly recognizable guitar work to numerous recordings from 1953 onward.\u003cbr\u003eGreer’s combos also featured heavyweight saxophonists Sam “The Man” Taylor and Big Al Sears, defining voices of the honking tenor tradition.\u003cbr\u003eAfter moving to King Records in 1956, Greer kept the party going with jumpers like Record Hop, Come Back Uncle John, and Duck Walk.\u003cbr\u003eBig John Greer Rocks captures an artist at full power - rocking alongside the elite of postwar R\u0026amp;B.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI'm The Fat Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockin' With Big John\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCome Back Maybelline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLucky Lucky Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecord Hop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI’ll Never Let You Go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong Red Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle It Up and Go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWineola\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Duck Walk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Played On My Piano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave Another Drink and Talk To Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMidnight Ramble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoman Is A Five Letter Word\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRide Pretty Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong Tall Gal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClambake Boogie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoney Why\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoon Soon Soon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf I Told You Once\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig John's A Blowin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Want Ya I Need Ya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo Long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNight Crawlin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRocking Jenny Jones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCome Back Uncle John\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGot You On My Mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Big John Greer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54478794424649,"sku":"BCD17743","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/3427\/9753\/files\/bigjohngreerrockscd.jpg?v=1779801882","url":"https:\/\/www.raucousrecords.com\/products\/big-john-greer-rocks-cd","provider":"Raucous Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}