Billy 'Crash' Craddock • Boom Boom Billy - The Rock 'n' Roll Years CD
Before becoming one of Country music's biggest stars with forty US Country chart hits, Billy 'Crash' Craddock made his name as an exciting young rock 'n' roll and rockabilly performer. Between 1957 and 1961 he recorded a string of superb singles that have since become highly sought-after collectors' items. This 29-track collection brings together the complete story of Craddock's rock 'n' roll years, including favourites such as Boom Boom Baby, One Last Kiss, Ah Poor Little Baby and I Want That. His energetic vocals and infectious rockabilly style make these recordings every bit as enjoyable today as they were in the late 1950s. Craddock's early career took an unexpected turn when he became a major star in Australia, scoring two No.1 hits with Boom Boom Baby and One Last Kiss, alongside several other chart successes. This collection includes all of those Australian hits, as well as recordings that were never released in the USA. Also featured are a selection of collectors' rarities making their CD debut. Altogether, this is an outstanding snapshot of the records that first revealed the unmistakable talent of Billy 'Crash' Craddock, years before Country music made him a household name.
