Capitol Rockabilly Volume 1 CD

Capitol Rockabilly Volume 1 CD

Capitol Rockabilly Volume 1 brings together 30 original 1950s rockabilly greats from the Capitol Records vaults, collecting a superb mixture of rockabilly, country and hard-driving country rock from some of the era's most important artists. It's a fascinating snapshot of the period when country music and rock 'n' roll were colliding to create some of the most exciting sounds of the 1950s.

The line-up includes Gene Vincent, Wanda Jackson, Jerry Reed, Bob Luman, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Rose Maddox, Sonny James and Buck Owens, alongside Tommy Collins, Hank Thompson, Skeets McDonald, Jean Shepard, Faron Young, Ray Stevens, Wynn Stewart and many more. Highlights include Rock Rockola, Spaceship To Mars, Honey Bop, The Prisoners Song, Hey Mr Cotton Picker, Crusin' and Hot Rod Race.

With 30 tracks of authentic 1950s recordings, this is packed with familiar names and fascinating lesser-known sides alike. From Gene Vincent's rock 'n' roll to Wanda Jackson's Honey Bop, Jerry Reed's Mister Whizz and Buck Owens' Sweet Thing, Capitol Rockabilly Volume 1 is a terrific collection for anyone exploring the roots of rockabilly and the country music that helped shape it.