Thirty original Rockabilly recordings drawn from the rich CBS vaults, showcasing many of the artists who helped shape the sound of 1950s Rock 'n' Roll. Rather than relying solely on the familiar chart stars, this superb collection highlights a wealth of outstanding performers including The Collins Kids, Ronnie Self, Jimmy Murphy, Sid King & The Five Strings, Johnny Horton, Marty Robbins and Rose Maddox.
Packed with energetic rockers such as Hoy Hoy, Big Fool, Sixteen Tons Of Rock And Roll and Baboon Boogie, it captures the diversity of Rockabilly, from hard-driving classics to country-flavoured rockers and hillbilly boogie. An excellent introduction to the CBS catalogue and a rewarding collection for established Rockabilly fans, this 30-track compilation is filled with original recordings from some of the genre's finest performers.
