Side One
1. Because They're Young
2. Rebel-Rouser
3. Movin' N' Groovin'
4. The Lonely One
5. Yep
6. Ramrod
7. Cannonball
8. Peter Gunn Theme
9. Shazam
10. The Quiet Three
11. Forty Miles Of Bad Road
Side Two
1. Drivin' Home
2. Some Kinda Earthquake
3. First Love, First Tears
4. Theme From Dixie
5. Pepe
6. Ring Of Fire
7. Bonnie Come Back
8. Kommotion
9. My Blue Heaven
10. The Battle
Few guitarists have left a bigger mark on Rock 'n' Roll than Duane Eddy. With his unmistakable twanging guitar tone and a string of instrumental hits that defined the late 1950s and early 1960s, he inspired generations of musicians and helped shape the sound of popular music. 21 Greatest Guitar Hits brings together many of his finest recordings in one superb collection.
From classics such as Rebel-Rouser, Because They're Young, Forty Miles Of Bad Road, Peter Gunn Theme and Kommotion to favourites including Ramrod, Cannonball, Shazam and The Lonely One, the album showcases the deep, echo-laden guitar style that made Duane Eddy one of Rock 'n' Roll's most distinctive instrumental stars. Long-time collaborator Lee Hazlewood co-wrote many of these recordings, helping create a sound that remains instantly recognisable more than sixty years later.
Whether playing original instrumentals or putting his own stamp on well-known melodies, Duane Eddy combined simplicity, melody and atmosphere better than almost anyone else. For fans of instrumental Rock 'n' Roll, Surf guitar and twangy electric guitar, this collection remains an essential listen.
If you enjoy Duane Eddy's pioneering guitar style, be sure to explore recordings by Dick Dale, The Spotnicks and The Tornadoes, all of whom helped shape the golden age of instrumental guitar music.
