Rock 'n' Roll Is Here To Stay CD

Esquerita • Rock 'n' Roll Is Here To Stay CD

Prepare yourself for some of the wildest, most gloriously unhinged rock ’n’ roll ever committed to tape! Esquerita, the flamboyant piano-pounder whose vocal fireworks and outrageous performances rivalled even Little Richard, created a sound that was years ahead of its time. Signed to Capitol Records in the late 1950s, Esquerita never achieved the commercial success of his famous contemporary, but his recordings remain among the most explosive and uninhibited sides of the original rock ’n’ roll era. Rock 'n' Roll Is Here To Stay collects 28 performances from this extraordinary original wild man.

From the pounding title track, “Believe Me When I Say Rock 'n' Roll Is Here To Stay”, to “Get Back Baby”, “Rockin' The Joint” and “I'm Batty Over Hattie”, this collection showcases Esquerita's astonishing piano attack, wild vocal acrobatics and sheer musical unpredictability. The set also includes two versions of “I Live The Life I Love”, alongside “Sarah Lee”, “Golly Golly Annie Mae”, “Esquerita And The Voola” and the rocking “Laid Off”. His uninhibited style helped influence the development of early rock ’n’ roll, with echoes of his fearless approach heard in performers such as Jerry Lee Lewis and other piano-driven rockers who refused to play it safe.

This 28-track CD compilation is essential listening for fans of authentic 1950s rock ’n’ roll, wild piano bashing, obscure rock ’n’ roll originals and the musical mavericks who helped shape rock music's rebellious spirit. Esquerita's recordings are raw, eccentric, exhilarating and frequently close to musical combustion, making this a superb introduction to an artist whose influence far exceeded his chart success. If you like your rock ’n’ roll loud, uninhibited and gloriously unpredictable, Esquerita is your man.