The Cobra Sessions CD

Ike Turner And His Kings Of Rhythm - The Cobra Sessions CD

The Cobra Sessions brings together 25 recordings by Ike Turner and his Kings Of Rhythm, recorded for Cobra Records after the band joined the label in 1958. This superb collection captures Ike's hard-driving Rhythm & Blues sound across a fascinating selection of original sessions, alternate takes and different versions.

Among the highlights are (I Know) You Don't Love Me, Down And Out (Aka How Long Will It Last), You Keep On Worrying Me and You've Got To Lose, alongside multiple versions of Matchbox (Aka I'm Gonna Forget About You). Several tracks feature alternate takes, including You Keep On Worrying Me, You've Got To Lose, Walking Down The Aisle and Tell Me Darling, giving a revealing glimpse into the recording sessions.

The collection also features Betty Everett with the Kings Of Rhythm on I'll Weep No More and Tell Me Darling, while the later selections include Jack Rabbit, In Your Eyes Baby, Hey-Hey, Ho-Ho, Tell Me Why and Prancin'. A terrific document of Ike Turner's Kings Of Rhythm during their Cobra period, with 25 recordings offering plenty for dedicated Rhythm & Blues fans to discover.