Rollin' Rock Recordings CD

Jackie Lee Cochran • The Rollin' Rock Recordings CD

Jackie Lee Cochran delivers 24 tracks of uncompromising rockabilly and rootsy rock ’n’ roll on The Rollin' Rock Recordings, bringing together his two classic Rollin’ Rock albums, Swamp Fox and Rockabilly Legend, on one CD. Recorded during the 1970s rockabilly revival, these sessions capture Cochran as a distinctive singer, guitarist and songwriter, revisiting the spirit of the original rockabilly era with a sound all his own.

The collection moves from the driving title track “Swamp Fox” and the rockin’ “Riverside Jump” through bluesy performances of “Trouble in Mind” and “Hoochie Coochie Man”, before switching gears for the later album’s “Rockabilly Legend”, “That Gal’s Wicked” and “They Oughta Call You Miss Heartbreak”. Much of the material features the formidable Ray Campi, whose bass playing helps shape the distinctive, rough-edged Rollin’ Rock sound. With most of the songs written by Cochran himself, this is far more than a collection of familiar covers.

This 24-track CD is an essential discovery for rockabilly fans exploring the music of the 1970s revival, and for collectors who want two substantial albums together in one package. The extensive 28-page booklet adds detailed liner notes, a discography and rare photographs, making it a rewarding addition for anyone interested in Jackie Lee Cochran’s music and the history of underground rockabilly.