1. Switchboard Susan 2. Funny Old World 3. A Beautiful Blue 4. A Fool Forever 5. Single Man Again Blues 6. Me, Win? Huh! 7. Beam Me Up Scotty 8. Fortunate Few 9. Sonia's Song 10. Older Than Elvis 11. Just a Thing 12. Walking in My Sleep 13. Footloose 14. Every Broken Heart 15. Friday Night 16. Lima Peru
Mickey Jupp, the cult British songwriter celebrated as a major influence on the pub rock scene, returns with Older Than Elvis, a 16-track collection of previously unreleased recordings from his remarkable personal archive. Moving between country, blues, rock ’n’ roll and beyond, this album showcases the sharp songwriting, distinctive vocals and dry wit that have earned Jupp a devoted following among lovers of British roots music.
The collection opens with Jupp’s own version of “Switchboard Susan”, the song made famous by Nick Lowe, and ranges from the bluesy guitar work of “A Fool Forever” to the playful “Beam Me Up Scotty”, the reflective “Sonia’s Song” and the gently rolling “Lima, Peru”. These recordings reveal Jupp’s talent as a one-man musical operation, with his vocals, guitar, piano and layered backing parts creating intimate arrangements that bring the songs to life. His clever wordplay, understated humour and gift for memorable melodies shine throughout.
Part of the ongoing Boot Legacy series, Older Than Elvis offers another fascinating glimpse into a hidden catalogue of Mickey Jupp songs that might otherwise have remained unheard. It is an essential choice for fans of pub rock, British rhythm and blues, and beautifully crafted songwriting, presented in a special-edition digipak with a 16-page booklet.
