Rock 'n' Roll Radio • Australia 1957 CD
A remarkable piece of Rock 'n' Roll history, Rock 'n' Roll Radio - Australia 1957 captures two complete radio broadcasts from the golden age of 1950s Rock 'n' Roll. Recorded in Australia in January and October 1957, these fascinating broadcasts feature live performances, interviews, introductions and even the original radio commercials, placing some of the biggest names in early Rock 'n' Roll right in the middle of the excitement surrounding their Australian tours.
The January broadcast features Bill Haley & The Comets, The Platters and Freddie Bell & The Bellboys, including Razzle Dazzle, At Your Beck And Call, The Great Pretender, Go Go Go and a live version of Rock Around The Clock, together with interviews with Freddie Bell and Bill Haley.
The October broadcast is even more extraordinary, featuring Gene Vincent & The Blue Caps, Little Richard and Eddie Cochran. Gene performs Lotta Lovin' and Be-Bop-A-Lula, Little Richard tears into Lucille and Long Tall Sally, while Eddie Cochran performs Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On and is interviewed on air.
Complete with original radio announcements, advertising spots, interviews and a 16-page booklet packed with detailed liner notes and photographs, this is far more than a collection of old recordings. It is a remarkable audio snapshot of 1957, when Rock 'n' Roll was still new, dangerous and utterly thrilling. An essential release for fans of Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Bill Haley, Little Richard and classic 1950s Rock 'n' Roll.
