1. Shim Sham Shimmy
2. You Tore Your Playhouse Down
3. Monkey's Uncle
4. Rockinitis
5. Yum Yum Yum
6. The Worrying Kind
7. Movin' Around
8. Knock Down Drag Out
9. Bad Mouthin'
10. The Cats Were Jumpin'
11. A Real Good Time
12. I'm Tore Up
13. Red Hot Mama
14. Rockin' In The Cemetery
15. Hot Hot Water
16. Sloppy Drunk
Nicknamed "The Blonde Bomber", Ronnie Dawson was one of Rockabilly's great survivors. While many of his contemporaries faded from view, Dawson continued performing with the same explosive energy that first won him fans in the 1950s. Rockinitis captures that spirit perfectly, delivering a set of hard-driving Rock 'n' Roll that sounds fresh, fearless and unmistakably Ronnie Dawson.
Original songs sit comfortably alongside inspired interpretations, with highlights including the title track Rockinitis, Shim Sham Shimmy, The Cats Were Jumpin', Rockin' In The Cemetery and a blistering version of I'm Tore Up. Throughout the album, Dawson's razor-sharp guitar work, powerful vocals and infectious enthusiasm prove that authentic Rockabilly never loses its edge.
Rather than treating Rockabilly as a museum piece, Ronnie Dawson attacks every song as though he's still trying to win over a Saturday night dancehall. That hunger leaps out of the speakers, making Rockinitis feel every bit as exciting as the records that first made his name.
This CD edition includes the bonus track Sloppy Drunk, unavailable on the original vinyl release, making it the definitive way to enjoy one of Ronnie Dawson's finest later recordings.
