{"product_id":"wonder-of-woolworths-embassy-records-story-1955-1962-2cd","title":"The Wonder Of Woolworths • Embassy Records Story 1955-1962 2CD","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Wonder Of Woolworths • The Embassy Records Story 1955-1962 2CD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor millions of British music fans during the 1950s and early 1960s, a trip to Woolworths often meant leaving with the latest hit record... even if it wasn't performed by the original artist. Sold exclusively through Woolworths stores, \u003cstrong\u003eEmbassy Records\u003c\/strong\u003e specialised in high-quality cover versions of current chart hits, offering customers an affordable alternative at around half the price of major label releases. The formula proved remarkably successful, with many Embassy singles selling in huge numbers and, in some cases, even outselling the original UK hit recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wonder Of Woolworths!\u003c\/em\u003e tells the fascinating story of this uniquely British phenomenon through 68 recordings spanning 1955 to 1962. From \u003cem\u003eThe Yellow Rose Of Texas\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGreen Door\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThat'll Be The Day\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhole Lotta Woman\u003c\/em\u003e to \u003cem\u003eMove It\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLiving Doll\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWalk Right Back\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJohnny Remember Me\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eReturn To Sender\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLet's Dance\u003c\/em\u003e, the collection captures the soundtrack of an era when Rock 'n' Roll, Teen Pop and easy listening rapidly transformed British popular music. Among the many highlights is \u003cstrong\u003eMaureen Evans'\u003c\/strong\u003e much-loved recording of \u003cem\u003eStupid Cupid\u003c\/em\u003e, widely believed to have sold more copies in Britain than \u003cstrong\u003eConnie Francis'\u003c\/strong\u003e original hit version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Embassy releases were excluded from the official charts following objections from the major record companies, their popularity never diminished. For many listeners these budget-priced records provided an introduction to the biggest songs of the day, while today they remain highly collectable snapshots of Britain's musical landscape during the birth of the Rock 'n' Roll era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully compiled and packed with familiar songs, forgotten favourites and genuine curiosities, \u003cem\u003eThe Wonder Of Woolworths!\u003c\/em\u003e is essential listening for collectors of British Rock 'n' Roll, vintage Pop and anyone fascinated by the history of the UK record industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Bob Dale – The Yellow Rose Of Texas\u003cbr\u003e2. David Ross – Green Door\u003cbr\u003e3. David Ross – Singing The Blues\u003cbr\u003e4. David Ross – School Day\u003cbr\u003e5. David Ross – Last Train To San Fernando\u003cbr\u003e6. The Tunettes – That'll Be The Day\u003cbr\u003e7. Dave Grant – Stood Up\u003cbr\u003e8. Paul Rich – Whole Lotta Woman\u003cbr\u003e9. Paul Rich – All I Have To Do Is Dream\u003cbr\u003e10. Maureen Evans – Stupid Cupid\u003cbr\u003e11. Johnny Worth – King Creole\u003cbr\u003e12. Hal Burton – Move It\u003cbr\u003e13. Johnny Worth – It's Only Make Believe\u003cbr\u003e14. Maureen Evans – The Day The Rains Came\u003cbr\u003e15. Rikki Henderson – I Need Your Love Tonight\u003cbr\u003e16. Paul Rich – Along Came Jones\u003cbr\u003e17. Paul Rich – Take A Message To Mary\u003cbr\u003e18. Rikki Henderson – A Teenager In Love\u003cbr\u003e19. Rikki Henderson – Personality\u003cbr\u003e20. Johnny Worth – Living Doll\u003cbr\u003e21. Bud Ashton – 40 Miles Of Bad Road\u003cbr\u003e22. Johnny Worth – What Do You Want\u003cbr\u003e23. Jean Campbell – The Big Hurt\u003cbr\u003e24. Bud Ashton – Some Kinda Earthquake\u003cbr\u003e25. Johnny Worth – Pretty Blue Eyes\u003cbr\u003e26. Rikki Henderson – Why\u003cbr\u003e27. Hal Munro – On A Slow Boat To China\u003cbr\u003e28. Hal Munro – You Got What It Takes\u003cbr\u003e29. Bobby Stevens – Stuck On You\u003cbr\u003e30. Johnny Worth – Footsteps\u003cbr\u003e31. Dick Jordan – Cathy's Clown\u003cbr\u003e32. Jean Campbell – Sweet Nuthin's\u003cbr\u003e33. Bobby Stevens – Cradle Of Love\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCD Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Don Duke – Dreamin'\u003cbr\u003e2. Steve Stannard \u0026amp; His Group – Man Of Mystery\u003cbr\u003e3. Steve Stannard \u0026amp; His Group – Gurney Slade Theme\u003cbr\u003e4. Don Duke – Walk Right Back\u003cbr\u003e5. Don Duke \u0026amp; Bobby Stevens – Are You Sure?\u003cbr\u003e6. Jean Campbell – Where The Boys Are\u003cbr\u003e7. Jean Campbell – Will You Love Me Tomorrow\u003cbr\u003e8. Don Duke – Gee Whiz It's You\u003cbr\u003e9. Don Duke \u0026amp; Bobby Stevens – Warpaint\u003cbr\u003e10. Paul Rich – A Hundred Pounds Of Clay\u003cbr\u003e11. Bud Ashton – Theme From Dixie\u003cbr\u003e12. Don Duke \u0026amp; Bobby Stevens – Hello Mary Lou\u003cbr\u003e13. Bobby Stevens – But I Do\u003cbr\u003e14. Kim Davey – I've Told Every Little Star\u003cbr\u003e15. Bobby Stevens – Johnny Remember Me\u003cbr\u003e16. Rikki Henderson – A Little Bit Of Soap\u003cbr\u003e17. Bobby Stevens – Who Put The Bomp?\u003cbr\u003e18. Paul Rich – Tower Of Strength\u003cbr\u003e19. Gordon Peters Quartet – Take Five\u003cbr\u003e20. Rikki Henderson – I'd Never Find Another You\u003cbr\u003e21. Bobby Stevens – The Lion Sleeps Tonight\u003cbr\u003e22. Rikki Henderson – Son This Is She\u003cbr\u003e23. Bobby Stevens – Forget-Me-Not\u003cbr\u003e24. Paul Rich – Walk On By\u003cbr\u003e25. Redd Wayne – When My Little Girl Is Smiling\u003cbr\u003e26. Bobby Stevens – I Remember You\u003cbr\u003e27. Bud Ashton – Guitar Tango\u003cbr\u003e28. Paul Rich – Roses Are Red\u003cbr\u003e29. Les Carle – She's Not You\u003cbr\u003e30. Les Carle – It'll Be Me\u003cbr\u003e31. Kay Barry – It Started All Over Again\u003cbr\u003e32. Ray Pilgrim – Let's Dance\u003cbr\u003e33. Ray Pilgrim – Return To Sender\u003cbr\u003e34. Ray Pilgrim – It Only Took A Minute\u003cbr\u003e35. Marilyn Lee – Keep Your Hands Off My Baby\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various British Rock 'n' Roll","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54209814954313,"sku":"JASMCD2817","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/3427\/9753\/files\/embassy_records_story_wonder_of_woolworths_2cd_1.jpg?v=1776345925","url":"https:\/\/www.raucousrecords.com\/products\/wonder-of-woolworths-embassy-records-story-1955-1962-2cd","provider":"Raucous Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}