20 Original Debut Albums by 20 Rock & Roll Stars

~ Release by Various Artists (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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CD 1: Bill Haley / Ricky Nelson
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Live It Up
recording of:
Live It Up
lyricist and composer:
Bill Haley
Bill Haley2:53
2Real Rock Drive
recording of:
Real Rock Drive
lyricist and composer:
Bill Haley
Bill Haley2:20
3Ten Little Indians
recording of:
Ten Little Indians
writer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Bill Haley
version of:
Ten Little Indians
Bill Haley1:57
4Chattanooga Choo Choo
Bill Haley2:13
5Rock the JointBill Haley2:15
6Rocking Chair on the Moon
Bill Haley2:53
7I’ll Be True
recording of:
I'll Be True
lyricist and composer:
William McLemore (guitarist active ca. 1940)
Bill Haley2:06
8Farewell, So Long Goodbye
recording of:
Farewell, So Long, Goodbye
lyricist and composer:
Bill Haley
Bill Haley2:20
9Pat‐A‐CakeBill Haley2:20
10Factured
Bill Haley2:10
11Stop Beatin’ Around the Mulberry Bush
Bill Haley2:25
12Dance With a Dolly
recording of:
Dance With a Dolly (With a Hole in Her Stocking)
writer:
Jimmy Eaton (songwriter), Mickey Leader and Terry Shand (jazz pianist/composer)
Bill Haley2:30
13Honeycomb
recording of:
Honeycomb
lyricist and composer:
Bob Merrill (songwriter, and lyricist of the hit musical Funny Girl) (in 1954)
Ricky Nelson2:55
14Boppin’ the Blues
recording of:
Boppin’ the Blues
composer:
Curley Griffin (1950s Rockabilly artist) (in 1956) and Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music) (in 1956)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (Publisher), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Hi-Lo Music Inc. (BMI-affiliated), MPL Music Publishing Inc., MPL UK Publishing and Wren Music Co.
Ricky Nelson1:57
15Be Bop Baby
recording of:
Be-Bop Baby
lyricist and composer:
Pearl Lendhurst
publisher:
Good Music Ltd. and Travis Music, Inc.
Ricky Nelson2:02
16Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Ricky Nelson1:59
17Teenage Doll
recording of:
Teenage Doll
lyricist and composer:
George Lendhurst and Pearl Lendhurst
Ricky Nelson1:40
18If You Can’t Rock MeRicky Nelson1:53
19Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
Ricky Nelson2:12
20Baby I’m Sorry
recording of:
Baby I'm Sorry
lyricist and composer:
Kenneth Scott (Songwriter?)
Ricky Nelson2:23
21Am I Blue
Ricky Nelson1:40
22I’m Confessin’
Ricky Nelson2:17
23Your True Love
recording of:
Your True Love
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (Publisher) and Carl Perkins Music Inc.
Ricky Nelson1:59
24True Love
Ricky Nelson2:14
CD 2: Eddie Cochran / Gene Vincent
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Sittin’ in the BalconyEddie Cochran2:01
2Completely Sweet
Eddie Cochran2:33
3Undying Love
Eddie Cochran2:09
4I’m Alone Because I Love You
Eddie Cochran2:22
5Lovin’ Time
Eddie Cochran2:07
6Proud of You
Eddie Cochran1:58
7Mean When I’m Mad
Eddie Cochran1:54
8Stockings and Shoes
Eddie Cochran2:17
9Tell Me Why
Eddie Cochran2:17
10Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Eddie Cochran2:36
11Cradle Baby
Eddie Cochran1:48
12One Kiss
Eddie Cochran1:51
13Blue Jean Bop
recording of:
Blue Jean Bop
writer:
Hal Levy and Gene Vincent
Gene Vincent2:23
14Jezebel
Gene Vincent2:25
15Who Slapped John
Gene Vincent1:58
16Ain’t She Sweet
cover recording of:
Ain’t She Sweet
lyricist:
Jack Yellen
composer:
Milton Ager
publisher:
Edwin H. Morris & Co., Inc. (a division of MPL Communications Inc.), EMI Music (do not use as release label! this is a music publisher), Lawrence Wright Music Co., Ltd., Warner Bros., Inc. (not for release label use!) and Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
Gene Vincent2:30
17I Flipped
Gene Vincent2:26
18Waltz of the Wind
Gene Vincent2:43
19Jump Back, Honey Jump BackGene Vincent2:01
20Wedding Bells (Are Breaking Up That Old Gang of Mine)Gene Vincent2:32
21Jumps, Giggles and ShoutsGene Vincent2:51
22Up a Lazy River
Gene Vincent2:22
23Bop Street
recording of:
Bop Street
writer:
Bill “Tex” Davis and Cliff Gallup (lead guitarist for The Blue Caps)
Gene Vincent2:25
24Peg O’ My Heart
Gene Vincent2:36
CD 3: Buddy Holly / Wanda Jackson
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1I’m Gonna Love You Too
recording of:
I’m Gonna Love You Too
writer:
Joe B. Mauldin, Norman Petty and Niki Sullivan
publisher:
MPL (Paul McCartney-related) (ended), Peermusic (UK) Ltd., Southern Music Publishing Company Limited, Wren Music Co. and MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company) (in 1957, in 1958)
Buddy Holly2:14
2Peggy Sue
recording of:
Peggy Sue
writer:
Jerry Allison, Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) and Norman Petty
publisher:
McCartney Music, Melody Lane Publications Inc., MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company), Southern Music (publisher) and Wren Music Co.
Buddy Holly2:32
3Look at Me
recording of:
Look at Me
writer:
Jerry Allison, Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) and Norman Petty
publisher:
MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company), Southern Music (publisher) and Wren Music Co.
Buddy Holly2:05
4Listen to Me
recording of:
Listen to Me
lyricist and composer:
Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter)
writer:
Norman Petty
publisher:
MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company), Southern Music (publisher) and Wren Music Co.
Buddy Holly2:22
5Valley of TearsBuddy Holly2:08
6Ready TeddyBuddy Holly1:32
7Everyday
recording of:
Everyday
writer:
Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) and Norman Petty
publisher:
Peer International Corporation (BMI) and Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic)
Buddy Holly2:08
8Mailman Bring Me No More Blues
recording of:
Mailman, Bring Me No More Blues
writer:
Bill Katz, Ruth Roberts and Bob Thiele (producer & songwriter)
publisher:
Peermusic (UK) Limited and Southern Music Publishing Co., Inc. ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic)
Buddy Holly2:12
9Words of Love
recording of:
Words of Love (Buddy Holly song)
lyricist and composer:
Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter)
publisher:
MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company), Nor Va Jack Music Inc., Peermusic (UK) Ltd. and Southern Music Publishing Company Limited
Buddy Holly1:55
10(You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care
producer:
Norman Petty
bass:
Joe B. Mauldin (on 1957-12-19)
drums (drum set):
Jerry Allison (on 1957-12-19)
guitar:
Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) (on 1957-12-19)
vocals:
Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) (on 1957-12-19)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Norman Petty Studios in Clovis, New Mexico, United States (on 1957-12-19)
cover recording of:
(You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care (on 1957-12-19)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber (in 1957)
composer:
Mike Stoller (in 1957)
publisher:
Belinda (London) Ltd. (publisher), Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Gladys Music, Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Songs LLC and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
recording of:
(You’re So Square) Baby I Don’t Care
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber (in 1957)
composer:
Mike Stoller (in 1957)
publisher:
Belinda (London) Ltd. (publisher), Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Gladys Music, Jerry Leiber Music, Mike Stoller Music (ASCAP), Sony/ATV Songs LLC and WB Music Corp. (1929–2019)
Buddy Holly51:36
11Rave On
recording of:
Rave On
writer:
Norman Petty, Bill Tilghman and Sonny West (American songwriter and musician Joseph “Sonny” West)
publisher:
Melody Lane Publications Inc., Nor-Va-Jak Music, Southern Music (publisher) and Wren Music Co.
Buddy Holly1:49
12Little Baby
recording of:
Little Baby
writer:
Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter), C. W. Kendall and Norman Petty
publisher:
BMG Platinum Songs US, Mellin Music, Peer International Corporation (BMI) and Screen Gems–EMI Music, Inc. (USA, affiliated with BMI)
Buddy Holly1:55
13Day DreamingWanda Jackson3:08
14I Wanna Waltz
recording of:
I Wanna Waltz
lyricist and composer:
Thelma Blackmon
Wanda Jackson2:03
15Heartbreak Ahead
cover recording of:
Heartbreak Ahead
lyricist and composer:
Devora Brown
Wanda Jackson2:45
16Making Believe
cover recording of:
Making Believe
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy Work (Country music singer and songwriter)
Wanda Jackson2:19
17Here We Are Again
Wanda Jackson2:48
18Long Tall SallyWanda Jackson1:58
19Just Call Me Lonesome
cover recording of:
Just Call Me Lonesome
lyricist and composer:
Rex Griffin (American country musician and songwriter)
publisher:
Forrest Music Corp. (on 1953-10-23)
Wanda Jackson3:07
20Let Me Go Lover
cover recording of:
Let Me Go, Lover
lyricist:
Al Hill (Ben Weisman, Fred Wise, Kay Twomey)
composer:
Jenny Lou Carson
is based on:
Let Me Go, Devil
Wanda Jackson2:10
21Money Honey
cover recording of:
Money Honey
lyricist and composer:
Jesse Stone
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, First Digital Music, Walden Music, Inc., Walden, Inc., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and ZFC Music
Wanda Jackson2:15
22I Can’t Make My Dreams Understand
Wanda Jackson2:23
23Happy, Happy Birthday
cover recording of:
Happy, Happy Birthday Baby
writer:
Gilbert Lopez and Margo Sylvia
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
Wanda Jackson2:39
24Let’s Have a Party
recording of:
Let’s Have a Party
lyricist and composer:
Jessie Mae Robinson
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Gladys Music Inc., IQ Music Ltd., MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company) and Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Wanda Jackson2:05
CD 4: Carl Perkins / Jerry Lee Lewis
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Blue Suede Shoes
recording of:
Blue Suede Shoes
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music) (in 1955)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (Publisher), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Carlin Music Corp., Hi Lo Music, Hill and Range Songs, Inc., Unichappell Music, Unichappell Music, Inc. and Wren Music Co.
part of:
Million Dollar Quartet (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
Carl Perkins2:17
2Movie Magg
recording of:
Movie Magg
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
publisher:
Carl Perkins Music Inc., Knox Music and Wren Music Co.
Carl Perkins2:11
3Sure to Fall
recording of:
Sure to Fall
writer:
Bill Cantrell (in 1956), Quinton Claunch (in 1956) and Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music) (in 1956)
publisher:
Carl Perkins Music Inc., Hi-Lo Music Inc. (BMI-affiliated), Knox Music Ltd., MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company), Philtac Music Company and Wren Music Co.
Carl Perkins2:33
4Gone, Gone, Gone
recording of:
Gone, Gone, Gone
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
publisher:
Carl Perkins Music Inc., Knox Music and Wren Music Co.
Carl Perkins2:57
5Honey Don’t
recording of:
Honey, Don’t!
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (Publisher), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Hi Lo Music, Hi Lo Music Inc. (BMI-affiliated), Knox Music Ltd. and MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company)
Carl Perkins2:52
6Only You
cover recording of:
Only You (and You Alone) (Platters song)
writer:
Buck Ram and Ande Rand
publisher:
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Robert Mellin, Inc., Tro-Hollis Music, Inc. and Wildwood Music
Carl Perkins3:21
7Tennessee
recording of:
Tennessee
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
publisher:
Carl Perkins Music Inc., Knox Music and Wren Music Co.
Carl Perkins3:05
8Wrong Yo Yo
cover recording of:
The Right String, Baby, but the Wrong Yo Yo
lyricist and composer:
Willie Perryman
publisher:
Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships) and Unichappell Music, Inc.
Carl Perkins2:36
9Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby
cover recording of:
Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby
additional lyricist and additional composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music) (in 1956)
lyricist and composer:
Rex Griffin (American country musician and songwriter) (in 1936)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Knox Music Ltd., MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company), Wren Music Co. and Knox Music, Inc. (on 1957-11-12)
Carl Perkins2:20
10Matchbox
recording of:
Matchbox
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (Publisher), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Carlin Music Corp., Knox Music, Inc., MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company), Unichappell Music and Wren Music Co.
version of:
Match Box Blues
Carl Perkins2:10
11Your True Love
recording of:
Your True Love
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (Publisher) and Carl Perkins Music Inc.
Carl Perkins2:47
12Boppin’ the Blues
recording of:
Boppin’ the Blues
composer:
Curley Griffin (1950s Rockabilly artist) (in 1956) and Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music) (in 1956)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (Publisher), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Hi-Lo Music Inc. (BMI-affiliated), MPL Music Publishing Inc., MPL UK Publishing and Wren Music Co.
Carl Perkins2:51
13Don’t Be Cruel
recording of:
Don’t Be Cruel
lyricist, writer and composer:
Otis Blackwell (American pianist, singer and songwriter) and Elvis Presley (“The King of Rock and Roll”)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Elvis Presley Music, Elvis Presley Music Inc., Shalimar Music Corp. and Williamson Music Company
Jerry Lee Lewis1:59
14Goodnight Irene
recording of:
Goodnight Irene
lyricist and composer:
[traditional] (special purpose artist)
arranger:
Ledbetter and John A. Lomax
publisher:
Lodlow Music, Ludlow Music, Inc., Spencer Music Corp., TRO-Ludlow Music, Inc. and Tyler Music Ltd.
part of:
Roud Folk Song Index (number: 11681)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:55
15Put Me Down
recording of:
Put Me Down
lyricist and composer:
Roland Janes
Jerry Lee Lewis2:09
16It All Depends on You
Jerry Lee Lewis3:00
17Ubangi StompJerry Lee Lewis1:47
18Crazy Arms
recording of:
Crazy Arms
writer:
Ralph Mooney (in 1954) and Chuck Seals (in 1954)
publisher:
Champion Music Corp., Leeds Music, Songs of Universal, Inc., Universal/MCA Music Ltd. (not for release label use!), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (in 1956) and MCA Music Svenska AB (in 1978)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:46
19Jambalaya
Jerry Lee Lewis2:00
20Fools Like MeJerry Lee Lewis2:52
21Highschool Confidential
Jerry Lee Lewis2:31
22When the Saints Go Marching In
Jerry Lee Lewis2:10
23Matchbox
cover recording of:
Matchbox
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (Publisher), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Carlin Music Corp., Knox Music, Inc., MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company), Unichappell Music and Wren Music Co.
version of:
Match Box Blues
Jerry Lee Lewis1:51
24It’ll Be Me
recording of:
It’ll Be Me
lyricist, writer and composer:
Jack Clement
publisher:
Bob Webster Music and Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Jerry Lee Lewis2:46
CD 5: Little Richard / Fats Domino
CD 6: Elvis Presley / Cliff Richard
CD 7: Duane Eddy / Johnny & The Hurricanes
CD 8: Frankie Avalon / Fabian
CD 9: Chubby Checker / Paul Anka
CD 10: Chuck Berry / Bo Diddley