Description
A remarkable time capsule of mid-1950s rock ‘n’ roll, this CD collects the soundtrack to the 1956 Alan Freed film ‘Rock, Rock, Rock’, drawing together three of Chess Records’ most iconic acts. Chuck Berry tears through early milestones including ‘Maybellene’, ‘Roll Over Beethoven’, and ‘You Can’t Catch Me’, showcasing the guitar style and lyrical wit that defined a generation. The Moonglows bring their silky, gospel-drenched doo-wop to ‘Sincerely’ and ‘See Saw’, while The Flamingos add graceful vocal harmony on ‘I’ll Be Home’ and ‘A Kiss From Your Lips’. As both a document of a pivotal moment in popular music and a snapshot of the Chess Records roster at its peak, this is essential listening for any serious fan of early rock ‘n’ roll and rhythm & blues…
Track Listing:
- I Knew From The Start – The Moonglows
- Would I Be Crying – The Flamingos
- Maybellene – Chuck Berry
- Sincerely – The Moonglows
- Thirty Days – Chuck Berry
- The Vow – The Flamingos
- You Can’t Catch Me – Chuck Berry
- Over And Over Again – The Moonglows
- Roll Over Beethoven – Chuck Berry
- I’ll Be Home – The Flamingos
- See Saw – The Moonglows
- A Kiss From Your Lips – The Flamingos
