LOUIS JORDAN Discography (USA Decca Records 1939 to 1954) Referencing The "Let The Good Times Roll" Bear Family 9CD Box Set of 1992.

LOUIS JORDAN USA Discography on Decca Records (1939 to 1954) with reference to their track placing on the 1992 Bear Family 9CD Box Set “Let The Good Times Roll – The Complete US Decca Recordings 1938-1954” (99 Entries)

Numbers 1 to 66 were originally released on 10” Decca 78’s in the USA – thereafter 7”
[1/5] after a title equates to Disc 1, Track 5 – [2/2] is Disc 2, Track 2 etc

- LOUIS JORDAN and his TYMPANY FIVE – USA 78”s/45's DISCOGRAPHY -

RODNEY STURGIS featuring Lovie Jordan’s Elks Rendez-Vous Band
(Sturgis on Vocals, Louis Jordan on Clarinet, Alto & Baritone Sax)

1. Decca 7550
(Both A&B recorded in December 1938 - released January 1939)
A: Toodle-Loo On Down [1/1]
B: The Girl That Wrecked My Life [not on the box because Jordon isn’t on this]

LOUIS JORDAN and HIS TYMPANY FIVE

2. Decca 7556
(Both A&B recorded December 1938 - released February 1939)
A: Honey In The Bee Ball [1/4]
B: Barnacle Bill The Sailor [1/5]

RODNEY STURGIS featuring Lovie Jordan’s Elks Rendez-Vous Band
(Sturgis on Vocals, Louis Jordan on Clarinet, Alto & Baritone Sax)

3. Decca 7579
(Both A&B recorded December 1938 - released March 1939)
A: So Good [1/2]
B: Away From You [1/3]

LOUIS JORDAN and HIS TYMPANY FIVE

4. Decca 7590
(Recorded March 1939 - released 1939)
A: Flat Face (Instrumental) [1/6]
B: Doug The Jitterbug [1/10]

5. Decca 7609
(Recorded March 1939 – released 1939))
A: Keep A-Knockin’ [1/7]
B: At The Swing Cat’s Ball [1/11]

6. Decca 7623
(Both A&B recorded March 1939 – released 1939)
A: Sam Jones Done Snagged His Britches [1/8]
B: Swinging In A Cocoanut Tree (Instrumental) [1/9]

7. Decca 7675
(Both A&B recorded October 1939 – released 1939
See also No. 65 – it was reissued in 1950 on Decca 25473)
A: Honeysuckle Rose [1/13]
B: But I’ll Be Back [1/15]

8. Decca 7693
(Both A&B recorded October 1939 – released 1939)
A: ‘Fore Day Blues [1/14]
B: You Ain’t Nowhere [1/16]

9. Decca 7705
(Recorded January 1940 - released in 1940
A side has vocals by YACK TAYLOR
See also No. 57 – B was reissued on Decca 24643 in 1949)
A: Hard Lovin’ Blues [1/21]
B: You Run Your Mouth And I’ll Run My Business [1/19]

10. Decca 7719
(Recorded September 1939 - released 1939)
A: You’re My Meat [1/17]
B: Jake, What A Snake (Instrumental) [1/12]

11. Decca 7723
(Recorded January 1940)
A: I’m Alabama Bound [1/20]
B: June Tenth Jamboree [1/18]

12. Decca 7729
(Recorded March 1940; A-side Vocals by DAISY WINCHESTER)
A: You Got To Go When The Wagon Comes [1/22]
B: After School Swing Session (Swinging with Symphony Sid) [1/27]

13. Decca 7745
(Recorded March 1940; A-side has Vocals by MABEL ROBINSON)
A: Lovie Joe [1/23]
B: Somebody Done Hoodooed The Hoodoo Man [1/24]

14. Decca 3253
(Recorded March 1940 – released 1940 [break in number run]
A-side features KENNETH HOLLON on Clarinet. Sax & Possible Vocals)
A: Bounce The Ball (Do Da Little Um Day) [1/25]
B: Don’t Come Crying On My Shoulder [2/3]

15. Decca 7777
(Recorded March 1940 – released 1940)
A: Never Let Your Left Hand Know What Your Right Hand’s Doin’ [2/2]
B: Penthouse In The Basement [1/26]

16. Decca 3360
(Recorded April 1940 – released 1940)
A: Oh Boy, I’m In The Groove [2/1]
B: Waitin’ For The Robert E. Lee [2/4]

17. Decca 8500
(Recorded September 1940 – released 1940)
A: Do You Call That A Buddy (Dirty Cat) [2/7]
B: Pompton Turnpike [2/6]

18. Decca 8501
(Recorded September 1940 – released 1940)
A: I Know You, I Know What You Wanna Do [2/8]
B: A Chicken Ain’t Nothin’ But A Bird [2/5]

19. Decca 8525
(Both A&B recorded January 1941 – released 1941
A was reissued in 1950 on Decca 25473 (see 65)
B was reissued in 1950 on Decca 25394 (see 64))
A: T-Bone Blues [2/11]
B: Pinetop’s Boogie Woogie (Instrumental) [2/9]

20. Decca 8537
(Recorded January 1941 – recorded 1941]
A: The Two Little Squirrels (Nuts To You) [2/10]
B: Pan Pan [2/12]

21. Decca 8560
(Both A&B recorded April 1941 – released 1941
A was reissued in 1950 on Decca 25394)
A: Saxa-Woogie [2/14]
B: Brotherly Love [2/15]

22. Decca 8581
(Recorded April 1941 – released 1941)
A: Boogie Woogie Came To Town [2/17]
B: Saint Vitus Dance [2/13]

23. Decca 8593
(Recorded November 1941 - released 1942
Both tracks later appeared on his first 78’s album set called “Louis Jordan” a 4 x 78” box set on Decca A-459 issued in 1946
“Kiss” and “Outskirts” (in that order) are the 1st 78” (Decca 23628)
There was also a follow-up to this release
“I’m Gonna Leave You On The Outskirts…” see 8638)
A: I’m Gonna Move To The Outskirts Of Town [2/26]
B: Knock Me A Kiss [2/22]

24. Decca 8605
(Recorded November 1941 - released 1942]
A: How ‘Bout That [2/19]
B: The Green Grass Grows All Around [2/23]

25. Decca 8627
(Recorded November 1941 - released 1942)
A: Mama Mama Blues (Rusty Dusty Blues) [2/21]
B: Small Town Boy [2/25]

26. Decca 8638
(Both A&B recorded July 1942 - released October 1942
Both the A&B formed a 78” in the 4x78” album box set “Louis Jordan” issued on Decca A-459 in 1946 (Decca 23628, 23629, 23630 and 26631)
A: I’m Gonna Leave You On The Outskirts Of Town [3/3]
B: It’s A Low-Down Dirty Shame [3/7]

27. Decca 8645
(Recorded July 1942 - released November 1942
B was also issued as Decca 23629 – see notes for 26)
A: What’s The Use Of Getting Sober (When You’re Gonna Get Drunk Again) [3/1]
B: The Chicks I Pick Are Slender, Tender And Tall [3/2]

28. Decca 8653
(Recorded July 1942 - released August 1943
A was also issued as Decca 23630 – see notes for 26)
A: Five Guys Named Moe [3/6]
B: That’ll Just ‘Bout Knock Me Out [3/4]

29. Decca 8654
(Recorded October 1943 – released December 1943)
A: Ration Blues [3/9]
B: Deacon Jones [3/11]

30. Decca 8659
(A Recorded October 1943, B March 1944 – released April 1944
B was also released on Decca 23630 – see notes for 26)
A: G.I. Jive [3/18]
B: Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby [3/10]

31. Decca 8668
(Recorded March 1944 - released February 1945)
A: Mop! Mop! [3/17]
B: You Can’t Get That No More [3/19]

32. Decca 8670
(Recorded January 1945 - released April 1945
Both A&B were reissued in 1947 on Decca 23932)
A: Caldonia [4/3]
B: Somebody Done Changed The Lock On My Door [4/4]

33. Decca 18734
(Recorded January 1945 - released January 1946)
A: Buzz Me [4/1]
B: Don’t Worry ‘Bout That Mule [4/9]

34. Decca 18762
(Recorded October 1945- released March 1946)
A: Salt Port, West Virginia [4/7]
B: Reconversion Blues [4/10]

35. Decca 18818
(Recorded January 1946 - released April 1946
Both A&B were reissued in 1947 on Decca 23931 – see 44)
A: Beware [4/12]
B: Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Cryin’ [4/13]

BING CROSBY with LOUIS JORDAN and his TYMPANY FIVE

36. Decca 23417
(Recorded July 1944 - released 1945.
There is a previously unreleased version of the A on the box set – it’s 3/23]
A: (Yip, Yip De Hootie) My Baby Said Yes [3/22]
B: Your Socks Don’t Match [3/24]

ELLA FITZGERALD and LOUIS JORDAN and his TYMPANY FIVE

37. Decca 23546
(Recorded October 1945 - released June 1946
There is also an unreleased version of “Petootie Pie” on the Box set – it’s 9/3)
A: Stone Cold Dead In The Market (He Had It Comin’) [9/1]
B: Petootie Pie [9/2]

LOUIS JORDAN and HIS TYMPANY FIVE

38. Decca 23610
(Recorded January 1946 - released August 1946)
A: Choo Choo Ch’Boogie [4/14]
B: That Chick’s Too Young To Fry [4/16]

Decca 23628, 23629, 23630 and 23631
(Each is one of 4 x 78”s in an album box set called “Louis Jordan”
It was issued on Decca A-459 in 1946)
23628 is “Knock Me A Kiss” and “I’m Gonna Move To…”
23629 is “The Chicks I Pick…” and “What’s The Use Of Getting Sober…”
23630 is “Is You Is…” and “Five Guys Named Moe”
23631 is “It’s A Low-Down Dirty Shame” and “Mama Mama Blues”

39. Decca 23669
(Recorded June 1946 - released October 1946)
A: Ain’t That Just Like A Woman (They’ll Do It Every Time) [4/15]
B: If It’s Love That You Want, That’s Me [4/18]

40. Decca 23741
(Recorded June 1946 - released December 1946)
A: Ain’t Nobody Here But Us Chickens [4/19]
B: Let The Good Times Roll [4/20]

41. Decca 23810
(A Recorded October 1946, B March 1944 - released Feb 1947)
A: Texas And Pacific [4/22]
B: I Like ‘Em Fat Like That [3/14]

42. Decca 23841
(Recorded January 1947 - released March 1947)
(There is a previously unreleased version of the A in the box set – it’s 4/27)
A: Open the Door, Richard! [5/2]
B: It’s So Easy [4/11]

43. Decca 23901
(Recorded October 1946 - released May 1947)
A: Jack, You’re Dead [4/23]
B: I Know What You’re Puttin’ Down [4/26]

44. Decca 23931
(Reissue of 35 – Decca 18818 – released 1947)
A: Beware [4/12]
B: Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Cryin’ [4/13]

45. Decca 23932
(Reissue of 32 – Decca 8670 – released 1947)
A: Caldonia [4/3]
B: Someone Done Changed The Lock On My Door [4/4]

46. Decca 24104
(A Recorded April 1947, B October 1946 - Released August 1947)
A: Boogie Woogie Blu Plate [5/3]
B: Sure Had A Wonderful Time [4/25]

47. Decca 24155
(A Recorded in June 1947, B in April 1947 – Released Oct 1947)
A: Look Out [5/8]
B: Early In The Morning [5/6]

48. Decca 24300
(A Recorded April 1947, B July 1945 – Released February 1948)
A: Barnyard Boogie [5/4]
B: How Long Must I Wait For You [4/5]

49. Decca 24381
(A Recorded Oct 1946, B in December 1947 – Released April 1948)
A: Reet, Petite And Gone [4/24]
B: Inflation Blues [5/14]

50. Decca 24448
(A in April 1947, B Recorded in Oct 1946 – Released July 1948)
A: Run Joe [5/7]
B: All For The Love Of Lil [4/21]

51. Decca 24483
(A Recorded in Dec 1947, B in Nov 1947 – Released Sept 1948)
A: Don’t Burn That Candle At Both Ends [5/20]
B: We Can’t Agree [5/11]

LOUIS JORDAN and his TYMPANY FIVE and MARTHA DAVIS

52. Decca 24502
(Both A&B recorded December 1947 – released October 1948
(Martha Davis is duet vocals on both A & B
The A-side is featured in the Danny Kaye movie “A Song Is Born”)
A: Daddy-O [5/22]
B: You’re On The Right Track, Baby [5/19]

LOUIS JORDAN and his TYMPANY FIVE

53. Decca 24527
(Both A&B recorded in December 1947 (different dates) – released Dec 1948)
A: Pettin’ And Pokin’ [5/18]
B: Why’d You Do It, Baby [5/21]

54. Decca 24571
(Both A&B recorded in November 1947 – released in March 1949)
A: Roamin’ Blues [5/13]
B: Have You Got The Gumption [5/10]

55. Decca 24587
(Both A&B recorded February 1949 – Released April 1949)
A: You Broke Your Promise [5/25]
B: Safe, Sane And Single [5/23]

56. Decca 24633
(A recorded April 1949 – B recorded April 1947 - released May 1949
The A only features BILL DOGGETT on Piano)
A: Cole Slaw (Sorghum Switch) [6/1]
B: Every Man To His Own Profession [5/5]

57. Decca 24643
(A is a reissue of Decca 7705 (Number 9)
B is a reissue of Decca 8501 (Number 18) – released 1949)
A: You Run Your Mouth And I’ll Run My Business [1/19]
B: A Chicken Ain’t Nothing But A Bird [2/5]

ELLA FITZGERALD and LOUIS JORDAN and his TYMPANY FIVE

58. Decca 24644
(A&B recorded April 1949 – released June 1949)
A: Baby It’s Cold Outside [9/4]
B: Don’t Cry, Cry Baby [9/5]

LOUIS JORDAN and his TYMPANY FIVE

59. Decca 24673
(A recorded April 1949 – B recorded November 1947 – released August 1949
Both feature BILL DOGGETT on Piano)
A: Beans And Corn Bread [6/2]
B: Chicky-Mo, Caney-Crow [5/12]

60. Decca 24725
(A&B recorded in August 1949 – released October 1949
Both feature BILL DOGGETT on Piano)
A: Saturday Night Fish Fry (Part 1) [6/10 for both]
B: Saturday Night Fish Fry (Part 2)

61. Decca 24815
(A recorded April 1949 – B in February 1949 – released January 1950
The A only features BILL DOGGETT on Piano)
A: School Days [6/7]
B: I Know What I’ve Got, Don’t Know What I’m Getting [5/24]

62. Decca 24877
(A recorded April 1949 – B in August 1949 – released March 1950
Both feature BILL DOGGETT on Piano)
A: Push-Ka-Pee She Pie (The Saga Of Saga Boy) [5/26]
B: Hungry Man [6/8]

63. Decca 24981
(Both A&B recorded April 1949 – released 1950
Both feature BILL DOGGETT on Piano)
A: Baby’s Gonna Go Bye Bye [6/4]
B: Heed My Warning [6/5]

64. Decca 25394
(A is a reissue of 19B – B is a reissue of 21A – released 1950)
A: Pinetop’s Boogie Woogie [2/9]
B: Saxa-Woogie [2/14]

65. Decca 25473
(A is a reissue of Decca 7675 (Number 7)
B is a reissue of Decca 8525 (Number 19) – released 1950)
A: Honeysuckle Rose [1/13]
B: T-Bone Blues [2/11]

66. Decca 27058
(A&B recorded April 1949 – released 1950
Both feature BILL DOGGETT on Piano)
A: Onion (Instrumental) [6/3]
B: Psycho-Loco (Instrumental) [6/6]

67. Decca 9-27114 [9 prefix indicates 7” 45RPM single]
(A&B recorded June 1950 – released August 1950)
A: Blue Light Boogie, Part 1 [6/13 for both]
B: Blue Light Boogie, Part 2

68. Decca 9-27129
(A&B recorded June 1950 – released 1950)
A: I Want A Roof Over My Head [6/11]
B: Show Me How (You Milk A Cow) [6/12]

ELLA FITZGERALD and LOUIS JORDAN and his TYMPANY FIVE

69. Decca 9-27200
(Both A&B recorded August 1950 – released November 1950)
A: I’ll Never Be Free [9/7]
B: Ain’t Nobody’s Business But My Own [9/6]

LOUIS JORDAN and his TYMPANY FIVE

70. Decca 9-27203
(Both A&B recorded August 1950 at different sessions – released October 1950
Both feature BILL DOGGETT on Piano)
A: Tamburitza Boogie [6/14]
B: Trouble Then Satisfaction [6/20]

LOUIS ARMSTRONG with LOUIS JORDAN and his TYMPANY FIVE

71. Decca 9-27212
A: (I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead) You, Rascal You [6/23]
B: Life Is So Peculiar [6/22]

LOUIS JORDAN and his TYMPANY FIVE

72. Decca 9-27324
(Both A&B recorded in August 1950 – released January 1951)
A: Lemonade [6/16]
B: (You Dyed Your Hair) Chartreuse [6/15]

73. Decca 9-27424
(A recorded in December 1950 – B in August 1950 – released March 1951)
A: Tear Drops From My Eyes [6/24]
B: It’s A Great, Great Pleasure [6/17]

74. Decca 9-27547
(Both A&B recorded in March 1951 – released May 1951)
A: Weak Minded Blues [7/2]
B: Is My Pop In There? [7/3]

75. Decca 9-27620
(A recorded in March 1951 – B in August 1950 – released 1951)
A: I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, Baby [7/4]
B: You Will Always Have A Friend [6/18]

76. Decca 27648
(Both A&B recorded in June 1951 – released in 1951)
A: If You're So Smart, How Come You Ain't Rich? [7/5]
B: How Blue Can You Get [7/8]

77. Decca 27694
(Both A&B recorded in June 1951 – released 1951)
A: Please Don’t Leave Me [7/11]
B: Three-Handed Woman [7/14]

78. Decca 27784
(A recorded in June 1951 – B in July 1951 – released 1951)
A: Trust In Me [7/6]
B: Cook-A-Doodle Doo [7/16]

79. Decca 27806
(Both A&B recorded in June 1951 – released December 1951)
A: May Every Day Be Christmas [7/10]
B: Bone Dry [7/12]

80. Decca 27898
(A recorded November 1951 – B recorded June 1946 – released 1952)
A: Lay Something On The Bar (Besides Your Elbow) [7/26]
B: No Sale [4/17]

81. Decca 27969
(A recorded in June 1951 – B in November 1951 – released in 1952)
A: Louisville Lodge Meeting [7/7]
B: Work Baby Work [7/22]


82. Decca 28088
(Both A&B recorded in November 1951 – released in 1952)
A: Slow Down [7/21]
B: Never Trust A Woman [7/23]

83. Decca 28211
(Both A&B recorded in April 1952 – released in 1952)
A: Junco Partner [8/1]
B: Azure-Te (Paris Blues) [8/3]

84. Decca 28225
(A recorded in April 1952 – B in May 1952 – released 1952)
A: Oil Well Texas [8/3]
B: Jordan For President [8/6]

85. Decca 9-28355
(Both A&B recorded in November 1951 – released in 1952
A-side features VALLI FORD on Vocals)
A: All Of Me [7/24]
B: There Goes My Heart [7/25]

86. Decca 9-28444
(A recorded in January 1947 – B in December 1947 – released in 1952)
A: Friendship [5/1]
B: You’re Much Too Fat (And That’s That) [5/15]

87. Decca 9-28543
(Both A&B recorded in December 1952 – released in 1953)
A: You Didn’t Want Me Baby [8/10]
B: A Man’s Best Friend Is A Bed [8/11]

88. Decca 9-28664
(Both A&B recorded in February 1952 – released in 1953)
A: It’s Better To Wait For Love [8/13]
B: Just Like A Butterfly (That’s Caught In The Rain) [8/15]

89. Decca 9-28756
(Both A&B recorded in May 1953 – released in 1953)
A: Hog Wash [8/16]
B: House Party [8/17]

90. Decca 9-28820
(A recorded in April 1952 - B in July 1951 - released in 1953)
A: Time Marches On [8/2]
B: There Must Be A Way [7/18]

91. Decca 9-28883
(Both A&B recorded in May 1953 – released in 1953)
A: I Want You To Be My Baby [8/19]
B: You Know It Too [8/20]

92. Decca 9-28983
(A recorded in May 1952, B in June 1951 - released in 1953)
A: The Soon-A Baby [8/9]
B: Fat Sam From Birmingham [7/15]

93. Decca 9-29018
(Both A&B recorded in January 1954 – released in 1954)
A: Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out [8/23]
B: Lollypop [8/26]

94. Decca 9-29166
((Both A&B recorded February 1953 – released in 1953)
A: Only Yesterday [8/14]
B: I Didn’t Know What Time It Was [8/12]

95. Decca 9-29263
(Both A&B recorded in January 1954 – released in 1954)
A: If It’s True [8/24]
B: Wake Up Jacob [8/25]

96. Decca 9-29424
(Both A&B recorded in January 1954 – released in 1954)
A: Locked Up [8/21]
B: Perdido (Instrumental) [8/27]

97. Decca 9-29655
(A recorded in May 1953, B recorded November 1951 – released in 1954
A is a reissue of Decca 28883 (Number 91))
A: I Want You To Be My Baby [8/19]
B: Come And Get It (Instrumental) [7/19]

98. Decca 9-29860
(A recorded in January 1954 – B in May 1953 – released in 1954)
A: I Gotta Move [8/22]
B: Everything That's Made of Wood [8/18]

99. Decca 30223
(A recorded in May 1953. B in April 1947 – released in 1954
A is a reissue of 91 and 97; B is a reissue of 50
A: I Want You To Be My Baby [8/19]
B: Run Joe [5/7]

Compiled 11 to 14 July 2009 - Posted 14 July 2009

EDDIE COCHRAN UK 7” singles Discography - referencing the Bear Family “Somethin’ Else” 2009 8CD Box Set.

EDDIE COCHRAN - UK 7” SINGLES Discography
With reference to where the tracks can be located on the Bear Family
2009 8CD Box Set “Somethin’ Else – The Ultimate Collection”

Note:
(a) London 78’s and 45’s (1 to 13)
Most UK 78’s credited their catalogue numbers without a prefix (HLU 8386), but the 7”s prefixed the catalogue numbers with 45-.
Most listings have since dropped the 45- prefix, but for accuracy purposes I’ve reinstated the prefix in this discography (it’s what's on the actual records themselves).

(b) Catalogue number spacing
Also some catalogue numbers on the UK 7” singles separated the lettering before the number – some didn’t. For accuracy, I’ve reflected what was on the actual singles themselves – e.g. 45-HLU 8386 and 45-HL-U 8880.

EDDIE COCHRAN - UK 7" Singles Discography (referencing Bear Family)

1. 20 Flight Rock b/w Dark Lonely Street
London 45-HLU 8386 (April 1957)
[A is 1/28 - B is 1/31]
(Note: the original UK 78” and 7” both credit the A as “20 Flight Rock” – it’s spelt "Twenty Flight Rock” on the US issue and subsequent British reissues)

2. Sittin’ In The Balcony b/w Completely Sweet
London 45-HL-U 8433 (June 1957)
[A is on 2/7 – B is on 1/29]
(Note: the B-side is an exclusive mix - Version 1; Version 2 is on the US debut LP "Singin' To My Baby" on Liberty LRP 3061 - it's 2/17)

3. Summertime Blues b/w Love Again
London 45-HL-U 8702 (September 1958)
[A is on 4/1 - B is on 2/33]
(Note: the A “Summertime Blues” is a different mix to the US version and exclusive to the UK single – the US version (2/30) has reverb and fading at the end, the UK version is without reverb and has an ending. The B is the same for both UK and US singles, but there is a different overdubbed vocal version on the 1962 USA LP “Never To Be Forgotten” on Liberty LRP 3220 - it's 4/21)

4. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
London 45-HL-U 8792 (January 1959)
[A is on 3/6 – B is on 3/5]

5. Teenage Heaven b/w I Remember
London 45-HLU 8880 (June 1959)
[A is 3/8 – B is on 3/9]

6. Somethin’ Else b/w Boll Weevil Song
London 45-HL-U 8944 (September 1959)
[A is on 3/17 – B is on 3/18]

7. Hallelujah, I Love Her So b/w Little Angel
London 45-HLW 9022 (January 1960)
[A is on 3/26 – B is on 3/25]

8. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Cut Across Shorty
London 45-HLG 9115 (May 1960)
[A is on 3/32 – B is on 3/33]

9. Sweetie Pie b/w Lonely
London 45-HL-G 9196 (September 1960)
[A is on 2/23 – B is on 2/32]
(Same Takes, but the A & B are reversed to the USA issue on Liberty F-55278)

10. Weekend b/w Cherished Memories
London 45-HLG 9362 (June 1961)
[A is on 3/14 – B is on 3/34]
(Note: both A & B-side takes were exclusive to this UK release; the US versions for Liberty F-55389 are 3/14 and 2/32)

11. Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie b/w Pocketful Of Hearts
London 45-HL-G 9460 (November 1961)
[A is on 2/26 – B is on 2/24]
(Note: the A is in MONO, but there is another take without the guitar overdub on the box in STEREO – it’s 5/7)

12. Pretty Girl b/w Teresa
London 45-HLG 9464 (November 1961)
[A is 4/6 - B is 2/28]
(Note: the A is an exclusive mix to the UK release; there is a different version on the USA 7” single on Liberty F-55138 – it’s 2/25)

13. Undying Love b/w Stockin’s ‘N’ Shoes
London 45-HLG 9467 (November 1961)
[A is on 2/14 – B is on 2/19]

14. Never b/w Think Of Me
Liberty LIB 10049 (October 1962)
[A is on 2/22 – B is on 3/15]

15. My Way b/w Rock ‘N’ Roll Blues
Liberty LIB 10088 (April 1963)
[A is on 3/10 – B is on 3/11]

16. Drive In Show b/w I Almost Lost My Mind
Liberty LIB 10108 (August 1963)
[A is on 2/12 – B is on 4/20]

17. Skinny Jim b/w Nervous Breakdown
Liberty LIB 10151 (April 1964)
[A is on 2/1 – B is on 3/3]

18. C’mon Everybody b/w Summertime Blues
Liberty LIB 10233 (April 1966)
[A is on 3/6 – B is on 4/1]
(Note: see 3 for Notes on “Summertime Blues”)

19. Three Stars b/w Somethin’ Else
Liberty LIB 10249 (December 1966)
[A is on 3/13 – B is on 3/17]
(A is exclusive to the UK single)

20. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Eddie’s Blues
Liberty LIB 10276 (May 1967)
[A is on 3/32 – B is on 3/20]

21. Summertime Blues b/w Let’s Get Together
Liberty LBF 15071 (June 1968)
[A is on 4/1 – B is on 3/4]
(Note: see 3 for Notes on “Summertime Blues”)

22. Somethin Else b/w Milk Cow Blues
Liberty LBF 15109 (1968)
[A is on 3/17 – B is on 3/21]

23. C’mon Everybody b/w Mean When I’m Mad
Liberty LBF 15366 (June 1970)
[A is on 3/6 – B is on 2/8]

24. Somethin’ Else b/w Three Steps To Heaven
United Artists UP 35361 (April 1972)
[A is on 3/17 – B is on 3/32]

25. Summertime Blues b/w Cotton Picker
United Artists UP 35408 (July 1972)
[A is on 4/1 – B is on 2/6]
(B is on the United Artists 2LP set UAS 9959 “Legendary Masters No.4”)

26. Summertime Blues b/w C’mon Everybody
United Artists UP 35796 (March 1975)
[A is on 4/1 – B is on 3/6]
(Note: see 3 for Notes on “Summertime Blues”)

27. C’mon Everybody b/w Milk Cow Blues
United Artists UP 36121 (June 1976)
[A is 3/6 – B is on 3/21]

28. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
United Artists Silver Spotlight Series UP 603 (June 1979)
[A is 3/6 – B is 3/5]

29. Think Of Me b/w Pretty Girl
United Artists FREE 12 (1979)
[This single wasn’t released as a stand-alone issue – it came in a picture sleeve free with the LP “The Eddie Cochran Singles Album” from 1979 on UAK 30244. It’s included here for completeness]
[A is on 3/15 – B is on 4/6]

30. What I’d Say b/w Milk Cow Blues
Rockstar RSR-SP 3001 (1979)
[A is not on the box set – the Take used for B is unknown]

31. Skinny Jim b/w Half Loved
Rockstar RSR-SP 3002 (1979)
[Neither is referenced in the box set]

32. Twenty Flight Rock b/w Teenage Cutie
United Artists UP 618 (March 1980)
[A is on 1/28 – B is on 2/29]

33. I Want Elvis For Christmas b/w The Tender Age
Rockstar RSR-SP 3004 (1980)
(Both sides are by HOLLY TWINS featuring EDDIE COCHRAN)
[A is on 7/12 – B is on not on the Box]

34. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Cut Across Shorty
United Artists Silver Spotlight Series UP 36520 (October 1980)
[Reissue of 8]

35. Somethin’ Else b/w Boll Weevil Song
United Artists Silver Spotlight Series UP 36521 (October 1980)
[Reissue of 6]

36. Summertime Blues b/w Twenty Flight Rock
Liberty Golden 45’s G45 19 (May 1984)
[A is on 4/1 – B is on 1/28]

37. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
Liberty UP 603 (1984 Reissue of 28 – Box set track places are the same)

38. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
Liberty EDDIE 501 (Feb 1988)
[As per 28 and 37]

39. Somethin’ Else b/w Boll Weevil Song
Liberty EDDIE 502 (April 1988)
[As per 35]

40. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Cut Across Shorty
Liberty UP 36520 (1988)
[Another reissue of 8 and 34]

EDDIE COCHRAN USA 7” singles Discography - referencing the Bear Family “Somethin’ Else” 2009 8CD Box Set.

EDDIE COCHRAN - UK 7” SINGLES Discography
With reference to where the tracks can be located on the Bear Family 2009 8CD Box Set
“Somethin’ Else – The Ultimate Collection”

Note:
(a) London 78’s and 45’s (1 to 13)
Most UK 78’s credited their catalogue numbers without a prefix (HLU 8386), but the 7”s prefixed the catalogue numbers with 45-. Most discographies have since dropped the 45- prefix, but for accuracy purposes I’ve reinstated the prefix for this discography (it’s what’s on the actual records themselves).

(b) Catalogue number spacing
Also some catalogue numbers on the UK 7” singles separated the lettering before the number – some didn’t – for accuracy, I’ve reflected what was on the actual singles themselves – e.g. 45-HLU 8386 and 45-HL-U 8880.

1. 20 Flight Rock b/w Dark Lonely Street
London 45-HLU 8386 (April 1957)
[A is 1/28 - B is 1/31]
(Note: the original UK 78” and 7” both credit the A as “20 Flight Rock” – it’s spelt “Twenty Flight Rock” on the US issue and subsequent British reissues)

2. Sittin’ In The Balcony b/w Completely Sweet
London 45-HL-U 8433 (June 1957)
[A is on 2/7 – B is on 1/29]
(Note: B is Version 1, Version 2 is on the British LP “Singin’ To My Baby”)

3. Summertime Blues b/w Love Again
London 45-HL-U 8702 (September 1958)
[A is on 4/1 - B is on 2/33]
(Note: the A “Summertime Blues” is a different mix to the US version and exclusive to the UK single – the US version has reverb and fading at the end, the UK version is without reverb and has an ending. The B is the same for both UK and US singles, but there is a different overdubbed vocal version on the 1962 USA LP “Never To Be Forgotten” on Liberty LRP 3220)

4. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
London 45-HL-U 8792 (January 1959)
[A is on 3/6 – B is on 3/5]

5. Teenage Heaven b/w I Remember
London 45-HLU 8880 (June 1959)
[A is 3/8 – B is on 3/9]

6. Somethin’ Else b/w Boll Weevil Song
London 45-HL-U 8944 (September 1959)
[A is on 3/17 – B is on 3/18]

7. Hallelujah, I Love Her So b/w Little Angel
London 45-HLW 9022 (January 1960)
[A is on 3/26 – B is on 3/25]

8. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Cut Across Shorty
London 45-HLG 9115 (May 1960)
[A is on 3/32 – B is on 3/33]

9. Sweetie Pie b/w Lonely
London 45-HL-G 9196 (September 1960)
[A is on 2/23 – B is on 2/32]
(Same Takes, but the A & B are reversed to the USA issue on Liberty F-55278)

10. Weekend b/w Cherished Memories
London 45-HLG 9362 (June 1961)
[A is on 3/14 – B is on 3/34]
(Note: both A & B-side takes were exclusive to this UK release; the US versions for Liberty F-55389 are 3/14 and 2/32)

11. Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie b/w Pocketful Of Hearts
London 45-HL-G 9460 (November 1961)
[A is on 2/26 – B is on 2/24]
(Note: the A is in MONO, but there is another take without the guitar overdub on the box in STEREO – it’s 5/7)

12. Pretty Girl b/w Teresa
London 45-HLG 9464 (November 1961)
[A is 4/6 - B is 2/28]
(Note: the A is an exclusive mix to the UK release; there is a different version on the USA 7” single on Liberty F-55138 – it’s 2/25)

13. Undying Love b/w Stockin’s ‘N’ Shoes
London 45-HLG 9467 (November 1961)
[A is on 2/14 – B is on 2/19]

14. Never b/w Think Of Me
Liberty LIB 10049 (October 1962)
[A is on 2/22 – B is on 3/15]

15. My Way b/w Rock ‘N’ Roll Blues
Liberty LIB 10088 (April 1963)
[A is on 3/10 – B is on 3/11]

16. Drive In Show b/w I Almost Lost My Mind
Liberty LIB 10108 (August 1963)
[A is on 2/12 – B is on 4/20]

17. Skinny Jim b/w Nervous Breakdown
Liberty LIB 10151 (April 1964)
[A is on 2/1 – B is on 3/3]

18. C’mon Everybody b/w Summertime Blues
Liberty LIB 10233 (April 1966)
[A is on 3/6 – B is on 4/1]
(Note: see 3 for Notes on “Summertime Blues”)

19. Three Stars b/w Somethin’ Else
Liberty LIB 10249 (December 1966)
[A is on 3/13 – B is on 3/17]
(A is exclusive to the UK single)

20. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Eddie’s Blues
Liberty LIB 10276 (May 1967)
[A is on 3/32 – B is on 3/20]

21. Summertime Blues b/w Let’s Get Together
Liberty LBF 15071 (June 1968)
[A is on 4/1 – B is on 3/4]
(Note: see 3 for Notes on “Summertime Blues”)

22. Somethin Else b/w Milk Cow Blues
Liberty LBF 15109 (1968)
[A is on 3/17 – B is on 3/21]

23. C’mon Everybody b/w Mean When I’m Mad
Liberty LBF 15366 (June 1970)
[A is on 3/6 – B is on 2/8]

24. Somethin’ Else b/w Three Steps To Heaven
United Artists UP 35361 (April 1972)
[A is on 3/17 – B is on 3/32]

25. Summertime Blues b/w Cotton Picker
United Artists UP 35408 (July 1972)
[A is on 4/1 – B is on 2/6]
(B is on the United Artists 2LP set UAS 9959 “Legendary Masters No.4”)

26. Summertime Blues b/w C’mon Everybody
United Artists UP 35796 (March 1975)
[A is on 4/1 – B is on 3/6]
(Note: see 3 for Notes on “Summertime Blues”)

27. C’mon Everybody b/w Milk Cow Blues
United Artists UP 36121 (June 1976)
[A is 3/6 – B is on 3/21]

28. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
United Artists Silver Spotlight Series UP 603 (June 1979)
[A is 3/6 – B is 3/5]

29. Think Of Me b/w Pretty Girl
United Artists FREE 12 (1979)
[This single wasn’t released as a stand-alone issue – it came in a picture sleeve free with the LP “The Eddie Cochran Singles Album” from 1979 on UAK 30244. It’s included here for completeness]
[A is on 3/15 – B is on 4/6]

30. What I’d Say b/w Milk Cow Blues
Rockstar RSR-SP 3001 (1979)
[A is not on the box set – the Take used for B is unknown]

31. Skinny Jim b/w Half Loved
Rockstar RSR-SP 3002 (1979)
[Neither is referenced in the box set]

32. Twenty Flight Rock b/w Teenage Cutie
United Artists UP 618 (March 1980)
[A is on 1/28 – B is on 2/29]

33. I Want Elvis For Christmas b/w The Tender Age
Rockstar RSR-SP 3004 (1980)
(Both sides are by HOLLY TWINS featuring EDDIE COCHRAN)
[A is on 7/12 – B is on not on the Box]

34. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Cut Across Shorty
United Artists Silver Spotlight Series UP 36520 (October 1980)
[Reissue of 8]

35. Somethin’ Else b/w Boll Weevil Song
United Artists Silver Spotlight Series UP 36521 (October 1980)
[Reissue of 6]

36. Summertime Blues b/w Twenty Flight Rock
Liberty Golden 45’s G45 19 (May 1984)
[A is on 4/1 – B is on 1/28]

37. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
Liberty UP 603 (1984 Reissue of 28 – Box set track places are the same)

38. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
Liberty EDDIE 501 (Feb 1988)
[As per 28 and 37]

39. Somethin’ Else b/w Boll Weevil Song
Liberty EDDIE 502 (April 1988)
[As per 35]

40. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Cut Across Shorty
Liberty UP 36520 (1988)
[Another reissue of 8 and 34]

EDDIE COCHRAN USA 7” singles Discography -

EDDIE COCHRAN - USA 7” singles Discography
with Bear Family “Somethin’ Else” 2009 8CD Box Set track references
(e.g. 1/10 is Disc 1 Track 10 and so on)

COCHRAN BROTHERS
[Eddie and Hank Cochran – not related nor brothers]
1. Mr. Fiddle b/w Two Blue Sing Stars
(Ekko 1003, June 1955)
[A is 1/8 – B is 1/9]

2. Guilty Conscience b/w Your Tomorrow Never Comes
(Ekko 1005, July 1955)
[A is 1/10 – B is 1/11]

3. Tired And Sleepy b/w Fool’s Paradise
(Ekko 3001, May 1956)
[A is 1/18 – B is 1/19]

EDDIE COCHRAN
4. Skinny Jim b/w Half Loved
(Crest 1026, July 1956)
[A is 2/1 – B is 2/2]
(Note: there is another overdubbed version of the A “Skinny Jim” on the 1962 UK LP “Cherished Memories” on Liberty LBY 1109 and there are 4 takes of the B-side “Half Loved” too – all are on this Bear Family Box)

5. Sittin’ In The Balcony b/w Dark Lonely Street
(Liberty F-55056, February 1957)
[A is 2/7 - B is 1/31]

6. Mean When I’m Mad b/w One Kiss [with the Johnnie Mann Singers]
(Liberty F-55070, May 1957)
[A is 2/8 – B is 2/9]
(Note: this is the only Cochran US single issued in a picture sleeve during his lifetime; it’s extremely rare and commands $1000+)

7. Drive In Show b/w Am I Blue [with the Johnny Mann Orchestra & Chorus]
(Liberty F-55087, July 1957)
[A is 2/12 – B is 2/10]

8. Twenty Flight Rock b/w Cradle Baby [with Johnny Mann Orchestra & Chorus]
(Liberty F-55112, November 1957)
[A is 2/18 – B is 2/11]
(A-side is Version 2; Version 1 is on his July 1958 debut British LP “Singin’ To My Baby”, London HA-U 2093 and also UK 7” single HL-U 8386 – it’s 1/28)

9. Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie b/w Pocketful Of Hearts
(Liberty F-55123, January 1958)
[A is 2/26 – B is 2/24]
(Note: the A is in MONO, but there is another take without the guitar overdub on the box in STEREO – it’s 5/7)

10. Pretty Girl b/w Teresa
(Liberty F-55138, May 1958)
[A is 2/25 – B is 2/28]
(Note: A is an exclusive mix to the USA; there is a different version on the UK 7” single London HL-G 9464 – it’s 4/6. The box set also contains a 2-track Stereo version of the song on 5/5 with a further 3-track Stereo version with overdubs on 5/13)

11. Summertime Blues b/w Love Again
(Liberty F-55144, July 1958)
[A is 2/30 – B is 2/33]
(Note: the British ‘A’ on London HL-U 8702 is a different mix to the US version – it’s 4/1)

12. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
(Liberty F-55166, October 1958)
[A is 3/6 – B is 3/5]
(Note: the A is known as the “Speeded Up” version, but there’s also a STEREO version with guitar overdub and running at the correct speed on the UK-only 1984 LP “Portrait Of A Legend” on Rockstar RSR LP 1008 – it’s 4/2)

13. Teenage Heaven b/w I Remember
(Liberty F-55177, February 1959)
[A is 3/8 – B is 3/9]

14. Somethin’ Else b/w Boll Weevil Song
(Liberty F-55203, July 1959)
[A is 3/17 – B is 3/18]

15. Hallelujah, I Love Her So b/w Little Angel
(Liberty F-55217, November 1959)
[A is on 3/26 – B is on 3/25]
(Note: A is a Ray Charles cover and the spelling of it doesn’t use an exclamation mark as his original did at the end of the word Hallelujah, but a comma. There’s two further versions of “Hallelujah…” – an echoed version with strings which first appeared on the UK’s 1980 4LP box set “20th Anniversary Album” on United Artists ECSP 20 (4/10) and a STEREO version on the UK-only 1984 LP “Portrait Of A Legend” on Rockstar RSR LP 1008 (5/10).
There are 10 versions of the B-side “Little Angel” – the master (3/25) is an overdubbed version of Take 10. The other versions are Take 1, 3, 5, 6 9 and 2 further version of 10 – all are on this box. Also worthy of note is that another version of Take 10 of “Little Angel” (5/11) is exclusive to the Bear Family set – it’s a different STEREO cut to the one that appeared on the Rockstar LP of 1984 (5/9))

16. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Cut Across Shorty
(Liberty F-55242, March 1960)
[A is on 3/32 – B is on 3/33]
(Note: the A-side is Version 2 in Mono - a Version 1 in MONO and Version 2 in STEREO both appeared on the UK’s 1980 4LP box set “20th Anniversary Album” on United Artists ECSP 20 – they’re on this box as 3/16 and 5/2 respectively.

The B-side master for “Cut Across Shorty” is a ‘speeded-up’ version of Take 21 – however, the ‘correct speed’ version of Take 21 also appeared on the UK’s 1980 2LP set “20th Anniversary Album”, while a STEREO version of the take appeared on the UK-only 1984 LP “Portrait Of A Legend” on Rockstar RSR LP 1008 - they’re also on this box as 4/9 and 5/3)

17. Lonely b/w Sweetie Pie
(Liberty F-55278, August 1960)
[A is on 2/32 – B is on 2/23]
(Note: there is a second version of the A-side with overdubs available on the 1962 USA LP “Never To Be Forgotten” on Liberty LRP 3220 – it’s 4/22)

18. Weekend b/w Lonely
(Liberty F-55389, December 1961)
[A is 3/14 – B is on 2/32]
(Note: there is a STEREO version of “Weekend” on the UK-only 1984 LP “Portrait Of A Legend” on Rockstar RSR LP 1008 – it’s 5/12. “Lonely” is as per the A entry for number 17)

There were many re-issues throughout the rest of the Sixties and onwards in the USA, but they were more of what went before. It should be noted though that this was NOT the case in the UK, where new and previously unreleased Cochran material was issued by both EMI and the ROCKSTAR label (specializing in both Cochran and Gene Vincent). The Rockstar label put out 7” EP’s also – many are referenced in the BF box. See my separate UK 7” singles discography post…









For info purposes…

EDDIE COCHRAN - UK 7” SINGLES Discography
With reference to where the tracks can be located on the Bear Family 2009 8CD Box Set
“Somethin’ Else – The Ultimate Collection”

Note:
(a) London 78’s and 45’s (1 to 13)
Most UK 78’s credited their catalogue numbers without a prefix (HLU 8386), but the 7”s prefixed the catalogue numbers with 45-. Most discographies have since dropped the 45- prefix, but for accuracy purposes I’ve reinstated the prefix for this discography (it’s what’s on the actual records themselves).

(b) Catalogue number spacing
Also some catalogue numbers on the UK 7” singles separated the lettering before the number – some didn’t – for accuracy, I’ve reflected what was on the actual singles themselves – e.g. 45-HLU 8386 and 45-HL-U 8880.

1. 20 Flight Rock b/w Dark Lonely Street
London 45-HLU 8386 (April 1957)
[A is 1/28 - B is 1/31]
(Note: the original UK 78” and 7” both credit the A as “20 Flight Rock” – it’s spelt “Twenty Flight Rock” on the US issue and subsequent British reissues)

2. Sittin’ In The Balcony b/w Completely Sweet
London 45-HL-U 8433 (June 1957)
[A is on 2/7 – B is on 1/29]
(Note: B is Version 1, Version 2 is on the British LP “Singin’ To My Baby”)

3. Summertime Blues b/w Love Again
London 45-HL-U 8702 (September 1958)
[A is on 4/1 - B is on 2/33]
(Note: the A “Summertime Blues” is a different mix to the US version and exclusive to the UK single – the US version has reverb and fading at the end, the UK version is without reverb and has an ending. The B is the same for both UK and US singles, but there is a different overdubbed vocal version on the 1962 USA LP “Never To Be Forgotten” on Liberty LRP 3220)

4. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
London 45-HL-U 8792 (January 1959)
[A is on 3/6 – B is on 3/5]

5. Teenage Heaven b/w I Remember
London 45-HLU 8880 (June 1959)
[A is 3/8 – B is on 3/9]

6. Somethin’ Else b/w Boll Weevil Song
London 45-HL-U 8944 (September 1959)
[A is on 3/17 – B is on 3/18]

7. Hallelujah, I Love Her So b/w Little Angel
London 45-HLW 9022 (January 1960)
[A is on 3/26 – B is on 3/25]

8. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Cut Across Shorty
London 45-HLG 9115 (May 1960)
[A is on 3/32 – B is on 3/33]

9. Sweetie Pie b/w Lonely
London 45-HL-G 9196 (September 1960)
[A is on 2/23 – B is on 2/32]
(Same Takes, but the A & B are reversed to the USA issue on Liberty F-55278)

10. Weekend b/w Cherished Memories
London 45-HLG 9362 (June 1961)
[A is on 3/14 – B is on 3/34]
(Note: both A & B-side takes were exclusive to this UK release; the US versions for Liberty F-55389 are 3/14 and 2/32)

11. Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie b/w Pocketful Of Hearts
London 45-HL-G 9460 (November 1961)
[A is on 2/26 – B is on 2/24]
(Note: the A is in MONO, but there is another take without the guitar overdub on the box in STEREO – it’s 5/7)

12. Pretty Girl b/w Teresa
London 45-HLG 9464 (November 1961)
[A is 4/6 - B is 2/28]
(Note: the A is an exclusive mix to the UK release; there is a different version on the USA 7” single on Liberty F-55138 – it’s 2/25)

13. Undying Love b/w Stockin’s ‘N’ Shoes
London 45-HLG 9467 (November 1961)
[A is on 2/14 – B is on 2/19]

14. Never b/w Think Of Me
Liberty LIB 10049 (October 1962)
[A is on 2/22 – B is on 3/15]

15. My Way b/w Rock ‘N’ Roll Blues
Liberty LIB 10088 (April 1963)
[A is on 3/10 – B is on 3/11]

16. Drive In Show b/w I Almost Lost My Mind
Liberty LIB 10108 (August 1963)
[A is on 2/12 – B is on 4/20]

17. Skinny Jim b/w Nervous Breakdown
Liberty LIB 10151 (April 1964)
[A is on 2/1 – B is on 3/3]

18. C’mon Everybody b/w Summertime Blues
Liberty LIB 10233 (April 1966)
[A is on 3/6 – B is on 4/1]
(Note: see 3 for Notes on “Summertime Blues”)

19. Three Stars b/w Somethin’ Else
Liberty LIB 10249 (December 1966)
[A is on 3/13 – B is on 3/17]
(A is exclusive to the UK single)

20. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Eddie’s Blues
Liberty LIB 10276 (May 1967)
[A is on 3/32 – B is on 3/20]

21. Summertime Blues b/w Let’s Get Together
Liberty LBF 15071 (June 1968)
[A is on 4/1 – B is on 3/4]
(Note: see 3 for Notes on “Summertime Blues”)

22. Somethin Else b/w Milk Cow Blues
Liberty LBF 15109 (1968)
[A is on 3/17 – B is on 3/21]

23. C’mon Everybody b/w Mean When I’m Mad
Liberty LBF 15366 (June 1970)
[A is on 3/6 – B is on 2/8]

24. Somethin’ Else b/w Three Steps To Heaven
United Artists UP 35361 (April 1972)
[A is on 3/17 – B is on 3/32]

25. Summertime Blues b/w Cotton Picker
United Artists UP 35408 (July 1972)
[A is on 4/1 – B is on 2/6]
(B is on the United Artists 2LP set UAS 9959 “Legendary Masters No.4”)

26. Summertime Blues b/w C’mon Everybody
United Artists UP 35796 (March 1975)
[A is on 4/1 – B is on 3/6]
(Note: see 3 for Notes on “Summertime Blues”)

27. C’mon Everybody b/w Milk Cow Blues
United Artists UP 36121 (June 1976)
[A is 3/6 – B is on 3/21]

28. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
United Artists Silver Spotlight Series UP 603 (June 1979)
[A is 3/6 – B is 3/5]

29. Think Of Me b/w Pretty Girl
United Artists FREE 12 (1979)
[This single wasn’t released as a stand-alone issue – it came in a picture sleeve free with the LP “The Eddie Cochran Singles Album” from 1979 on UAK 30244. It’s included here for completeness]
[A is on 3/15 – B is on 4/6]

30. What I’d Say b/w Milk Cow Blues
Rockstar RSR-SP 3001 (1979)
[A is not on the box set – the Take used for B is unknown]

31. Skinny Jim b/w Half Loved
Rockstar RSR-SP 3002 (1979)
[Neither is referenced in the box set]

32. Twenty Flight Rock b/w Teenage Cutie
United Artists UP 618 (March 1980)
[A is on 1/28 – B is on 2/29]

33. I Want Elvis For Christmas b/w The Tender Age
Rockstar RSR-SP 3004 (1980)
(Both sides are by HOLLY TWINS featuring EDDIE COCHRAN)
[A is on 7/12 – B is on not on the Box]

34. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Cut Across Shorty
United Artists Silver Spotlight Series UP 36520 (October 1980)
[Reissue of 8]

35. Somethin’ Else b/w Boll Weevil Song
United Artists Silver Spotlight Series UP 36521 (October 1980)
[Reissue of 6]

36. Summertime Blues b/w Twenty Flight Rock
Liberty Golden 45’s G45 19 (May 1984)
[A is on 4/1 – B is on 1/28]

37. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
Liberty UP 603 (1984 Reissue of 28 – Box set track places are the same)

38. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
Liberty EDDIE 501 (Feb 1988)
[As per 28 and 37]

39. Somethin’ Else b/w Boll Weevil Song
Liberty EDDIE 502 (April 1988)
[As per 35]

40. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Cut Across Shorty
Liberty UP 36520 (1988)
[Another reissue of 8 and 34]

EDDIE COCHRAN USA 7” singles Discography - referencing the Bear Family “Somethin’ Else” 2009 8CD Box Set.

EDDIE COCHRAN USA 7” singles Discography
with Bear Family “Somethin’ Else” 2009 8CD Box Set track references
(e.g. 1/10 is Disc 1 Track 10 and so on)

COCHRAN BROTHERS
[Eddie and Hank Cochran – not related nor brothers]
1. Mr. Fiddle b/w Two Blue Sing Stars
(Ekko 1003, June 1955)
[A is 1/8 – B is 1/9]

2. Guilty Conscience b/w Your Tomorrow Never Comes
(Ekko 1005, July 1955)
[A is 1/10 – B is 1/11]

3. Tired And Sleepy b/w Fool’s Paradise
(Ekko 3001, May 1956)
[A is 1/18 – B is 1/19]

EDDIE COCHRAN
4. Skinny Jim b/w Half Loved
(Crest 1026, July 1956)
[A is 2/1 – B is 2/2]
(Note: there is another overdubbed version of the A “Skinny Jim” on the 1962 UK LP “Cherished Memories” on Liberty LBY 1109 and there are 4 takes of the B-side “Half Loved” too – all are on this Bear Family Box)

5. Sittin’ In The Balcony b/w Dark Lonely Street
(Liberty F-55056, February 1957)
[A is 2/7 - B is 1/31]

6. Mean When I’m Mad b/w One Kiss
[with the Johnnie Mann Singers]
(Liberty F-55070, May 1957)
[A is 2/8 – B is 2/9]
(Note: this is the only Cochran US single issued in a picture sleeve during his lifetime; it’s extremely rare and commands $1000+)

7. Drive In Show b/w Am I Blue
[with the Johnny Mann Orchestra & Chorus]
(Liberty F-55087, July 1957)
[A is 2/12 – B is 2/10]

8. Twenty Flight Rock b/w Cradle Baby
[with Johnny Mann Orchestra & Chorus]
(Liberty F-55112, November 1957)
[A is 2/18 – B is 2/11]
(A-side is Version 2; Version 1 is on his July 1958 debut British LP “Singin’ To My Baby”, London HA-U 2093 and also UK 7” single HL-U 8386 – it’s 1/28)

9. Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie b/w Pocketful Of Hearts
(Liberty F-55123, January 1958)
[A is 2/26 – B is 2/24]
(Note: the A is in MONO, but there is another take without the guitar overdub on the box in STEREO – it’s 5/7)

10. Pretty Girl b/w Teresa
(Liberty F-55138, May 1958)
[A is 2/25 – B is 2/28]
(Note: A is an exclusive mix to the USA; there is a different version on the UK 7” single London HL-G 9464 – it’s 4/6. The box set also contains a 2-track Stereo version of the song on 5/5 with a further 3-track Stereo version with overdubs on 5/13)

11. Summertime Blues b/w Love Again
(Liberty F-55144, July 1958)
[A is 2/30 – B is 2/33]
(Note: the British ‘A’ on London HL-U 8702 is a different mix to the US version – it’s 4/1)

12. C’mon Everybody b/w Don’t Ever Let Me Go
(Liberty F-55166, October 1958)
[A is 3/6 – B is 3/5]
(Note: the A is known as the “Speeded Up” version, but there’s also a STEREO version with guitar overdub and running at the correct speed on the UK-only 1984 LP “Portrait Of A Legend” on Rockstar RSR LP 1008 – it’s 4/2)

13. Teenage Heaven b/w I Remember
(Liberty F-55177, February 1959)
[A is 3/8 – B is 3/9]

14. Somethin’ Else b/w Boll Weevil Song
(Liberty F-55203, July 1959)
[A is 3/17 – B is 3/18]

15. Hallelujah, I Love Her So b/w Little Angel
(Liberty F-55217, November 1959)
[A is on 3/26 – B is on 3/25]
(Note: A is a Ray Charles cover and the spelling of it doesn’t use an exclamation mark as his original did at the end of the word Hallelujah, but a comma. There’s two further versions of “Hallelujah…” – an echoed version with strings which first appeared on the UK’s 1980 4LP box set “20th Anniversary Album” on United Artists ECSP 20 (4/10) and a STEREO version on the UK-only 1984 LP “Portrait Of A Legend” on Rockstar RSR LP 1008 (5/10).
There are 10 versions of the B-side “Little Angel” – the master (3/25) is an overdubbed version of Take 10. The other versions are Take 1, 3, 5, 6 9 and 2 further version of 10 – all are on this box. Also worthy of note is that another version of Take 10 of “Little Angel” (5/11) is exclusive to the Bear Family set – it’s a different STEREO cut to the one that appeared on the Rockstar LP of 1984 (5/9))

16. Three Steps To Heaven b/w Cut Across Shorty
(Liberty F-55242, March 1960)
[A is on 3/32 – B is on 3/33]
(Note: the A-side is Version 2 in Mono - a Version 1 in MONO and Version 2 in STEREO both appeared on the UK’s 1980 4LP box set “20th Anniversary Album” on United Artists ECSP 20 – they’re on this box as 3/16 and 5/2 respectively.

The B-side master for “Cut Across Shorty” is a ‘speeded-up’ version of Take 21 – however, the ‘correct speed’ version of Take 21 also appeared on the UK’s 1980 2LP set “20th Anniversary Album”, while a STEREO version of the take appeared on the UK-only 1984 LP “Portrait Of A Legend” on Rockstar RSR LP 1008 - they’re also on this box as 4/9 and 5/3)

17. Lonely b/w Sweetie Pie
(Liberty F-55278, August 1960)
[A is on 2/32 – B is on 2/23]
(Note: there is a second version of the A-side with overdubs available on the 1962 USA LP “Never To Be Forgotten” on Liberty LRP 3220 – it’s 4/22)

18. Weekend b/w Lonely
(Liberty F-55389, December 1961)
[A is 3/14 – B is on 2/32]
(Note: there is a STEREO version of “Weekend” on the UK-only 1984 LP “Portrait Of A Legend” on Rockstar RSR LP 1008 – it’s 5/12. “Lonely” is as per the A entry for number 17)

NOTES: There were many re-issues throughout the rest of the Sixties and onwards in the USA, but they were more of what went before. It should be noted though that this was NOT the case in the UK where new and unreleased Cochran material was issued by both EMI and the ROCKSTAR label (specializing in both Cochran and Gene Vincent). These are covered in a separate posting following this - see UK 7” singles discography…

“Classic – The Universal Masters Collection” by THIN LIZZY. A Review of the 1999 Decca/Deram CD compilation now reissued in 2009 as "Classic".

The budget-to-mid price Series "Universal Masters Collection" spans a huge range of artists on the Universal roster of Labels - from ABC through to DONNA SUMMER - and all points in between, but this little gem given over to THIN LIZZY and their early Decca material seems to have gone largely unnoticed.

The booklet is a 4-page foldout inlay with a decent essay on the band at that time by DARYL EASLEA and a basic track listing.

But, the really good news is that all 18 of its tracks have been DIGITALLY REMASTERED and many of them are hard-to-find rarities. The compilation covers the period 1971 to 1974, their first 3 albums and the non-album 7" singles around them. As you can see from the photo they've used for the front cover of the booklet, the rocking Dublin band was still a POWER TRIO at that time - PHIL LYNOTT on Bass and Vocals (principal songwriter), ERIC BELL on Guitar and Vocals with BRIAN DOWNEY on Drums and Percussion (the famous dual-guitars of BRIAN ROBERTSON and SCOTT GORHAM began with "Nightlife" in 1974).

The albums featured here are "Thin Lizzy", their debut from April 1971, "Shades Of A Blue Orphanage", their second album from March 1972 (un-issued in the US) and their fantastic third album from September 1973, "Vagabonds Of The Western World" (on the Decca label in the UK and the London label in the USA). As the first three albums were put out onto CD in 1990, 1993 and 1993 respectively with 'ok' sound quality, these 1999 sonic upgrades are both long overdue and SUPERB into the bargain.

Here's the track-by-track breakdown (most of this info ISN'T on the outer sleeve - UK release dates used):

Track 1. Whisky In The Jar
(Their 1st UK 7" single from November 1972 and originally a non-album track. (It's actually an updated cover of a 1729 Traditional Irish air). This version is the rare ‘Promotional Edited Version' used on UK Demos and the US issue of the single; it cuts down the standard 7" release from its full running time of 5:44 minutes to a shorter 3:40 minutes)
Track 2: The Rocker
(Their 3rd UK 7" single, this is the rare ‘Edited Single Version'. It chops down the full "Vagabonds..." album cut of 5:12 minutes to 2:41 minutes, essentially editing out Eric Bell's guitar solo)
Track 3: Look What The Wind Blew In
(on "Thin Lizzy", their 1st album)
Track 4: Randolph's Tango
(Their 2nd UK 7" single from May 1973 and again a non-album track. This is credited as the ‘US Edited Single Version', but as the original UK version runs to 3:53 minutes and this cut is 3:49 minutes, it's hard to see 4 seconds as an edit!)
Track 5: Sarah (Version 1)
(on "Shades Of A Blue Orphanage")
Track 6: Things Ain't Workin' Out Down At The Farm (Version 1)
(4th of 4 tracks on the ultra-rare "New Day" EP, a UK-only 7" single-only release from 21 August 1971. The 1st track on the EP is also on this compilation - Track 12. For CD versions of the other two songs on the EP, "Remembering Part II (New Day)" and "Old Moon Madness", they can be found as bonus tracks on the 1990 issue of "Thin Lizzy")
Track 7: Vagabond Of The Western World
(Edited Single Version, it cuts down the "Vagabonds..." album track of 4:49 minutes to a running time of 4:06 minutes)
Track 8: Here I Go Again
(non-album B-side to "The Rocker")
Track 9: Buffalo Gal
(on "Shades Of A Blue Orphanage")
Track 10: Honesty Is No Excuse
(on "Thin Lizzy")
Track 11: Black Boys On The Corner
(non-album B-side to both the UK/USA 7" single "Whisky In The Jar" (spelt without an ‘e' in the UK and EUROPE, with an ‘e' in the USA)
Track 12: Dublin
(1st of 4 tracks on the ultra-rare "New Day" EP, a UK-only 7" single-only release from 21 August 1971)
Track 13: Little Darling
(a 7" single-only release from April 1974 on Decca featuring GARY MOORE (ex Ireland's SKID ROW) on Guitar)
Track 14: Brought Down
(on "Shades Of A Blue Orphanage")
Track 15: Remembering Part One
(on "Thin Lizzy". This is credited as the ‘US Edited Version', but at 6:00 minutes, it appears to me to be the same as the UK album version?)
Track 16: Chatting Today
(on "Shades Of A Blue Orphanage")
Track 17: Broken Dreams
(non-album B-side to "Randolph's Tango")
Track 18: Little Girl In Bloom
(US Edited Version, it cuts down the "Vagabonds..." album cut from 5:14 minutes to 5:06 minutes and was apparently released like this on the 1973 AMERICAN versions of the "Vagabonds..." album)

Apart from the obvious rarity nature of many of these tracks, what is thrilling is the stunning UPGRADED REMASTERING that each has been given. A comparison of "Black Boys On The Corner" is one good example. Originally only available on the 1991 CD issue of "Vagabonds..." as a bonus track in 'OK' remastered sound; the upgrade here is just breathtaking. A truly great B-side (and far more indicative of their rockin' nature than the A), it's been a fan-favourite for years and to hear it sound this good is an absolute blast...

Both "Thin Lizzy" and "Shades Of A Blue Orphanage" were penciled in for 23 February 2008 remastered re-issues with a juicy 9 bonus tracks on each, but they seem to have been pulled from the schedules indefinitely - which is infuriating...

Worse, "Vagabonds Of The Western World" has been slated for a 2CD DELUXE EDITION for ages now (promos even circulated in Sept of 2007 apparently), but as it's been delayed no less than 6 times by my count since February 2007 - and its 7 April 2008 UK release date has come and gone - I won't believe it’s being released until I have the damn thing in my sweaty palms!

In the meantime, for fans and newcomers alike, "Classic/Universal Masters Collection" is an excellent and cheap way of accessing their earlier and wildly underrated material until the new issues eventually come along.

As a primer to buying all three albums from that period, this collection is a top intro to a much-loved band and its much-missed leader, PHILIP PARIS LYNOTT.

Highly recommended.

“The Road Is Rocky – The Complete Studio Masters 1956-1971” by GENE VINCENT. A Review of the 2005 BEAR FAMILY 8CD BOX SET.

“Be-Bop-A-Lula…Let’s Rock Again!”
Fans of “The Screaming End” have waited all their lives for a tribute to their hero like this and the much-anticipated BCD 16257 HL doesn’t disappoint.

"The Road Is Rocky - The Complete Studio Masters 1956-1971” is typical of Bear Family's legendary excellence - released March 2005, 8 CDs are housed in label-themed 2CD jewel cases inside a 12"x12" Box Set offering up a huge 223 tracks. There's a beautifully illustrated album-sized 134-Page Hardback Book (yes hardback) and resplendent in its full-colour cover, the whole package has an air of real class about it. Genuinely - just holding it - is a thrill…

The set was compiled and produced by DEREK HENDERSON and the stunning essay on Vincent’s tortuous life is by noted expert IAN WALLIS (it’s both ruthlessly honest yet quietly affectionate). Label boss RICHARD WEIZE and TONY BARRETT (of Rockstar Records in the UK) handled the tape research with the remastering carried out by JAY RANELLUCCI, BOB IRWIN and KIP SMITH. And being Bear Family, the sound quality is GORGEOUS - first generation tapes used, meticulous transfers - a typically superlative job done.

CONTENTS:
Disc 1: label is Capitol USA 7” of “Be-Bop-A-Lula”, 27 Tracks, 64:44 minutes
Disc 2: label is Capitol USA 7” of “Lotta Lovin’”, 29 Tracks, 68:51 minutes
Disc 3: label is Capitol USA 7” Promo Sleeve of “Git It”, 28 Tracks, 61:20 minutes
Disc 4: label is Capitol USA 7” Promo of “Be Bop Boogie Boy”, 34 Tracks, 79:53 minutes
Disc 5: label is Capitol USA 7” Promo of “Wild Cat”, 28 Tracks, 63:59 minutes
Disc 6: label is Columbia UK 7” of “Private Detective”, 26 Tracks, 62:15 minutes
Disc 7: label is Challenge USA 7” Promo of “Bird-Doggin’”, 28 Tracks, 76:31 minutes
Disc 8: label is Kama Sutra USA 7” of “How I Love Them Old Songs”, 23 Tracks, 73:32 minutes

The discography by Richard Weize, RUSSELL WAPENSKY and Derek Henderson contains 210 entries from his first recordings in May 1956 in Nashville to his last two in January 1971 in London. All 7 of his Capitol albums are here - “Bluejean Bop!” from 1956 through to “The Crazy Beat Of…” from 1963 - “Shakin’ Up A Storm” from 1964 on Columbia, “Gene Vincent” on London from 1967 (Challenge in the USA) and his 3 Dandelion and Kama Sutra albums of the early Seventies. You can also sequence in both A&B of all 40 of his 7” singles (a large number of them were non-album tracks). The bluesy “Baby Blue” (his 10th UK single from 1958) is fantastic…

The book is wonderful, black and white stage shots, an adoring John Lennon looking over his shoulder, backing group the BLUE CAPS posing in the studio, the one with Eddie Cochran, Joe Brown and Billy Fury all looking so young and full of promise. I particularly dig the snap of Gene and Jet Harris with a winking Little Richard and a smiling Sam Cooke – now’s there’s a conversation you wanna hear!

Musical rarities include “Beautiful Brown Eyes” which was only available on an ultra rare French single from 1959, both the Playground and Forever US-only 7” singles from 1968 and 1969 of “Story Of The Rockers” and “Pickin’ Poppies” because all 4 sides have different mixes and finally the two exclusive tracks Vincent cut for the B&C Records compilation “Battle Of The Bands” in 1971 – his last proper studio recordings. There’s also several previously unreleased STEREO tracks.

If I was to point out a downside, it would be that he did a further 5-track live session for The Johnny Walker Show at Radio 1 in London on the 1st of October 1971 – just 11 days before he died in the USA – but it’s not included on here. It was released as “The Last Session” in 1987 by John Peel on one of his Strange Fruit/Nighttracks 12” singles – and you can’t help but feel that it should have been included.

Vincent Eugene Craddock died from liver failure on 12 October 1971 in the Emergency Room of a California hospital, aged only 36 - years of chronic alcoholism having finally done for him. It was a sad and painful finish.

But for fans the world over, he will always be the real deal – silver microphone in hand, leg thrust forward, the thrill of rock ’n’ roll literally shaking his limbs and quivering his voice. And this beautiful and loving box set only brings that home in spades.

Bear Family’s “Rocky…” is a very real reason as to why this reissue label is held in such awe. It costs for sure – but quality always does. A real winner – and well done boys - you keepers of the flame.

PS:
For fans, I’ve posted full LP and 7” UK discographies in two separate comments attached to this review – each references where the tracks can be found on this box set (info the book doesn’t provide you with in one place)

I’d also recommend as essential “The Outtakes”, a 2007 follow-up set by Bear Family which contains a staggering 226 tracks from 1956 to 1968 – it’s a mini 6CD box with a beautifully detailed 76-page booklet - with the vast majority of these priceless ‘in session’ gems having never been released before anywhere

And last - with regard to price, some online retailers are trying to get over £300 for this box set – don’t! It is available shrink-wrapped and as new for £129 + P&P from their distributors in the UK, Rollercoaster Records of Chalford Gloucestershire (www.rollercoasterrecords.com) or for 174 Euros + P&P from Bear Family direct at www.bearfamily.de in Germany

GENE VINCENT UK LP DISCOGRAPHY from 1956 to 1971 (with reference to the BEAR FAMILY 8CD Box Set “The Road Is Rocky”).

The following UK LP discography references the Track Placing on the 2005 Bear Family 8CD Box set “The Road Is Rocky – The Complete Studio Masters 1956-1971”
(i.e. 1/15 after the song title is Disc 1/Track 15).

His first 5 albums are credited to GENE VINCENT and his BLUE CAPS – after that it’s GENE VINCENT solo albums

1. “Bluejean Bop!”
November 1956 – UK Debut LP on Capitol Records T 764, MONO Only
Side 1:
1. Bluejean Bop [1/15]
2. Jezebel [1/5]
3. Ain't She Sweet [1/11]
4. Jumps, Giggles and Shouts [1/14]
5. Who Slapped John [1/13]
6. Wedding Bells (Are Breaking Up That Old Gang Of Mine) [1/8]

Side 2:
1. Up A Lazy River [1/10]
2. Bop Street [1/17]
3. I Flipped [1/11]
4. Waltz Of The Wind 1/9]
5. Jump Back, Honey, Jump Back [1/20]
6. Peg O' My Heart [1/7]

2. “Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps”
August 1957, UK LP on Capitol Records T 811, MONO Only
Side 1:
1. Red Blue Jeans And A Pony Tail [2/7]
2. Unchained Melody [1/27]
3. Hold Me, Hug Me, Rock Me [1/26]
4. You Told A Fib [1/19]
5. Cruisin' [2/4]
6. You Better Believe [2/6]

Side 2:
1. Double Talkin' Baby [1/25]
2. Blues Stay Away From Me [1/22]
3. Cat Man [1/24]
4. I Sure Miss You [1/4]
5. Pink Thunderbird [2/2]
6. Pretty, Pretty Baby [2/3]

3. “Gene Vincent Rocks! And The Blue Caps Roll”
December 1957 – UK LP on Capitol Records T 970, MONO Only
Side 1:
1. Frankie and Johnnie [2/29]
2. In My Dreams [2/9]
3. You'll Never Walk Alone [2/20]
4. Brand New Beat [2/28]
5. By The Light Of The Silvery Moon [2/18]
6. Flea Brain [2/27]

Side 2:
1. Rollin' Danny [2/13]
2. Your Cheatin' Heart [2/22]
3. You Belong To Me [3/1]
4. Time Will Bring You Everything [2/14]
5. Should I Ever Love Again [2/26]
6. It’s No Lie [2/25]

4. “A Gene Vincent Record Date”
September 1958, UK LP on Capitol Records T 1059, MONO Only
Side 1:
1. Five Feet Of Lovin' [3/13]
2. The Wayward Wind [3/18]
3. Somebody Help Me [3/12]
4. Keep It A Secret [3/2]
5. Hey, Good Lookin' [3/15]
6. Git It [3/5]

Side 2:
1. Teenage Partner [3/7]
2. Peace Of Mind [3/8]
3. Look What You Gone And Done To Me [3/14]
4. Summertime [3/16]
5. I Can't Help It (If I’m Still In Love With You) [3/17]
6. I Love You [3/6]

5. “Sounds Like Gene Vincent”
October 1959, UK LP on Capitol Records T 1207, MONO Only
Side 1:
1. My Baby Don't Allow [4/17]
2. I Can't Believe You Want To Leave [4/4]
3. I Might Have Known [4/15]
4. In Love Again [4/1]
5. Ready Teddy [4/19]
6. You Are The One For Me [3/27]

Side 2:
1. I Got To Get To You Yet [4/5]
2. Vincent's Blues [4/20]
3. Maybe [3/28]
4. Now Is The Hour [3/19]
5. My Heart [4/6]
6. Maybelline [4/10]

6. “Crazy Times!”
May 1960, UK LP on Capitol Records T 1342 (MONO)
May 1960, UK LP on Capitol Records ST 1342 (STEREO)
Side 1:
1. Crazy Times [4/26 Mono - 5/6 Stereo]
2. She She Little Sheila [4/23 Mono - 5/3 Stereo]
3. Darlene [4/24 Mono (Version 1) - 5/4 Stereo (Version 2)]
4. Everybody's Got A Date But Me [4/33 Mono - 5/13 Stereo]
5. Why Don't You People Learn How To Drive [4/25 Mono - 5/5 Stereo]
6. Greenback Dollar [4/27 Mono - 5/7 Stereo]

Side 2:
1. Big Fat Saturday Night [4/28 Mono - 5/8 Stereo]
2. Mitchiko From Tokyo [4/34 Mono - 5/14 Stereo]
3. Hot Dollar [4/30 Mono - 5/10 Stereo]
4. Accentuate The Positive [4/22 Mono - 5/2 Stereo]
5. Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain [4/32 Mono - 5/12 Stereo]
6. Pretty Pearly [4/21 Mono - 5/1 Stereo]

7. “The Crazy Beat Of Gene Vincent”
August 1963, UK LP on Capitol Records T 20453 (STEREO and MONO)
Side 1:
1. Crazy Beat [5/17 Stereo]
2. Important Words [4/16 Mono]
3. It’s Been Nice [5/19 Stereo]
4. Lonesome Boy [3/26 Mono]
5. Good Lovin’ [5/21 Stereo]
6. I’m Gonna Catch Me A Rat [5/18 Stereo]

Side 2:
1. Rip It Up [4/9 Mono]
2. High Blood Pressure [4/11 Mono]
3. That’s The Trouble With Love [5/20 Stereo]
4. Weeping Willow [5/16 Mono]
5. Teardrops [5/23 Stereo]
6. Gone, Gone, Gone [4/14 Mono]

8. “Shakin’ Up A Storm” [as GENE VINCENT and THE SHOUTS]
October 1964, UK LP on Columbia Records 33SX 1646 (MONO Only)
Side 1:
1. Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey [6/22]
2. Lavender Blue [6/14]
3. Private Detective [6/17 Stereo]
4. Shimmy Shammy Shingle [6/18]
5. Someday (You’ll Want Me To Want You) [6/24]
6. Another Saturday Night [6/23]
7. Slippin’ And Slidin’ [6/16]

Side 2:
1. Long Tall Sally [6/19]
2. Send Me Some Lovin’ [6/21]
3. Love, Love, Love [6/13]
4. Good Golly Miss Molly [6/20]
5. Baby Blue [6/25]
6. Susie Q [6/26 – mistakenly printed as 6/25]
7. You Are My Sunshine [6/15]

9. “Gene Vincent”
September 1967, UK LP on London HA-H 8333 (MONO Only)
[Notes: These recordings were made for Gene Autry’s Challenge label in the USA, but were never issued as an album there. Three USA 7” singles were released on Challenge 59337, 59347 and 59565, but they all failed to do any sales business and Vincent was dropped from the label. There is a CD called “Ain’t That Too Much – The Complete Challenge Sessions” on Hollowbody HC 12004 from 1994 (a Sundazed label), which is referenced in the Bear Family discography because it has SIX STEREO TAKES on it. These STEREO alternate versions appear on the 2nd Bear Family Gene Vincent Box Set, “The Outtakes”, a 6CD set from 2007]

Side 1:
1. Hurtin’ For You Baby [7/7]
2. I’m A Lonesome Fugitive [7/10]
3. Born To Be A Rolling Stone [7/6]
4. Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo [7/8]
5. Poor Man’s Prison [7/9]
6. Words And Music [7/11]

Side 2:
1. Bird Doggin’ [7/1]
2. I’ve Got My Eyes On You [7/4]
3. Love Is A Bird [7/5]
4. Ain’t That Too Much [7/2]
5. Lonely Street [7/3]
6. Am I That Easy To Forget [7/12]

10. “Best Of Gene Vincent”
October 1967, UK LP on Capitol Records T 20957 (MONO Only)
[Capitol Rainbow Label Design on Original Issues]
[Note: both of the following “Best Of” UK LPs gathered up large numbers of Vincent’s UK singles on Capitol because they were originally NON-ALBUM tracks on both A & B; these issues mark their first appearance on UK albums. The second volume was issued in both Mono and Stereo - the Mono issue was quickly deleted after release with the Stereo version on ST 21144 kept on EMI’s catalogue for a few years more. The STEREO mixes are not on this box set, but are on the 2nd one “The Outtakes” from 2007.]

Side 1:
1. Say Mama [4/2]
2. Lotta Lovin' [2/12]
3. Wear My Ring [2/11]
4. Gonna Back Up Baby [1/12]
5. Rocky Road Blues [3/11]
6. Important Words [2/5]
7. I Got A Baby [2/21]
8. Bluejean Bop [1/15]

Side 2:
1. Woman Love [1/3]
2. Pistol Packin' Mama [5/15]
3. Little Lover [3/10]
4. Right Here On Earth [4/31]
5. Wild Cat [4/29]
6. Unchained Melody [1/27]
7. My Heart [4/6]
8. Be-Bop-A-Lula [1/2]

11. “Best Of Gene Vincent Vol.2”
February 1969, UK LP on Capitol Records T 21144 (MONO)
February 1969, UK LP on Capitol Records T 21144 ST 21144 (STEREO)
[Original issues have a Rainbow Label design]

Side 1:
1. B-I-Bickey-Bi Bo Bo Go [2/1 Mono]
2. Frankie And Johnny [2/29 Mono]
3. The Night Is So Lonely [4/7 Mono]
4. Git It [3/5 Mono]
5. Yes, I Love You Baby [3/3 Mono]
6. Walkin’ Home From School [2/24 Mono]
7. I Got It [2/10 Mono]
8. Crazy Legs [1/6 Mono]

Side 2:
1. I’m Going Home (To See My Baby) [5/25 Mono]
2. Five Days, Five Days [2/8 Mono]
3. True To You [2/15 Mono]
4. Right Now [2/19 Mono]
5. Well, I Knocked Bim Bam [1/18 Mono]
6. Over The Rainbow [4/18 Mono]
7. Race With The Devil [1/1 Mono]
8. Be-Bop-A-Lula [1/2]

12. “I’m Back And I’m Proud”
January 1970, UK STEREO LP on Dandelion S 63754 [Distributed by CBS in the UK]
(USA LP of the same name was on Dandelion D9-102. Among the musicians featured were Denis “Mars Bonfire” McCrohan of Steppenwolf and Skip Battin of The Byrds; the album of mostly cover versions was produced by the legendary Kim Fowley)
Side 1:
1. Rockin' Robin [7/23]
2. In The Pines [7/15]
3. Be Bop A Lula ’69 [7/26]
4. Rainbow At Midnight 7/20]
5. Black Letter [7/19]
6. White Lightnin’ [7/16]

Side 2.
1. Sexy Ways [7/25]
2. Ruby Baby [7/24]
3. Lotta Lovin' [7/17]
4. Circle Never Broken [7/18]
5. Scarlet Ribbons [7/22]

13. “If Only You Could See Me Today”
1971, UK STEREO LP on Kama Sutra 2316 009
(The US LP was issued as “Gene Vincent” on Kama Sutra KSBS 2019 in July 1970; “Sunshine” and “Geese” were issued as a 7” single in the USA on K 514 in the same month; Chris Darrow plays Fiddle on “Danse Colinda”)
Side 1:
1. Slow Times Comin' [8/3]
2. Sunshine [8/1]
3. I Need Woman's Love [8/2]
4. Danse Colinda [8/4]
5. Geese [8/5]

Side 2:
1. 500 Miles (Away From Home) [8/6]
2. Listen To The Music [8/7]
3. If Only You Could See Me Today [8/8]
4. A Million Shades Of Blue [8/9]
5. Tush Hog [8/10]

14. “The Day The World Turned Blue”
1971, UK STEREO LP on Kama Sutra 2316 005 (STEREO)
(The USA LP (same title) was issued on Kama Sutra KSBS 2027 in November 1970)
Side 1:
1. How I Love Them Old Songs [8/11]
2. High On Life [8/12]
3. North Carolina Line [8/15]
4. You Can Make It If You Try [8/13]
5. Our Souls [8/16]
6. Looking Back [8/21]

Side 2:
1. The Day The World Turned Blue [8/19]
2. Boppin' The Blues [8/18]
3. There Is Something On Your Mind [8/14]
4. Oh Lonesome Me [8/17]
5. The Woman Is Black [8/20]

15. “Battle Of The Bands Volume 1”
(1971, B&C Records BCM 103)
(A Various Artists compilation that features 2 Gene Vincent and The Houseshakers tracks)
1. Say Mama ’71 [8/22, Mono]
2. I’m Movin’ On [8/23, Mono]

16. “The King Of Fools”
June 1974 LP on EMI’s budget label Regal Starline SRS 5177
(Some of this LP’s tracks are referenced in the Bear Family discography (not all) because they mark their first appearance on LP in STEREO. The album also contains several single only releases like “Humpity Dumpity” (MONO) and “Temptation Baby” (STEREO) which I’ve noted below)

Side 1:
1. The King Of Fools [6/3, Stereo]
2. Where Have You Been All My Life [6/8, Stereo]
3. A Love ‘Em And Leave ‘Em Kinda Guy [6/12, Mono]
4. The Beginning Of The End [6/9, Mono]
5. La Den Da Den Da Da [6/10, Mono]
6. Spaceship To Mars (from the film “It’s Trad, Dad!”) [6/1, Mono]

Side 2:
1. Be-Bop-A-Lula [1/2, Mono]
2. You’re Still In My Heart [6/4, Stereo]
3. Held For Questioning [6/5, Stereo]
4. There I Go Again (Whoops I’m Dreaming) [6/2, Mono]
5. Humpity Dumpity [6/11, Mono]
6. Temptation Baby (from the film “Live It Up”) [6/7, Stereo]

Born 11 February 1935 in Norfolk, Virginia, Vincent Eugene Craddock died from liver failure on 12 October 1971 in the Emergency Room of a California hospital, aged only 36 - years of chronic alcoholism having finally done for him.

This wonderful and properly respectful 8CD Bear Family box set finally does him and his musical legacy justice – and in spades.

PS: Outakes, sudio chatter and rare Stereo versions are available on the companion volume to this box, the 2007 Bear Family 6CD mini box set "The Outtakes"
PPS: see also the UK 7” singles list - posted separately

GENE VINCENT UK 7” single DISCOGRAPHY from 1956 to 1971 (with reference to the BEAR FAMILY 8CD Box Set “The Road Is Rocky”).

The following UK single discography references the 2005 Bear Family 8CD Box set “The Road Is Rocky – The Complete Studio Masters 1956-1971”.

Although the 134-page hardback book that accompanies this sumptuous box set is extensive, it misses out on a few basic things. There are no LP nor 7" single discographies for the UK or USA - nor is there any list as to where to find these tracks on the 8CDs (should you wish to import them into your computer as such). This list is by way of providing both the track references for the box - and a decent UK discography (the UK LP discography is posted separately).

NOTES on the ENTRIES:
The bracketed numbers after the A and B song titles denote where to find the master track on the box set – for example 1/15 is Disc 1/Track 15.

Numbers 1 to 9 were issued on both 78” and 7” single in the UK as was 16. Numbers 10 to 15 and 17 onwards were issued on 7” single only. On that point - catalogue numbers for the 10” 78”s were CL and for the 7” 45’s were 45-CL. A lot of discographies simply exclude the ‘45’ prefix, but it was there on the originals to differentiate between the 78 and 45, so I’ve reinstated them for accuracy (they’re on the actual records themselves). Pictured below is the 78" of "Be-Bop-A-Lula" with "Woman Love" on the B.



All singles are MONO unless otherwise stated and the release dates/catalogue numbers are checked against EMI/Capitol/Columbia/CBS-Dandelion paperwork for accuracy.

1. A: Be-Bop-A-Lula [1/2] B: Woman Love [1/3]
(January 1956, Capitol 45-CL 14599)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

2. A: Race With The Devil [1/1] B: Gonna Back Up Baby [1/12]
(August 1956, Capitol 45-CL 14628)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

3. A: Bluejean Bop [1/15] B: Who Slapped John [1/13]
(October 1956, Capitol 45-CL 14637)
(Both tracks were on his debut UK LP “Bluejean Bop!”)

4. A: Jumps, Giggles And Shouts [1/14] B: Wedding Bells [1/8]
(January 1957, Capitol 45-CL 14681)
(Both tracks were on his debut UK LP “Bluejean Bop!”)

5. A: Crazy Legs [1/6] B: Important Words [2/5]
(March 1957, Capitol 45-CL 14693)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

6. A: B-I-Bickey-Bi Bo Bo Go [2/1] B: Five Days, Five Days [2/8]
(May 1957, Capitol 45-CL 14722)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

7. A: Lotta Lovin’ [2/12] B: Wear My Ring [2/11]
(September 1957, Capitol 45-CL 14763)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

8. A: Dance To The Bop [2/17] B: I Got It [2/10]
(November 1957, Capitol 45-CL 14808)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

9. A: I Got A Baby [2/21] B: Walkin’ Home From School [2/24]
(February 1958, Capitol 45-CL 14830)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

10. A: Baby Blue [2/23] B: True To You [2/15]
(April 1958, Capitol 45-CL 14868)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

11. A: Rocky Road Blues [3/11] B: Yes, I Love You Baby [3/3]
(August 1958, Capitol CL 14908)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

12. A: Git It [3/5] B: Little Lover [3/10]
(October 1958, Capitol 45-CL 14935)
(A-side is off his 4th UK LP “A Gene Vincent Record Date” and features EDDIE COCHRAN on Bass Vocals; B-side was a non-album track at the time of release)

13. A: Say Mama [4/2] B: Be Bop Boogie Boy [4/3]
(January 1959, Capitol 45-CL 14974)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

14. A: Who’s Pushin’ Your Swing [4/12] B: Over The Rainbow [4/18]
(March 1959, Capitol 45-CL 15000)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

15. A: Summertime [3//16] B: Frankie And Johnny [2/29]
(June 1959, Capitol 45-CL 15035)
(A-side is off his 4th UK LP “A Gene Vincent Record Date”; B-side is off his 3rd UK LP “Gene Vincent Rocks! And The Blue Caps Roll”)

16. A: Right Now [2/19] B: The Night Is So Lonely [4/7]
(August 1959, Capitol 45-CL 15053)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

17. A: Wild Cat [] B: Right Here On Earth []
(December 1959, Capitol 45-CL 15099)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

18. A: My Heart [4/6] B: I’ve Got To Get To You Yet [4/5]
(February 1960, Capitol 45-CL 15115)
(Both tracks were from his 5th UK LP “Sounds Like Gene Vincent”)

19. A: Pistol Packin’ Mama [5/15] B: Weeping Willow [5/16]
(May 1960, Capitol 45-CL 15136) Gene Vincent with The Beat Boys
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release’ “Weeping Willow” turned up on his 7th UK LP “The Crazy Beat Of Gene Vincent”)

20. A: Anna Annabelle [4/13] B: Accentuate The Positive [4/22]
(November 1960, Capitol 45-CL 15169)
(A-side was non-album at the time of issue; B-side is off the MONO version of his 6th UK LP “Crazy Times!)

21. A: Maybe [3/28] B: Jezebel [1/5]
(January 1961, Capitol 45-CL 15179)
(Re-issue of two old tracks; A-side is on his 5th UK LP “Sounds Like Gene Vincent”; B-side is on his debut album “Bluejean Bop!”)

22. A: If You Want My Lovin’ [5/24] B: Mister Loneliness [5/22]
(February 1961, Capitol 45-CL 15181)
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

23. A: She She Little Sheila [4/23] B: Hot Dollar [4/30]
(May 1961, Capitol 45-CL 15202)
Both tracks are on his 6th UK LP “Crazy Times!”)

24. A: I’m Going Home (To See My Baby) [5/25] B: Love Of A Man [5/26]
(August 1961, Capitol 45-CL 15215) Gene Vincent with Sounds Incorporated
(Both tracks were non-album in the UK at the time of release)

25. A: Brand New Beat [2/28] B: Unchained Melody [1/27]
(November 1961, Capitol 45-CL 15231]
(Both tracks are re-issued oldies; the A-side is off his 3rd UK LP “Gene Vincent Rocks! And The Blue Caps Roll”; the B-side is off his 2nd UK LP “Gene Vincent And His Blue Caps”)

26. A: Lucky Star [5/28] B: Baby Don’t Believe Him [5/27]
(March 1962, Capitol CL 15243)
(Both tracks are with the Dave Burgess Band; both were non-album at the time of release)

27. A: King Of Fools [6/3] B: Be-Bop-A-Lula ’62 [6/6]
(August 1962, Capitol CL 15264) with The Charles Blackwell Orchestra
(Both tracks were non-album at the time of release and are in STEREO)

28. A: Held For Questioning [6/5] B: You’re Still In My Heart [6/4]
(February 1963, Capitol CL 15290) with The Charles Blackwell Orchestra
(Both tracks were non-album at the time of release and are in STEREO; both turned up on an LP in June 1974 called “The King Of Fools” on EMI’s budget label Regal Starline SRS 5177)

29. A: Crazy Beat [5/17] B: High Blood Pressure [4/11]
(July 1963, Capitol CL 15307)
(A is STEREO, B is MONO, both tracks are on “Crazy Beat!” LP)

30. A: Temptation Baby [6/7] B: Where Have You Been All My Life [6/8]
(November 1963, Columbia DB 7174)
(Both tracks were non-album at the time of release and are in STEREO)

31. A: Humpity Dumpity [6/11] B: A Love ‘Em And Leave ‘Em Kinda Guy [6/12]
(April 1964, Columbia DB 7218)
(Both tracks were non-album at the time of release and are in MONO)

32. A: La-Den-Da-Den-Da-Da [6/10] B: The Beginning Of The End [6/9]
(July 1964, Columbia DB 7293)
(Both tracks were non-album at the time of release and are in MONO)

33. A: Private Detective [6/17] B: You Are My Sunshine [6/15]
(September 1964, Columbia DB 7343)
(Both tracks were off his “Shakin’ Up A Storm” LP from October 1964; the A-side of the 7” single and the album track were both in MONO, but the box set offers only the STEREO take (6/17); the B-side (6/15) is in MONO)

34. A: Bird Doggin’ [7/1] B: Ain’t That Too Much [7/2]
(September 1966, London HLH 10079)
(Both tracks were issued in advance of the “Gene Vincent” LP from September 1967 on London HA-H 8333 – both tracks are on that LP in MONO. There is a STEREO version only of “Ain’t That Too Much” on the 2007 Bear Family 6CD Box Set “The Outtakes”)

35. A: Lonely Street [7/3] B: I’ve Got My Eyes On You [7/4]
(December 1966, London HLH 10099)
(Both tracks were issued in advance of the “Gene Vincent” LP from September 1967 on London HA-H 8333 – both tracks are on that LP in MONO)

36. A: Be-Bop -A-Lula [1/2] B: Say Mama [4/2]
(1968, Capitol CL 15546)
(Reissue of his 1st UK 7” single from January 1956 on the A with his 13th 7” single from January 1959 on the B – both are in MONO)

37. Be Bop A Lula ’69 [7/26] B: Ruby Baby [7/24]
(October 1969, Dandelion S 4596)
[Mistakenly credited in the discography as S 4996]
(Both tracks are off his “I’m Back And I’m Proud” album for John Peel’s Dandelion label (Dandelion S 63754); both tracks are in STEREO)

38. A: White Lightning [7/16] B: Scarlet Ribbons [7/22]
(May 1970, Dandelion S 4974)
(Both tracks are off his “I’m Back And I’m Proud” album for John Peel’s Dandelion label (Dandelion S 63754) – both tracks are in STEREO)

39. A: The Day The World Turned Blue [8/19] B: High On Life [8/12]
(April 1971, Kama Sutra 2013 018)
[Note: Both the album and this 7" single were issued in the USA in NOVEMBER 1970 on Kama Sutra - the 7" on KA 518 and the LP on KSBS 2027]
(Both tracks are off his “The Day The World Turned Blue” LP on Kama Sutra 2316 005 – both tracks are in STEREO)

40. Story Of The Rockers [7/14] B: Pickin’ Poppies [7/13]
(1973, Spark SRL 1091)

(The above UK release is represented in the Bear Family box set by both of its American equivalents - Playground P 100 (1968) and Forever FR 6001 (1969). The Bear Family box has included all 4 sides because they’re all different mixes.

The same tracks are on both sides of the American 45’s with the box references being 7/14 and 7/13 for Playground P 100 and 7/28 and 7/27 for Forever FR 6001.

However, it should be noted that the Bear Family discography mistakenly credits “Pickin’ Poppies” on Forever FR 6001 as 7/14 (should read 7/27) and “Story Of The Rockers” on Playground P 100 as 7/28 (should read 7/14)).

Final Notes on UK singles:
The Bear Family box set is subtitled “Studio” masters 1956-1971 - however, for info purposes and with regard to singles, there are live recordings Gene Vincent did with the rock group Kansas Hook for “The Johnny Walker Show” on Radio 1 (UK). They were taped 1 October 1971 (a short 11 days before he died) and three from the five were issued on a 45 in the UK on the BBC label as BEEB 001 in late 1974 - Roll Over Beethoven, Say Mama and Be-Bop-A-Lula. And in 1987, John Peel’s Strange Fruit/Nighttracks label issued a 12” single called “The Last Session” (SFNT 001) which included a fourth track from the live session “Distant Drums”. They are not, however, included in this box - nor are they referenced in the discography.


PS: SEE ALSO - UK LP DISCOGRAPHY (separate blog)

“The Truman Show” on BLU RAY. A Review of the 1998 Peter Weir movie now reissued on a 2009 BLU RAY.

"…Easy On The Fog…Button Cam Three…Fade Up Music…”

Watching Peter Weir’s 1998 film in 2009 is a weird and wonderful trip – if not a slightly disconcerting one at times.

First – it’s as masterful and brilliant as you remember it – a very clever unfolding story about a man whose life is permanent Candid Camera for the entire planet - living in an artificially created world with literally everyone around him being an actor. Then there’s the stunning and believable performances of a perfectly picked cast (Carey, Linney and Harris all shine). And second - with the appalling Big Brother polluting our airwaves night after night – “The Truman Show” is not just relevant eleven years later – it seems to have actually predicted our television future…

But back to the BLU RAY - the first thing you notice is the picture, which is a mixture of beautiful clarity one moment running alongside very steady DVD quality the next. Clarity highlights would include - - Noah Emmerich’s sea of freckles as he’s interviewed in the opening credits - he plays Marlon who is supposedly Truman’s best friend – always turning up with a “Brewsky” whenever there’s a problem (they actually cake and paste Noah’s face with make up to cover up his freckles in later shots). There are the pearls on Sylvia’s wrist in the library when Truman and her finally talk, the “How Does It All End?” button on her cardigan – stunning clarity. There’s Truman digging the garden in his horrible orange pants as his wife stops on her bicycle for a little product-placement (played superbly by Laura Linney)…
“Look Truman! Chef's Pal! It’s a Grater, Peeler and Dicer all in one!”
“Wow!”

You also notice the actors who went on to be huge stars, Paul Giamatti as Christof’s technical sidekick, Peter Krause from Six Feet Under and Dirty Sexy Money as one of the suits in Truman’s office and of course the ethereal beauty of Natasha McElhone who has eyes clinically proven to be deeper than the Pacific Ocean.

Harry Shearer is in there too doing a fantastic turn as the appeasing interviewer Mike Michaelson. There’s the crass reintroduction of Truman’s dead father, which is being choreographed live by manipulative experts in the overhanging control room (quote above). But the trump card is the last minute cast appointment of Ed Harris as the show’s all-powerful creator – the aptly named Christof. Harris is simply magnificent (nominated for an Oscar) all serene and quietly spoken one moment – but dictatorial the next when his little money-making baby and power trip start to get challenged by an unexpectedly spunky Truman – a man Christof’s personally trained to be scared of certain things so he won’t ever leave Seahaven…

The two extras are the same as the Special Edition DVD – so a little disappointing there. But that’s minor compared to how good the whole film looks on BLU RAY and especially how amazingly well it still stands up – a modern day masterpiece. And the scenes where Truman stops the bus in defiance and where he battles the storm on his boat trying to break free - brought tears to my eyes – fabulous stuff.

“You can’t get any away further away before you start coming back…” Truman says to Marlon about Fiji where his longed-for love Sylvia is.

It’s slightly disconcerting to find a movie character spouting such wisdom, because in 2009, our entire world feels like one big screwed up reality show that can only end badly... What a film!