[Revival among the youth?] Rockabilly classics and recommended popular songs
Rockabilly, a music genre that was born in 1950.
Its heyday ran from the 1950s through the 1960s, but thanks to its distinctive sound, it has been loved for many years up to the present day.
This time, I’d like to introduce some classic rockabilly songs!
You’ll find tracks you might recognize even if you’re not familiar with the genre, featuring famous artists like Elvis Presley and Carl Perkins.
We’ve picked out irresistible pieces for fans of upbeat music and oldies alike, so please sit back, relax, and enjoy.
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Revival Among the Youth? Classic Rockabilly Anthems and Recommended Popular Tracks (71–80)
I Wanna Go SouthAndy Starr
Andy Starr from Arkansas was one of the many musicians in 1956 aiming to become the next Elvis.
This song was his 1956 single release, featuring shouted vocals and a fresh lead guitar sound.
Just Rockin’Glen Cooper
This is a rockabilly song by Glen Cooper, released by Mecca Records in 1957.
With a very simple arrangement and unpretentious vocals, featuring galloping guitar and upright bass, it’s a classic that truly epitomizes “pure rockabilly.”
Get RhythmJohnny Cash
Johnny Cash, an outlaw singer who has crafted a distinctive sound with his baritone voice and influenced many musicians.
This is also a classic of “pure rockabilly,” a standout track where his confident-sounding vocals resound.
[Revival Among the Youth?] Classic Rockabilly Anthems and Recommended Popular Tracks (81–90)
Trapped LoveKeith Courvale
A song released in 1958 by Keith Courvale, whose rockabilly career was short-lived.
The simultaneously included track “Steelworker Blues” also gained strong support.
“Trapped Love” was later covered by The Cramps and has become a staple on rockabilly compilation albums.
Believe What You SayRick Nelson
Believe What You Say by American musician Ricky Nelson, whose real name was Eric Hilliard Nelson.
He later transitioned to acting and film directing, but at this time he was active as a rockabilly singer.
My Bucket’s Got A Hole In ItSonny Burgess
This song is a blues number owned by Clarence Williams, a 1920s jazz pianist who also wore many hats as a producer and publisher.
Because he often bought numerous songs from impoverished songwriters for just a few dollars, the original author of this piece is unknown.
It was first recorded by Hank Williams in 1949.
This is Sonny Burgess’s rockabilly take on it.
Sneaky PeteSonny Fisher
Sonny Fisher, known as the “Wild Man from Texas,” enjoyed popularity for nearly 25 years, especially among European audiences.
This ‘Sneaky Pete’ was Fisher’s second single, released in the spring of 1955.
Elvis Presley was impressed by the band’s performance and invited the drummer, Darrell Newsome, to join him at a Houston show.