[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?] Rockabilly Classics and Recommended Popular Tracks (21–30)
Long Tall Sally & Tutti FruttiLittle Richard
Little Richard’s Long Tall Sally & Tutti Frutti, featuring his striking standing, high-energy piano playing.
His singing style uses a scooping, guttural approach, with bursts of high-register vibrato popping out now and then.
Great Balls of FireJERRY LEE LEWIS
Jerry Lee Lewis, a very wild man with a rock ’n’ roll piano style.
He was considered a pioneer of rockabilly and achieved major hits.
However, when it was revealed that he had married a 13-year-old girl, his rock career collapsed, though he later made a comeback.
Revival Among the Youth? Classic Rockabilly Anthems and Recommended Hits (31–40)
Rip This JointGreen Day
The shuffling rockabilly beat is incredibly lively, and paired with the thick electric guitar sound, it creates a seriously cool vibe.
Green Day, now inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, deliver a cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Rip This Joint.” This track lets you enjoy an arrangement that’s quintessentially punk.
Summertime BluesEddie Cochran
In the 1987 film La Bamba, rockabilly singer Brian Setzer appears as Eddie Cochran and performs this song.
It is one of Cochran’s signature tracks; he died in a traffic accident in 1960 at the young age of 21.
He had a tremendous influence on later rock history.
You could also say he popularized the style of a pompadour with a Gretsch guitar.
Twenty-Flight RockEddie Cochran
While Eddie Cochran is known for many sweet love songs, he also left behind a wealth of great rockabilly tracks.
The song featured here has been covered by various artists and has become a rockabilly staple.
The richly slap-echoed, masculine vocals are sure to give you chills.
MaybelleneChuck Berry
Chuck Berry, a legend of the rock world, one of the founders of rock ’n’ roll, and a guitar hero.
His rockabilly number “Maybellene” is up-tempo and crisp, yet delivers a delightfully swinging groove.
MessageThe Biscats
This is the eighth single from The Biscats, who present a new musical style, “J-Rockabilly,” blending rockabilly and pop.
The song explores themes of overcoming feelings like loneliness and self-loathing to find strength and hope, resulting in a track that stays close to the listener’s heart.
Its charm lies in many elements: a sound with a nostalgic atmosphere, clear and airy vocals, and a melody line that feels as if it’s been lifted straight from the emotions.
If you’re ready to break free from the past and be reborn as a new version of yourself, this might be the song to listen to.