[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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Bo DiddleyBo Diddley
Bo Diddley (1955), by rock ’n’ roll originator Bo Diddley, who radiated a powerful individuality.
The legendary Bo Diddley beat started here.
It’s a song that blends elements of rock ’n’ roll, R&B, and rockabilly.
Ring of FireJohnny Cash
Known for its deep baritone voice.
Its best-selling hit single achieved success rivaling that of Elvis Presley.
It has been covered by artists such as Eric Burdon & The Animals and DragonForce.
It was released by Johnny Cash in 1963.
The mariachi-style horn section is particularly distinctive.
Everybody’s Trying To Be My BabyCarl Perkins
The song “Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby,” also famous for George Harrison’s vocal cover with The Beatles.
It features a powerful, dynamic slap technique on the upright bass and standout rockabilly guitar.
King Cry BabyJames Intveld
This is an insert song from the 1990 coming-of-age film Cry-Baby.
In the movie it looks like Johnny Depp, the star, is singing, but he’s actually lip-syncing; the original vocal is by James Intveld.
It’s a rockabilly track packed with highlights—slap bass, a sax solo, backing vocals, boogie-woogie piano, and guitar sounds.
DUCKTAILJoe Clay
Joe Clay made his debut on The King and appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in May 1956.
His early singles are said to be very exciting rockabilly.
However, he was unable to establish a commercial standing thereafter and worked as a lounge singer.
[A Revival Among the Youth?] Classic Rockabilly Anthems and Recommended Popular Tracks (41–50)
Rock HouseRoy Orbison
Roy Orbison, famous for “Pretty Woman” and “Only the Lonely,” also left behind many rockabilly-style songs.
In this track, he showcases his uniquely gentle vocal delivery, and you can lose yourself in his beautiful voice.
It’s a song that lets you fully enjoy the rockabilly sound.
BOP-A-LENARONNIE SELF
It was recorded in 1957 and released in 1958.
Rather than a classic, this track might be considered something of an oddball.
Ronnie Self was a rockabilly singer-songwriter who, despite signing with major labels Columbia and Decca from the late 1950s to the early 1960s, never achieved success.
This song was his only hit to make the charts.