Jet Propelled: The 1978 Comeback

~ Release by Carl Perkins (see all versions of this release, 4 available)

Annotation

In the Spring of 1978, Carl Perkins enjoyed a spectacular career rejuvenation with the TV-advertised "Ol' Blue Suede's Back". This 2-CD set documents Carl's 1978 comeback, featuring "Ol' Blue Suede's Back" (CD1, tracks 1-12), an unreleased follow-up album, an in-depth BBC Radio London interview, and six live cuts from a memorable Radio 1 session.

Annotation last modified on 2011-12-22 18:53 UTC.

Tracklist

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▼ CD 1
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1Rock Around the Clock
vocals:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music) (in 1978)
cover recording of:
Rock Around the Clock (Bill Haley’s version) (in 1978)
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy De Knight (in 1952) and Max C. Freedman (American songwriter and lyricist) (in 1952)
arranger:
Harry Filler
publisher:
Edward Kassner Music Co. Ltd. and Myers Music, Inc.
version of:
We’re Gonna Rock Around the Clock (Original Freedman / De Knight version)
2:18
2That’s All Right Mama
cover recording of:
That’s All Right
lyricist and composer:
Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Crudup Music, Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Intersong GmbH (publisher; do NOT use as release label), PW Ballads, Special Rider Music, St. Louis Music Corp., Unichappell Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
3:04
3Kaw Liga
cover recording of:
Kaw‐Liga
lyricist and composer:
Fred Rose (songwriter) and Hank Williams (country music legend)
publisher:
Milene Music. Inc (ASCAP) (on 1952-12-02)
2:27
4Tutti Frutti
cover recording of:
Tutti Frutti
lyricist:
Dorothy LaBostrie (American songwriter) and Richard Wayne Penniman
composer:
Dorothy LaBostrie (American songwriter), Joe Lubin and Richard Wayne Penniman
publisher:
ATV Music Ltd., Sony/ATV Songs LLC, Venice, Venice Music, ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング A事業部 (Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc., A Division) and Phonogram GmbH (in 1983)
2:15
5I’m in Love Again
cover recording of:
I’m in Love Again
writer:
Antoine Dominique Domino (Fats Domino) and Dave Bartholomew
2:17
6Blue Suede Shoes
recording of:
Blue Suede Shoes
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music) (in 1955)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (Publisher), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Carlin Music Corp., EMI Music Publishing (do not use as a release label!), Hi Lo Music, Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Unichappell Music, Unichappell Music, Inc. and Wren Music Co.
part of:
Million Dollar Quartet (jukebox musical, book by Floyd Mutrux and Colin Escott)
2:26
7Be Bop A‐Lula
live cover recording of:
Be‐Bop‐A‐Lula
writer:
Bill “Tex” Davis and Gene Vincent
2:55
8Maybelline
cover recording of:
Maybellene
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Salee Music Company
2:53
9Whole Lotta Shakin’ Going On
cover recording of:
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On
writer:
Roy Hall (US rockabilly pianist & songwriter) and Dave “Curly” Williams
publisher:
Cherio Music Publishers, Inc., EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS‐affiliated), Marlyn Music Publishing Inc., Marlyn Music Publishing Ltd., Ni'Mani Entertainment Co. (ASCAP-affiliated) and Whole Lotta Shakin' Music
2:55
10Hang Up My Rock’ n’ Roll Shoes
cover recording of:
Hang Up My Rock and Roll Shoes
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis
publisher:
Tideland Music Publishing Corporation and Unichappell Music, Inc.
2:30
11Shake, Rattle and Roll
cover recording of:
Shake, Rattle and Roll
additional lyricist:
Daryl Bosteels
writer:
Charles Calhoun and Jesse Stone
publisher:
Campbell Connelly, Mijac Music, Nightlight Music Pty Ltd., Progressive Music (publisher), Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc., Unichappell Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
3:09
12Rock on Around the World
3:02
13Why You Been Gone So Long?
3:06
14Miss Misunderstand
3:44
15The Hurt Put on by You
recording of:
The Hurt Put on by You
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
2:59
16Cloud Up and Rain on You
2:54
17Goodnight Irene
2:36
18Let Ol’ Mother Nature Have Her Way
3:11
19That Evil Child
2:40
20Lovesick Blues
2:29
21Mustang Wine
2:27
22Let Me On
2:51
23The Whole World Misses You
recording of:
The Whole World Misses You
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
3:23
24Mama
2:46
25Turn Around
recording of:
Turn Around
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
publisher:
Hi Lo Music and Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher)
2:48
▼ CD 2
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1BBC Radio London interview with Charlie Gillett
49:52
2Matchbox (BBC Radio 1 session)
live recording of:
Matchbox
lyricist and composer:
Carl Perkins (American pioneer of rockabilly music)
publisher:
Aberbach (London) (Publisher), Carl Perkins Music Inc., Carlin Music Corp., Knox Music, Inc., MPL Communications Ltd. (not for release label use! Paul McCartney-related, London-based company), Unichappell Music and Wren Music Co.
version of:
Match Box Blues
2:35
3C.C. Rider (BBC Radio 1 session)
cover recording of:
C.C. Rider
lyricist and composer:
Ma Rainey
writer:
Arent
publisher:
Leeds Music Ltd.
3:10
4Glad All Over (BBC Radio 1 session)
live recording of:
Glad All Over
composer:
Roy C. Bennett (US songwriter), Aaron Schroeder (1950s~1960s US songwriter) and Sid Tepper
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, MCA Music Ltd., Minder Music and Minder Music Ltd.
2:06
5Be Bop A‐Lula (BBC Radio 1 session)
live cover recording of:
Be‐Bop‐A‐Lula
writer:
Bill “Tex” Davis and Gene Vincent
2:55
6That’s All Right Mama (BBC Radio 1 session)
live cover recording of:
That’s All Right
lyricist and composer:
Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Crudup Music, Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Intersong GmbH (publisher; do NOT use as release label), PW Ballads, Special Rider Music, St. Louis Music Corp., Unichappell Music and Unichappell Music, Inc.
5:24
7Tribute to Elvis (BBC Radio 1 session)
3:13