Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records - 2707

Amazon.com Most of the artists on this tribute to Sam Phillips's legendary Memphis label have chosen to cover the rockabilly hits. It isn't until a genuine Sun rockabilly artist--the late Carl Perkins--makes an appearance, joining Van Morrison for Howlin' Wolf's "Sittin' on Top of the World," that things briefly get bluesy. Instead, Paul McCartney, Jeff Beck, Chrissie Hynde, Tom Petty, and Bryan Ferry all offer up loving, note-for-note recreations of early Elvis tunes, even if it was Jerry Lee Lewis, not Elvis, who recorded a cover of "Don't Be Cruel" (Ferry's tune) for Sun. But Elton John and Mandy Barnett both do The Killer (Lewis) proud here, as Sheryl Crow later does for Charlie Rich, and Led Zep's Page & Plant do for Sonny Burgess. Especially marvelous is Bob Dylan's subtle and, at times, hilarious take on Warren Smith's "Red Cadillac and a Black Moustache." It's a career highlight and every bit as enchanting as Robert Gordon's '70s cover version. Like the label itself, there are more hits than misses here. --Bill Holdship Product Description 'Good Rockin' Tonight' The Sun Records Legacy' is a musical celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of Sun Records. This London-Sire Records release features new renditions of the Sun classics - 1. 'That's All Right Mama' Paul McCartney 2. 'Mystery
ASIN: B00005NZX7
VSKU: GGV.B00005NZX7.LN
Condition: Like New
Author/Artist:Elton John|Eric Clapton|Tom Petty|Bob Dylan|Brian Ferry|Sheryl Crow|Paul McCartney|Johnny Hallyday|Various Artists|Matchbox 20
Binding: Audio CD