Johnny O'Keefe - The Birth of Australian Rock 'n' Roll [3CD Set] (1996)

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Artist: Johnny O'Keefe
Title: The Birth of Australian Rock 'n' Roll
Year Of Release: 1996
Label: Festival Records [D80610]
Genre: Rockabilly, Rock & Roll, Ballad
Quality: 320 kbps / FLAC (tracks+.cue,log,scans)
Total Time: 3:09:23
Total Size: 435 mb / 961 mb
WebSite: Album Preview

Johnny O'Keefe was one of the premiere figures of '50s rock & roll in Australia, whose career consisted of recording facsimiles of American rock & roll hits for local consumption, as well as originals in a similar vein. His accent was rarely apparent on his vintage recordings, which were exciting rockers that didn't follow too closely the arrangements of the originals. His own compositions were often excellent; a song such as "Why Do They Doubt Our Love" should have been an American hit. The Birth of Australian Rock'n'Roll is a 75-song, three-disc anthology that is divided thematically. The first disc is devoted to hits, including O'Keefe's rockin' television theme songs and 1974 comeback duet with Margaret McLaren, "Mockingbird." Disc two collects ballads, and disc three compiles rarities (including many of the anthology's best recordings). Most of the tracks are drawn from the late '50s and early to mid-'60s, but a handful of later efforts from the '70s are included as well. A cut above the average American teen idol, O'Keefe was a limited vocalist but an exciting rocker, and his recordings deserve to be heard by American fans of '50s rock & roll.

:: TRACKLIST ::

CD1 - The Hits
01 - The Wild One (2:17)
02 - Swanee River (2:12)
03 - I Ain't A Gonna Do It (2:04)
04 - Peek-A-Boo (1:59)
05 - That'll Be Alright (2:30)
06 - So Tough (2:25)
07 - Shout (4:25)
08 - She's My Baby (2:11)
09 - Don't You Know (Pretty Baby) (2:16)
10 - Come On And Take My Hand (2:23)
11 - Ready For You (2:17)
12 - Jubilee (2:30)
13 - Right Now (2:08)
14 - Sing (And Tell The Blues So Long) (2:03)
15 - Move Baby Move (2:25)
16 - You'll Never Cherish A Love So True (Untill You Lose It) (2:42)
17 - Shake Baby Shake (2:26)
18 - Twist And Shout (1:54)
19 - The Sun's Gonna Shine Tomorrow (2:23)
20 - Mockingbird (2:46)
21 - Rock 'n' Roll Will Stand (It Will Stand) (2:04)
22 - Ooh Poo Pah Doo (6:48)
23 - Six O'Clock Rock (1:46)
24 - Rock Time (2:17)
25 - High Rollin' Man (2:27)

CD 2 - The Ballads
01 - Over The Mountain (2:47)
02 - Why Do They Doubt Our Love (1:52)
03 - It's Too Late (2:39)
04 - I'm Counting On You (2:30)
05 - I Thank You (2:05)
06 - She Wears My Ring (2:17)
07 - Be Careful Of Stones That You Throw (2:51)
08 - Confessions Of A Lonely Man (2:40)
09 - Just A Closer Walk With Thee (2:33)
10 - My Heart Belongs To Only You (2:39)
11 - Will You Still Love Tomorrow (2:46)
12 - To Love Somebody (2:32)
13 - I Believe (2:34)
14 - Since I Met You Baby (2:32)
15 - The Steady Game (1:45)
16 - To Love (2:22)
17 - Own True Self (1:41)
18 - Hey Girl (2:53)
19 - On The Road (3:14)
20 - My Wish Came True (2:44)
21 - Save The Last Dance For Me (2:47)
22 - Mansion Over The Hilltop (2:57)
23 - I Am Blessed (2:55)
24 - Ecstasy (2:24)
25 - A Girl Needs To Love And Be Loved (2:06)

CD 3 - The Rarities
01 - Lawdy Miss Clawdy (2:21)
02 - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot (2:52)
03 - Yes Indeed I Do (2:15)
04 - (You've Got Me) Danglin' On A String (3:27)
05 - Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On (2:16)
06 - Shake Baby Shake (2:09)
07 - What Do Ya Know (2:08)
08 - What'd I Say (3:54)
09 - Good Luck Charm (1:59)
10 - Don't Be Cruel (2:28)
11 - Quarter To Three (2:11)
12 - Diana (2:39)
13 - Litty Bitty Pretty One (2:26)
14 - Ain't That A Shame (2:54)
15 - Silhouettes (2:11)
16 - Comfort In My Heart (2:13)
17 - Mountain Of Love (2:25)
18 - Go To The Mardi Gras (2:50)
19 - I'm In Love Again (2:01)
20 - I'm Movin' On (2:36)
21 - Brown Eyed Handsome Man (2:02)
22 - Early In The Morning (2:59)
23 - Keep A Walkin' (1:41)
24 - Wear My Ring Around Your Neck (2:23)
25 - She's My Baby (Unreleased Version with Opening Dialogue) (2:25)

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