1-CD with 24-page booklet, 24 tracks. Playing time approx. 59 mns

A dream package for lovers of great pickin'. Joe Maphis not only played fast, but all those notes took shape and told a story. He was one of the founding fathers of rock 'n' roll and surf guitar. Here are all of his Columbia instrumentals from 1955 to 1960, plus a rare Republic single from 1960. 24 tracks in all. Titles include Fire On The Strings, Guitar Rock 'n' Roll, Town Hall Shuffle, Water Baby Boogie and Navajo War Party. Four titles feature Larry Collins!

Track Listing

• Flying Fingers
• Lorrie Ann
• Guitar Rock And Roll
• Randy Lynn Rag
• Sweet Fern
• Twin Banjo Special
• Fire On The Strings
• Bully Of The Town
• Town Hall Shuffle
• Floggin' The Banjo
• Tennessee Two Step
• Katy Warren Breakdown
• Bye, Bye (& LARRY COLLINS)
• Early American (& LARRY COLLINS)
• The Rockin' Gypsy (& LARRY COLLINS)
• Hurricane (& LARRY COLLINS)
• Short Recess
• Moonshot
• Del Rio
• Mavajo (War Party)
• Jubilo
• Marching Through Georgia
• Water Baby Boogie
• Black Sombrero

Additional Details

Label: Bear Family Records

Genre: Country

Run Time: 59 mins

Release Date: 01/02/07

UPC: 4000127161031