{"product_id":"arkansas-rocks-vol-1-rockabilly-rocknroll-from-the-natural-state-cd","title":"Various Artists - Arkansas Rocks Vol. 1: Rockabilly \u0026 Rock 'n' Roll from the Natural State (CD)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eMemphis is often seen as the birthplace of rock'n'roll - but much of this music actually developed outside the city. In the rural South, in places like Arkansas, country, blues and the new beat came together in a raw and direct way. This is exactly where Arkansas Rockers Vol. 1 begins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis compilation focuses on a scene that is often overlooked, even though it played an important role in shaping rock'n'roll. Arkansas was never a major recording center, but it was a place where countless young musicians took their first steps - often aiming to make it to Memphis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome of them later became world famous - including Johnny Cash, Sonny Burgess, Billy Lee Riley and Conway Twitty, all of whom have roots in Arkansas and carried the sound far beyond the state. But alongside these well-known names, the focus here is on the 'second tier': artists like Larry Donn, Bobby Lee Trammell or Don Head, whose recordings now stand as some of the strongest examples of Arkansas rock'n'roll. Eddie Bond, closely connected to both the Memphis and Arkansas scenes, also belongs in this context.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany of these musicians recorded for small labels, produced their own singles or played clubs and radio shows across the region. These are the recordings featured on this CD.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe result is a direct and unpolished sound that captures the spirit of the late 1950s and early 1960s. You can hear the influence of rhythm \u0026amp; blues as well as country - and above all, the drive to be part of something new.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArkansas Rockers Vol. 1 is more than just a collection of rare tracks. It is a look at a regional scene that made its own contribution to the history of rock'n'roll - often unnoticed, but full of energy.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch2\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003eBobby Lee Trammell - Arkansas Twist\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eEarl Smith \u0026amp; Night Cappers - Black River Bay\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eKenny Owens - Long Lost John\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eKen \u0026amp; The Goldtones - If Somebody Loves You\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eLarry Donn - That’s What I Call a Ball\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eBobby Brown - Please, Please Baby\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eChuck Comer - Little More Lovin’\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eThe Thunderbirds - Flying Saucers\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eThe Thunderbirds - A Whole Lot of Shakin’\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eSylvia Mobley - Every Time I See You\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eSonny Deckelman - Lonely Weekends\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eBuddy Phillips - Coffee Baby\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eCharley Maybee - Little Judy\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eMike McAllister - I Don’t Dig It\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eJohnny Tolleson - You’re in Love with Yourself\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eMontie Jones - Moonshine\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eLuke Royer - One’s All the Law Will Allow\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eTonya Dee - Shake This Town\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eEddie Bond - Big Boss Man\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eLeo Castleberry - Teen Age Blues\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eDon Head - Goin’ Strong\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eChuck Brooks - Spinning My Wheels\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eJimmy Ford - You’re Gonna Be Sorry\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eMorgan Twins - Johnny Come Lately\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eOlen Bingham - Love Them Every One\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bear Family Records\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pop\/Rock\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60:00 mins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0       \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 06\/05\/26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4000127177384\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"BEARFAMILY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47612948185337,"sku":"BCD17738","price":15.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/4889\/files\/BCD17738.jpg?v=1774622166","url":"https:\/\/mvdshop.com\/products\/arkansas-rocks-vol-1-rockabilly-rocknroll-from-the-natural-state-cd","provider":"MVD Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}