1-CD-Album Digipak, 44 pages booklet, 32 tracks, playing time 78:06 minutes

The only 'Best Of' compilation of George Hamilton IV's early recordings, featuring his greatest rockabilly, teen pop and country smashes.
It includes two Top 10 Hits, four Top 50 Hits, and four Top 100 Hits. Also includes five Top 25 Country Hits, incl. #1 Abilene Includes several songs only previously available on Bear Family's box set, such as Dale Hawkins' House, A Car, And A Wedding Ring. Fabulous original photos from George Hamilton IV's personal scrapbook, including exclusive photos of George Hamilton IV with Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, and many other '50s heroes. Extensive liner notes by Deke Dickerson from new interviews with George Hamilton IV.

In the tradition of the 'Rocks' and 'Gonna Shake This Shack' series, Bear Family now offers the first in its 'Drugstore Rock 'n' Roll' series by a single artist. This is a true 'Best Of' compilation from George Hamilton IV's early days as a rockabilly, teen idol, and Nashville Sound pioneer. From his rockabilly classic If You Don't Know (I Ain't Gonna Tell Ya) to his breakout hits A Rose And A Baby Ruth and Abilene, you'll find all the greatest gems from George Hamilton IV's early years of music stardom. While you're listening, read the notes and discover how mild-mannered George Hamilton IV got along with Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Sam Cooke and Chuck Berry, and hear George Hamilton IV explain how A Rose And A Baby Ruth became a hit. This is an enjoyable compilation of an enjoyable man - country music legend George Hamilton IV.

Track Listing

• Everybody's Body
• Why Don't They Understand
• I've Got A Secret
• I Know Where I'm Goin'
• A Rose And A Baby Ruth
• If You Don't Know, I Ain't Gonna Tell You
• When I Grow Too Old To Dream
• Even Tho'
• Only One Love
• High School Romance
• Your Cheatin' Heart
• Now And For Always
• When Will I Know
• Gee
• I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
• House A Car And A Wedding Ring
• Can You Blame Us
• The Steady Game
• Last Night We Fell In Love
• Who's Taking You To The Prom
• Before This Day Ends
• That's How It Goes
• Can't Let Her See Me Cry
• To You And Yours (From Me And Mine)
• Three Steps To The Phone (Millions Of Miles)
• Abilene
• You're Easy To Love
• You Nearly Lose Your Mind
• Jimmy Brown The Newsboy
• If You Don't Know I Ain't Gonna Tell You

Additional Details

Label: Bear Family Records

Genre: Pop/Rock

Run Time: 78 mins

Release Date: 07/15/09

UPC: 4000127169341