Regarding Johnny Burnette, it's the music of the Trio ya'll want to hear, not Johnny solo. After R & R died off in the late 50's (Buddy Holly and Eddie Cochran died, Carl Perkins joined Johnny Cash's band, Johnny himself got addicted to speed and then went Country, Jerry Lee Lewis got himself black-balled for marrying his 13-year old cousin, Chuck Berry got himself convicted of transporting a minor across state lines for immoral purposes and sent to prison, Gene Vincent's career just died on it's own, Roy Orbison moved from Sun Records to Monument and started producing his grandiose Operatic spectaculars, and Elvis returned from military service minus his long greasy hair, sideburns, and original band---the infamous trio of Scotty, Bill & D.J., and started recording the mostly God-awful music needed for those lame movies he did throughout the 60's), record companies started signing and promoting clean-cut Pop singers---Frankie Avalon, Fabian, Bobby Vee, Bobby Vinton, etc.) Seeing the writing on the wall, Johnny Burnette went Pop, having a hit with "You're Sixteen" (covered by Ringo Starr in the early 70's on his "Photographs" album). But Johnny's slick Pop sound is a far cry from the tough, rural sound of his Rockabilly.
Artists' lps that don't get the respect deserved
Allman Brothers "Enlightened Rouges". I've always enjoyed this one. It's always a treat to listen to and has great sonics. To beat it all, it's easily found used. In fact, I'm listening right now. (Is it because Don Johnson has some credits?) Thoughts? Suggestions? More importantly, put it on and enjoy!
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