The Rock ’n’ Roll Era: 1958 Still Rockin’

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Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1High School Confidential
recording of:
High School Confidential
writer:
Ron Hargrave (from 1958-01 until 1958-01-28) and Jerry Lee Lewis (rock & roll pianist, nicknamed “The Killer”) (from 1958-01 until 1958-01-28)
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, Hill & Range Songs, Inc. (publisher), Penron Music and Penron Music Publishing
Jerry Lee Lewis2:32
2Willie and the Hand Jive
recording of:
Willie and the Hand Jive
lyricist and composer:
Johnny Otis
publisher:
Eldorado Music Company
The Johnny Otis Show2:38
3Twilight Time
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (in 1958-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Elap Music Ltd. (a division of Pickwick Group Ltd. / a division of Carlton Home Entertainment (UK) Ltd.) and PolyGram Records, Inc. (not for release label use! US division of PolyGram) (in 1956)
cover recording of:
Twilight Time (in 1958-01)
lyricist:
Buck Ram
composer:
Artie Dunn, Al Nevins and Morty Nevins
publisher:
Chappell Music (UK), Devon Music Inc., EMI Davis Music Australia Pty Limited, Porgie Music, Songs of Universal, Inc. (BMI) and Victoria Music Publishing Co. Ltd.
translated version of:
Al caer la noche
The Platters42:46
4What Am I Living For?
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1958-02-14)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer) and Jerry Wexler
double bass [bass]:
Lloyd Trotman (US jazz bassist) (on 1958-02-14)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Joe Marshall (jazz drummer) (on 1958-02-14)
guitar:
George Barnes (on 1958-02-14) and Al Caiola (on 1958-02-14)
piano:
Sam Price (jazz/blues/boogie pianist) (on 1958-02-14)
tenor saxophone:
King Curtis (saxophonist) (on 1958-02-14)
vibraphone [vibes]:
Teddy Charles (on 1958-02-14)
vocals:
Chuck Willis (on 1958-02-14)
arranger:
Reggie Obrecht
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 35)
recording of:
What Am I Living For?
writer:
Art Harris and Fred Jay
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation
Chuck Willis2:29
5Lollipop
producer:
Archie Bleyer
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Cadence (NYC-based label founded by Archie Bleyer) (in 1958)
cover recording of:
Lollipop
writer:
Julius Dixson and Beverly Ross
publisher:
Anglo-Pic Music Co. Ltd. and Edward B. Marks Music Co. (founded originally as J. Stern & Co. in 1894, renamed in 1919)
The Chordettes42:11
6One Summer Night
recording of:
One Summer Night
writer:
Danny Webb
The Danleers2:15
7Come On, Let’s Go
recording of:
Come On, Let’s Go
lyricist and composer:
Ritchie Valens
publisher:
Tro-Essex Music Ltd.
Ritchie Valens2:06
8Whole Lotta Loving
producer:
Dave Bartholomew
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records USA (formerly EMI USA, renamed since early 1990s) (in 1991)
recorded at:
J&M/Cosimo Recording Studios (New Orleans, circa 1956-1968) in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 31)
recording of:
Whole Lotta Loving (on 1958-09-23)
lyricist and composer:
Antoine Dominique Domino (Fats Domino) and Dave Bartholomew
Fats Domino41:42
9We Belong TogetherRobert and Johnny2:49
10Maybe Baby
recording of:
Maybe Baby
lyricist and composer:
Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) and Norman Petty
publisher:
Melody Lane Pub and MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney‐related, NYC‐based company)
The Crickets2:05
11Ten Commandments of Love
recording of:
Ten Commandments of Love (Commandments of Love)
lyricist and composer:
Marshall Paul
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), BMG Rights Management (France) (not for release label use! file releases under its imprint BMG (2008–present)), Tristan Music Ltd. and ロックンロール ミュージック (Rock ’n’ Roll Music)
Harvey & The Moonglows3:42
12Rave On
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1958-01-25)
producer:
Milton DeLugg, Norman Petty and Bob Thiele (producer & songwriter)
bass:
Joe B. Mauldin (on 1958-01-25, on 1958-01-26)
drums (drum set):
Jerry Allison (on 1958-01-25, on 1958-01-26)
guitar:
Donald Amone (on 1958-01-25), Al Caiola (on 1958-01-25) and Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) (on 1958-01-26)
piano:
Norman Petty (on 1958-01-25, on 1958-01-26)
background vocals:
Robert Bollinger (on 1958-01-25), Robert Harter (on 1958-01-25), Abby Hoffer (on 1958-01-25), William Marine (on 1958-01-25) and Merril Ostrus (on 1958-01-25)
vocals:
Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer‐songwriter) (on 1958-01-25, on 1958-01-26)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1958) and MCA Records, Inc. (do not use as a release label! a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.) (in 1958)
recorded at:
Bell Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1958-01-26)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 154)
cover recording of:
Rave On (on 1958-01-26)
writer:
Norman Petty, Bill Tilghman (songwriter) and Sonny West (American songwriter and musician Joseph “Sonny” West)
publisher:
Melody Lane Publications Inc., Nor-Va-Jak Music, Southern Music (publisher) and Wren Music Co.
Buddy Holly4.21:52
13Western Movies
recording of:
Western Movies
writer:
Cliff Goldsmith and Fred Smith (60s producer)
publisher:
Escort Music Company and Keymen Music (publisher)
The Olympics2:23
14You Cheated
cover recording of:
You Cheated
lyricist and composer:
Don Burch
publisher:
Balcones Pub. Co. and Rockin' Music USA
The Shields2:31
15I Wonder Why
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 24)
recording of:
I Wonder Why
writer:
Melvin Anderson and Ricardo Weeks
publisher:
Schwartz Music
Dion & The Belmonts4.52:22
16The Walk
alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass and membranophone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.)
guitar:
Jimmy McCracklin (blues singer, songwriter) (in 1957-12) and Lafayette Thomas (in 1957-12)
tenor saxophone:
Johnny Parker (1950s tenor saxophonist) (in 1957-12)
vocals:
Jimmy McCracklin (blues singer, songwriter) (in 1957-12)
recording of:
The Walk (in 1957-12)
lyricist and composer:
Jimmy McCracklin (blues singer, songwriter)
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher)
Jimmy McCracklin2:48
17For Your Precious Love
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 3) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 327)
recording of:
For Your Precious Love
writer:
Arthur Brooks (Soul singer (ex-Impressions), sibling to Harrison and Richard), Richard Brooks (Soul singer/songwriter (“For Your Precious Love”)) and Jerry Butler (soul singer)
publisher:
Sunflower Music Inc (publisher) and Gladstone Music (from 1958 to ????)
Jerry Butler & The Impressions42:47
18Carol
producer:
Leonard & Phil Chess (legendary US production duo)
double bass:
Willie Dixon (on 1958-06-12)
drums (drum set):
Odie Payne (American Chicago blues drummer) (on 1958-06-12)
guitar and lead vocals:
Chuck Berry (on 1958-06-12)
percussion:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1958-06-12)
piano:
Paul Gayten (US R&B) (on 1958-06-12)
recorded at:
Sheldon Recording Studios, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on 1958-06-12)
part of:
Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1958 (recordings) (number: 10)
recording of:
Carol (on 1958-06-12)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Berry
publisher:
Arc Music Corp. (U.S. rock & blues publisher), Jewel Music Inc. and Jewel Music Publishing Co. Ltd. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Chuck Berry3.352:49
19Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay
recording of:
Rock and Roll Is Here to Stay
lyricist and composer:
David White (rock ’n’ roll pianist & songwriter, member of Danny & the Juniors)
Danny & the Juniors2:32
20Rumble
recording of:
Rumble
composer:
Milton Grant and Link Wray
publisher:
Andval Music and Link Wray Music
Link Wray & His Raymen2:23
21Jennie Lee
recording of:
Jennie Lee
writer:
Jan Berry and Arnie Ginsburg (member of Jan & Arnie)
publisher:
Daywin Music Inc.
Jan & Arnie2:06
22Talk to Me, Talk to Me
recording of:
Talk to Me, Talk to Me
writer:
Joe Seneca (Songwriter, film and television actor)
Little Willie John2:43

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part of:The Rock 'n' Roll Era (Time-Life Music) (number: 21) (order: 21)