Louis Jordan - Rocks

With its acclaimed ROCKS series, Bear Family Records® celebrates the true pioneers of rock ’n’ roll. Few artists deserve that recognition more than Louis Jordan, whose explosive blend of jump blues, swing and rhythm & blues laid the foundation for the rock revolution that followed.

This collection focuses on Jordan’s remarkable post-war and later recordings, revealing an artist still performing with tremendous energy, humor, musicianship and innovation.

• Dedicated ROCKS collection showcasing one of the most influential architects of rock ’n’ roll.
• Features rare and outstanding recordings from Louis Jordan’s later career.
• Includes extensive liner notes by acclaimed music historian Bill Dahl.
• Expertly remastered from the best available sources.
• Essential listening for fans of Jump Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Rock ’n’ Roll and American music history.

tracklist -
1 Rock 'N' Rall Call
2 Messy Bessy
3 House Party
4 Pettin' and Pokin'
5 Slo', Smooth and Easy
6 Big Bess
7 Baby You're Just Too Much!
8 Fat Sam from Birmingham
9 Choo Choo CH' Boogie
10 Chicken Back
11 Tear Drops from My Eyes
12 Barnyard Boogie
13 Dripper
14 Crazy Baby
15 Dad Gum Ya Hide, Boy
16 Fire
17 Hog Wash
18 I Want a Roof Over My Head (And Bread on the Table)
19 Caldonia
20 I Want You to Be My Baby
21 Love You 'Til Your Money's Gone Blues
22 Lemonade
23 Ella Mae
24 Whiskey Do Your Stuff
25 Cat Scratchin'
26 Salt Pork, West Virginia
27 Saturday Night Fish Fry
28 Wake Up Jacob
29 Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens
30 65 Bars