Digitally re-mastered and expanded edition of this 1959 album. Esquerita's flamboyant stage personality, wild piano style and stratospheric pompadour made a deep impression on Little Richard during his formative years. There's an infectious raw Rhythm & Blues energy in Esquerita's playing and pleasing vitality in his gruffer, more soulful vocals that sounds much less time-warped than a lot of other early Rock 'n' Roll. These terrific recordings have been packaged together in this very special collector's edition and feature a virtual who's who of great sidemen, including Vincent Mosley, Tony White, Marvin Hughes and Elvis Presley's primary male back-up vocal group the Jordanaires, among others. Hoo Doo Records. 2010.
9 Believe Me When I Say Rock & Roll Is Here to Stay 2:19
10 I Need You 2:08
11 Maybe Baby 2:14
12 Gettin' Plenty Lovin' 2:04
13 Rockin' the Joint 2:03
14 Oh Baby 2:13
15 Laid Off 2:24
16 Esquerita and the Voola 2:14
17 This Thing Called Love 2:26
18 Just Another Lie 2:41
19 Please Come Home 2:42
20 You Can't Pull Me Down 2:25
Digitally re-mastered and expanded edition of this 1959 album. Esquerita's flamboyant stage personality, wild piano style and stratospheric pompadour made a deep impression on Little Richard during his formative years. There's an infectious raw Rhythm & Blues energy in Esquerita's playing and pleasing vitality in his gruffer, more soulful vocals that sounds much less time-warped than a lot of other early Rock 'n' Roll. These terrific recordings have been packaged together in this very special collector's edition and feature a virtual who's who of great sidemen, including Vincent Mosley, Tony White, Marvin Hughes and Elvis Presley's primary male back-up vocal group the Jordanaires, among others. Hoo Doo Records. 2010.
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