Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session
Carl Perkins · 1986
57 min · 18 tracks · country · rockabilly
A vibrant resurgence of rockabilly energy, blending classic rhythms with Perkins’ signature storytelling and guitar prowess.
Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session is an album by Carl Perkins, released in 1986. A vibrant resurgence of rockabilly energy, blending classic rhythms with Perkins’ signature storytelling and guitar prowess. This album is notable for its celebration of rockabilly's legacy, positioning Perkins as a key figure in the revival of interest in this genre. 'Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session' received positive critical attention for its authenticity and energy, further solidifying Perkins’ enduring impact on rock and country music. The album also contributed to the broader revival of traditional American roots music during the mid-1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session sound like?
A vibrant resurgence of rockabilly energy, blending classic rhythms with Perkins’ signature storytelling and guitar prowess. Rooted in country and rockabilly.
What makes Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session by Carl Perkins notable?
This album is notable for its celebration of rockabilly's legacy, positioning Perkins as a key figure in the revival of interest in this genre. 'Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session' received positive critical attention for its authenticity and energy, further solidifying Perkins’ enduring impact on rock and country music. The album also contributed to the broader revival of traditional American roots music during the mid-1980s. By 1986, Carl Perkins had experienced a career revival following the rockabilly resurgence of the late 1970s and early 1980s. This album came nearly three decades after his pivotal hit 'Blue Suede Shoes' and served as a testament to his lasting influence in the genre. It showcased his ability to connect with both old fans and new listeners, reinforcing his status as a rockabilly pioneer.
How many songs are on Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session?
Blue Suede Shoes: A Rockabilly Session has 18 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Intro 1:46
- 2 Boppin’ the Blues 2:54
- 3 Put Your Cat Clothes On 2:17
- 4 Honey Don’t Standout 4:16
- 5 Matchbox Blues Standout 4:21
- 6 Mean Woman Blues 3:03
- 7 Turn Around 3:09
- 8 Jackson 3:15
- 9 What Kind of Girl 2:16
- 10 Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby 3:12
- 11 Your True Love 3:31
- 12 Waiting for the Sunshine 2:54
- 13 Sun Records (medley) 5:47
- 14 Glad All Over 2:04
- 15 Whole Lotta Shakin’ 2:56
- 16 Gone, Gone, Gone 2:42
- 17 Blue Suede Shoes Standout 6:05
- 18 Gone, Gone, Gone (reprise) 0:53
Release Date
January 1, 1986
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
57 min 27 sec
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