Duane Eddy (1938-2024) was an American rock'n'roll artist known for his "twangy" guitar sound. Up to 1963 he'd sold over twelve million records and has become a big influence to many later acts, like Beach Boys, Beatles, Shadows and Bruce Springsteen. Between 1955-63 he had thirtyone top 100 45:s on Billboard, whereof three top ten. His four earlier albums also did good in US and/or UK, while this fifth was the first not to chart in UK and only managed #93 in US. It's a theme album with each song dedicated to a certain girl, six of the tracks penned or co-penned by Eddy, the rest covers. There's hardly any lyrics, but instrumentals embellished by background quires from Jordanaires and Anita Kerr Singers. And even if some of the tracks can be called rock'n'roll it's mostly more wistful than right-on. It doesn't hit me in the gut, but good music to relax to in an atmosphere reminding of fifties cozy. On the plus side also the audio is super clear and it's nice to see the front sleeve images of Eddy with Brenda Lee and Annette Funicello, to which he also dedicated one song each - the "Brenda" medley of her songs and "Annette". I will keep it as good background music for now, but not ready to pick any favs yet. Premiere release in US and Canada on Jamie (JLP/S-70-319), also early in New Zeeland (London HAM-W 6198) and Australia (London HAA-2373). UK 2012 CD on Jamie (JAMIE 4040). First UK had label as shown here in a thin laminated cover.
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