Break-A-Way: The Songs Of Jackie Deshannon 1961-1967 [Import]

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 7, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Ace Records UK
• ASIN: B001FE1WB6
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #164,556 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Break-A-Way - IRMA THOMAS

2. When You Walk In The Room - THE SEARCHERS

3. Just Like Him - PJ PROBY

4. Come And Stay With Me - CHER

5. Woe Is Me - HELEN SHAPIRO

6. Dancing Silhouettes - THURSTON HARRIS

7. (He's) The Great Impostor - THE FLEETWOODS

8. There's Gonna Be A Fight - DICK LORY

9. So Deep - BRENDA LEE

10. You Won't Forget Me - PETER JAMES

11. Carrying A Torch - WYNONA CARR

12. Blue Ribbons - DOBIE GRAY

13. Stop That Girl - BARBARA LEWIS

14. In My Time Of Sorrow - GAY SHINGLETON

15. I Remember The Girl - THE BANDITS

16. Back Street Girl - DIANA DAWN

17. Am I Dreaming - JANE CANADA

18. Splendor In The Grass - THE BOYS

19. Guitar Child - DUANE EDDY & THE REBELETTES

20. Should I Cry - THE CONCORDS

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bluer, October 11, 2009

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This collection is absolutely stunning. Most of these tracks were not familiar to me; so I greatly appreciate the ample 27 cuts on the disc & the informative liner notes. The remastering and engineering on this disc is terrific, giving great clarity to the sound of these vintage cuts. Also, I am very appreciative to be able to hear the songs of Jackie DeShannon in one place. Her music as a recording artist has tended to overshadow her stature as a songwriter. I'm impressed by the consistent quality & punch of her material. I bought this disc with a flurry of other discs, and find myself repeatly grabbing this one.

Irma Thomas' track that is the title track for this collection is an amazing record with that punchy "No no no no" chorus; it's instantly become one of my favorite classic rock tracks. The Searchers' version of "When You Walk in the Room" went to #35 on the Billboard charts and has a distinctive guitar line. Helen Shapiro's recording of "Woe Is Me" has throbbing tom-tom percussion that knocks the track through the roof. Brenda Lee's "So Deep" pops joyfully out of the speakers in contrast to the lyric, "I'm blue, so blue; I can't get bluer." Barbara Lewis' "Stop That Girl" from her "Baby, I'm Yours" LP sounds majestic with the rising chorus. "I Remember The Girl" is such an excellent song with this great version by The Bandits packing a punch from that era, "In some little town where she will settle down, will I be there to share her plans & dreams?." The Concords' "Should I Cry" with their high falsettos is a delightful doo-wop with the chimes ringing vividly. Ricky Nelson recorded "Thank You Darlin'" for his "Seven" album that is in my collection. This remastered version sounds so fresh & clear. I love the girl group record by The Fashionettes, "Daydreamin' Of You," with its loping guitar line, "When I said hello, you went on your way." From The Byrds' "Mr. Tambourine Man" album comes Jackie's lovely "Don't Doubt Yourself Babe" with the McGuinn/Crosby harmonies and the Byrds' trademark jangly guitars. Jackie's demo recording of "Only You Can Free My Mind" has a great vocal performance. "Break-A-Way" is a delightful celebration of Jackie DeShannon, the songwriter. The engineering and rarity of many of the recordings make it essential listening. Enjoy!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very entertaining collection from great songwriter, December 23, 2010

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Jackie DeShannon has crafted some wonderful songs over the years. "Break-A-Way--the Songs of Jackie DeShannon 1961-1967" collects 27 of them from both famous (Brenda Lee, Cher, Rick Nelson, the Byrds) and more obscure (Diana Dawn and Jane Canada) artists. Most of the songs are pop/soul, with Wynona Carr giving the remarkable "Carrying a Torch" full-bore gospel treatment. There are too many highlights to mention, but Brenda Lee sings "So Deep" with her usual pluck; Rick Nelson's "Thank You Darlin'" showcases his easy-going confidence; R&B singer Irma Thomas delivers a hard-driving Break-A-Way; the Concords' "Should I Cry" is a perfect doo-wop song; and Thurston Harris's soulful "Dancing Silhouettes" is almost as great as Jackie's own version. "(He's) the Great Impostor" was a hit for the Fleetwoods and I think it's as good as their No. 1 hit "Come Softly to Me." Some of the songs are DeShannon collaborations with Sharon Sheeley while two of the songs were cowritten by Jimmy Page ("Stop that Girl" and "In My Time of Sorrow"). Virtually nothing clocks in at over three minutes (one exception is a very nice Jackie DeShannon demo from 1967)--these are short and very sweet songs.

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4.0 out of 5 stars They missed a real winner by omitting "Each Time"., February 10, 2009

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H. E. Kagebine Jr. "12-string, Stunt Vocals, ... (Inland Empire, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is not a review, just an observation.

There's a DeShannon song titled "Each Time" which contains many infectious hooks in more places than just the verse and chorus. I first heard this one by the Searchers and really liked it alot. Yet, it's the version by Marti Jones --Don Dixon's other half-- which simply does this song justice. Each Time was recorded for A&M as part of Marti's album called "Used Guitars". Either the Marti Jones or the Searchers version would've improved this collection just a nudge. However, Break-A-Way is still a keeper!