The Eddie Cochran Story (4 Disc Set) [Box set, Import]

Eddie Cochran | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 10, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 4
• Format: Box set, Import
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: 101 DISTRIBUTION
• ASIN: B001N2Z42I
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #52,214 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Guilty Conscience

2. Mr. Fiddle

3. Your Tomorrows Never Come

4. Two Blue Singing Stars

5. Walkin' Stick Boogie

See all 32 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Twenty Flight Rock

2. Dark Lonely Street

3. Completely Sweet

4. Sittin' In The Balcony

5. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You

See all 37 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. C'mon Everybody

2. Don't Ever Let Me Go

3. Let's Get Together

4. I Remember

5. Teenage Heaven

See all 33 tracks on this disc

Disc: 4

1. I've Waited So Long

2. Ah, Pretty Girl

3. Jeanie, Jeanie, Jeanie (Stereo)

4. Weekend (Stereo)

5. Pretty Girl

See all 33 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Eddie Cochran is a legendary Rock N Roll singer-songwriter. He died tragically in a car accident aged 21, whilst on tour in the UK. Inducted into the Rock N Roll hall of fame 1987.

Packaging: 4cd box set standard jewel case with an 8 page booklet.

This release is a comprehensive 4cd introduction to Eddie Cochran across 134 tracks. Including all his major hits!
CD 1 - Early Years
Chronicles his early work 1955-56 when he performed as a duo with Hank Cochran (no-relation) as The Cochran Brothers .
CD 2 - Solo
Includes tracks:
'Twenty Flight Rock' (his first UK Single)
'Sittin' In The Balcony' his first single released on liberty (US top 20)
'Jeanie, Jeanie, Jeanie' First US hit 1958 top 40 entry UK 1961
'Summertime Blues' US million seller & UK top 20 hit
CD 3 - Solo/Instrumental
Includes 'C'mon Everybody' Reached top 10 (1959) & the track it was originally based on 'Lets Get Together' also featured. Also includes his last 2 hits: 'Teenage Heaven' (featured on the film Go, Johnny Go!) & 'Somethin' Else' (UK top 30)
CD 4 - Stereo/Sidesman/Live
Includes 'Three Steps To Heaven' (Eddie Cochran & The Crickets) Recorded with Buddy Holly s backing band The Crickets two days before he left for Britain. This was the first release after his death & his only UK No.1.

Audio also includes live versions, stereo recordings, instrumentals, out takes etc..

Sleeve notes written by Eddie Cochran expert - Barry Holley from 'Now Dig This' Magazine. (Independent 50s rock n roll monthly magazine).

This release is not in conjunction with any anniversaries however, it is the 50th Anniversary of his death next April.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Cochran Release - So Far!, December 25, 2009

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Morten Vindberg (Denmark) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Eddie Cochran Story (4 Disc Set) (Audio CD)

Sonically this 4 CD box with Eddie Cochran is really a pleasure. The digital remastering is really successful. This becomes evident at the earliest numbers, many Cochran compilations has been somewhat uneven, aurally, this is not the case on this release.

By far most of what Cochran recorded in his short life is included on this box; individual tracks are also available here for the first time.

Chronology clearly shows an evolution of Cochran's music which gradually becomes more personal and interesting. There is for me no doubt that he only had just begun to flourish at his untimely death.

Besides the well-known rock hits such as "C'mon Everybody", "Summertime Blues" and "Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie", Cochran recorded more soulful and melodic songs like "I Remember" and "Little Angel" - both some of my Cochran favorites. There is also evidence that Cochran had wanted to explore the American folk tradition - listen to tracks like "The Boll Weevil" and "Cut Across" Shorty "

The music is reallyon top, and it is somewhat a pity that so little effort and time has been spent to make a proper booklet with information about music and its creation. The sparse notes are not better than the average low-price collection that can be found at most gas-stations.

But because music is so good - still five stars!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great sound!, June 4, 2011

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T-Rex (Sao Paulo, SP Brazil) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Eddie Cochran Story (4 Disc Set) (Audio CD)

Very nice collection of Eddie's recordings from early days till his final days. The only complain is that this pack could contain more information like recording data (year, musicians, chart information...). Four CDs with excellent quality sound...but with no studio sessions information?

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars New to Cochran, January 3, 2011

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Benjamin J. Bradshaw - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Eddie Cochran Story (4 Disc Set) (Audio CD)

I had never heard his stuff before, but as a Gretsch player I soon found I had to check him out. The collection can get a little repetitive sometimes with different versions of the same song, but it is a lot of decent music for a fairly good price.