Get With It: Essential Recordings (1954-1969) [2-CD SET]

Charlie Feathers | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 21, 1998)
• Original Release Date: July 21, 1998
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Revenant Records
• ASIN: B000007TMX
• Also Available in: Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,171 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. I've Been Deceived

2. Peepin' Eyes

3. Someday You Will Pay

4. Defrost Your Heart

5. Wedding Gown Of White

6. Get With It

7. Tongue Tied Jill

8. One Hand Loose

9. Can't Hardy Stand It

10. Bottle To The Baby

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Runnin' Around (Early Sun Demo)

2. So Ashamed (Sun Demo)

3. Honky Tonk Kind (Sun Demo)

4. Frankie & Johnny (Sun Demo)

5. Corrine, Corrina (Sun Demo)

6. We're Getting Closer To... (Demo)

7. The Man In Love (Demo)

8. Johnny Come Listen (Demo)

9. Talkin 'Bout Lovin' (Demo)

10. Early In The Morning (Demo)

See all 21 tracks on this disc

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Rockin' Tonite!, August 22, 2001

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Randy Ratliff (KCMO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Get With It: Essential Recordings (1954-1969) [2-CD SET] (Audio CD)

Good Golly, Molly! This could be the soundtrack for a better world. Charlie Feathers had a primal country wail that must have peeled paint, curdled milk, and made the little girls go out of their heads. I stared at my speakers in astonishment as everything I love about Memphis, country, blues, rockabilly and space aliens came pouring out of them. I felt like I was sitting next to Carl, Elvis, and even Buddy when their ears popped, their jaws dropped, and they thought, "Hey! I wonder if I could do that?"

This is serious artistry on all counts, blending roots bluegrass, blues, and country with rockabilly slapback and demon soul. I thought a few of these cuts would have a shot even on today's synthetic radio, the way they pounce on you and hold you in their hungry, feral embrace. Feathers is better than I can say, and I'm appalled I'm only learning of him now. Even if he isn't the legitimate father of rock 'n roll, he sure sounds like it.

The first disc is composed of Feathers singles and some B-sides, and you'll wonder why he wasn't a king of the charts. But the second disc, made up of demos, home recordings, experiments, and other downtown fooling around may be even better. The man had so many strange and good ideas that this disc could be his White Album. Do yourself a favor. Find this record.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hep cats rejoice!, November 29, 1998

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Jenny A. Kalahar "the_story_shop" (Elwood, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Get With It: Essential Recordings (1954-1969) [2-CD SET] (Audio CD)

Fans of rock-a-billy or almost any genre will absolutely love this set! It's like opening a fabulous present when you thought everyone forgot your birthday. I've listened to it endlessly and never tire of it. It is really a shame that Charlie never got proper recognition as the genious he is. Do yourself a huge favor and get it!

5.0 out of 5 stars Charlie Feathers ROCKSabilly, April 4, 2009

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ESP coyote (Ozark Mountains) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Get With It: Essential Recordings (1954-1969) [2-CD SET] (Audio CD)

Tarantino's Kill Bill introduced me to C. Feathers and there was a need for more. Not all what was expected but interesting and listenable if you like rock and country.