Hard to Find 45s on CD, Volume 9: 1957-1959

Various Artists (Performer)

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 17, 2007)
• Original Release Date: April 17, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Eric Records
• ASIN: B000N69OYY
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,792 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
Finally, five years after the last numbered volume, Eric Records is pleased to release "Hard To Find 45s on CD" Volume 9 (1957-1959) featuring our trademark formula of charted hits not commonly found on other CDs and a generous helping of CD debuts!

Volume 9 contains 23 carefully chosen classic songs (53 minutes of music) from the beginning of the rock `n' roll era, 15 of which made the Top 30. Many rarities + 10 hits never-before-on-CD. Superbly remastered for highest quality sound. Includes a 12 page booklet with detailed biographies of all the artists by Greg Adams . No real oldies collection is complete without these "hard to find 45s"!

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The late 1950's come alive with this entertaining new collection from Eric records. , April 26, 2007

By	Paul Tognetti "The real world is so much more... (Cranston, RI USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

They are songs you just don't hear on the radio anymore. Even the weekend specialty shows that for many years featured the great rock 'n roll and doo wop sounds of the 1950's have now largely disappeared from the airwaves. Thankfully, the folks at Eric records have once again come to the rescue with a great new collection featuring an impressive variety of genres from this period. "Hard to Find 45's on CD, Vol. 9: 1957-1959" offers up 23 of the most distinctive and hard to find records of this period. Many of these songs were by artists who were one hit wonders while others were largely regional hits. In any case, this is a collection of songs you just won't find anywhere else.
If you are a big fan of the rockabilly sound you will certainly enjoy hearing Ray Smith's "Rockin' Little Angel" and Carl Mann's pulsating rendition of "Mona Lisa". Those who dig instrumentals can savor the great sound of Dave "Baby" Cortez's #1 hit "The Happy Organ" as well as Santo and Johnny's "Tear Drop" from 1959. It was fun to hear Huey "Piano" Smith and the Clowns classic New Orleans tune "Rockin' Pnuemonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu" which is also included here. Fans of great group harmony will not be disappointed either. You will surely appreciate the lovingly remastered version of The Aquatones great hit "You". One song many people have probably forgotten about is the Four Esquires "Hideaway". If you are a fan of the Four Lads then you are certain to love this one. It is probably my favorite tune on this disc. And there are some songs here that just don't seem to fit into any particular category but are highly enjoyable nonetheless. Among them is the great Art and Dotty Todd recording of "Chanson D'amour" from 1957 and Jody Reynolds Top Ten smash "Endless Sleep". There were also a number of tunes that I had never heard before that turned out to be very pleasant surprises. "Philadelphia USA" by the Nu Tornados features the string band sound while The Bluenotes "I Don't Know What It Is" turns out to be a pretty fair doo wop tune. Also, be sure to check out "String of Trumpets" from the Trumpeteers and Jivin' Gene and the Jokers "Breakin' Up Is Hard Do". Outstanding stuff!
"Hard To Find 45's on CD, Vol. 9: 1957-1959" comes with a fascinating 12 page booklet featuring biographical information and photos on just about all of these artists as well as Billboard chart information on each of these songs. As always the remastering job is first rate. If you have never purchased a collection from Eric before I urge you to give this one a try. Over the past several years this company has emerged as the top reissue label in the U.S. Highly recommended!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great remastering! Fine compilation, May 24, 2007

By	Thomas Bumbera (Maplewood, NJ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Whether due to tracking down original master tapes, or just plain old engineering skill, the tracks on this compilation have a warmth and vibrancy seldom encountered on similar reissues. The audio experience is similar to listening to mint 45s through a great system. If you have any interest at all in the material, don't hestitate to acquire this disc!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vintage Smile, August 13, 2007

By	Lee Armstrong (Winterville, NC United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Vol. 9 of the "Hard to Find 45s On CD" series is an excellent anthology of singles from 1957-1959. The remastering makes these old track sound in top form technically, which is worth volumes. Jody Reynolds' spooky "Endless Sleep" has some of the era's best melodic melodrama. Glancing at the title, I was ready for a different version of the Neil Sedaka hit "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," but this song is different by Jivin' Gene & the Jokers. You're just not going to hear a song like Dicky Doo & the Don'ts' "Click Clack" anywhere you go, with the vintage smile you'll be wearing with the hokey beat. "Lucky Ladybug" is an excellent track by Billy & Lillie. Nat King Cole did a very different version of "Mona Lisa," compared to this rockabilly version by Carl Mann. "Philadelphia U.S.A." by the Nu Tornados is a joyful track. The Bluenotes' "I Don't Know What It Is" sounds like a happy hiking tune with the whistling chorus. The Shepherd Sisters' timepiece "Alone" is infectiously bubbly. "You" by the Aquatones is a track that was new to me, complete with doo-wop charm. "Hideaway" by the Four Esquires has a full-bodied 50s sound that brings a smile to my face like the Platters. Art & Dotty Todd's "Chanson D'Amour" is a joyful replay that I rarely hear anymore. "A String of Trumpets" is a great farewell to this excellent set. Enjoy!