King of Skiffle [Import]

Lonnie Donegan | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 4, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Castle Pulse
• ASIN: B00005Y48H
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #55,650 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Repackaged Reissue of this 19 Track Collection. Donegan was a Major Influence on the Late Fifties British Skiffle Music Scene. His 'rock Island Line' was a Favorite of Lennon and Mccartney's in their Early Songwriting Days. George Harrison and the Travelling Wilbury's Later Covered 'nobody's Child'.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost Complete Collection, May 13, 2004

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A.M.Boughey "Poetmaster" (Rochester, MN) - See all my reviews
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Whether you are a fan, or not even familiar with the music of Lonnie Donegan, or Skiffle in general, this is a great introductory album. Unfortunately only available as an import, this will probably remain a "speciality" item which is a real shame. My only complaint would be that this repackaged collection of 19 of his best known hits, can get a little repetitious as many of the songs are similar in length and chord arrangements, but the strangely upbeat folk / blues / pop overtones rapidly become infectious. Those thinking of taking a chance on ordering should know that even with 19 tracks on board, running time is not that long, as most of the tunes are 3 minutes or less (as was the way back then I presume). However, if you want to hear some of the music that helped inspire the Beatles, as well as a host of other great British bands (arguably)you will enjoy this collection. I gave it 4 stars which is a little generous, but you will fiend that virtually every top 20 hit he had is on here, although I know there were many other recordings of concert and session material. Overall worth the money though, take a chance - you may enjoy it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings back the memories!, October 21, 2005

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David F. Nolan (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a fun CD, with a lot of great old songs from 1955-1961. Most of the material has a bluegrass-rockabilly feel to it, and will bring a grin to your face and get your feet tapping. Recording quality is a bit uneven from song to song. Overall, I'd rate this CD at 4.5 stars; I'm giving it 5 because the only other reviewer gave it 4 and I wanted to bring the averagre score up to 4.5.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Specialty CD, September 6, 2010

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CD contains most of Lonnie Donegan's hits. The songs are very peppy, entertaining and lots of fun to 'sing along'. Definitely a good buy.