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VA - Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records (2001) FLAC (tracks + .cue)

Artist: VA | Album: Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records | Released: 2001 | Label: Sire | Catalog #: 4344-31165-2 | Genre: Rock | Country: EU | Duration: 00:48:49

"Good Rockin' Tonight" is an excellent tribute to Sun Records, marred by a few clunkers. Paul McCartney turns in an upbeat, inspired performance of "That's All Right, Mama," including more lyrics than Elvis did in his version. Elton John passionately pounds the piano and does his best Jerry Lee Lewis style vocal on "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On." It's Elton's rockingest performance in years and my favorite track. Bob Dylan performs the obscure Warren Smith tune "Red Cadillac And A Black Moustache" in his unique style and remakes it into a Dylan classic. Like a fine wine, Dylan gets better with age. Bryan Ferry turns in a polished performance of "Don't Be Cruel". It wasn't a hit for Elvis until his RCA years, but Jerry Lee Lewis recorded a version of the song while he was at Sun records. Sheryl Crow does a bluesy version of the Charlie Rich classic "Who Will The Next Fool Be?", while Matchbox 20 rocks the house with a lively version of Mr. Rich's "Lonely Weekend." "It Wouldn't Be The Same Without You" is an obscure track that appeared on the Elvis "Sunrise" compilation. Chris Isaak sounds so much like a young Elvis that his version of the song could be mistaken for an outtake from "Sunrise." On the other hand, Live turn in an off-key performance of "I Walk The Line" which can't compare to the original Johnny Cash classic. The Howling Diablos and Kid Rock should be arrested for murdering the song "Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee." They single-handedly prevented me from giving "Good Rockin' Tonight" a five star rating.

Tracklisting:

01. Paul McCartney - That's All Right
02. Jeff Beck & Chrissie Hynde - Mystery Train
03. Jimmy Page & Robert Plant - My Bucket's Got a Hole in It
04. Johnny Hallyday - Blue Suede Shoes
05. Elton John - Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On
06. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Blue Moon of Kentucky
07. Van Morrison & Carl Perkins - Sittin' on Top of the World
08. Bryan Ferry - Don't Be Cruel
09. Bob Dylan - Red Cadillac and a Black Moustache
10. Eric Clapton & The Impressions - Just Walkin' in the Rain
11. Matchbox Twenty - Lonely Weekend
12. Sheryl Crow - Who Will the Next Fool Be?
13. Chris Isaak - It Wouldn't Be the Same Without You
14. Live - I Walk the Line
15. Howling Diablos feat. Kid Rock - Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee
16. Mandy Barnett with The Jordanaires - You Win Again