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WLV 82027LP
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The great Eddie Cochran, an early rock and roll legend rivaled only by the likes of Elvis, and his good friends Buddy, and Richie, was gone before his 22nd birthday, the victim of a taxi cab crash while on tour in England. It's hard to imagine, when listening to Cochran's body of work, that one man could record so much classic material in such a brief period of time. Cochran's first solo release came in 1956, and in less than five years he recorded dozens of singles, including seven chart hits in the USA, and a number more in the UK. This compilation includes some of his biggest hits as well as numerous B side rarities, showcasing the breadth and depth of this legendary early rock and roller.
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DOK 324LP
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"Rockabilly icon, Eddie Cochran, best known for his 'Summertime Blues,' embodied the rebellious spirit of American teens, who in the 1950s were in the middle of a cultural revolution. Cochran, a teenager himself when his first hit, 'Sittin' in the Balcony', was released in 1956, was an extremely talented (and good-looking) musician, on the cusp of major stardom when he was suddenly killed in a car accident at the age of 21. Despite his early demise, this collection of hits only confirms Cochran's role as one of rock music's greatest architects." On 180 gram vinyl with a CD version of the album.
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