As the brother of Rockabilly legend Johnny Burnette and the father of rocker Billy Burnette, Dorsey Burnette is a member of a Royal Family in the history of Rock and Roll. Dorsey Burnette wrote over 350 songs covered by the best of the Pop and Country worlds and along with his brother Johnny, was a member of the famed "Rock N Roll Trio". Key tracks on this best of disc include "(There Was A) Tall Oak Tree," "Hey Little One" plus "Big Rock Candy Mountain."
Tracks:
1.(There Was A) Tall Oak Tree
2.Hey Little One
3.That's Me Without You
4.Hard Rock Mine
5.Red Roses
6.That Lucky Old Sun
7.Great Shakin' Fever
8.Hard Working Man
9.Big Rock Candy Mountain
10.The Ghost Of Billy Maloo
11.It's No Sin
12.I Got The Sun In The Morning
13.Suddenly There's A Valley
14.Noah's Ark
15.The Wayward Wind
16.Lazy Bones
17.(There Was A) Tall Oak Tree (Alternate Take)
Product Description:
Includes liner notes by Cub Koda.
Liner Note Author: Cub Koda.
The Very Best of Dorsey Burnette gathers highlights from the rockabilly/country singer/songwriter's solo career with ERA Records, including his biggest hit, the self-penned "(There Was A) Tall Oak Tree." Other definitive singles range from rockabilly-oriented material like "Great Shakin' Fever" to smooth pop songs such as "Hey Little One" and "That's Me Without You"; both styles complement Burnette's rich voice. The collection's tracklisting is virtually identical to the 1994 compilation The Best of Dorsey Burnette, and both of these albums are a solid overview of the high point of Burnette's career, but his fans might be better served by the Bear Family collection Great Shakin' Fever. ~ Heather Phares
