Tips on car buying, how to negotiate, and how to buy a car. Demo labels to be added as soon as the record arrives. But decent career retrospectives of mccracklin who had sides issued on almost a dozen labels in as many years on compact disc are somewhere between few and far between and nonexistent. Discover lyrics and videos from jimmy mccracklin on shazam. In fact, he vehemently disputed his commonly accepted read full biography. Dec 20, 2012 find jimmy mccracklin song information on allmusic. Jun 26, 2008 jimmy mccracklin the wobble 7 by mark res. These days, he has a special place in the hearts of those who collect soulblues records, especially those from the start of his career, upon which this compilation focuses. Jimmy mccracklin san francisco blues 1996, cd discogs. Listen free to jimmy mccracklin the mercury recordings the wobble, georgia slop and more. He joined the united states navy in 1938, later settled in richmond, california, and began playing at the local club savoy owned by his sisterinlaw willie mae granny johnson. One of the most prolific bluesmen of the postwar era, jimmy mccracklin became a rocknroll star during the late 1950s. At the age of 89, jimmy mccracklin is still doin it, as the title of his forthcoming 2010 cd states.
Over a career that spanned seven decades, he said he had written almost a thousand songs and had recorded hundreds of them. Jimmy mccracklin the wobble 7 record wants soul source. Jimmy mccracklin san francisco blues releases discogs. Louis, missouri, august, 1921 san pablo, california, december 20, 2012 was an american pianist, vocalist, harmonica player and songwriter. The great bluesmans most commercial and soughtafter recordings from 19581960. This is the grade that i use for what many people consider m. Mccracklin, jimmy blues blasters boogie19451955 amazon. He first emerged during the immediate postwar boom in independent recording in california. Crypt has been a record label since 1983 and a dependable, devoted cult mail order since 1986. Jimmy mccracklin the wobble with your love 1959, vinyl. That memorable chapter in the pianists lengthy and prolific career is captured in fabulous detail on the mercury recordings, presenting three blistering dance workouts like his original georgia slop, the wobble, and lets do it the chicken scratch. Born james david walker, he experienced the divorce of his parents when he was still very young and jimmy adopted his stepfathers name, mccracklin.
Everybody rock, lets do it the best jimmy mccracklin. Now if i give up, my friends i know and in return, you give up yours, before we think what would we do later on. Watch the video for the wobble from jimmy mccracklin s the walk. The wobble was a mercury recording, and a proper rocker, both great records but better find out for certain which. Song information for the wobble jimmy mccracklin on allmusic allmusic. Jan 15, 20 jimmy mccracklin licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of emi. Jimmy mccracklin licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of emi. This site is fairly easy to navigate, but if you have any problems or questions, feel free to email us. Snatch and grab it 3323 edition bear family records. In fact, he vehemently disputed his commonly accepted. Mccracklin has always been one of those artists whose currency always ran higher in the black blues community than it has in the subsequent years of white historical revision. A full halfcentury from when he started out in the blues business, jimmy mccracklin was still touring, recording, and acting like a much younger man.
Jimmy mccracklin became a rock n roll star during the late 1950s. The best of jimmy mccracklin jimmy mccracklin songs. Jimmy mccracklin 1959 saudia young vocals lars vegas producerguitar klaas wendling contra bass henry grantdrums christan fuchs. This album contains the original versions of georgia slop and the walk, plus many more fine numbers, including the wobble two versions, lets do it, club savoy, get tough, im through, and. Jimmy mccracklin was one of the leading and most versatile singer songwriters in the field of soulblues. Find the song lyrics for jimmy mccracklin top tracks. The vinyl has to look new and sound as though it was never played, and the cover has to look untouched. Complete song listing of jimmy mccracklin on oldies. Mccracklin s smash dance tune the walk is here, along with the amusing playlet he knows the rules immaculate axe by. Jimmy mccracklin august, 1921 december 20, 2012 was an american pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. American bandstand 1967 swing dance contest finalists you got to me, neil diamond duration. That memorable chapter in the pianists lengthy and prolific career is captured in fabulous detail on this compilation containing every existing master from his.
Song information for the wobble jimmy mccracklin on allmusic. Jimmy mccracklin the wobble with your love mercury usa 71412x45. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jimmy mccracklin at the discogs marketplace. Still performing and recording after an incredible sixtyfive years in the music business. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Dec 20, 2012 a full halfcentury from when he started out in the blues business, jimmy mccracklin was still touring, recording, and acting like a much younger man. Cmrra, bmg rights management us, llc, aresa, bmi broadcast music inc. The country of origin of this disc remains murky, but its 18 mccracklin tracks, from his 195758 layover at chess there was a belated 1962 date as well, are in dire need of domestic reissue so until that happens, this one shared with paul gayten will just have to do. You wouldnt expect a career bluesman to be among the artists leading 1958s rock and roll dance movement, triggered by the stroll the first rock era dance to really cause a sensation and the more specialized hand jive and freeze. Jimmy mccracklin the wobble mercury 71412 the wobble mercury 71412. Jimmy mccracklin the wobble with your love discogs. But jimmy mccracklin wasnt so rigid as to refuse to stretch his boundaries if it furthered his career. Unless the record is unplayed usually new i never use this grade, as i believe a truly mint record if were talking an original 50s or 60s pressing is very rarely found. Jimmy mccracklin at his best for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists.
Jimmy mccracklin the wobble mercury 71412 1959 youtube. Mccracklin recorded over 30 albums, and earned four gold records. After his hot 100 hit the walk in 1958, mccracklin signed with mercury records. Here are 16 rockin blues tracks by the phenomenal jimmy mccracklin. Check out the wobble mercury 71412 by jimmy mccracklin on amazon music. Jimmy mccracklin was a hugely talented and truly prolific recording artist who embraced many genres of music, and although he didnt go as far as taking on hiphop he was happy to be sampled by the new stars of the genre by such artists as. Now if you dont know what its all about and you want to rock ill show you how i want to show you how to do the wobble. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam.
Jimmy mccracklin san francisco blues 1992, cd discogs. Jimmy mccracklin sources differ as to whether he was born in elaine, arkansas or st. Jimmy mccracklin biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Vinyl 7 jimmy mccracklin the wobble with your love 1959, vinyl discogs. Now if you dont know what its all about and you want to rock ill show you how i want to show you how to do the wobble just get set baby and grab your partner now all you do is what youre told cause the wobble aint nothing but a shake and roll. The wobble mercury 71412 by jimmy mccracklin on amazon.
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