{"product_id":"link-wray-rocks-cd","title":"Link Wray - Rocks (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLink Wray: Link Wray Rocks (CD)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLink Wray - there had to be a release of this great rocker in our highly acclaimed ROCKS! series!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecordings officially licensed by various record companies such as Sony Music, his best rock numbers originally released between 1958 and 1966 on Cadence, Cameo, Epic, Mala, Rumble and Swan, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch an elaborate Link Wray compilation did not previously exist!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CD contains his rare vocal tracks Ain't That Lovin' You Baby and Mary Ann.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a bonus: songs released under the name of his brother Vernon Wray (aka Ray Vernon) with Link Wray on guitar!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed liner notes by blues and rock 'n' roll expert Bill Dahl from Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone interested in rock 'n' roll or the history of American pop music in general will know Rumble, the signature tune by one of the greatest rockers and guitarists of all time, Link Wray.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLink Wray (real name: Fred Lincoln Wray Jr) was born on May 2, 1929 in North Carolina and appeared on the stages of the world until his death on November 5, 2005 in Denmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether with his brothers Doug and Vernon he first played Western Swing in the fifties and became the house band at Milt Grant's House Party, where they accompanied Ricky Nelson and Fats Domino, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd then came Rumble, inspired by The Stroll of the Diamonds. Producer Archie Bleyer of Cadence Records signed Link Wray \u0026amp; The Raymen, and Rumble became an unexpectedly huge instrumental success, especially in the USA and Great Britain, making it into the top 20 of the US charts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the next few years, more successful instrumental numbers followed, consolidating Link Wray's international reputation as one of the pioneering guitarists of his time. In addition to Neil Young, who would like to travel back in time to a Link Wray \u0026amp; The Raymen concert, Pete Townsend of The Who is one of his admirers: ''He is the King; if it hadn't been for Link Wray and 'Rumble', I would never have picked up a guitar''.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe finally add Link Wray to our successful ROCkS! series! On a total of 34 single tracks from the years 1958 to 1966 we deliver his greatest rockers from his recordings for Cadence, Cameo, Epic, Mala, Rumble and Swan in the best possible quality. Since we were able to license recordings from various record companies for this compilation, ROCKS! differs significantly from the cheap scrap on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur CD also includes two rare Link Wray vocal tracks, Ain't That Lovin' You Baby and Mary Ann, as well as tracks released under the name of his brother Vernon Wray (alias Ray Vernon) with Link Wray on guitar!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1-CD (Digipac) with 36-page booklet - 34 tracks. Total playing time: approx. 79 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw Hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Batman Theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tijuana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Slinky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Right Turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e I'm Countin' on You Ray Vernon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e I'm Branded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hand Clapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Swag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Comanche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Deuces Wild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e El Toro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ain't That Lovin' You Baby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Studio Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hang on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jack the Ripper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Turnpike USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Black Widow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Big City After Dark Ray Vernon ; Raymen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Danger One Way Love Ray Vernon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dance Contest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Run Chicken Run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pancho Villa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Radar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mary Ann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Outlaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hold It Ray Vernon ; Raymen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dinosaur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Big City Stomp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Shadow Knows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dixie Doodle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ace of Spades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mr Guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rumble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50522019823890,"sku":"5397102176005","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/link-wray-rocks-cd","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}