Hi All,

Back from a short break with a bit of Rock-a-Billy. This is a sort of tribute to
Sonny Burgess who sadly died in August last year at the age of 88.
He had his first hit in 1954 with "Red Headed Woman" and was still
giging almost to the day he died. Fabulous.

The rhythm section
Drums - RD Country reduced 8s at half tempo.
Bass - Midi, played in from the Alesis Q49 keyboard
Rhythm guitar - RT 703 Accoustic guitar
Piano - Midi Supertrack New Orleans Boogie

The Brass Section
Trumpets - Midi, Edirol Orchestral
Saxes - Midi, Forte
Lead Sax - RT 716 Tenor Sax Boogie

Lead guitar - Fender Jazzmaster. (DI)
Vocals - Shure Unidyne 3.

So, boogie on down...

I've Got A Girl
I've got a girl, sweet as sweet can be
I love her a lot, but she don't seem to love me

I've got a girl, she's over six feet tall
I've gotta stand on a chair, if I want to see her at all

I've got a girl, says she loves me so
She spent all my money, left me feeling low

I've got a girl, always treats me wrong
If she ups and leaves, I'll be glad she's gone

I've got a girl, just walked out on me
So here I am alone, happy as can be

Always grateful to anyone who has the time to give it a listen.

Cheers, ROG

Hi ROG
Sounds like a MGTOW song... I like this it has a nice groove. Good job!

ROG,

This is REALLY well put together. Very big, yet very cohesive. All the parts work together perfectly. (cool bass!)

Sounds like a big rock band recorded in a live session.

Super!

fj

I was just mentioning to the other guys in the office that rock-a-billy isn't something you hear very often anymore! I'll have to show them this song to show them it's still alive and kicking! Really awesome job on this one. It really captures the heart of the genre. Thanks for sharing.

Fun and energetic!! Great mix!! I could see Paul and George sharing a mic for the BG vocals on this one....very Introducing the Beatles vibe! Great thick, fat rock sound. Love it ROG!! Take care. Greg

Loved this Rog. Super backtrack and vocal. Sax was a very nice touch. Loved the guitar...

ROG,

This has it all going on! Excellent song, production and delivery - loved the vocal.

Bob

Just love this. Right up my alley. You sound a little like George Harrison on this.Made my day.Rob

Very refreshing and catchy, although nothing new in this type of song, vocals and modern mix make this really worthy tribute.

Janne

How cool is that bass! Great tribute ROG! It's spot on fun and the arrangement rocks.

You either get rockabilly or you don’t. This showcases everything that is good, actually great, about the genre. It has the energy, the rhythm section, the sax solo, the smoking vocal and, man, that bass!

We’d pay to see this band or to own an album of them.

This is what a standout late 50’s rockabilly band would sound like if they’d had today’s production technology. And we thank you for the opportunity to experience that.

Pure joy!

J&B

Great tune. Put together very nice. Enjoyed my listen, several times now. Expect to go back for more.

Rog, You nailed the feel with a big sounding production. I have also listened several times. Great vocal, bass and the perfect sax solo. Loved it, Tom

ROG,


This is a great recording. Enjoyed your guitar as usual.


Regards,


Bob

What a tune! It is wonderfully catchy, and the arrangement is so lush and has tons of charisma. I'm just imagining this performed in a live setting and filling the dance floor in no time. A great groove, a great vocal performance, and just overall a well written song.

Great job, and thanks for sharing

Hi LP,
Many thanks for the listen.
I must admit that I had to Google MGTOW to find out what that was all about.
Yes, it does appear to fit, but I must say the song is not from personal experience!
Cheers, ROG.

Floyd - always pleased to get your opinion.

Yes, the double bass does sound good for a sample and I have to say that it's much easier playing
it in from the keyboard than playing the actual instrument. I've used one over the years
and although I love the sound, it's not my favourite thing to play. They're too big, the
action is usually horrendous and they're remarkably quiet, plus you need a truck for getting
to the gig!
Many thanks for the review.
Cheers, ROG.

Sounds great ROG!

What a wonderful tribute. It has that vibe nailed cold.

Great job.

Hi Ember,
Rock-a-Billy is still something which is guaranteed to get people on the dance-floor.
Long may it continue.
Many thanks for the review and positive comments.
Cheers, ROG.

Hi Greg,
I think a lot of people don't realise that the Beatles did music like this in the early days.
I remember it well!
Many thanks.
Cheers, ROG.

Hi Scott,
Glad you liked it.
It's the first time I've used that particular sax RT.
I still can't get used to having sax playing of that standard available on tap.
Thanks for the listen.
Cheers, ROG.

ROG

Great track. Excellent tribute tune. Ill have to check out Sonny Burgess's music.

SD

Hi Bob,
You've posted some great stuff recently.
Many thanks for the listen and review.
Cheers, ROG>

Hi Rob,
Always pleased to get a review from you. Pleased that you liked this one
Never been compared to George Harrison before - made my day too!
Cheers, ROG.

Hi Janne,
Many thanks for the listen and positive review.
Cheers, ROG.

Hi Josie,
So pleased to get a review from you again.
Glad you liked the bass - it's very 1950s. Rock-a-Billy is such fun and it's even better
when you play it live. The Sonny Burgess band was just full of energy, even when he was
in his 80s. Back in the 1950s he was known as the "Wild Man Of Arkansaw".
Many thanks for looking in.

Cheers, ROG.

Hi there you two,
I've always loved Rock-a-Billy and Rock & Roll, so really pleased that you thought I'd captured the feel.
It's worth searching for Sonny Burgess on YouTube if you like this kind of thing.
A fabulous band for six decades!
Many thanks for the kind review.

Cheers, ROG.

Super toe tapper, been feeling a bit crap recently so this cheered me up. Thanks

Cool! Among other nice bits, I love the sound that you got out of the drums.

Hi Charlie.
Many thanks for the review.
More than one listen is always the best complement.
Cheers, ROG.

Hi Tom,
Thanks for that - always value your opinion.
I can't believe just how good those sax RTs are!
And less temperamental than a lot of the sax players I've worked
with in the past.
Cheers, ROG.

Hi Bob,
Always pleased to see your name on the list.
Many thanks for the listen and review.
Cheers, ROG.

Hi Deryk,
Many thanks for all the nice comments.
Playing Rock-a-Billy live is a great experience and, yes, it does fill the dance floor
like nothing else.
Cheers, ROG.

Hi David,
Glad you enjoyed it. I like to think that Sonny Burgess might have liked it too. Sadly missed.
Cheers, ROG.

ROG,



From start to finish, my feet were tapping, my fingers were tapping and I was singing along with you. The sound is incredible.... rich, big and bold and overflowing with quality! Your productions are always first class. This one, though, left me speechless.

Really, really enjoyable in every way!

All the best,
Noel

Good one ROG.

Sounds like the old 78's from my teenage years in the 50's.
Recreates the era beautifully for me.
Thumbs up.


Cheers.

hi rog super job everything fit together well cool tune thanks eric

Hi SD,
Thanks for the review. Sonny Burgess is well worth seeking out. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Cheers, ROG.

Hi Graham,
Glad this helped cheer you up. Hope you're feeling better by now.
Many thanks for the listen.
Cheers, ROG.

Hi David,
Many thanks for the listen and review.
Cheers, ROG.

Hi Noel.
You really are extremely generous with your comments on this one.
Many thanks for looking in - I always value your opinion.
Cheers, ROG.

Hi Rich,
Many thanks for that - it's what I was hoping to achieve.
Cheers, ROG.

Hi Eric,
Glad you enjoyed it.
Many thanks for the listen.
Cheers, ROG.

A great track Rog, what an infectious groove! Perfectly put together.

John

I like it, I like it, I like it... Great job!... Did I mention I like it!