VA - Texas Tornados: Rock'n'Roll From The Lone Star State (2012)

Double LP + colour insert collectors edition (500 copies) features 32 of the most sought after tracks from the 2CD, 50-track set highlighting Texas rock n roll, one of 4 highly acclaimed titles in Fantastic Voyage s regional Rock n Roll series. Indicative of its independent spirit, rarely has a state offered more musical originality than Texas. From steel-laden Western Swing and dusty, downhome C&W, to flat out Rockabilly and proto-Tex Mex Rock, Texas Tornados is a whirlwind of hot tamale talent; high-steppers, hep cats and hipsters all, whose wild waxings helped make the Lone Star state sparkle on Rock n Roll s map. Featuring Big Beat pioneers The Crickets and Jape Richardson (aka The Big Bopper) alongside the good time honky tonk of Bash Hofner, Texas Tornados samples the diverse delights of local labels Sarg, Starday and D, all of which helped define the regional sound. With contributions from Ronnie Dawson, Jett Powers and Trini Lopez, this 2LP set also includes gems from Doug Sahm, Thumper Jones and Bob Luman. Carefully compiled by Lucky Parker in conjunction with the Wild Wax Show s deejay Jailhouse John Alexander, Texas Tornados offers an authentic selection sure to appeal to both avid collectors and those just beginning their journey of discovery.

Tracklist:

CD 1
1. The Crickets - Im Lookin For Someone To Love (1:58)
2. Mac Curtis - If I Had Me A Woman (2:22)
3. Roy Orbison - Youre My Baby (2:07)
4. Jimmy & Johnny - I Cant Find The Door Knob (2:09)
5. Bill Mack - Play My Boogie (2:18)
6. Joe Poovey - Move Around (2:25)
7. Link Davis - Cockroach (2:06)
8. Charlie Adams - Cattin Around (2:27)
9. Eddie Dugosh - Strange Kinda Feeling (2:53)
10. Vern Pullens - Mama Dont Allow No Boppin (1:52)
11. Harmon Boazeman - No Love In You (2:15)
12. Jape Richardson - Crazy Blues (2:07)
13. Lefty Frizzell - Youre Humbuggin M (2:29)
14. Cecil Moore - Little Baby (2:29)
15. Bob Luman - Whenever You re Ready (2:06)
16. Royce Porter - Lookin (2:17)
17. Lew Williams - Centipede (2:05)
18. Sid King and The Five Strings - Sag, Drag And Fall (2:18)
19. Bash Hofner - Rockin And A-Bopin (2:41)
20. Doug Bragg - If I Find My Dream Girl (2:10)
21. Moon Mullican - Moons Rock (2:20)
22. Sonny Fisher - Rockin Daddy (2:23)
23. Johnny Horton - Im Coming Home (2:05)
24. Andy Starr - Rockin, Rollin Stone (2:50)
25. Alvis Wayne - Sleep, Rock-A-Roll Rock-A-Baby (2:09)

CD 2
1. Johnny Carroll - Wild Wild Women (2:03)
2. Tom Tall - Stack-A-Records (2:24)
3. Trini Lopez - Yes You Do (2:00)
4. The Big Bopper - White Lightning (2:15)
5. Dave Edge - Wham Bam (2:01)
6. Thumper Jones - How Come It (2:24)
7. Sleepy LaBeef - Im Through (2:15)
8. Sid King & The Five String - Purr, Kitty, Purr (3:09)
9. Billy Gray - Tennessee Toddy (2:24)
10. Mac Curtis - Grandaddys Rockin (2:05)
11. Ray Campi - Catapillar (1:58)
12. Bennie Hess - Wild Hog Hop (2:36)
13. David Ray - Jitterbugging Baby (1:51)
14. Bob Luman - Stranger Than Fiction (1:47)
15. The Strikes - If You Cant Rock Me (2:31)
16. Gene Summers - Straight Skirt (2:00)
17. Ronnie Dawson - Rockin Bones (1:57)
18. Donald Simpson - Save Me Your Love (2:28)
19. Milton Allen - Dont Bug Me Baby (2:34)
20. Royce Porter - Yes I Do (2:13)
21. Jett Powers - Go, Girl, Go (2:23)
22. Doug Sahm - Crazy Daisy (2:32)
23. The Crickets - Rock Me My Baby (1:50)
24. Jimmy Dee - Rock-Tick-Tock (1:55)
25. Buddy Miller - Teen Twist (2:20)