The Roots of Rock ’n’ Roll
Compilation by Various Artists
Released 1999
Tracklist
- 1Good Rockin’ TonightWynonie Harris All Stars2:45
- 2We’re Gonna Rock, We’re Gonna RollWild Bill Moore2:41
- 3Sally Zu‐ZasBig Joe Turner with Albert Ammons and His Rhythm Kings2:55
- 4Tomorrow NightLonnie Johnson3:04
- 5That’s All Right MamaArthur ‘Big Boy’ Crudup2:56
- 6Now Confessin’ the BluesWalter Brown with the Jay McShann Quartet3:01
- 7Baby Please Don’t GoBig Joe Williams with Sonny Boy Williamson and Alfred Elkins2:46
- 8Gin Mill Sal (Junker Blues)Champion Jack Dupree2:45
- 9Call It Stormy Monday (but Tuesday Is Just as Bad)T‐Bone Walker3:03
- 10Don’t Be So EvilLowell Fulson and his Trio3:11
- 11So Glad You’re MineArthur ‘Big Boy’ Crudup and Jump Jackson2:48
- 12Keep a Knockin’Louis Jordan and His Tympani Five2:35
- 13Ain’t That Just Like a WomanLouis Jordan and His Tympani Five2:53
- 14Merry Christmas BabyCharles Brown with Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers2:44
- 15Send for Me If You Need MeThe Ravens2:50
- 16Down the Road ApieceAmos Milburn3:00
- 17Chicago BreakdownBig Maceo2:58
- 18House of Blue LightsElla Mae Morse with Freddie Slack and His Orchestra2:53
- 19Pretty Mama BluesIvory Joe Hunter2:36
- 20Lonesome Woman BluesT‐Bone Walker2:23
- 21Long About MidnightRoy Brown3:04
- 22Move It on OverHank Williams and His Drifting Cowboys2:454.0 ★
- 23Freight Train BoogieThe Delmore Brothers2:45
- 24Milk Cow BluesJohnny Lee Wills and his Boys2:51
- 25Guitar BoogieArthur Smith and The Crackerjacks2:56
- 26Wreck on the HighwayBill Haley2:37
Release credits
- additional [3]
- additional [7]
- guitar [23], lead vocals [23]
- guitar [7], lead vocals [7]
- lead vocals [17], piano [17]
- bass [22]
- drums (drum set) [17]
- drums (drum set) [17]
- double bass [12]
- piano [12]
- trumpet [12]
- steel guitar [22]
- guitar [22], vocal [22]
- producer [23]
- additional [6]
- drums (drum set) [7]
- tenor saxophone [12]
- guitar [22]
- alto saxophone [12], baritone saxophone [12], clarinet [12], vocal [12]
- background vocals [23]
- double bass [7]
- vocal [21]
- additional [7], harmonica [7]
- guitar [17]
- fiddle [22]
- drums (drum set) [12]
- harmonica [23]
- tenor saxophone [2]
- electric guitar [22]
- performer [21]
Issues
T1999