Category Archives: Rockabilly

SONG OF THE DAY The Space Walkers – Swamp Gas

Posted on March 16, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Who were The Space Walkers? A cosmic crew of unknown’s that could’ve come from another galaxy for all I know, such is their mystery! I can’t really tell you too much about this band, other than they consisted of (at … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Guadalupe Plata – En Mi Tumba

Posted on March 3, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

An exciting new release came up on a feed for me today and before I’d even listened to it, I was pretty sure I was going to like it…and I do, I REALLY do!! Translating as In My Grave, En … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Benny Joy – I’m Doubtful Of Your Love

Posted on February 22, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

Born Benjamin Edison in the mid-1930’s, this relatively low-key artist became better known as Benny Joy. Rather unconventional compared to the peers of his time, Joy emerged in the late-1950’s and hit the music world with his charged rockabilly sounds. … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Slim Rhodes – Take and Give

Posted on January 15, 2023 by The Listening Post Blog

I just can’t get this bendy guitar lick out of my head today and love the way it defines and shapes this song. The rhythm contentedly ambles along, swaying as if in cosmic motion with the wavy melody and as … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Fendermen – Mule Skinner Blues

Posted on September 28, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

It may not come as much of a surprise to discover that The Fendermen were named as such because both of the band members used Fender guitars – a Telecaster and a Stratocaster in fact! Jim Sundquist and Phil Humphrey … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Jack Jolly – Amnesia

Posted on July 15, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

Some sources refer to this song as ‘borderline’ psych, some just as a straight r’n’b number, whilst one nailed it when they called this a rockabilly lament! Jack Jolly may have been his name, but jolly wasn’t his game, and … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Danny Boy & His Blue Guitar – Kokomo Me Baby

Posted on February 22, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

If you’re loving this song right now, brace yourself for the not-so-great news!!! There seems to be only a couple of 45’s out there recorded by this artist, and one of these has been questioned as to whether it’s the … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Johnny Burnette and The Rock ‘N Roll Trio – Honey Hush

Posted on February 20, 2022 by The Listening Post Blog

“Lonnie Donegan inspired everyone [to play guitar] because he made it look as though it was possible to do. But who really moved it out of just playing acoustic to electric was all those people that were playing in the 1950s. Initially, it … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The J Ann C Trio – Voodoo Doll

Posted on November 17, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

Now referred to a rather obscure, cult 60’s lounge outfit, the J Ann C Trio gained themselves a rather select following after the release of their one and only LP in 1966.  At Tan-Tar-A was released on Missouri’s Burdland Record … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Starks – Hop Skippin Lulu

Posted on November 6, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

I couldn’t help myself!! After featuring the b-side to this 45 yesterday, I have since fell head over heels for the flip side too!! Who oh why did this band just make one single!!?? The Starks one and only record … Continue reading →

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