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class of '55: memphis rock & roll homecoming - roy orbison

Roy Orbison - Class Of '55: Memphis Rock & Roll Homecoming (LP)

Roy Orbison

1986
10 tracks
36 min
rockabilly

Class Of '55: Memphis Rock & Roll Homecoming

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Product Description

"Class Of '55: Memphis Rock & Roll Homecoming" is a vibrant rockabilly album by the legendary Roy Orbison, released on May 26, 1986, under Mercury Nashville. Clocking in at just over 36 minutes, this concise collection is a celebration of rock and roll's early days, featuring Orbison's distinctive voice and the genre's signature energy. The album opens with "Birth Of Rock And Roll," setting the stage for a journey through classic tracks like "Sixteen Candles" and "Waymore's Blues." Orbison pays homage to the kings of rock and roll with "We Remember The King," a tribute that underscores his respect for the genre's pioneers. The album also includes collaborations, such as "Class Of '55," a duet with fellow legends George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, and Tom Petty. With tracks like "Keep My Motor Running" and "Big Train (From Memphis)," Orbison delivers a powerful reminder of his enduring talent and the timeless appeal of rockabilly. This album is a testament to Orbison's artistry and a delightful exploration of the roots of rock and roll.

Tracks

Birth Of Rock And RollCarl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis
4:23
Sixteen CandlesRoy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins
3:47
Class Of '55Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins
3:00
Waymore's BluesJohnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins
2:24
We Remember The KingRoy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins
3:02
Coming HomeRoy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins
4:02
Rock And Roll (Fais-Do-Do)Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins
3:20
Keep My Motor RunningRoy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins
2:54
I Will Rock And Roll With YouJohnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins
2:04
Big Train (From Memphis)Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins
7:57

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Class Of '55: Memphis Rock & Roll Homecoming
Artist: Roy Orbison
Album release date: 26 mei 1986
Label: Mercury Nashville
EAN: 00602577357275
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 36 min
Tracks: 10 tracks

EAN

EAN: 00602577357275

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Rockabilly
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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