Jimmy mccracklin licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of emi. Jan 15, 20 jimmy mccracklin licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of emi. American bandstand 1967 swing dance contest finalists you got to me, neil diamond duration. Jimmy mccracklin 1959 saudia young vocals lars vegas producerguitar klaas wendling contra bass henry. Explain your version of song meaning, find more of jimmy mccracklin lyrics. Song information for the walk jimmy mccracklin on allmusic. Jimmy mccracklin the mercury recordings on collectors choice. Complete song listing of jimmy mccracklin on oldies. One of the most prolific bluesmen of the postwar era, jimmy mccracklin became a rocknroll star during the late 1950s. In 1967, otis redding and carla thomas had success with tramp, a song credited to mccracklin and lowell fulson.
Since his bullseye debut jimmy was honored with a pioneer award from the rhythm and blues foundation and has been on a writing streak. Jimmy mccracklin biography jimmy mccracklin james david walker, st. You wouldnt expect a career bluesman to be among the artists leading 1958s rock and roll dance movement, triggered by the stroll the first rock era dance to really cause a sensation and the more specialized hand jive and freeze. Well i know you heard of suzyq and i know you heard of the chicken too i know you heard of the chachachoo cause the walk is a dance that you can do you just walk, you. A full halfcentury from when he started out in the blues business, jimmy mccracklin was still touring, recording, and acting like a much younger man. That memorable chapter in the pianists lengthy and prolific career is captured in fabulous detail on this compilation containing every existing master from his 19581960 contract. Over a career that has spanned seven decades, he says he has written almost a thousand songs and has recorded hundreds of them. Song information for the walk jimmy mccracklin on allmusic allmusic. Song the wobble mercury 71412 artist jimmy mccracklin. Jimmy mccracklin the wobble mercury 71412 1959 youtube. The country of origin of this disc remains murky, but its 18 mccracklin tracks, from his 195758 layover at chess there was a belated 1962 date as well, are in dire need of domestic reissue so until that happens, this one shared with paul gayten will just have to do. Watch the video for the wobble from jimmy mccracklins the walk.
The best of jimmy mccracklin jimmy mccracklin songs. Mccracklin recorded over 30 albums, and earned four gold records. The wobble, think, tramp and more solidified mccracklins. A 19901991 rhythm and blues foundation pioneer award winner, jimmy mccracklin will forever be known as one of the architects of the west coast blues sound, and among certain audiences, one of its biggest stars. Louis, missouri, august, 1921 san pablo, california, december 20, 2012 was an american pianist, vocalist, harmonica player and songwriter. He formed a group called jimmy mccracklin and his blues blasters in 1946, with guitarist robert.
Jimmy mccracklin biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. This album, as conceived and produced by ron levy, was put together as an allstar west coast blues. Mccracklin has always been one of those artists whose currency always ran higher in the black blues community than it has in the subsequent years of white historical revision. You may be seen the wobble at a wedding or you may be seen the wobble at club. But jimmy mccracklin wasnt so rigid as to refuse to stretch his boundaries if it furthered his career. Jimmy mccracklin came to embody the west coast blues sound with his. Every 195860 mercury master by this great bluesman out of st. Jimmy mccracklin the wobble with your love discogs. If you enjoy the electric slide or similar dances, then you will love the wobble. Jimmy mccracklins liaison with mercury was relatively brief, from late 1958 to the fall of 1960, and bear family has only managed to locate songs for this cd. The wobble, a song by jimmy mccracklin on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Jimmy mccracklin s liaison with mercury was relatively brief, from late 1958 to the fall of 1960, and bear family has only managed to locate songs for this cd. In fact, he vehemently disputed his commonly accepted birth date, but since he began recording back in 1945, it seemed reasonable.
Come on home back where you belong by jimmy mccracklin from new soul of jimmy mccracklin. Over a career that spanned seven decades, he said he had written almost. The wobble is a popular line dance performed everywhere from wedding receptions to clubs. Released approximately 1970 with the yellow us label version. Later releases with the purple label have a different cover, too.
Jimmy mccracklin at his best for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Jimmy mccracklin good old days lyrics i was born on a farm, belonged to a man named jack do we oohs down in arkansas, my home was a run down shack do we oohs. Previously released as jimmy mccracklin twist and in between there also exists a custom records 2 release. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from jimmy mccracklin. Watch the video for the wobble from jimmy mccracklin s the walk. Cmrra, bmg rights management us, llc, aresa, bmi broadcast music inc. Jimmy mccracklin became a rock n roll star during the late 1950s. The wobble jimmy mccracklin jimmy mccracklin mercury 71412, 1959.
But its a rewarding chapter in the pianists endlessly nomadic recording career, featuring his original dance tunes georgia slop and lets do it the chicken scratch, a new orleanscut cover of johnny cashs folsom prison blues. Jimmy mccracklin biography, albums, streaming links. Mercury 71412, jimmy mccracklin, the wobble with your. In fact, he vehemently disputed his commonly accepted read full biography. Jimmy mccracklin listen to jimmy mccracklin on deezer. Over a career that spanned seven decades, he said he had written almost a thousand songs and had recorded hundreds of them. Listen free to jimmy mccracklin the mercury recordings the wobble, georgia slop and more. All you need to do is memorize a few very basic steps, then practice and develop your own personal wobble style. Jimmy mccracklin and his band members jimmy mccracklin.
Jimmy mccracklin the mercury recordings on collectors. Original lyrics of the wobble song by jimmy mccracklin. Complete your jimmy mccracklin and his band collection. The sound on these videos is recorded directly from my scratchy old vinyl 45s and presented here to share my love of this vintage music. Buddy miller and jim lauderdale the wobble youtube. But jimmy mccracklin wasnt so rigid as to refuse to stretch his boundaries if it.
Jimmy mccracklin is without question one of the most important figures in the history of rhythm and blues. Jimmy mccracklin and his band the walk im to blame discogs. May 29, 2010 i do not own the rights to the picture or track. Jimmy mccracklin august, 1921 december 20, 2012 was an american pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. After his hot 100 hit the walk in 1958, mccracklin signed with mercury records.
I am five time world champaign of country dance with methods like skills with. Mccracklins smash dance tune the walk is here, along with the amusing playlet he knows the rules immaculate axe by. Checker 893 everybody rock get tough 1958 both sides written by jimmy mccracklin mercury 71412 the wobble with your love 1959 both sides written by jimmy mccracklin jimmy mc cracklin. Unlike a lot of his bluessinging contemporaries, pianopounding jimmy mccracklin managed to roll with the punches when it came to musical trends and stayed modern when so many others fell by the wayside. That memorable chapter in the pianists lengthy and prolific career is captured in fabulous detail on the mercury recordings, presenting three blistering dance workouts like his original georgia. In fact, he vehemently disputed his commonly accepted.
But decent career retrospectives of mccracklin who had sides issued on almost a dozen labels in as many years on compact disc are somewhere between few and far between and nonexistent. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from jimmy mccracklin at the discogs marketplace. Globe 102 miss mattie left me mean mistreated lover 1945 globe 104 highway 101 baby dont you want to go 1945 globe 109 achin heart street loafin woman 1945 jimmy mccracken. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. Well i know you heard of suzyq and i know you heard of the chicken too i know you heard of the chachachoo cause the walk is a dance that you can do you just.
Nov 07, 20 i do not claim to own any on audio in this upload. Mccracklin s smash dance tune the walk is here, along with the amusing playlet he knows the rules immaculate axe by lafayette thomas, a jumping everybody rock, and another workout that didnt fare as well, the wobble. Various artists, martha and the vandellas, the ray bryant combo, the contours, les elgart, hank ballard and the midnighters, little eva, danny and the juniors, ritchie valens, chris montez, the vibrations, les cooper and the soul rockers, the diamonds, joey dee and the starliters, the johnny otis show, the miracles, bobby boris pickett, jimmy mccracklin, marvin gaye, the olympics dick. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. Nov 07, 2018 i am five time world champaign of country dance with methods like skills with. Various artists, martha and the vandellas, the ray bryant. Louis, missouri, united states is an american pianist, vocalist, and songwriter. The wobble lyrics by jimmy mccracklin original song full text.