"It Came From The Suburbs" Rare Teen Rock From The Kennedy Era 1959-1965

This is the second in a series presenting the Southern Californian label's output by genre. While the much-lauded first comp was an instrumental collection, "Intoxica!", this is a rock'n'roll collection that refuses to draw any genre lines, as long as it all fits within the context of the "Big Beat". "It Came from the Suburbs" started with the working title of "Downey Teens", and although not as evocative, that working title said it all. This collection brings US doo wop (including some unreleased rarities), quasi-rockabilly, teen ballads, honking R&B strollers, novelty pop and more, creating a patchwork of teen music from the Kennedy era, the strange years leading up to the Beatles and the British Invasion. (Roots & Rhythm)
Ace Records continue to exploit the fascinatingly quirky Downey Records catalogue. This is the second in a series presenting the Southern Californian label’s output. While the much-lauded first comp was an instrumental collection, “Intoxica!”, this new one is a rock‘n’roll collection that refuses to draw any genre lines, as long as it all fits within the context of the Big Beat. IT CAME FROM THE SUBURBS started with the working title of “Downey Teens”, and although not as evocative, that working title said it all. This collection brings us doo wop (including some unreleased rareties), quasi-rockabilly, teen ballads, honking R&B strollers, novelty pop and more, creating a patchwork of teen music from the Kennedy era, the strange years leading up to the Beatles and the British Invasion. All that’s missing is Wolfman Jack and a cheeseburger with large fries and a vanilla malt. We have resurrected American Grafitti, but without the Golden Oldies! It’s the right timeframe, but in time-honoured Ace style, this comp brings you the best (and sometimes weirdest) in oddities. The Downey vaults excavation continues in order to bring straight-from-the-masters quality, and in the doing of it, we keep discovering that the released sides (and the two or three hits on the label) were only a small part of the Downey story! - See more at: http://acerecords.co.uk/it-came-from-the-suburbs-rare-teen-rock-from-the-kennedy-era#sthash.xhvifMuy.dpuf

trax:
1. Richard's Bounce - The Pastel Six 2. Joe Cool - Jimmie Hombs with Tom & The Twinkle Tones & Hollywood Rebels 3. Lovin' Up A Storm - Johnny MacRae 4. Understanding - Jessie Hill 5. Laura - The Debonaires 6. Thump De De Dum Dum - Ernie Baptiste 7. Hoo Doo The Voo Doo - Darrell Glenn 8. Sweet Memories - Carl Burnett & The Hustlers 9. Jay Walkin' - Paul Clifton 10. Country Star - The Invictas with The Tonga Strings 11. Purty Baby - Mickey Bowman & The Twinkle Tones 12. Oh It Hurts - The Karols 13. Betty Boop - Johnny MacRae 14. Chip Chop (My Fair Lady) - Jessie Hill 15. The Well Of Loneliness - Richard Ward & The Hustlers 16. Nellie - The Invictas 17. She Came She Saw She Conquered - Ernie Baptiste 18. Astro-Romeo - Johnny MacRae 19. Horny A.K.A. Hot Dogger - The Pastel Six 20. Voo Doo Dolly - Jimmie Hombs with The Invictas & The Hollywood Rebels 21. Cupid's Clown - Rae Ann & The Tongas 22. Dorothy - The Debonaires 23. Yea Yea Yea - Joe Maniscalco 24. My Mary's Gone - Johnny MacRae 25. Gone So Long - The Invictas 26. Bwana - Johnny MacRae 27. The Dragon - Zane Ashton
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