The Collection

by Shakin' Stevens

Overview

While there may not be many Shakin Stevens fans left here at the dawn of the 21st century, there are perhaps enough to take great delight in this double-disc set that collects the British rockabilly artist's many singles -- there are 25 cuts on the CD -- and also includes a live performance DVD (with the UK import version only). Stevens burst onto the scene at the dawn of the 1980s performing a roots rock style that was in fact both dated and timeless. His readings of Dave Alvin's classic "Marie, Marie" (right after the Blasters' version tanked) and Stuart Hamblen's "This Ole House" became nearly definitive versions as he used his '50s warble combined with a full and rich baritone. Stevens could sing country, blues, R&B, and (of course) rockabilly with equal acumen, as this excellent collection bears out. There have been many compilations over the years, but none are this extensive or pervasive in covering his underappreciated career. The DVD included with the import version offers proof as to why Stevens sold out concert halls all over Europe and Japan. This is a dynamite find. ~ Thom Jurek

Product Details

Release Date:	05/10/2005
Label:	Sony Music Distribution
UPC:	5099751988229
Rank:	98457

Tracks

1. This Ole House
2. Cry Just a Little Bit
3. Lipstick, Powder and Paint
4. Green Door
5. A Love Worth Waiting For
6. What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For
7. A Rockin' Good Way (To Mess Around and Fall in Love)
8. Marie, Marie
9. Teardrops
10. Turning Away
11. You Drive Me Crazy
12. A Letter to You
13. Oh Julie
14. Because I Love You
15. Hot Dog
16. Breaking Up My Heart
17. It's Raining
18. Shirley
19. A Little Boogie Woogie (In the Back of My Mind)
20. Give Me Your Heart Tonight
21. Radio
22. I'll Be Satisfied
23. Feel the Need in Me
24. It's Late
25. Merry Christmas Everyone

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Shakin' Stevens   Primary Artist
Bonnie Tyler   Primary Artist,Featured Artist

Technical Credits

Marvin Moore   Composer
Dejesus   Composer
Tom Bryan   Composer
G. Campbell   Composer
Luchi de Jesus   Composer
Ron Harwood   Composer
John Fred   Composer
James V. Monaco   Composer
Dorsey Burnette   Composer
Shakin' Stevens   Composer
Clyde Otis   Composer
Lamont Dozier   Composer
Billy Livsey   Composer
Billy Davis   Composer
Bob Davie   Composer
Berry Gordy, Jr.   Composer
Denny Dedmon   Composer
Buck Owens   Composer
Tim Krekel   Composer
Dave Alvin   Composer
Stuart Hamblen   Composer
Brook Benton   Composer
Brian Holland   Composer
Bobby Heatlie   Composer
Naomi Neville   Composer
Jesse Stone   Composer