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Johnny Rivers - 1962 - Before Memphis



Johnny Rivers is a unique figure in the history of rock music. On the most obvious level, he was a rock star of the 1960s and a true rarity as a white American singer/guitarist who made a name for himself as a straight-ahead rock & roller during the middle of that decade. Just as important behind the scenes, his recordings and their success led to the launching, directly and indirectly, of at least three record labels and a dozen other careers whose influence extended into the 1970s, 1980s, and beyond. 

 Rivers was very much a kindred spirit to figures like Buddy Holly and Ronnie Hawkins, with all of the verve and spirit of members of that first wave of rock & rollers. He had the misfortune of having been born a little too late to catch that wave, however, and took until the middle of the next decade to find his audience. Born John Henry Ramistella on November 7, 1942, in New York, his family moved to Baton Rouge, LA, in 1948, and it was there that his musical sensibilities were shaped. His father, who played the mandolin and guitar, introduced him to the guitar at an early age, and he proved a natural on the instrument. 

 Meanwhile, Ramistella also began absorbing the R&B sounds that were starting to turn up on the airwaves at the dawn of the 1950s. Additionally, he got to see performers like Fats Domino and Jimmy Reed in person, and by the time he entered his teens, he was immersed in rhythm & blues. He was also good enough to start playing guitar in local groups and at age 13, he formed his own band, the Spades, playing New Orleans-flavored R&B and rock & roll, especially Fats Domino, Larry Williams, and Little Richard. Ramistella made his recording debut leading the Spades in 1956 with the song "Hey Little Girl," issued on the Suede label.



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   1. (00:02:17) Johnny Rivers - Little Girl (recorded as Johnny Ramistella)
   2. (00:02:26) Johnny Rivers - Two By Two (recorded as Johnny Ramistella)
   3. (00:02:26) Johnny Rivers - You're The One
   4. (00:02:09) Johnny Rivers - A Hole In The Ground
   5. (00:02:19) Johnny Rivers - Baby Come Back
   6. (00:02:13) Johnny Rivers - Long Long Walk
   7. (00:02:22) Johnny Rivers - Your First And Last Love
   8. (00:02:00) Johnny Rivers - White Cliffs Of Dover
   9. (00:02:16) Johnny Rivers - Everyday
  10. (00:02:13) Johnny Rivers - Darling Talk To Me
  11. (00:01:59) Johnny Rivers - The Customary Thing
  12. (00:02:13) Johnny Rivers - Answer Me, My Love
  13. (00:03:01) Johnny Rivers - Knock Three Times
  14. (00:02:04) Johnny Rivers - I Get So Doggone Lonesome
  15. (00:02:36) Johnny Rivers - To Be Loved
  16. (00:02:45) Johnny Rivers - Too Good To Last
  17. (00:02:30) Johnny Rivers - Long Black Veil
  18. (00:02:13) Johnny Rivers - This Could Be The One
  19. (00:02:15) Johnny Rivers - Blue Skies
  20. (00:02:23) Johnny Rivers - That Someone Should Be Me
  21. (00:01:50) Johnny Rivers - If You Want It, I've Got It
  22. (00:02:09) Johnny Rivers - My Heart Is In Your Hands
  23. (00:02:01) Johnny Rivers - Oh, What A Kiss
  24. (00:01:50) Johnny Rivers - Dream Doll
  25. (00:02:44) Johnny Rivers - Such A Fool For You
  26. (00:02:35) Johnny Rivers - Losers Can't Win
  27. (00:02:08) Johnny Rivers - I Just Got To Get Away
  28. (00:02:22) Johnny Rivers - Fallen Idol
  29. (00:02:08) Johnny Rivers - Don't Look Now
  30. (00:01:55) Johnny Rivers - That's Rock & Roll
  31. (00:02:23) Johnny Rivers - That's My Baby
  32. (00:01:54) Johnny Rivers - Everybody But Me
  33. (00:02:42) Johnny Rivers - Walkin' Slowly

Playing Time.........: 01:15:21
Total Size...........: 172,48 MB


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