rockabilly: References & Edit History

Colin Escott and Martin Hawkins, Good Rockin’ Tonight: Sun Records and the Birth of Rock ’n’ Roll (1991), presents a detailed survey of the label and its impact. Craig Morrison, Go Cat Go!: Rockabilly Music and Its Makers (1996), gives a comprehensive overview of the style.

• Elvis Presley, “That’s All Right”/“Blue Moon of Kentucky” (1954)
• Carl Perkins, “Blue Suede Shoes”/“Honey Don’t” (1956)
• Gene Vincent, “Be-Bop-A-Lula”/“Woman Love” (1956)
• Jerry Lee Lewis, “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On”/“It’ll Be Me” (1957)
• The Crickets, “That’ll Be the Day”/“I’m Looking for Someone to Love” (1957)
• Buddy Knox with the Rhythm Orchids, “Party Doll”/“My Baby’s Gone” (1957)
• Eddie Cochran, “Summertime Blues”/“Love Again” (1958)
• Ricky Nelson, “Believe What You Say”/“My Bucket’s Got a Hole in It” (1958)
• Wanda Jackson, “Let’s Have a Party”/“Cool Love” (1960)
• The Stray Cats, “Rock This Town”/“Can’t Hurry Love” (1983)