I finally found a copy of Vol. 4. I don't know for sure if these songs were actually pulled from Lux and Ivy's (of The Cramps) legendary collection of rock'n'roll, RnB, rockabilly, and doo wop 45s. However, after hearing this CD and Vol. 3 earlier, it seems exactly what I would expect from them. This 24 song CD is grouped into 4 sections; The Rock'n'Rollers, New Dance Trend, Instrumentals, and The MadDaddies. Each section has six songs and include selections from the likes of Gary Link & The Rock-A-Fellas, The Vocaleers, The Ramblers, and Jivin' Gene and the Jokers. Yeah, I have never heard of these bands or artists before but that is the point. We should have! Most of these 45s were probably released in the 1950s and early 60s(?). Most of these 45s were likely small run, regional releases. Overall, the music on this release is naked and pure. If you are interested in what raw, music for teens, sounded in that era, then get this release. For a sample, check out: Bo Toliver with Begging. The Ramblers with Devil Train.
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