Various - Beat From Badsville Vol. 4 (Stag-O-Lee)(German Import)(CD)(2016)

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.

 

Various Artists - Beat From Badsville: Trash Classics from Lux and Ivy's Vinyl Mountain Vol. 3

So, here is a little background. Lux Interior and Poison Ivy led a legendary punk, trash, garage rock band called The Cramps. In addition, Lux and Ivy were big time record collectors especially of the single or 45 variety. When Lux (singer and cofounder) died, his wife, guitarist and cofounder, Ivy,  essentially ended The Cramps. After The Cramps ended, given the general desire and glee for anything related to The Cramps, compilations (like this one) started to appear that supposedly take records from Lux and Poison's record collection and makes them available to the general population. Much like The Cramps, the records here range from 50s rockabilly and rock'n'roll, novelty records, and early RnB/doo-wop. Most of these artists are unknown (e.g., Glenn Reeves, The Morrocos, The Bobbettes), however, there are a few songs by more well known artists including Wanda Jackson, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Annette (Funicello), and teen-idol, Fabian.

Here is taste of what you will find on here:

Wanda Jackson - Mean, Mean Man
Charlie Baker - You Crack Me Up
Annette - Jo Jo The Dog Faced Boy