1957 When Skiffle Was King CD 2008 Lonnie Donegan Tommy Steele 24 Tracks

1957 – When Skiffle Was King (2008 CD)

Take a trip back to the golden age of British skiffle and early rock 'n' roll with this nostalgic collection of 24 original recordings from the music scene of 1957.

Featuring legendary performers including Lonnie Donegan, Tommy Steele, Chas McDevitt, Johnny Duncan, Chris Barber and many more.

Released by Delta Music in 2008, this compilation features digitally remastered original recordings, capturing the lively energy and distinctive sound of the skiffle era.

Full Track Listing:

1. Lonnie Donegan – Putting on the Style

2. Tommy Steele & The Steelmen – Singing the Blues

3. Chas McDevitt (with Nancy Whiskey) – Freight Train

4. Johnny Duncan & His Blue Grass Boys – Last Train to San Fernando

5. The Vipers – The Streamline Train

6. Dale Hawkins – Susie Q

7. Guy Mitchell (with Ray Conniff & His Orchestra) – Knee Deep in the Blues

8. Don Lang & His Frantic Five – School Days (Ring, Ring Goes the Bell)

9. Larry Williams – Short Fat Fannie

10. Terry Dene – A White Sport Coat (And a Pink Carnation)

11. Chris Barber (with Ottilie Patterson) – When the Saints Go Marching In

12. Lonnie Donegan – Don't You Rock Me Daddy-O

13. The Vipers – Pay Me My Money Down

14. Johnny Duncan & His Blue Grass Boys – Footprints in the Snow

15. Tommy Steele & The Steelmen – Butterfingers

16. Chas McDevitt (with Nancy Whiskey) – Greenback Dollar

17. Jim Dale – Be My Girl

18. Lonnie Donegan – Cumberland Gap

19. Guy Mitchell with Jimmy Carroll & Orchestra – Rock-A-Billy

20. Huey "Piano" Smith & The Clowns – Rockin' Pneumonia & The Boogie Woogie Flu

21. The Vipers – Homing Bird

22. Tommy Steele & The Steelmen – Water, Water

23. Lonnie Donegan – Gamblin' Man (Live)

24. Chris Barber (with Ottilie Patterson) – Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Product Details:

• Artist: Various Artists

• Album: 1957 – When Skiffle Was King

• Label: Delta Music

• Release Year: 2008

• Catalogue Number: 26589

• Format: Audio CD

• Genre: Skiffle / Rock 'n' Roll / 1950s

• Number of Tracks: 24

• Running Time: 62 minutes 49 seconds

• Original recordings digitally remastered

Condition: Pre-owned CD complete with original jewel case and artwork. Some light signs of storage and handling to the case. Disc has not been playback tested. Please see photographs for overall condition.

An excellent nostalgic compilation for fans of Lonnie Donegan, early British popular music, skiffle and 1950s rock 'n' roll.