Sunday, November 09, 2014

Record #0600: The Way I Walk / Midgie – JACK SCOTT

Carlton 514 (original) USA, May 1959
Words & Music bySide AJack Scott; Side B – Scott
Musicians: Jack Scott (lead vocals), Stan Getz (upright bass), Dave Rohilier (lead guitar), Dominic Scafone (drums), The Chantones (backing vocals), others unknown
Recording sessions: Produced by Joe Carlton at Universal Sound Studio, Detroit, MI, summer 1958
Highest chart positions:  US #35, UK #30

This is a true rock'n'roll classic and my favorite record by a Canadian artist. :)

The backing group was called "Stan Getz and His Tom Cats". This Getz is not to be mixed with the famous jazz sax player.

The Cramps covered "The Way I Walk" on the flip of their 1978 debut single ("Surfin' Bird"). This song has been covered by many others as well. I also played this on my first gig in 1984. :)

List price:  Very Good+ is $15, Near Mint is $30

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