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Rock 'n' Roll Legends by Johnny Burnette. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
John Joseph Burnette (March 25, 1934 – August 14, 1964) was an American singer and songwriter of rockabilly and pop music. [1] In 1952, Johnny, his brother, Dorsey Burnette, and their mutual friend Paul Burlison, formed the band that became known as the Rock and Roll Trio. [2]
Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'n Roll Trio is the 1956 debut album of the rockabilly band The Rock and Roll Trio, fronted by Johnny Burnette. Recorded over three separate sessions in 1956, the album includes a number of the band's singles. 2008's Icons of Rock calls the album "an all-time rockabilly classic". [2]
- May 7, 1956; July 2–5, 1956
- Rockabilly
- December 1956
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- Train Kept A Rollin. This song was popularized by some of the legendary bands such as Aerosmith and The Yardbirds. This track was taken from the Rock n Roll trio days.
- God, Country and My Baby. Co-written by John Dolan and Choco Holiday and was originally recorded by recorded by Holiday in September 1961, and after a month, Burnette would record his own version of the song.
- Little Boy Sad. The song was produced by Snuff Garret and written by Wayne Walker appearing on the 1961 album Johnny Burnette Sings. Many artists would later cover this song such as Paul Peterson, M.P.D Limited, and The Giants to name a few.
- You’re Sixteen. Written by The Sherman Brothers, Robert and Richard Sherman. The track reached number eight in the US and 3 in the UK. Later, the song would be recorded by Ringo Starr and was a number one hit in 1973.
A Nashville Trio. By Daniel Cooper. F orty years ago, Johnny Burnette, Dorsey Burnette, and Paul Burlison, known collectively as the Rock 'n' Roll Trio, spent the afternoon of the Fourth of July relaxing in producer Owen Bradley's boat on the Cumberland River.
Mar 25, 2014 · News & Advice. Johnny Burnette: Rockabilly Pioneer. By Legacy Staff March 25, 2014. 0. Born 80 years ago today, Johnny Burnette was one of the first musicians to fold country and rock...
