El Paso Rock: Volume 2 More Early Recordings

This second installment in Norton's telling of the early days of the Bobby Fuller story brings a treasure trove of rare tracks to the table and adds much to his recorded legacy. The centerpiece of this collection are a dozen live tracks that Fuller recorded on his trusty home tape recorder between 1962 and 1964, including a blistering version of Miserlou that proves Fuller was the equal of any surf guitarist recording at he time. In addition to those, we're also treated to early versions of tunes that he would later record for the Mustang label in California, including My Own True Love, Fool of Love, Take My Word and It's Love Come What May. A package for diehard true believers and perhaps not the place to start your Bobby Fuller collection, but a great place to end up. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide