In the late '50s and early '60s, Ronnie Hawkins was one of the few rock & rollers committed to performing and recording unapologetic rockabilly while others were returning to their country roots or going the teen-idol route. This 18-song compilation focuses mostly on his initial burst of activity for Roulette in 1959 and 1960, with a few later odds and ends thrown in. While he deserves respect for keeping the torch of rock & roll's roots burning during some of its leaner years, he didn't match the gr...   [ read more ]

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In 1999, Collectables released Ronnie Hawkins/Folk Ballads of Ronnie Hawkins, which contained two complete albums -- Ronnie Hawkins (1959, originally released on Roulette) and Folk Ballads of Ronnie Hawkins (1960, originally released on Roulette) -- by Ronnie Hawkins on one compact disc. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide

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In 1999, Collectables released Mr. Dynamo/Sings the Songs of Hank Williams, which contained two complete albums -- Mr. Dynamo (1960, originally released on Roulette) and Sings the Songs of Hank Williams (1962, originally released on Roulette) -- by Ronnie Hawkins on one compact disc. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide

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