Wayne Cochran The Bigger The Pompadour ... - His Complete Recordings 1959-66 (2-CD)

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Wayne Cochran: The Bigger The Pompadour ... - His Complete Recordings 1959-66 (2-CD)

2-CD (Digisleeve) with 36 page booklet, 42 tracks. Total playing time approx. 130 min.

Wayne Cochran (1939 - 2017) from Georgia, also called 'The White Knight of Soul', is remembered for his white pompadour hairstyle and the brilliant Last Kiss that he wrote.
Bear Family Records® comprehensively chronicles the most creative period of his career with this double CD, from his beginnings as a young rocker and teen idol to his magnificent recordings as a compelling soul singer.
We present all the recordings from 1959 to 1966 including his rare recordings released on local labels and the recordings for Chess, Mercury and King.
Influenced by and a friend of Otis Redding and James Brown, among others, Wayne Cochran was a convincing performer as one of the best white soul and R&B singers.
Includes the first recorded version ever of These Arms Of Mine written by Otis Redding.
Music historian Bill Dahl wrote the extensive liner notes.
We have remastered the original recordings from the best available sources.

Long before he was anointed as ‘The White Knight of Soul,’ Wayne Cochran made a stack of intriguing but rare early ‘60s 45s for various small Georgia concerns and later considerably larger labels spanning the gamut from hauling rockers to dramatic teen tragedy themes.

They’ve occasionally been anthologized over the years, but never as comprehensively as on Bear Family’s ‘The Bigger The Pompadour... - His Complete Recordings From 1959- 1966 (2-CD),’ a 32-track extravaganza tracing Cochran’s recording career from its humble beginnings with The Coo to just before he fully exploded on the national scene with his explosive brand of horn-leavened blue-eyed soul.

Naturally, Wayne’s immortal pre-J. Frank Wilson and The Cavaliers rendition of Last Kiss is here in several incarnations (he wrote it) along with its little-known sequel Last Kiss II. So is the equally foreboding Edge Of The Sea.

But Cochran’s output also included plenty of swaggering rock and roll; all of those extreme rarities are on board too, even three extremely obscure instrumentals by his combo, The Rocking Capris.

Towards the end of the set, as Wayne and his C.C. Riders blast through Harlem Shuffle, the Mercury version of Get Down With It, and his thundering original Goin’ Back To Miami, the fully developed Cochran emerges, his sky-high white coiffure remaining awe-inspiringly intact as his mighty C.C. Riders horns blast and his melismatic screams pierce the studio air.

Cochran was a thoroughly electrifying live act, but this jam-packed collection demonstrates that his often-overlooked recording legacy was scorching too.

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Interpret: Wayne Cochran
Album titlle: The Bigger The Pompadour ... - His Complete Recordings 1959-66 (2-CD)
Genre Rock'n'Roll
Label Bear Family Records
Preiscode AR
Edition 2 Deluxe Edition
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EAN: 4000127177445
weight in Kg 0.115

Cochran, Wayne - The Bigger The Pompadour ... - His Complete Recordings 1959-66 (2-CD) CD 1
01	The Naughty Coo	Wayne Cochran
02	My Little Girl	Wayne Cochran
03	The Coo	Wayne Cochran
04	Last Kiss (Gala 117)	Wayne Cochran
05	Funny Feeling	Wayne Cochran
06	Liza Jane	Wayne Cochran
07	No Return	Wayne Cochran
08	Money	The Rocking Capris
09	Lights Out	The Rocking Capris
10	A-OK	The Rocking Capris
11	Dreams	Wayne Cochran
12	Linda Lu	Wayne Cochran
13	Cindy Marie (Aire 1230)	Wayne Cochran
14	Edge Of The Sea (Aire 1230)	Wayne Cochran
15	Last Kiss (Aire 150)	Wayne Cochran
16	Edge Of The Sea (Aire 150)	Wayne Cochran
17	Monkey Monkey (You Do It Like That)	Wayne Cochran
18	Little Orphan Annie	Wayne Cochran
19	Last Kiss (King 45-5856)	Wayne Cochran
20	Last Kiss (Galico 105)	Wayne Cochran
21	I Dreamed, I Gambled, I Lost	Wayne Cochran

Cochran, Wayne - The Bigger The Pompadour ... - His Complete Recordings 1959-66 (2-CD) CD 2
01	The Coo (King 45-5874)	Wayne Cochran
02	Cindy Marie (King 45-5874)	Wayne Cochran
03	Mr. Lonely	Wayne Cochran
04	Wrong Number - Wrong Gal	Wayne Cochran
05	Think	Wayne Cochran
06	You Left The Water Running	Wayne Cochran
07	Harlem Shuffle	Wayne Cochran
08	Somebody Please	Wayne Cochran
09	Get Down With It (unedited version)	Wayne Cochran
10	No Rest For The Wicked	Wayne Cochran
11	To Make Me A Man	Wayne Cochran
12	I'm In Trouble	Wayne Cochran
13	Goin' Back To Miami	Wayne Cochran
14	Last Kiss II (Boblo 101)	Wayne Cochran
15	I'm Gonna Put You Down	Bobby Lee Smith
16	My Candy Man	Alice Rozier
17	Come On Let's Sing	Richie Kall
18	Fat Gal	Otis Redding
19	Shout Bama Lama	Otis Redding
20	These Arms Of Mine	Buddy Leach
21	These Arms Of Mine	Otis Redding

Wayne Cochran was born on May 10, 1939, in Thomaston, Georgia, USA. He was a prolific Rock 'n'... more

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"Wayne Cochran"

Wayne Cochran was born on May 10, 1939, in Thomaston, Georgia, USA. He was a prolific Rock 'n' Roll and Soul singer known for his electrifying stage presence and distinctive pompadour hairstyle. Cochran's musical journey began at an early age when he was inspired by Gospel music in his church.

In the late 1950s, Wayne Cochran started his music career by forming the C.C. Riders, a band that played a mix of Rhythm and Blues and Rock 'n' Roll. His dynamic performances and powerful voice quickly gained attention in the music industry. In 1959, he released his debut single "Last Kiss," which became a regional hit.

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Wayne Cochran continued to make a name for himself in the music world. He was known for his flashy stage outfits and energetic live shows, which often featured him in sequined capes and rhinestone-studded suits. His music blended elements of Rock 'n' Roll, Soul, and R&B, making him a versatile and unique artist.

One of Cochran's most famous songs is "Goin' Back to Miami," which showcased his powerful vocals and gained popularity in the 1960s. He also released albums like "Wayne Cochran!" and "Wayne Cochran! In Concert."

In addition to his music career, Wayne Cochran was a philanthropist and a minister. He founded the Voice for Jesus Church in Miami, Florida, where he served as a pastor. He used his music to spread messages of faith and positivity.

Wayne Cochran's impact on the music industry and his unforgettable performances left a lasting legacy. His energetic stage presence and unique style continue to influence artists today.

Sadly, Wayne Cochran passed away on November 21, 2017, but his music and spirit live on, inspiring generations of musicians and fans alike.

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From: Dusty Groove On: 14 Apr 2024

Great early work from the enigmatic Wayne Cochran!

Great early work from the enigmatic Wayne Cochran – a whiter-than-white cat who's most famous for his late 60s run of surprisingly great funk and soul records for Chess and King – heard here on the complete tracks recorded for a variety of different labels in the runup to those years! Some of these tracks have Cochran coming across with more of the rockabilly style you'd expect from his famous coiffure – but there's also plenty of early strands of soul music too – served up in that special blend that always made Wayne Cochran such a popular live act on a variety of different stages throughout the south! The package does great justice to these early years of Cochran – complete with a huge illustrated booklet of notes and details on the singles – material originally issued on labels that include Gala, Confederate, Bethlehem, and Scottie – plus key material recorded for King and Mercury as well.

From: Lambert On: 11 Dec 2023

The Bigger The Pompadour ....

'The Bigger The Pompadour...' is a beautiful tribute to an artist who deserved more recognition than he received

From: Max I. Mal On: 24 Nov 2023

Long overdue release and finally done!

I knew that Wayne Cochran is the original writer of 'Last Kiss' which I first heard from The Cavaliers withJ. Frank Wilson and I was aware that Cochran recorded it by hisself BUT I never knew that he has recorded it so many times! And an A-PLUS bonus is Buddy Leach's 'These Arms Of Mine' of fame by the great Otis Redding but Leach did the first version!

From: John Wilcox On: 13 Nov 2023

THE WHITE KNIGHT OF SOUL!!

FINALLY the complete early works of Wayne Cochran, well-known for his Soul sides BUT here are also included all his 1950s and early 1960s Rock & Roll recordings!