Wailers House Party [Live] - The Wailers, Dangel, Rich
Dirty Robber [Live] - The Wailers, Dangel, Rich
San-Ho-Zay [Live] - The Wailers, King, Freddy
Rosalie [Live] - The Wailers, Roberts, Robin
Since You've Been Gone [Version 1][Live] - The Wailers, Dangel, Rich
Shivers [Live] - The Wailers, Burk, Mike
Sack O' Woe [Live] - The Wailers, Adderley, Cannonbal
Tall Cool One [Version 2] - The Wailers, Dangel, Rich
You've Had Your Chance [Live] - The Wailers, Morrill, Kent
Limbo Twist [Live] - The Wailers, Burk, Mike
All I Could Do Was Cry [Live] - The Wailers, Davis, Roquel
I Idolize You [Live] - The Wailers, Turner, Ike
Zig Zag [Live] - The Wailers, Dangel, Rich
Soul-Long [Live] - The Wailers, Dangel, Rich
Seattle - The Wailers, Dangel, Rich
Hokey - The Wailers, Kennedy, Jimmy
Louie, Louie - The Wailers, Berry, Richard [1]
Doin' the Seaside - The Wailers, Burk, Mike
Shoo Fly Pie - The Wailers, Gallop, Sammy
We're Goin' Surfin' - The Wailers, Dangel, Rich
Frenzy - The Wailers, Burk, Mike
Shakedown - The Wailers, Dangel, Rich
Party Time U.S.A. - The Wailers, Ormsby, John
Tough Walk - The Wailers, Dangel, Rich
Isabella - The Wailers, Tan, Roy
Mashi - The Wailers, Burk, Mike
Velva [*] - The Wailers, Morrill, Kent
Mary Ann [*] - The Wailers, Charles, Ray [1]
Stompin' Willie AKA Willie and The Hand Jive [*] - The Wailers, Otis, Johnny
Be My Baby [*] - The Wailers, Morrill, Kent
Tall Cool One [Version 3][*] - The Wailers, Dangel, Rich
I Remember [*] - The Wailers, Dangel, Rich
This is the definitive reissue of the first two albums from the rock act that ruled the Pacific Northwest in the early 60s. 2003 compilation includes the albums, 'At The Castle' & '& Company', along with six bonu... more »s tracks from rare singles, most of which have not previously been on CD, 'Velva', 'Mary Ann', 'Stompin' Willie' (aka Willie & The Hand Jive), 'Be My Baby', 'Tall Cool One' & 'I Remember'. 32 tracks. Ace. 2003.« less
This is the definitive reissue of the first two albums from the rock act that ruled the Pacific Northwest in the early 60s. 2003 compilation includes the albums, 'At The Castle' & '& Company', along with six bonus tracks from rare singles, most of which have not previously been on CD, 'Velva', 'Mary Ann', 'Stompin' Willie' (aka Willie & The Hand Jive), 'Be My Baby', 'Tall Cool One' & 'I Remember'. 32 tracks. Ace. 2003.
"This is a nearly indispensible disc of one of garage rock's most high, The Wailers. No, not the Jamaican Wailers, but the Washingtonian Wailers whom were at the forefront of the Seattle rock scene in the mid-60s.
You may note this release's hefty price tag for a single disc, especially in light of the fact that At the Castle is more readily available at a more standard cost. While At the Castle is often cited as the band's most important release (and it is arguably the better of the two here), the fact of the matter is that Wailers & Co. is not available elsewhere on cd, at least as far as I can tell. That being the case, this release is the only cd to contain the Wailers' version of "Louie, Louie," bridging the gap between Richard Berry's original recording and the Kingsmen/Raiders versions which went on to cement the song's status as one of the most essential (and notorious) rock songs in American history. The Wailers' version is excellent and, I would argue, essential on a number of levels. It is the first rock rendition of the tune, for starters. This version, more than Berry's served as the blueprint for the numerous versions to appear following its release and regional success. It is also the first version to include "Let's give it to 'em right now," which Dave Marsh argues embodies the entire spirit of the song.
I'll stop before I get into an even longer rant on "Louie." Just know that this release packages together two great albums from a highly underrated garage group (and also includes bonus tracks). In short, it's worth the price."
Waiilers at the Castle
G. rhodes | 01/09/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I grew up dancing at the Castle to the Wailers. I still love their sound and am enjoying the CD."
Track Listings (32) - Disc #1
