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Various Artists
Break-A-Way: The Songs Of Jackie Deshannon 1961-1967
Genres: Folk, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (27) - Disc #1
1. Break-A-Way - IRMA THOMAS
2. When You Walk In The Room - THE SEARCHERS
3. Just Like Him - PJ PROBY
4. Come And Stay With Me - CHER
5. Woe Is Me - HELEN SHAPIRO
6. Dancing Silhouettes - THURSTON HARRIS
7. (He's) The Great Impostor - THE FLEETWOODS
8. There's Gonna Be A Fight - DICK LORY
9. So Deep - BRENDA LEE
10. You Won't Forget Me - PETER JAMES
11. Carrying A Torch - WYNONA CARR
12. Blue Ribbons - DOBIE GRAY
13. Stop That Girl - BARBARA LEWIS
14. In My Time Of Sorrow - GAY SHINGLETON
15. I Remember The Girl - THE BANDITS
16. Back Street Girl - DIANA DAWN
17. Am I Dreaming - JANE CANADA
18. Splendor In The Grass - THE BOYS
19. Guitar Child - DUANE EDDY & THE REBELETTES
20. Should I Cry - THE CONCORDS
21. Would You Come Back - EDDIE HODGES
22. Thank You Darlin' - RICK NELSON
23. Daydreamin' Of You - THE FASHIONETTES
24. Takin' The Long Way Home - PEGGY MARCH
25. If I'm Right Or Wrong - BOBBY VEE & THE VENTURES
26. Don't Doubt Yourself, Babe - THE BYRDS
27. Only You Can Free My Mind - JACKIE DeSHANNON

CD Details

All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Break-A-Way: The Songs Of Jackie Deshannon 1961-1967
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Ace Records UK
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 11/7/2008
Album Type: Import
Genres: Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: Singer-Songwriters, Oldies, Vocal Pop, Folk Rock, Oldies & Retro
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 029667034920

Synopsis

Product Description

The latest in Aces ongoing 'Songwriter Series', Jackie DeShannon evolved from a teenage rockabilly wannabe into a founder of the folk-rock movement.Before her breakthrough as a recording star, she was also one of the most in-demand songwriters of the 60s, providing material for everyone from Brenda Lee to the Byrds. She remains well known in the UK, via her associations with Jimmy Page, Van Morrison and the Searchers.The recent CD release of most of Jackies own albums has aroused considerable interest in 'the songs she gave away'. Here are more than two dozen of the best, including two rare songs co-written with Jimmy Page.Almost half of these tracks are new to CD among them a rare 1960s demo from Jackies own personal collection that has never been heard before.As with all of Aces 'Songwriter' CDs the featured artists range from the deservedly famous to the terminally obscure, but the records and of course the songs remain consistently great throughout.Jackie has personally endorsed the release of this CD and was interviewed recently at length by co-compiler Mick Patrick for the project.

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CD Reviews

They missed a real winner by omitting "Each Time".

H. E. Kagebine Jr. | Inland Empire, CA USA | 02/11/2009

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is not a review, just an observation.

There's a DeShannon song titled "Each Time" which contains many infectious hooks in more places than just the verse and chorus. I first heard this one by the Searchers and really liked it alot. Yet, it's the version by Marti Jones --Don Dixon's other half-- which simply does this song justice. Each Time was recorded for A&M as part of Marti's album called "Used Guitars". Either the Marti Jones or the Searchers version would've improved this collection just a nudge. However, Break-A-Way is still a keeper!"

Bluer

Lee Armstrong | Winterville, NC United States | 10/11/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This collection is absolutely stunning. Most of these tracks were not familiar to me; so I greatly appreciate the ample 27 cuts on the disc & the informative liner notes. The remastering and engineering on this disc is terrific, giving great clarity to the sound of these vintage cuts. Also, I am very appreciative to be able to hear the songs of Jackie DeShannon in one place. Her music as a recording artist has tended to overshadow her stature as a songwriter. I'm impressed by the consistent quality & punch of her material. I bought this disc with a flurry of other discs, and find myself repeatly grabbing this one.

Irma Thomas' track that is the title track for this collection is an amazing record with that punchy "No no no no" chorus; it's instantly become one of my favorite classic rock tracks. The Searchers' version of "When You Walk in the Room" went to #35 on the Billboard charts and has a distinctive guitar line. Helen Shapiro's recording of "Woe Is Me" has throbbing tom-tom percussion that knocks the track through the roof. Brenda Lee's "So Deep" pops joyfully out of the speakers in contrast to the lyric, "I'm blue, so blue; I can't get bluer." Barbara Lewis' "Stop That Girl" from her "Baby, I'm Yours" LP sounds majestic with the rising chorus. "I Remember The Girl" is such an excellent song with this great version by The Bandits packing a punch from that era, "In some little town where she will settle down, will I be there to share her plans & dreams?." The Concords' "Should I Cry" with their high falsettos is a delightful doo-wop with the chimes ringing vividly. Ricky Nelson recorded "Thank You Darlin'" for his "Seven" album that is in my collection. This remastered version sounds so fresh & clear. I love the girl group record by The Fashionettes, "Daydreamin' Of You," with its loping guitar line, "When I said hello, you went on your way." From The Byrds' "Mr. Tambourine Man" album comes Jackie's lovely "Don't Doubt Yourself Babe" with the McGuinn/Crosby harmonies and the Byrds' trademark jangly guitars. Jackie's demo recording of "Only You Can Free My Mind" has a great vocal performance. "Break-A-Way" is a delightful celebration of Jackie DeShannon, the songwriter. The engineering and rarity of many of the recordings make it essential listening. Enjoy!

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