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*V.A - All Shook up! The songs of Otis Blackwell (2016 Compilation)*

 Otis Blackwell was a major keyplayer in the music scene during the 50's and 60's in the USA. He started out as a performer but actually chose to be a writer/composer whose songs have been sung by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and other stars of the time. Most of his notable songs include "Greats balls of fire"; "All shook up" and "Return to sender", among a few other hit classics. 

This marvelous compilation includes a 16-page booklet with vintage memorabilia and a concise history of the music scene at that epoch as well as Otis Blackwell's biography. The price I paid was extremely low compared to the quality of the recordings and also the beautiful and informative booklet, so highly recommended. 

The compilation features a plethora of artists like Elvis Presley, Connie Francis, Jerry Lee Lewis, Thurston Harry, Otis Blackwell himself and many other, since this compilation includes 30 songs! A nice tribute to a much talented composer. 

V.A - ALL SHOOK UP! THE SONGS OF OTIS BLACKWELL format: CD 






Really takes you back and you can feel you are at a dinner drinking coca-cola and messing with the jukebox!



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