Jimmy Liggins & His Drops of Joy

Jackie Brenson's Chess recording Rocket 88 was cut in 1951 and is often cited as the first rock'n' roll recordhowever a casual listen to Jimmy Liggins' Cadillac Boogie, cut in 1947 may well cause a rewrite of that particular historical fact. This compilation spans the 6 years from 1947 to 1953 and comprises 24 Jimmy Liggins sides cut for Specialty Records, 5 of which are previously unissued. Unlike brother Joe, guitarist Jimmy played a more rough and ready blues, but still had his fair share of R&B hits. Including the top 5 Drunk, which includes the immortal line Went for the pillow, missed the whole darn bed. Maybe not sophisticated, but it sure does rock.