Name: Alligators,Sprockets & Bended Knees
Brand: Bobby Charles

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Release date

2020-01-17

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JASCD858

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604988085822

Artist

Bobby Charles

Label EU

Jasmine

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Rock-Pop

In 1982 the Jasmine Label was created producing LPs and Cassettes. The new label initially focused on licensed Jazz and Personality recordings. Later in 1985 Jasmine successfully launched its Country & Western catalogue. 1990 saw the release of Jasmine’s first CDs.
Appears also on labels as: JASMINE only and as a company (with manufacturing and distribution roles).

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Bobby Charles was a singer and songwriter, best known for his hit song "See You Later Alligator". Born on February 21, 1938 in Abbeville, LA, U.S.A., he had a passion for music from an early age. His unique style blended elements of rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and swamp pop.
Throughout his career, Bobby Charles collaborated with renowned artists such as *Allen Toussaint*, *Earl King*, *Jim Ford*, and many others. His songwriting skills were highly regarded within the industry.
Tragically, Bobby Charles passed away on January 14, 2010 in Abbeville at the age of 71. Despite his untimely death, his contributions to the music world continue to be celebrated by fans worldwide.

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Although he remains perhaps best known for 'See You Later Alligator', a worldwide hit for Bill Haley &amp; His Comets, Louisiana-born singer/songwriter BOBBY CHARLES penned several other R&amp;R/R&amp;B classics. He also enjoyed a parallel recording career in the 50s, during the course of which he registered national R&amp;B hits like 'Later Alligator' and 'Time Will Tell', and regional successes like 'Why Did You Leave', 'Take It Easy, Greasy', and 'Laura Lee'.These sides are included on this compilation, which anthologises his early recording career, comprising everything that Bobby recorded for Chess and Imperial between 1955-62. Also included, by way of 'bonus tracks', are well-known covers of eight of his songs, by Bill Haley, Fats Domino, John Fred, Clarence 'Frogman' Henry and Johnnie Allan, all of which were significant hits.This is the most comprehensive collection of Bobby Charles' early career currently available.Disc 1 1. Later Alligator 2. On Bended Knee 3. Hey Good Lookin' 4. Why Did You Leave 5. Don't You Know I Love You 6. Watch It Sprocket 7. Time Will Tell 8. Take It Easy, Greasy 9. Ain't Got No Home 10. Laura Lee 11. No Use Knocking 12. Lonely Street 13. Mr Moon 14. I'm A Fool To Care 15. Over Yonder 16. I'll Turn Square For You 17. Put Your Arms Around Me Honey 18. Why Can't You 19. No More (I Ain't Gonna Do It) 20. You Can Suit Yourself 21. One Eyed Jack 22. Yea Yea Baby (Yeah Yeah) 23. Good Lovin' 24. Your Picture Disc 2 1. Since She's Gone 2. At The Jamboree 3. Since I Lost You 4. Oh! Yeah 5. What Can I Do 6. The Town Is Talking 7. Bye Bye Baby 8. Those Eyes 9. What A Party 10. I Just Want You 11. Four Winds 12. Nothing As Sweet As You 13. Teenagers 14. Tell Me Baby 15. I'd Like To Know 16. Lovesick Blues Bonus Tracks 17. Bill Haley &amp; The Comets - See You Later Alligator 18 Fats Domino - Before I Grow Too Old 19. John Fred - Good Lovin' 20. Fats Domino - Walking To New Orleans 21. Clarence 'frogman' Henry - But I Do 22. Fats Domino - It Keeps Raining 23. Clarence 'frogman' Henry - On Bended Knees 24. Johnnie Allan &amp; The Krazy Kats - Your Picture

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