Rock Island Line: The Singles Anthology 1955-1967 Lonnie Donegan

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  • Release Date: 03/12/2008
  • Original Release: 1985
  • 3 Disc Set
  • Sales Rank: 96,139
  • Label: CASTLE MUSIC UK
  • UPC: 5050159158027

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Rock Island Line: The Singles Anthology 1955-1967

Disc 1
1LISTENRock Island Line 2:31
2LISTENJohn Henry 2:08
3LISTENDiggin' My Potatoes 3:13
4LISTENBury My Body 3:10
5LISTENLost John 2:45
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Disc 2
1LISTENDoes Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour 2:49
2LISTENAunt Rhody (The Old Grey Goose) 2:28
3LISTENFort Worth Jail 2:15
4LISTENWhoa Buck (Whoa Back, Buck) 2:12
5LISTENThe Battle of New Orleans 3:13
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Disc 3
1LISTENThe Party's Over 2:47
2LISTENOver the Rainbow 3:28
3LISTENI'll Never Fall in Love Again 3:49
4LISTENKeep on the Sunny Side 2:44
5LISTENPick a Bale of Cotton 2:37
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For most listeners, the three-disc, 86-track Sanctuary/Castle collection Rock Island Line: The Singles Anthology 1955-1967 will be nearly as overwhelming as the eight-disc, all-encompassing Bear Family box More Than Pye in the Sky, since a little Lonnie Donegan can go a long way for the average listener. But, for those who decide to dig into this collection, they'll quickly discover that he was a remarkably consistent performer and a little more diverse than his skiffle origins would suggest. Skiffle might have been a bit of a straightjacket -- it had very rigid rhythmic rules -- but Donegan acted more like a folksinger anyway, using skiffle as his foundation and then delving into American folk and country, blues, and a little bit of gospel. He was a good singer and a lively performer, navigating these changes rather easily, and while there wasn't necessarily great development over the years, there was consistency. So, if you decide that you need a comprehensive Lonnie Donegan collection that is nevertheless not entirely complete, this is an excellent choice, but do be forewarned: If you're not already converted, a little of this does go a long way. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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