Eddie Cochran released only one album before his untimely, tragic passing at 21, but he left a lasting legacy with his most successful hit.
"Summertime Blues" has been covered by artists as diverse as Blue Cheer, The Who, Alan Jackson, and Cheech Marin (who used it in 2 of his movies), but it is Cochran's original version that will likely get a lion's share of airplay this time of year.
The following clip was from Town Hall Party, one of the various dance shows inspired by American Bandstand back in the day.
2 comments:
Still love this tune - as fresh now as it was when it was first released! Just the right amount of teenage rebellion.
Cochran was definitely cut down too soon.
Yah, I can picture "Blues" being coupled with a James Dean movie.
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