Eddie cochrans music has been reissued extensively, from cheap budget compilations to bear familys lavish and exhaustive somethin elsethe ultimate collection box set bcd 15989. Eddie cochran was one of the 1950s most talented rockers, so its pretty hard to go wrong with anything called eddie cochran s greatest hits. Unfortunately, this budgetpriced compilation is typical of the labels output, featuring only 10 tracks. Eddie cochran, the man behind summertime blues and cmon everybody, was killed on april 17, 1960 when the taxi carrying him from a show in bristol, england, crashed en route to the. Apr 15, 2020 eddie cochran, the man behind summertime blues and cmon everybody, was killed on april 17, 1960 when the taxi carrying him from a show in bristol, england, crashed en route to the. Eddie cochran never to be forgotten releases discogs. Here you can buy and download music mp3 eddie cochran. The man behind summertime blues, a brash, guitarpicking rebel who sang of cars, girls, and angst until his. Eddie cochran died very young, but not before producing some great songs and bringing in a new guitar style. Ray edward eddie cochran october 3, 1938 april 17, 1960 was an american singer, songwriter, and musician. All eddie cochran videos last update 3 august 2009. This band appears in 91 charts and has received 0 comments and 5 ratings from site members. Eddie cochran the eddie cochran memorial album 1960.
Mar 17, 20 eddie cochran released only one album during his lifetime, which was abruptly cut short when the taxi in which he was a passenger crashed en route to a london airport at the end of a british tour. Eddie cochran the best of eddie cochran classic music. Eddie cochran released only one album during his lifetime, which was abruptly cut short when the taxi in which he was a passenger crashed en route. Download eddie cochran the eddie cochran box set 1988. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from eddie cochran at the discogs marketplace. The big hits postumous were cmon everybody, three steps to heaven and summertime blues. He also released seven compilation albums moneys selftitled debut album was released in late 1977.
Press archive eddie cochran the year 1957 musenblatter an extensive booklet 51 pages with texts by bill dahl, many extremely rare photos, discography and detailed recording data completes the documentation about eddie cochrans successful year 1957. Guitar player translated the passage into a transcription for a solo guitarist in their very helpful and economical study of eddie cochrans guitar style, so feel free to try duplicate eddies studio magic in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. The top rated tracks by eddie cochran are summertime blues, cmon everybody, undying love, completely sweet and one kiss.
Cochrans parents moved from oklahoma city to albert lea, minnesota, where he was born. Cochran zeroed in on teenage angst and desire with such classics as cmon everybody, something else, twenty flight rock and summertime blues. He breathed life into tin pan alley copywriters, composed finger on the pulse songs, he was the consummate performer, an innovative guitarist and entertainer whose recordings have. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from eddie cochran. In 1950, the cochran family left the midwest for bell gardens, california, and eddie formed his first band while he was. Eddie cochran the eddie cochran memorial album 1960, vinyl. My favourite is somethin else, a perfect little two minute single about girls and cars. A flashy stage dresser with a toughsounding voice, cochran epitomized the sound and. Eddie cochran was born on october 3, 1938 in albert lea, minnesota.
Buy and sell music with collectors in the marketplace. This site is under construction, if you have any photo about eddie cochran, please mail it to. My way is a compilation album by eddie cochran, posthumously released in 1964 in the uk. This appealingly priced four cd set will appeal to those looking for a tidy collection of eddie cochran s studio work for other artists. Eddie cochran great hits is the sixth album posthumously released in the us after eddie. An oftenoverlooked rock n roll legend, eddie cochran s contributions to music cant be measured by his activity in the record charts alone. The discography of american rock music singer eddie money consists of 12 studio albums, two live albums, three eps, and 24 singles. The family moved back to oklahoma briefly, before finally settling in.
Eddie cochran biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Eddie cochran summertime blues town hall party 1959. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. This appealingly priced four cd set will appeal to those looking for a tidy collection of eddie cochrans studio work for other artists. The very best of eddie cochran was released by emi records on june 2, 2008. Eddie cochran esta enterrado no cemiterio forrest lawn memorial park em cypress, california. The man behind summertime blues, a brash, guitarpicking rebel who sang of cars, girls, and angst until his tragic death at 21. You can buy album eddie cochran 2010 eddie cochran. Contrary to rumor, eddie donno is not a pseudonym for eddie cochran.
It is currently in print on the magic records label in. Very very rare photos taken by a fan 30 octo ber 2015. The liberty years eddie cochran to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Choose country australia 15 belgium 11 bootleg 5 canada 15 denmark 6 france 19 germany 24 hong kong 1 ireland 5 italy 8 japan 7 mexico 1 netherlands 19 new zealand 5 portugal 2 rhodesia 1 south africa 2 spain 4 sweden 5 uk 73 usa. If you are interested enough to look into the life of eddie cochran, one of the first things you will notice is that there are a lot of inconsistencies in his biographical data. On september 27, 2010, the mayor of bell gardens, california, declared october 3, 2010, to be eddie cochran day to celebrate the famous musician who began his career when living in that city. Mar 23, 2020 ray edward eddie cochran october 3, 1938 april 17, 1960 was an american singer, songwriter, and musician. It had previously been issued as 12 of his biggest hits in april 1960 with the same catalogue number, but after cochrans death on april 17 it was retitled and reissued, and has remained so titled ever since. Eddie cochran, a multi talented artist, had an impressive singing range.
Dot 15743 mw10733 according to boxset discography eddie is on this, but there have been rumours that eddie is not on this 45, only joe maphis dick dagostin and the swingers 58 nancy lynne dot 15773 mw11026 afraid to take a chance dot 15773 mw11027. An outstanding guitar player, with his signature gretch 6120, he did innovative techniques with the strings that players continue to imitate. The eddie cochran memorial album is the second album by eddie cochran, released on liberty records in mono, lrp 3172, in may 1960. An extraordinarily talented guitarist, singer and songwriter of the rock and roll era. Even though he was very young, eddie cochran has a lot of influence in the music. That versions was on london records i think released not long after his death. Find eddie cochran discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Eddie cochran has legendary rock and roll vocals and guitar skills. The album has never been released in the united states. The best of eddie cochran by eddie cochran audio cd.
Moneys selftitled debut album was released in late 1977. Youll also learn from the article that eddie was one of the first to dump the wound. Music profile for eddie cochran, born 3 october 1938. It should only contain pages that are eddie cochran songs or lists of eddie cochran songs, as well as subcategories containing those things. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits. With a charismatic voice that could switch effortlessly between smooth ballads and raucous rockabilly, cochran epitomized the rebellious 50s rocker. He offered a fresh, energetic and authentic voice to any rock, blues, country or pop tune. Beyond that, cochran had a number of equally vibrant songs. The stompin teenage anthem for all generations summertime blues was his only song to hit the top10. Topics about eddie cochran songs in general should be placed in relevant topic categories. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. This compilation is the first of its kind, covering only eddies most rocking tracks as a solo performer, for a solid rock n roll blast from start to finish.
The eddie cochran story is the one of the greatest compilation album. His music influenced later artists such as the beatles, the rolling stones, the who and many others. The information presented on this website will help set the record straight. Cochran s parents moved from oklahoma city to albert lea, minnesota, where he was born. Ray edward cochran was a mid20thcentury american rock and roll musician. Although killed in a tragic accident at the age of 21, the influence of his brief. The top ranked albums by eddie cochran are singin to my baby, eddie cochran memorial album and 12 of his biggest hits. Cochran was a schoolboy when he began playing the drums, and he soon moved on to teach himself guitar and piano. Although eddie cochran was only 21 when he died, he left a lasting mark as a rock and roll pioneer. Cochran, eddie rcs artist discography rockin country style. Although killed in a tragic accident at the age of 21, the influence of his brief career, and life, was immeasurable, having inspired. All known recordings by eddie cochran as a session guitarist. Colored photos great art work by steve bytheway last update 25. Sympathy cards and telegrams on eddies coffin 1 july 2012.
The album spawned three singles, all of which charted on the billboard hot 100. Ly rics written by eddie cochran very rare original documents 16 november 2012. Choose country australia 15 belgium 11 bootleg 5 canada 15 denmark 6 france 19 germany 24 hong kong 1 ireland 5 italy 8 japan 7 mexico 1 netherlands 19 new zealand 5 portugal 2 rhodesia 1 south africa 2 spain 4 sweden 5 uk 73 usa 38. For example, many of his biographies claim that he was born in oklahoma city while others say he was born in albert lea, minnesota. Eddie cochran us discography on remember eddie cochran archived 201105 at the. All vocal recordings by eddie cochran, whether as a solo artist or member of the cochran brothers, including his timeless hits, twenty flight rock, sittin in the balcony, summertime blues, cmon everybody, three steps to heaven, cherished memories, cut across shorty and somethin else. The 53 tracks that make up disks 3 and 4 are i assume eddie s session work for other artists, no noticeable vocals from eddie. His parents were originally from oklahoma, and his earliest influences were in country music. A research project by graham pugh theres a lot of misinformation out there about eddie cochran. You can also read about the cochrans of oklahoma city, and view pictures of places where they once lived and worked. This article needs additional citations for verification. Eddie cochran was a teen idol gifted with photogenic good looks and an overabundance of talent. The 53 tracks that make up disks 3 and 4 are i assume eddies session work for other artists, no noticeable vocals from eddie. Discover music on discogs, the largest online music database.