To complete the 'COME ON MEMPHIS' lp (Dynamite no. 3306) we held a session in Pathway studio and cut five more tracks in addition to the ones we already recorded in Holland. We did 'Jungle Rock' , 'Justine' (included here), 'The Story Of The Rockers' , 'Reet petite' and 'Oakie Boogie' The recordings were great fun and we practically put everything down on tape in one shot; a lively sound. And we hope some of the excitement we enjoyed while doing it, rubs Off on you through this very record! The career of Shakin' Stevens so far uniquely spans the entire last decade. This however , apart from a loyal following, left him virtually unkown and most certainly highly underestimated.
From this very first adventure in the record business in 1970 (the highly acclaimed lp 'A LEGEND', produced by Dave Edmunds) it runs all the way through his sessions for the Pink elephant label (two lp's), the Dynamite recordings (resulting in what is regarded as probably his best lp 'COME ON MEMPHIS') followed by a solo career and signed to Track (now that this contract is sold he records for the epic label, taking him back to CBS for whom he already cut 'I'm No Juvenile Delinquent') in 1971 and his highly appraised performances in the West End Elvis-play (also available on record) Shaky has always delivered the goods: high-class rock 'n roll. Both as a performer, who has mastered the vocal style of the great rock'n roll singers from the 1950's as well as an innovator (listen to his album on track). He definitely deserves a broader exposure and a far larger audience the he has gotten so far.
Being a regular feature on the recently rescheduled Jack Good rock'n roll shows, which are broadcasted nation-wide on British television nearly every week, Shakin' Stevens will eventually become a star of the first magnitude. Those lucky ones who witnessed one of his many live shows backed by The Sunsets know what we mean by proclaiming him as,