"My Baby"". The album included ""Sittin' in the Balcony"". There were only a few rockers on this album, and Liberty seemed to want to move Cochran away from Rock and Roll. In 1958 Cochran seemed to find his stride in the famous teenage anthem ""Summertime Blues"" (co-written with Jerry Capehart). With this song, Cochran was established as one of the most important influences on rock and roll in the 1950s, both lyrically and musically. The song, released by Liberty recording no. 55144, charted at number 8 in 1957. Cochran's brief career included a few more hits, such as ""C'mon, Everybody"","
"Just Like Eddie ""Just Like Eddie"" is a song by recording artist Heinz. The song was his second solo release after leaving the band The Tornados. The song was a tribute to American rock 'n' roll pioneer Eddie Cochran. The song was produced and engineered by Joe Meek and was released via the record label Decca in 1963. The guitar on the track was played by Ritchie Blackmore. The song written by Joe Meek's associate Geoff Goddard. The song is Heinz's only successful song as a solo artist when it entered the Top 20 in the UK Singles Chart. The"
"in 1995. He undertook a Bachelor of Arts at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, graduating in 2001. Eddie is married to Lucy Cochran (sister of composer and pianist Julian Cochran) and has two daughters, Kitty and Lottie Lux. Known for his political comedy, he has appeared on Australian TV shows including ""Kath & Kim"", ""Spicks and Specks"", ""Good News Week"", ""Stingers"", ""Blue Heelers"", ""MDA"", ""The Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala"" and ""The Sideshow"". Perfect released the solo albums ""Welcome to the Inside of Ed's Head"" and ""Angry Eddie"", which was released after his appearance on the anti-Howard Government compilation"
"Cochran: Legends Of The 20th Century"" collection on EMI, the 2005 ""The Best of Eddie Cochran"" album on EMI, and the 2009 Bear Family Records box set ""Somethin' Else: The Ultimate Collection"". Sweetie Pie (Eddie Cochran song) ""Sweetie Pie"" is a song written by Eddie Cochran, Jerry Capehart, and Johnny Russell and recorded by Eddie Cochran. It was recorded in 1957 and released posthumously as a single on Liberty F-55278 in August 1960. In the UK the single rose to number 38 on the charts. The U.S. release did not chart. The flip side, ""Lonely"", reached number 41 on the"
"my dough/I'll buy that car that I've been wanting so"" to ""Worked hard and saved my dough/I buy that car and I load up with Joe"". Somethin' Else (song) ""Somethin' Else"" is a song by the rockabilly musician Eddie Cochran, co-written by his girlfriend Sharon Sheeley and his elder brother Bob Cochran, and released in 1959. It has been covered by a wide range of artists, including the Sex Pistols, who scored a number 3 hit with it in the UK Singles Chart in 1979. The first-person lyrics describe how Cochran wants a convertible he can not afford and a"
"Somethin' Else (song) ""Somethin' Else"" is a song by the rockabilly musician Eddie Cochran, co-written by his girlfriend Sharon Sheeley and his elder brother Bob Cochran, and released in 1959. It has been covered by a wide range of artists, including the Sex Pistols, who scored a number 3 hit with it in the UK Singles Chart in 1979. The first-person lyrics describe how Cochran wants a convertible he can not afford and a girl who he fears will not go out with him. But in the end, by saving money, he is able to buy an older car, and"
"The Eddie Cochran Memorial Album The Eddie Cochran Memorial Album is the second album by Eddie Cochran, released on Liberty Records in mono, LRP 3172, in May 1960. It had previously been issued as 12 of His Biggest Hits in April 1960 with the same catalogue number, but after Cochran's death on April 17 it was retitled and reissued, and has remained so titled ever since. It is currently in print on the Magic Records label in France, on CD on EMI-Toshiba in Japan, and on BGO in the UK as a twofer with ""Singin' To My Baby."" Eight tracks"
"in 2002, and is featured on their album ""Live at Leeds""). The glam-rock artist Marc Bolan had his main Gibson Les Paul guitar refinished in a transparent orange to resemble the Gretsch 6120 played by Cochran, who was his music hero. He was also an influence on the guitar player Brian Setzer, of Stray Cats, who plays a 6120 almost like that of Cochran, whom he portrayed in the film ""La Bamba"". The following songs also made the following chart entries in the UK: Eddie Cochran Edward Ray Cochran (; October 3, 1938 – April 17, 1960) was an American"
"enjoyed several chart entries in the United States with ""Feelin' Alright"" by Traffic and ""Cry Me a River."" His cover of the Box Tops' hit ""The Letter"", which appeared on the live album and film, ""Mad Dogs & Englishmen"", became his first US Top Ten hit. After spending several months in Los Angeles, Cocker returned home to Sheffield where his family became increasingly concerned with his deteriorating physical and mental health. During this time, in periods between work, Cocker wrote the overture played by the UK Prime Minister Edward Heath on the occasion the Prime Minister famously conducted a live"
"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (The Who song) ""Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"" is a song by English rock band, the Who. It was written by the band's bassist, John Entwistle. The song was about drummer Keith Moon's drinking problems. This would be the first of two songs from The Who written about Keith Moon, the second being ""Doctor Jimmy"" from the album ""Quadrophenia"". Who biographer John Atkins calls it ""a macabre tribute to Keith Moon."" ""Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"" has been compared to a Hammer horror film. The lyrics describe the good and evil elements within a single"
"Bobby Cochran Bobby Cochran (born 1950) is an American guitarist, singer, author, engineer, songwriter, and record producer. He has worked with many bands, including Steppenwolf, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Leon Russell, and Bob Weir, Bobby and the Midnites. He was inducted into The international Rockabilly Hall of Fame along with his uncle, Eddie Cochran, at the same time, July 1, 2017. The international Rockabilly Hall of Fame has inducted Bobby Cochran, and Eddie Cochran, at the same time, July 1, 2017. The president thinks it's the first time it's ever happened that two family members have been inducted on the"
"the film ""The Delinquents"" (1989). Twenty Flight Rock ""Twenty Flight Rock"" is a song originally performed by Eddie Cochran in the 1956 film comedy ""The Girl Can't Help It"", and released as a single the following year. The song was published in 1957 as written by Ned Fairchild and Eddie Cochran, by American Music Incorporated and Campbell, Connelly and Company. Cochran's contribution was primarily on the music. His version is rockabilly-flavored, but artists of many genres have covered the song. The first version of ""Twenty Flight Rock"" was recorded by Cochran in July 1956 at Gold Star Studios, with Connie"
"and directed by Syd Macartney, told the story of how the (purported) narrator, songwriter Sharon Sheeley, attracted Eddie Cochran by wearing said jeans. The song was re-released as a promotional single that year. C'mon Everybody ""C'mon Everybody"" is a 1958 song by Eddie Cochran and Jerry Capehart, originally released as a B-side. In 1959 it peaked in the UK (where Cochran had major success and where he died in 1960) at number six in the singles chart, and, thirty years later, in 1988, the track was re-issued there and became a number 14 hit. In the United States the song"
"the crushing fatigue resulting from the repetitious work of washing clothes under primitive conditions. A copy of the lyrics from the Indiana University archives of the Hoagy Carmichael collection credits F. B. Callahan with the words to ""Washboard Blues"". Washboard Blues ""Washboard Blues"" is a 1926 popular song written by Hoagy Carmichael, Fred B. Callahan and Irving Mills. On November 18, 1927, it was recorded in Chicago by Paul Whiteman and his Concert Orchestra, featuring piano and lead vocals by Carmichael, and was released as Victor 35877-B (the B-side of ""Among My Souvenirs"") The song is an evocative washerwoman's lament."
"made reference to the song title in the lyrics of ""It's No Game"" on 1979's ""Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)"". Showaddywaddy's 1975 cover version of this song was also a hit, reaching No. 1 in Ireland and No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart. Three Steps to Heaven (song) ""Three Steps to Heaven"" is a song co-written and recorded by Eddie Cochran, released in 1960. The record became a posthumous UK number-one hit for Cochran following his death in a car accident in April 1960. In the US it did not reach the ""Billboard"" Hot 100. ""Three Steps To Heaven"""
"Cochran is Eddie's nephew. The song was covered in French by Johnny Hallyday. His version (titled ""Elle est terrible"") was first released in a live rendition (recorded at the Olympia Hall in Paris). The single appeared in 1962 and spent one week at no. 1 on the singles sales chart in France (from December 15 to 21). In Wallonia (French Belgium) his single spent 28 weeks on the chart, peaking at number 4. The Sex Pistols recorded a version of ""Something Else"" for the album ""The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle"". The double A-sided single was credited to ""Sex Pistols"
"Three Steps to Heaven (song) ""Three Steps to Heaven"" is a song co-written and recorded by Eddie Cochran, released in 1960. The record became a posthumous UK number-one hit for Cochran following his death in a car accident in April 1960. In the US it did not reach the ""Billboard"" Hot 100. ""Three Steps To Heaven"" was recorded in January 1960 and featured Buddy Holly's Crickets on instruments. The song was written by Eddie Cochran and his brother Bob Cochran. David Bowie used the guitar chord riff in his 1971 song ""Queen Bitch"" on his album ""Hunky Dory"". He later"
"by Cochran two days later (Dee recorded his own version several weeks later). His voice broke during the spoken lyrics about Valens and Holly. In 1987, Cochran was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His pioneering contribution to the genre of rockabilly has also been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. Several of his songs have been re-released since his death, such as ""C'mon Everybody"", which was a number 14 hit in 1988 in the UK. ""Rolling Stone"" magazine ranked him number 84 on its 2003 list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. Cochran's"
"C'mon Everybody ""C'mon Everybody"" is a 1958 song by Eddie Cochran and Jerry Capehart, originally released as a B-side. In 1959 it peaked in the UK (where Cochran had major success and where he died in 1960) at number six in the singles chart, and, thirty years later, in 1988, the track was re-issued there and became a number 14 hit. In the United States the song got to number 35 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100. ""C'mon Everybody"" is ranked number 403 on the ""Rolling Stone"" magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In Ireland it was"
"hit songs at Invictus with ""Edyth Wayne"", a pseudonym used by Holland-Dozier-Holland during the time when they were in legal dispute with Motown and its music publishing arm Jobete to which they had been contracted. The song tells a story about how a boy born and raised in poverty in Alabama ""on a farm way back up in the woods"" took over responsibility for his family from his dying father. ""Patches"" was included on Chairmen of the Board's first album, ""The Chairmen of the Board"" (later reissued as ""Give Me Just a Little More Time""), and was the B-side of"
"My Way (Eddie Cochran song) ""My Way"" is a song co-written and recorded by Eddie Cochran. It was recorded in January 1959 and released posthumously as a single on Liberty Records in April 1963. In the UK the single reached number 23 on the charts. ""My Way"" was written by Eddie Cochran and Jerry Capehart. It was released posthumously as a 45 single in April 1963 in the UK as LIB 10088 on Liberty Records/E.M.I. backed with ""Rock 'N' Roll Blues"". The single reached number 23 on the UK singles chart in a ten-week run. The song was recorded in"
"than 100 songs during his career. He died at the age of 69 from brain cancer in Nashville, Tennessee. Jerry Capehart Jerry Neil Capehart (August 22, 1928 – June 7, 1998) was a songwriter and music manager. Capehart co-wrote the famous rock 'n' roll songs ""Summertime Blues"" and ""C'mon Everybody"" with Eddie Cochran, whom he also managed. One of his most-recorded songs, ""Turn Around, Look at Me,"" was a chart hit for Glen Campbell (his first), the Lettermen, and the Vogues. He died in Nashville, Tennessee. Eddie Cochran's 1958 recordings of Capehart compositions reached #8 and #35 respectively on the"
"were fairly successful and helped to establish them as a performing act. Eddie Cochran also worked as a session musician and began writing songs, making a demo with Jerry Capehart, his future manager. In July 1956, Eddie Cochran's first ""solo artist"" single was released by Crest Records. It featured ""Skinny Jim"", now regarded as a rock-and-roll and rockabilly classic. In the spring of 1956, Boris Petroff asked Cochran if he would appear in the musical comedy film ""The Girl Can't Help It"". Cochran agreed and performed the song ""Twenty Flight Rock"" in the movie. In 1957 Cochran starred in his"
"same day. Bobby Cochran has authored ""Three Steps to Heaven: The Eddie Cochran Story"" with Susan Van Hecke. More recently Cochran formed Somethin' Else!, a new band with Brian Hodgson and Mike Bell. They toured in Europe in 2016. He is the nephew of musician Eddie Cochran. Bobby Cochran has contributed to albums by many different musical artists. Below is a partial discography. Bobby Cochran Bobby Cochran (born 1950) is an American guitarist, singer, author, engineer, songwriter, and record producer. He has worked with many bands, including Steppenwolf, the Flying Burrito Brothers, Leon Russell, and Bob Weir, Bobby and the"
"life is chronicled in several publications, including ""Don't Forget Me: The Eddie Cochran Story"", by Julie Mundy and Darrel Higham (), and ""Three Steps to Heaven"", by Bobby Cochran (). ""The Very Best of Eddie Cochran"" was released by EMI Records on June 2, 2008. 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. Cochran was one of the first rock-and-roll artists to write his own songs and overdub tracks. He is also credited with being"
"Townshend later said about his drinking with the Who: The song, containing additional lyrics not seen in the final version, was originally demoed with the working title of ""No Way Out."" This version later appeared on Townshend's demo collection album, ""Scoop 3"". ""However Much I Booze"" addresses themes including loneliness, the illusion of reality within the entertainment world and Townshend's own feuding with Who lead singer Roger Daltrey. The song's cheerful melody contrasts with the grim subject matter. The melody is complemented with energetic playing from drummer Keith Moon and bassist John Entwistle, further contrasting the mood of the lyrics."
"Jerry Capehart Jerry Neil Capehart (August 22, 1928 – June 7, 1998) was a songwriter and music manager. Capehart co-wrote the famous rock 'n' roll songs ""Summertime Blues"" and ""C'mon Everybody"" with Eddie Cochran, whom he also managed. One of his most-recorded songs, ""Turn Around, Look at Me,"" was a chart hit for Glen Campbell (his first), the Lettermen, and the Vogues. He died in Nashville, Tennessee. Eddie Cochran's 1958 recordings of Capehart compositions reached #8 and #35 respectively on the Billboard Pop charts. Besides managing Cochran, Capehart was manager for actor and impressonist Frank Gorshin and vocalists Rosemary Clooney"
"The Punk and the Godfather ""The Punk and the Godfather"" (titled ""The Punk Meets the Godfather"" on the US album) is a song written by Pete Townshend, the guitarist for The Who, for their sixth album, ""Quadrophenia"". In ""The Punk and the Godfather"", the protagonist of Quadrophenia, Jimmy, goes to see a mod band perform, only to be disappointed that the band were just part of the mod culture that made up the audience. In the song, Townshend was ""apparently... also trying to understand the roots of the Who, its attraction as rallying point and its eventual rejection by such"
"promote ""Quadrophenia"". It has since become a live favorite, being performed on multiple tours since. The Punk and the Godfather ""The Punk and the Godfather"" (titled ""The Punk Meets the Godfather"" on the US album) is a song written by Pete Townshend, the guitarist for The Who, for their sixth album, ""Quadrophenia"". In ""The Punk and the Godfather"", the protagonist of Quadrophenia, Jimmy, goes to see a mod band perform, only to be disappointed that the band were just part of the mod culture that made up the audience. In the song, Townshend was ""apparently... also trying to understand the"
"Last Kiss ""Last Kiss"" is a song released by Wayne Cochran in 1961 on the Gala label. It failed to do well on the charts. Cochran subsequently re-recorded his song for the King label in 1963. It was later revived by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers, Pearl Jam and several international artists, including the Canadian group Wednesday, with varying degrees of success. The song was one of several teen tragedy songs from that period. The song's opening lyrics mirror the opening lyrics of Septimus Winner's ""Der Deitcher's Dog"". The narrator borrows his father's car to take his beloved sweetheart"
"Weekend (Eddie Cochran song) ""Weekend"" is a song recorded by Eddie Cochran. The song was written by Bill and Doree Post and recorded in April 1959. The song was released posthumously as a single in the UK on London Records as 45-HLG 9362 in June 1961 and rose to number 15 on the charts. In the US it was released on Liberty Records as 55389 in December 1961 and did not chart. The song was published by Cross Music in the UK. This was the last single with original material by Eddie Cochran released in the US. The song was"
"first, """"Can you hear me now?"""" (""Planet Earth""); later, """"I tell you, somebody's fooling around"""" (""The Reflex"") and """"The rhythm is the power"""" (""I Don't Want Your Love""). The title derives from a ""Hungry Like the Wolf"" lyric. The song also used several sound samples from the film ""Barbarella"", from which the band took their name: ""Barbarella?"" ""Mr. President!"" ""Your Mission, find Durand Durand!"" ""Just a minute, I'll slip something on!"" The remix was created by producer John Jones, with assistance from Dee Long and engineer Chris Potter, in an upstairs room at Olympic Studios in Barnes while Duran Duran"
"choice for the Who. In 1980, Daltrey completed a drama film called ""McVicar"" about British bank robber John McVicar. Daltrey produced and starred in the film, and completed a soundtrack with other members of the band. This success, along with other stresses, contributed to a deterioration of relations with Townshend, and the Who retired from active touring in 1982 when Townshend felt that he was no longer able to write for the band. The band continued to work together sporadically, reuniting for the Live Aid concert, and recording songs for Daltrey's solo album ""Under a Raging Moon"", and Townshend's solo"