Not to be confused with the Spandex-clad bass player from Kiss or the late British actress, Tupelo-born Gene Simmons was responsible for some of the best Rockabilly cuts never to emerge on the Sun label! A gifted tunesmith, Simmons' self-penned gems such as `Juicy Fruit' and `Crazy Woman' languished unissued for years, whilst his only Sun release, `Drinkin' Wine' b/w `I Done Told You', was held back by label boss Sam Phillips for eighteen months, by which point the Rockabilly craze had peaked nixing his chances of a hit.

Covering the period 1955-58, this collection gathers together all of Simmons' Sun recordings including alternate takes and unreleased masters.

Chart success would eventually come on Hi Records with the 1964 Hallowe'en novelty hit `Haunted House' and thanks to the 70s Rockabilly revival, he enjoyed renewed acclaim among Sun aficionados in Europe and the US

Continuing. Complete Rock'n'Roll

A series from Snapper of budget-priced albums from classic rock'n'roll stars.

Striking artwork, comprehensive sleeve notes and original recordings.

27 original recordings from the noted Sun Rockabilly singer/songwriter

Tracklist:

Drinkin' Wine
I Done Told You
Blues at Midnight
Down on the Border
Mom and Pop
Juicy Fruit
You Can't Break the Chains of Love
Gene's Jumpin' Jive (Guitar Boogie)
Shake, Rattle and Roll
If I'm Not Wanted
A Peroxide Blond and a Hopped-Up Model Ford
Crazy Woman
I Don't Love You Baby
Money, Money, Money
I Done Told You
Drinkin' Wine
Mom and Pop
Down on the Border
Blues at Midnight
Juicy Fruit
Crazy Woman
Money, Money, Money
I Done Told You
Juicy Fruit
Money, Money, Money
If I'm Not Wanted
Drinkin' Scotch

UPC: 5060767441893
Label: Charly
Release Date: 4.30.21
Format: CD

Gene Simmons - I Done Told You! (CD)