AVID Rock N Roll continues with its Classic Albums series with a re-mastered 2CD release featuring Three Classic Albums, plus 2 E.P.’s, plus 12 bonus tracks starring Billy Fury, complete with original artwork, liner notes and personnel details.
“The Sound Of Fury”; “Billy Fury”; “Halfway To Paradise;” plus 2 E.P.’s “Billy Fury No 2” and “Play It Cool” plus 12 Bonus tracks
Born in Liverpool as plain old Ron Wycherley, our latest UK Rock ‘n’ Roll hero was another one of the many young hopeful musical recipients of a new “cool” name bestowed upon him by legendary musical impresario Larry Parnes. Other recipients being, of course, the likes of Marty Wilde, Vince Eager, Adam Faith and ah um Johnny Gentle. Geez, Larry sure knew how to pick ‘em!! Billy would go on to find great acclaim during the pre (and briefly post) Beatles era of British rock n roll glory appearing regularly on the legendary TV shows 6.05 Special, Oh Boy!, Thank Your Lucky Stars and Top Of The Pops, alongside such other great Brit rockers as Cliff Richard, Marty Wilde, Adam Faith and Joe Brown. Without any doubt however, the massive difference between Billy and all the other pretty boys was that he had genuine talent, both as a singer and a songwriter, not to mention a huge dose of that intangible pop star thing, Charisma! In the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, up above, which is getting pretty crowded these days, Billy Fury is still high up there among the greatest ever British stars.
Check out:- Marty Wilde (AMSC1334), Adam Faith (AMSC1323), Bill Haley (AMSC1338), Buddy Holly (AMSC1217), Roy Orbison (AMSC1232), Elvis Presley (AMSC 931, 1257 and 1299) and Gene Vincent (AMSC1314)
CD1
1-10: ‘The Sound of Fury’
1. That's Love
2. My Advice
3. Phone Call
4. You Don't Know
5. Turn My Back On You
6. Don't Say It's Over
7. Since You've Been Gone
8. It's You I Need
9. Alright, Goodbye
10. Don't Leave Me This Way
11-20: ‘Billy Fury’
11. Maybe Tomorrow
12. Gonna Type A Letter
13. Margo
14. Don't Knock Upon My Door
15. Time Has Come
16. Colette
17. Baby How I Cried
18. Angel Face
19. Last Kiss
20. Wondrous Place
21. My Christmas Prayer (Bonus Track)
22. Jealousy (Bonus Track)
23. Open Your Arms (Bonus Track)
24. I'll Never Find Another You (Bonus Track)
25. Sleepless Nights (Bonus Track)
CD2
1-12: ‘Halfway To Paradise’
1. Halfway To Paradise
2. Don't Worry
3. You're Having The Last Dance With Me
4. Push Push
5. Fury's Time
6. Talkin' In My Sleep
7. Stick Around
8. A Thousand Stars
9. Cross My Heart
10. Comin' Up In The World
11. He Will Break Your Heart
12. Would You Stand By Me
13. Don't Jump (from EP Billy Fury No. 2)
14. I Love How You Love Me (from EP Billy Fury No. 2)
15. Please Don't Go (from EP Billy Fury No. 2)
16. If I Lose You (from EP Billy Fury No. 2)
17. Play It Cool (from EP Play It Cool)
18. You're Swell (from EP Play It Cool)
19. Let's Paint The Town (from EP Play It Cool)
20. The Twist Kid (from EP Play It Cool)
21. Letter Full Of Tears (Bonus Track)
22. Magic Eyes (Bonus Track)
23. Last Night Was Made For Love (Bonus Track)
24. King For Tonight (Bonus Track)
25. Once Upon A Dream (Bonus Track)
26. Because Of Love (Bonus Track)
27. Running Around a/k/a A Fool's Memory (Bonus Track)
