Rockabilly releases, week 38

This week's rockabilly releases highlight enduring legacies and rare archival recordings, from a posthumous collaboration between Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard featuring a song with roots in Brenda Lee and Elvis Presley's work, to a newly announced 1980 live performance by Alan Vega. The genre's raw energy is also reflected in new and reissued tracks from Howlin’ Jaws and Happy Drivers, whose 1996 album reappears with historical significance. Meanwhile, archival reflections on Hank Williams' early rejection and Creedence Clearwater Revival's internal tensions underscore the genre's deep ties to personal and musical struggle.

1. 01

   Elvis Presley, Willie Nelson, Brenda Lee, Merle Haggard

   Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard Hit No. 1 With an Album Featuring a Song Previously Recorded by Brenda Lee and Elvis Pr…

   Sep 16 · 1 outlet

2. 02

   Alan Vega

   Alan Vega's 1980 live show at Max's Kansas City announced for November release

   Sep 16 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Conway Twitty

   On This Day in 1973, Conway Twitty Was at No. 1 With a Song That Might Still Be Too Hot for Country Radio

   Sep 18 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Howlin’ Jaws

   Howlin’ Jaws – Maximum Speed

   Sep 16 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Bérurier Noir, Happy Drivers

   Happy Drivers - Indians (1996)

   Sep 15 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Hank Williams, Grand Ole Opry

   On This Day in 1946, Hank Williams Was Rejected by the Grand Ole Opry—but the Audition Landed Him a Recording Contract

   Sep 14 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Creedence Clearwater Revival

   Remembering When a Creedence Clearwater Revival Hit Revealed the Growing Fissures Within the Band in 1969

   Sep 14 · 1 outlet

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