Rockabilly releases, week 43

This week’s rockabilly highlights trace the genre’s enduring influence through pivotal moments and overlooked milestones. From early hits by Brenda Lee and Roy Orbison to enduring legacies of Hank Williams and Chuck Berry, the roots of rockabilly continue to resonate. New collaborations, such as Buddy Guy and Jeff Beck’s reimagining of 'Mustang Sally,' underscore the genre’s ongoing evolution. Meanwhile, recent signings by Randy Rogers Band and Marc Scibilia signal renewed momentum in contemporary rockabilly circles.

1. 01

   Don McLean, The Beatles, Buddy Holly

   Don McLean Released 'American Pie' 55 Years Ago

   Oct 24 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Brenda Lee

   On This Day in 1960, Brenda Lee Hit No. 1 With an English-Language Adaptation of a Song Originally Written for Italy’s Biggest Music Festival

   Oct 24 · 1 outlet

3. 03

   Hank Williams

   3 Hank Williams Songs From 1949 That Changed Songwriting as We Know It

   Oct 24 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck

   Il était une fois : Mustang Sally par Buddy Guy & Jeff Beck

   Oct 22 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Chuck Berry

   On This Day in 1972, Chuck Berry Was at No. 1 With a Novelty Song Packed With Enough Double Entendres To Spark a Moral Crusade

   Oct 21 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Roy Orbison

   On This Day in 1960, Roy Orbison Scored His First No. 1 Across the Pond With a Song He Never Planned to Record

   Oct 20 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Randy Rogers Band, Miranda Lambert, Marc Scibilia

   Signed: Randy Rogers Band Inks With Miranda Lambert’s Big Loud Texas; Marc Scibilia Flies With Concord

   Oct 20 · 1 outlet

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