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That’ll Flat Git It Vol. 43: Rockabilly & Country Bop From The Vaults Of Allstar Records

Review by Gary Hill

The second half of the title here gives you a good idea of what you’ll find within. The disc features a nice sampling of music. It’s not all my flavor, but it all has its merits. Since this is Bear Family, you know it comes in some classy packaging, and that includes a really nice booklet. This is a great way to sample a number of vintage artists for one price. I previously reviewed two tracks here on another CD. For the sake of consistency I have used or modified those reviews for use in this review.

This review is available in book (paperback and hardcover) form in Music Street Journal: 2025  Volume 4. More information and purchase links can be found at: garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2025.
Track by Track Review
Johnny Bush - In My World Alone

Downhome country music is the idea here. I really love some of the instrumental work here. It leans toward bluegrass in the jamming.

Johnny Watson - Come To The Party

Blues and vintage rock and roll merge on this romp. It’s a retro styled thing that’s so much fun.  

Link Davis - Bon-Ra-Ru-La

Here we get a fun rock and roll romp with some jazz and hints of Cajun culture. It's an entertaining one.  

Adrian Roland - Imitation Of Love

Downhome country music is on the menu here.

Jerry Jericho - When I'm Gone

Bouncy rockabilly is in place on this track. It’s a classy cut that’s a lot of fun.

Kenny Everett & The Texas Showboys - What Is It

This is more of a country crooner tune. It doesn’t really work that well for me, but it has its charms.

Bobby Clanton & The Citations - Beat Back Baby

Moro rocking, this is a fun rock and roller.        

Earl Aycock - The Love That Thrills

A mellower country romp, this has a bit of a crooner angle to it.

Larry Butler - Walked Out

More rockabilly is in the driver’s seat here. This is a fun romp that works really well. The instrumental section is all class.     

Adrian Roland - Mr. Bass Fiddle

As you might guess, the instrumental arrangement here is pretty much all double bass. This has a downhome, stripped back vibe to it. It’s real downhome. It doesn’t really do all that much for me, though.      

Daniel James - Rock Moon Rock

This energized rock and roller is a lot of fun.    

Tommy Graham - I Love My Baby

Rock and roll, country and contemporary pop merge on this number. It’s not really a highlight, but it holds its own.      

Red Mansel & His Hillbilly Boys - Johnny On The Spot

Here we get another bouncy rockabilly styled piece. This is a strong tune that’s among the highlights here.

Wiley Barkdull - When You Go

I dig the country based sound on this so much. The guitar is great, and the whole tune just has a classy groove to it. It’s another standout.

Johnny Huskey & The King Bee's - Red Dress

Old school rock and roll is on the menu here. This is a powerhouse jam that has some great guitar work. It’s another standout tune.        

Tommy Trent - A Mile To The Mailbox

Downhome, stripped back country dominated music is the order of business here. This one isn’t really a highlight, but it’s not bad.  

Jerry Matthews - My Little Baby

Bouncy rock and roll, this is a fun romp. The saxophone is a great touch, but the whole tune just works. It’s another standout.        

Larry Butler - Foolish Affair

This feels like something Johnny Cash might have done, but the vocals aren’t as low-pitched as that would suggest. I’m not completely enamored with this one, but it has its charms.              

Johnny Bush - Your Kind Of Love

Bouncy and energetic, I really dig the guitar solo on this track. The overall vibe is country meets rock and roll. This one’s not a slam-dunk for me, but that guitar work definitely elevates it.            

Red Mansel - My Only One

The guitar on this rockabilly number is a real selling point of the track.  

Tommy Hammond & The Rockin' Rebels - Let's Forget We Ever Met

Another energized rockabilly tune, this is solid, but not a standout for me. I do like the guitar work, though.   

Ray Mitcham - Out Yonder

More bouncy rock and roll is on the menu here. I like the energy and groove, but it’s not a highlight.  

Barney Vardeman - It's Never Too Late

Downhome country and bluegrass merge on this tune.              

Lawton Williams - Mama Doll

Very clear country concepts are in charge here. I like the piano on this quite a bit, but the song as a whole doesn’t do a lot for me.  

Daniel James - I'm Gonna Move

The instrumental arrangement on this has some exceptional jamming built into it. I’m not completely sold on the countrified vocals, but that music really makes this a standout.  

Ray Frushay - Hijackin'

This rockabilly nut has some cool guitar riffing, but beyond that it doesn’t gel that well for me.  

Jerry Jericho - What Right Have I

More of a country meets contemporary pop tune, this has some good hooks.    

Tommy Trent - Just For Tonight

Here we get more bouncy rockabilly. I really dig the piano on this track.    

Link Davis - Ballad Of Jole Blonde

This groove works pretty well. It's not a highlight, but it holds its own.

Prince Arky & His Westerners - Ten Horned Devel

This has a bit of a spooky novelty vibe to it. It also has a lot of cool rockabilly in the mix. This is so much fun. In fact, I’d consider it a highlight of the set. I should note that the spelling of the title is not a typo, that’s how it’s listed on the cover.       

Adrian Roland - Now I Know

More downhome in nature, this is slow moving and real country based.   

Rocky Williams - Rock Cinderella

This rock and roller is so much fun. I dig the guitar, saxophone and pretty much everything about it.  

Eddie Noack - Too Hot Too Handle

Downhome country and bluegrass mix on this romp.     

Wiley Barkdull - Tiger By The Tail

The guitar is absolutely on fire on this instrumental rock and roller. This is without question my favorite track on the whole disc.   

Larry Butler - Echoes Fade And Die

Real downhome country vibes are on the menu here. This song isn’t bed, but I think the previous number would have been a better way to end things.

 
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