Born to Be a Rolling Stone - Gene Vincent, Colley, Keith
Poor Man's Prison - Gene Vincent, Colley, Keith
I'm a Lonesome Fugitive - Gene Vincent, Anderson, Casey
Love Is a Bird - Gene Vincent, Seals, Jim
Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo - Gene Vincent, Deutsch, Helen
I've Got My Eyes on You - Gene Vincent, Burgess, Sonny [1]
Ain't That Too Much - Gene Vincent, Fuller, Jerry [2]
Hurtin' for You Baby - Gene Vincent, Colley, Keith
Words and Music - Gene Vincent, Burgess, Sonny [1]
Am I That Easy to Forget? - Gene Vincent, Belew, Carl
Born to Be a Rolling Stone [Alternate Take][#] - Gene Vincent, Colley, Keith
Poor Man's Prison [Alternate Take][#] - Gene Vincent, Colley, Keith
Love Is a Bird [Alternate Take][#] - Gene Vincent, Seals, Jim
Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo [Alternate Take][#] - Gene Vincent, Deutsch, Helen
Hurtin' for You Baby [Alternate Take][#] - Gene Vincent, Colley, Keith
Ain't That Too Much [Alternate Take][#] - Gene Vincent, Fuller, Jerry [2]
Lonely Street [Alternate Take][#] - Gene Vincent, Belew, Carl
The Complete Challenge Label Sessions! Recorded on the West Coast in '66 & '67 by one of the true deities of rock & roll, Gene Vincent. Backed by the studio wizardry of Glen Campbell, Jerry Cole, Jimmy Seals, &am... more »p; other heavyweights, this Sundazed release contains not only the original mono masters, but previously unheard stereo outtakes, alternate versions, cool studio chatter, a fat booklet, rare & unseen photos & more. 1994.« less
The Complete Challenge Label Sessions! Recorded on the West Coast in '66 & '67 by one of the true deities of rock & roll, Gene Vincent. Backed by the studio wizardry of Glen Campbell, Jerry Cole, Jimmy Seals, & other heavyweights, this Sundazed release contains not only the original mono masters, but previously unheard stereo outtakes, alternate versions, cool studio chatter, a fat booklet, rare & unseen photos & more. 1994.
CD Reviews
R.I.P. the original rock and roller Gene Vincent!!!
paul draven | Chico,California u.s.a. | 10/16/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Every cut a classic. Every note beautiful. Everything Gene Vincent put out rocks and rolls with a fiery passion that has been unmatched since. Even when the man switched to country tinged rock in the 70's the songs were gut-wrenchingly filled with pain and passion. Elvis was King but Gene Vincent was a God!"
Great Collection of Mid-Sixties Rock n'roll & Ballads
Robert Miller | Eastern USA | 05/12/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"A time back, a friend of mine sent me this collection. Ain't that too much is awesome - what a great singer Gene was. Bird Doggin and I've got my eyes on you are great examples of wild and crazy 1960's - almost with a tinge of psychedelia. They make you want to get up and dance. Hi Lilli Hi Lo shows that Gene could sing soft ballads flawlessly. This man was a great talent - it's a shame he's gone. These may be his best recordings and I highly recommend them."
I can't believe they're all here
saki | UK | 03/24/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I stumbled upon gene vincent by accident when I bought a rock and roll compilation and fell in love with his music when I heard him panting on Ain't that too much. This CD contains a great line-up of my favourite gene vincent songs. I'm buying this just to hear the alternate takes. Poor man's prison is just great. If you haven't heard him before this is a good place to start."
Great stuff on the Challenge label-- underrated!
BillyCat | ARK, USA | 09/23/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This disc is usually sold for a song but it's worth the money even at a premium price...
I had Gene's Challenge recordings on vinyl back in the 80s but they never sounded this GOOD! (And they were hot then, believe me!) Gene was still a legit rockabilly when he cut these sides, even if it's obvious he was looking in the direction of a Conway Twitty type CW comeback. Even songs like Haggard's FUGITIVE come out rockabilly somehow...
And the voice... MAN, that guy had an expressive voice! LOVE IS A BIRD will make you cry if you think about it enough... but don't think, just listen... you won't regret it!
BONUS: Gene's speaking voice is clearly heard on this disc, including directions to the band... it gives great inside into Vincent's musical prowess. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"
Track Listings (18) - Disc #1