All tunes are about equally that good, provided you like bongos which every teenager did in 1960, if you believe les baxter. Time life rock n roll era premium set 18 cds buy here. Nov 30, 2016 for a chase sequence, viner and arranger perry botkin jr. Percussionist preston epps has died of natural causes at age 88. Preston released his first single bongo rock in 1959. Preston epp s bongo bongo bongo is the greatest nongimmicky bongo album since don ralkes the savage and the sensuous bongos 1960. I was first made aware of him when i was about years old, sitting on the floor of my uncles house and listening to records. Born in oakland, californa in 1931, epps recorded bongo rock which eventually became a considerable success commercially and on the billboard charts in. Preston epps born 1931 in oakland, ca still performs in clubs in southern california and the southwest region of the united states. Two decades after suing the verve for songwriting credit on bitter sweet symphony, the rolling stones have given it back. Preston epps bongo rock dj board beatnik partition mad men preston billboard jukebox popcorn rock n roll preston epps b.
Listen to your favorite songs from bongo bongo bongo by preston epps now. This 11track collection features prestons smash hits bongo rock and bongo, bongo, bongo, plus bongo in the congo. Bear family records proud to be independent specialised in premium quality reissues. If you like the blog and want to support the author, then you can contact the form. Sandy nelson lifted the drums to the forefront of rock n roll by becoming the only drummer to score solo hits. Our catalog contains country music, rock nroll, rhythmnblues, folk, beat, oldies, jazz, chansons, cabaret, and culture. In 1973 the incredible bongo band recorded a cover version of bongo rock under the title bongo rock 73 which became a minor hit. Bongo rock best bear family records um bear family records in vollem umfang nutzen zu konnen, empfehlen wir ihnen javascript in ihrem browser zu aktiveren. Apr 09, 2012 preston epps born 1931 in oakland, ca still performs in clubs in southern california and the southwest region of the united states. Bongo bongo bongo by preston epps on amazon music unlimited. It was probably the one gift they wished they had never purchased. Side twos call of the jungle is fascinating and somewhat afrocuban, calling to mind perez prados three long percussion suites. A onehitwonder, epps scored a number 14 pop hit in 1959 with bongo rock, but subsequent. The incredible bongo band version of the tune gained significant popularity in early hip hop.
This album employs the work of over 40 musicians, arrangers, singers, engineers, and producers. Bongo player extraordinaire, preston epps frantic hand percussion over drums, bass and guitar generated a memorable string of best selling singles and albums. I recall watching the label spin around and around while i listened to some of the coolest. Once you download a album, it should be deleted within 24 hours. Bongo rock is a rock and roll instrumental written and recorded by preston epps. Bongo powered grooves at their very best, preston epps eat your heart out.
Preston epps has a wild drum item, and he makes the most of it with some sharp bongo work, backed by a rhythm combo. Michael viners incredible bongo band bongo rock 1973 first. Jan 01, 2015 listen to your favorite songs from bongo bongo bongo by preston epps now. Bongo bongo bongo successfully gets preston epps hit single bongo rock into lp format. Now for me the first introduction to a rock and roll instrumentals was in 1956 i was 16 and dumb. Don julian and the meadowlarks please say you love me doin the cha cha cha original. The incredible bongo band updated bongo rock epps cowrote the instrumental with arthur egnoian, a pseudonym for arthur laboe and rode it to number 73 in 1973. There is one thing i would like to say about preston epps. Born in oakland, californa in 1931, epps recorded bongo rock which eventually became a considerable success commercially and on the billboard charts in 1959.
If you like the blog and want to support the author, then you can contact the form below. Since i was a early teen, i wanted to meet a bongo man named preston epps. Preston epps has a wild drum item, and he makes the most of it with some sharp bongo. This delightful threedisc, 75track box set collects instrumental pop sides in a wideranging survey of the instrumental pieces that hit the modern pop charts through the 1950s and the 1960s, including enduring classics like les pauls lady of spain, the viscounts harlem nocturne, dave cortezs the happy organ, duane eddys rebel rouser, bill doggetts honky. A onehitwonder, epps scored a number 14 pop hit in 1959 with bongo rock, but subsequent singles felled on deaf ears. Preston epps bongo rock bongo party releases discogs. Licensed to youtube by ingrooves on behalf of echovista group. Includes bongo rock, jungle rock, bongo in the congo and more. I almost drove my parents crazy with the set of bongo drums i just had to have after hearing this album. All the great songs and lyrics from the the very best of preston epps. Bongo bongo bongo preston epps original sound record co. Red river rock 1959 the ventures walk dont run 1960 preston epps bongo rock 1960 bill black combo dont be cruel 1960 the shadows apache 1960 sandy nelson let there be drums 1961 dick dale lets go trippindeltone rock deltone 1961 the atlantics bombora 1963 kenny ball midnight in moscow 1961 dave bruebeck take five. This twentyeight track compilation includes everything preston epps recorded between 1958 and 1962, all of his american and british single releases. Bongo in the congo bongo rock jungle drums doin the cha cha cha bongo bongo bongo bongos in pastel call of the jungle.
We highly recommend users to buy the original cds of the music they like. The bongos are a constant companion of the young people of the world who like to have fun. Michael viners incredible bongo band bongo rock 1973. One of the worlds most renowned, multiple awardwinning record companies. It has the greatest melodies, it is literally prophetic when it comes to genres that have not even been fully developed yet, it is strongly exoticafocused i. Doin the cha cha cha, and more instrumental classics from. Preston epps bongo shuffle bongo in the congo original sound usa 1960. Epps learned to play percussion instruments, including the bongos, while he was stationed in okinawa during the korean war. Highly influenced by the work of paul buff, art laboe and preston epps, the incredible bongo band was a faux group essentially just a studio project, formed. Our catalog contains country music, rocknroll, rhythmnblues, folk, beat, oldies, jazz, chansons, cabaret, and culture.
Watch the video for bongo rock from preston epps s the wonderful world of the 50s 100 hit songs for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. This 11track collection features preston s smash hits bongo rock and bongo, bongo, bongo, plus bongo in the congo. May 23, 2019 two decades after suing the verve for songwriting credit on bitter sweet symphony, the rolling stones have given it back. Sonny knight once in a while schools out original sound usa 1959 next on label. Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following locations. Madison park brings 16 tracks of pure rock n roll, where michael raz rescigno puts all of his talent as a composer and shows his influences, which are originated in what is the most sacred in the world of music. He learned to play the bongos and other percussion instruments during the korean war while stationed in okinawa.
Preston epps bongo rock original sound usa 1959 previous by artist. The belly dancer preston epps bongo rock the gamblers moon dawg. Includes unlimited streaming of katanga, exotic music from the jungle via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and more. The instrumental bongo rock, cowritten by art laboe and preston epps and released by epps as a top 40 hit in 1959, was covered by the incredible bongo band as bongo rock 73, and became a minor us hit for them in 1973, and a substantial hit in canada. A onehitwonder, epps scored a number 14 pop hit in 1959 with bongo rock, but subsequent singles fell on deaf ears. Preston epps is the only bongo player to achieve legendary status in the history of rock n roll. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from preston epps at the discogs marketplace. Watch the video for bongo rock from preston eppss the wonderful world of the. Epps played a bongo player in the movie girl in gold boots, released in 1969. Torrent george harrison my sweet lord erogonintelli blog. Bongo bongo bongo preston epps unearthed in the atomic. My uncle played several of his 45s for me that he had kept since he was about my age. An article that opens with an anecdote about mark herrons later days. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri.
Download bongos for beatniks as mp3 or lossless from blow up. The bongo teens, preston epps the bongo teens, preston epps surfin bongos album 3 versions original sound. The band released two albums, 1973s bongo rock and 1974s return of the incredible bongo band. Bongo bongo bongo, an album by preston epps on spotify. For a chase sequence, viner and arranger perry botkin jr.
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