EP Collection by Brenda Lee (CD, 1995)

See For Miles Records (UK)

5014661042533

11050138331

Brenda Lee

CD

1995

EP Collection

Rock 'n' Roll, Oldies

62 mins 34 seconds

Contains 25 tracks. Personnel: Brenda Lee (vocals). Liner Note Author: Fraser Massey. Because Brenda Lee's biggest hits were big, poppy ballads like "I'm Sorry" and "All Alone Am I," many fans forget that the young Lee--dubbed "Little Miss Dynamite" for her big voice and diminutive stature--was a first-rate rockabilly singer. THE EP COLLECTION serves as the perfect reminder that, long before she settled into pop-country stardom, Brenda Lee was as solid a rocker as the early '60s had to offer. Backed by an all-star ensemble on this generous 25-song compilation--including saxophonist Boots Randolph, guitarist Hank Garland, and producer Owen Bradley--Lee performs such immortal fare as "Sweet Nuthin's," "Let's Jump the Broomstick," and "Rock the Bop." See For Miles Records, which compiled this gem, has also included some of Lee's best ballads, among them the above-mentioned hits, "Georgia on My Mind," and a killer take on "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." The Christmas classic "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" is also present here as are nearly all the early hits, making THE EP COLLECTION as fine a grouping of Lee's early work as is currently available on a single disc. Those wanting more should consider Bear Family's four-disc LITTLE MISS DYNAMITE.

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Stereo

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USA