Jack Scott is in great form as he launches through some of his well known numbers including sparkling versions of "Strange Desire", "Geraldine" and "My True Love". Apart from the material released on the Canadian Underground label, I believe these are the only other Scott live recordings and as such are to be savoured with justified relish. Perhaps it is a little strange with such a strong back catalogue to call upon that Scott closes out his performance with a medley of rock 'n' roll standards but I guess that one has to take into consideration that this was recorded for public transmission in la belle France.

It is also good to have some live recordings from Texas rockabilly original Sonny Fisher, Lordy only knows that there is too little material available from this rock 'n' roll originator in the first place but here he shows he is clearly enjoying himself. Great rock 'n' roll from start to finish with Fisher in first rate voice. "Rockin' Daddy", "I Can't Loose" and "Sneaky Pete" roar along like an express train whilst "If You leave Me Tonight I'll Cry" is a tasty and appealing ballad. The interpretation of the swamp pop classic "Mathilda" is just fine.

The Memphis Rockabilly Band is lead by Jeff Spencer and hail from the USA. In sound, they area little like The Planet Rockers and have a reasonable amount of recordings available on Big Beat Records including their CD "Back To Memphis" (BBR 00058). Here they serve up a solid rock 'n' roll set including two originals with the solid "Lindy Rock" and "Tongued Tied Love" Their workout on Dorsey Burnette's/Johnny Faire's "Bertha Lou" is excellent. Similarly solid are the Alligators who put up a no nonsense rock 'n' roll trio of songs including Gene Vincent's "I'm Going Home". Both Freddy Fingers Lee and Crazy Cavan & The Rhythm Rockers are still performing to this very day and a considerable legion of followers. Like 'em or loathe 'em, they are popular and the recordings here are well representative of their stage act. Indeed Freddy Fingers Lee plays it straight for once and cuts out the clowning around.

This worthy release is available by post only from Big Beat Records at Jacklyn Music Ltd. P O Box 156, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 7YE, England. Alternatively contact their web site www.jacklyn-music.demon.co.uk