This is the first studio recording by Albert Lee and Hogan’s Heroes and it does exactly what its title describes. It is Rockabilly / Country Rock in the finest tradition.
It is ironic that through sheer talent and dedication, these Brits have totally re-invented this genre and exported it back to Nashville, Tennessee. Like the cover photo of Albert's Dad and Grandad, Hogan's Heroes have no inhibitions about enjoying themselves. Albert's ever-distinctive guitar sound and appealing vocals are key elements as he and his muso cohorts; pedal steel man Gerry Hogan, piano veteran Pete Wingfield, bassist Brian Hodgson and drummer Peter Baron; spread a retro feel across the 15 tracks. The album incorporates a few reflective numbers, but is mainly made up of all-out rockers punctuated by Albert's incisive guitar breaks and Pete Wingfield's frantic piano pounding; It includes material by a starry cast list of writers that gleefully throws together Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Floyd Cramer, Elton John, Jimmy Webb and Gram Parsons.
| Albert Lee | Guitars piano vocals |
| Gerry Hogan | Pedal Steel guitar acoustic guitar |
| Pete Wingfield | Keyboards vocals |
| Brian Hodgson | Bass vocals |
| Peter Baron | Drums vocals |
GUESTS
| Mike Bell | Piano |
| Mike Berry | Backing vocals |
| Wayne Lee | Backing vocals |
CONTENTS
| 1 | I'm Ready | Buy> | |
| 2 | Rock Around With Ollie Vee | Buy> | |
| 3 | Take Your Time | Buy> | |
| 4 | Back In The USA | Buy> | |
| 5 | Last Date | Buy> | |
| 6 | On The Rebound | Buy> | |
| 7 | Jitterbug Boogie | Buy> | |
| 8 | If You See Me Getting Smaller | Buy> | |
| 9 | Gone Too Long | Buy> | |
| 10 | Luxury Liner | Buy> | |
| 11 | Country Comfort | Buy> | |
| 12 | Singing The Blues | Buy> | |
| 13 | 'Til I Gain Control Again | Buy> | |
| 14 | Tear It Up | Buy> | |
| 15 | Down To The Wire | Buy> |