Rock and Roll Hoochie Coo: The Best of Rick Derringer

Artist: Rick Derringer
Label: Sony
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 074645716626
EAN: 0074645716626
ASIN: B000002982

Release Date: 1996-09-03

Rock and Roll Hoochie Coo: The Best of Rick Derringer

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Tracks:

Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo
I Didn't Ask To Be Born
Time Warp
Teenage Queen
Let Me In
Still Alive And Well
Let The Music Play
Modern Love
Everything
Sleepless
Need A Little Girl
Hang On Sloopy
Sittin' By The Pool
Don't Ever Say Goodbye
Teenage Love Affair
Beyond The Universe

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Customer Reviews:

RICK DERRINGER IS DRESSED TO KILL WITH ROCK AND ROLL HOOCHIE KOO........2007-03-05

I will be writing a review on the legendary compilation album entitled "THE BEST OF RICK DERRINGER, ROCK AND ROLL HOOCHIE KOO" by one of Rock's greatest premiere guitarists. I give you MR. RICK DERRINGER. This compilation album was originally released in 1996 on Compact Disc on the Epic Legacy Records label in association with Sony Music Entertainment Inc. As always, if I hear any new additional information concerning this legendary compilation album or the artist, I will edit this review immediately so that you the consumer will get the best informative and most accurate review possible.

The only word to describe RICK DERRINGER'S blistering guitar playing is AWESOME. DERRINGER has continued to entertain audiences the world over since his early days as a teenager in the 60's scoring the hit single "Hang On Sloopy" with the band THE MCCOYS. DERRINGER (Real name ZEHRINGER) moved on from "Hang On Sloopy" (A 1975 Rock/Raggae version is included on this set) to an active schedule of performing, recording, writing and producing. While pursuing a solo career, this collection features the best of Rick's solo recordings from 1973 to 1980. DERRINGER was also in demand as a session guitarist and played on recordings with legendary artists such as STEELY DAN, ALICE COOPER, JOHNNY AND EDGAR WINTER and many others. While having a reputation as one of the best Rock guitarists in the music business, this is the first time RICK DERRINGER'S solo career has been chronicled on a single collection. In my opinion, "THE BEST OF RICK DERRINGER, ROCK AND ROLL HOOCHIE KOO" is a true testament of the creative musical brilliance of one of the greatest guitarists ever and a fine fitting tribute to one of true legendary pioneer guitarists in Rock n' Roll history. And yes, THIS ALBUM DOES KICK A*S.

Now it is time to let the music speak for itself and do all of the talking. This legendary compilation album begins with the legendary blistering merciless Rock anthem "Rock And Roll, Hoochie Koo," the funkish killer Rocker "I Didn't Ask To Be Born," the fast paced orchestrated acoustic turned electric Rocker "Time Warp," the beautiful orchestrated slow soothing "Teenage Queen," the breathtaking Rocker "Let Me In," the daring groundbreaking Rocker "Still Alive And Well," the soulful heartfelt Rocker "Let The Music Play," the funkish Rocker "Modern Love," the slow beautiful orchestrated acoustic "Everything," the rugged and tough Rocker "Sleepless," the amazing and fast paced Rocker "Need A Little Girl," the incredible remake done in a Rock/Raggae music style "Hang On Sloopy," the energetic and vibrant Rocker "Sittin' By The Pool," the beautiful slow acoustic orchestrated mild Rocker "Don't Ever Say Goodbye," the funkish soulful fast paced Rocker "Teenage Love Affair" and the speedy merciless Rocker "Beyond The Universe." DERRINGER plays his guitar with such skill and a devastating fury that he shows no mercy for his guitar nor does he ever let up on his music.

Overall, this legendary compilation album is worth seeking out and cheeking into further especially if you are a newcomer or a curious listener about the sound and music of RICK DERRINGER.

I would like to highly recommend purchasing this legendary compilation album to own as a valuable and important part of his or her own personal music collection. This priceless gem will definitely prove to stand the test of time and will always be around to be enjoyed, appreciated and cherished for many years to come, NOW AND FOREVER.

In closing, RICK DERRINGER is here to stay. As long as Rock n' Roll still exists, RICK DERRINGER'S name will always be listed among the greatest guitarists of all-time. I know for fact that we haven't seen or heard the last of DERRINGER yet. DERRINGER still has so much to contribute to Rock n' Roll. I know that we will all be hearing from DERRINGER in the near future soon. So here's to you Rick. Keep Persevering. Keep The Faith. And as the saying goes, "AND THE REST IS ROCK N' ROLL HISTORY," need I say more? Thanks for reading my review and I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it for your reading pleasure. I also hope that you will read all of my other reviews in the near future when time permits. RICK DERRINGER RULES. Long Live Rock n' Roll. Rock out always and take it easy. Forever In Rock, John L.

RICK & ROLL HOOCHIE KOO.......2005-12-24

RICK DERRINGER-ROCK & ROLL HOOCHIE KOO/THE BEST OF RICK DERRINGER: Guitar slinger Rick Derringer has just about done it all---he was a teen star in the 60's group THE MCCOYS of HANG ON SLOOPY reknown, supported both Johnny and Edgar Winter in their best bands, produced for acts from Cyndi Lauper to Meat Loaf to Weird Al Yankovic, ghosted for Ace Frehley's on some Kiss records, created music for the WWF, and most recently, he's released blues albums. In spite of his musical diversity and undeniable talent, he's still only really remembered for a pair of classics---the previously mentioned 1965 McCoys bubble-rock chart killer (and possibly its follow-up, a SLOOPY soundalike retread of PEGGY LEE's FEVER) and ROCK & ROLL HOOCHIE KOO, which Johnny Winter also covered. Unfortunately, a wimpy 70's update of SLOOPY no fan should EVER have to endure appears on this career retrospective, although one of Derringer's few other semi-hits, a respectable cover of Warren Zevon's LAWYERS, GUNS AND MONEY is MIA. That leaves the Johnny Winter-associated (though Derringer penned) STILL ALIVE AND WELL and a dozen or so decently executed, but not overly essential other tracks of guitar antics, several from his 1974 breakthrough album ALL AMERICAN BOY. Make no mistake---the little dude can play---but at 16 selections, BEST OF could be too much unfamiliar material to digest at one sitting. RATING: THREE BULLETS

They're Playing My Song!.......2005-09-01

"Rock & Roll Hoochie Koo" has been my official theme song for years now. Derringer is a guitar god, sadly unrecognized by most. When I hear this music, I feel like I'm being crazy at a wild college party. I see kegs of beer and pure madness, and I love it! The other songs on the collection are all great too.

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Bill ~ Pierre

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Summertime in Venice ~ Charlie & Milan Trio Mariano

Maria ~ Maria Grana

Paixao Demais ~ Bruno & Marrone

Poodle ~ Dizzy

Radames Gnattali Por Olinda Alessandrini ~ Olinda Alessandrini