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Personnel: Billy Lee Riley (vocals, guitar, acoustic guitar, harmonica); Roland Janes, Sonny Burgess (guitar); Martin Willis, Ace Cannon, Bill Justis (saxophone); Jimmy Wilson , James Paulman, Tom Bennett, Jerry Lee Lewis, Larry Muhoberac, Charlie Rich (piano); J.W. Van Eton, J.M. Van Eaton (drums). Liner Note Authors: Rob Bowman; Ross Johnson. Recording information: Bradley Film & Recording Studio, Nashville, TN (1956-1960); Fernwood Studio, Memphis, TN (1956-1960); Pepper Studio, Memphis, TN (1956-1960); Royal-Hi Studio, Memphis, TN (1956-1960); Sonic Studio, Memphis, TN (1956-1960); Sun Studio, Memphis, TN (1956-1960); WMPS Studio, Memphis, TN (1956-1960). Photographers: Colin Escott; Tommie Wix; Dave Booth; Martin Hawkins; Richard Weize; Roland Janes; Billy Lee Riley. Unknown Contributor Roles: Martin Willis; Jerry Lee Lewis; Billy Lee Riley; Brad Suggs. Billy Lee Riley, best known for hot-footed, wild-eyed rockabilly classics like "Red Hot" and "Flying Saucers Rock and Roll," was one of rockabilly's toughest, edgiest singers. He's well served by some single-disc collections, but for the completists in the crowd, CLASSIC RECORDINGS is the way to go. Thanks to those indefatigable archivists at Germany's Bear Family label, you can get everything Riley recorded for the venerable Sun label between 1956 and 1960 (in other words, pretty much everything you really need) on this two-disc set. From the hits to the obscurities, with some alternate takes thrown in along the way, this is a hardcore Riley admirer's dream come true.