Ahab, Jeremiah / Sgt Preston Early Ray Stevens CD

EU-only collection. In a recording career which stretches way back to 1957, Ray Stevens has registered countless hits, sold millions of records and carved out a mighty reputation, predominantly with novelty and Country material. However, in his pre-hit making days he also cut a number of Rock 'n' Roll 45s ('That's What She Means to Me', 'Chickie-Chickie Wah Wah'), Rockabilly ('Cat Pants'), Doo Wop, ('Rang Tang Ding Dong') and straight Teenage Pop ('Silver Bracelet', 'Truly True') 45s, which are nowadays major collectors' items. This 31-track compilation is a truly unique package, comprising a dozen or so of these sides, many making their CD debuts, alongside his early hits, 'Sgt Preston of the Yukon', 'Jeremiah Peabody's Poly Unsaturated, Quick Dissolving', 'Ahab the Arab' (his first million seller), 'Further More' and 'Santa Claus Is Watching You'. Also included is Ray's first LP AHAB THE ARAB - 1837 SECONDS OF HUMOR in it's entirety, this being the first time it has ever appeared on CD in stereo.

1. Rang Tang Ding Dong (I'm the Japanese Sandman) 2. Silver Bracelet 3. Cholly Wolly Chang Chang 4. Five More Steps 5. Tingle 6. That's What She Means to Me 7. Chickie-Chickie Wah Wah 8. Cat Pants 9. The Clown 10. School 11. High School Yearbook 12. Truly True 13. What Would I Do Without You 14. SGT Preston of the Yukon 15. Who Do You Love? 16. Jeremiah Peabody's Polyunsaturated Quick-Dissolving Fast Acting Pleasant Tasting Green and 17. Teen Years 18. Scratch My Back (I Love It) 19. Ahab the Arab (Single Edit, Mono) 20. It's Been So Long 21. Further More 22. Saturday Night at the Movies 23. Santa Claus Is Watching You 24. Loved and Lost 25. Ahab the Arab (LP Version, Stereo) 26. Popeye and Olive Oil 27. The Rockin' Boppin' Waltz 28. PFC Rhythm and Blues Jones 29. The Rock and Roll Show 30. Julius Played the Trumpet 31. A Hermit Named Dave