01. Anka, Paul / Marlo, Micki "What you've done to me"
02. Tom & Jerry (Simon & Garfunkel) "Hey schoolgirl"
03. Everly Brothers, The "Wake up little Susi"
04. Otis, Johnny / Lee, Marci "Telephone baby"
05. Francis, Connie / Rainwater, Marvin "You my darlin' you"
06. Terrigan Brothers, The "Hi ho little girl"
07. Paul, Les / Ford, Mary "Mockingbird hill"
08. Don & Dewey "Farmer John"
09. George & Earl "Done gone"
10. Lane Brothers "Little brother"
11. Shrily & Lee "Let the good times roll"
12. Maddowx Brothers, The "Ugly and slouchy"
13. LeGarde Twins "Roll, rock 'n' roll that hula hoop"
14. Blue Diamonds, The "Ramona"
15. Louvin Brothers, The "Freight train boogie"
16. Washington, Dinah / Benton, Brook "A rocking good way"
17. Billy & Hart, Don "Rock-a-bop-a-lina"
18. Everly Brothers, The "Bye bye love"
19. Don & Dewey "Little Sally Walker"
20. Jimmy & Johnny "Can't find the doorknop"
Disc 02
01. Everly Brothers, The "Problems"
02. Johnny & Jack "Oh baby mine"
03. Collin Kids, The "Party"
04. Kalin Twins, The "When"
05. Marvin / Rainwater, Patty "Two-fools in love"
06. McCoys, The "Full"
07. Bob & Lucille "Eeny meeny miney moe"
08. Wells, Kitty / Foley, Red "One by one"
09. Otis, Johnny / Marci Lee Casting "My spell on you"
10. Turner, Ike & Tina "It's gonna work out fine"
11. Holly, Buddy / Montgomery, Bob "Down the line"
12. Don & Dewey "Bim bam"
13. Mickey & Sylvia "What would I do"
14. Cochran, Eddie / Cochran, Hank "Guilty conscience"
15. Jimmy & Johnny "Sweet love on my mind"
16. Everly Brothers, The "Bird song"
17. York Brothers, The "Everybody's tryin' to be my baby"
18. Kalin Twins, The "Jumpin' Jack"
19. Jan & Arnie "Jennie Lee"
20. Bob & Lucille "Colinda"
Disc 03
01. Tom & Jerry (Simon & Garfunkel) "Fightin' Mad"
02. Otis, Johnny / Adams, Marie "Bye bye baby"
03. Horton, Johnny / Barton, Billy "Bawlin' baby"
04. Everly Brothers, The "'Til kissed you"
05. Kalin Twins, The "Oh my goodness"
06. Collin Kids, The "Hop, skip and jump"
07. Addrisi Brothers, The "Cherrystone"
08. Don & Dewey "Koko Joe"
09. Berry Kids, The "You're my teenage baby"
10. Bob & Lucille "No help wanted"
11. Billy & Lillie "Creepin', crwalin', cryin'"
12. Mickey & Sylvia "Love is strange"
13. Marvin & Rainbwater, Patty "Can I count on your love"
14. Creel Sisters, The "Stop the clock rock"
15. Jan & Dean "Clementine"
16. Stafford, Jo / Laine, Frankie "Hey good lookin'"
17. Everly Brothers, The "Carol Jane"
18. Ruth & Al "Real gone party"
19. Shirley & Lee "I feel good"
20. Kalin Twins, The "Forget me not"
Disc 04
01. Don & Dewey "Leavin' it all up to you"
02. Bob & Lucille "Freight train"
03. Sprouts, The "Goodbye she's gone"
04. Everly Brothers, The "Lucille"
05. Collin Kids, The "Just because"
06. Holly, Buddy / Montogmery, Bob "Gotta get you near me blues"
07. Tall, Tom / Tyler, Ruckus "Don't you know"
08. Tom & Jerry (Simon & Garfunkel) "Dancin' wild"
09. Ray & Lindy "Big Betty"
10. Don & Dewey "Justine"
11. Bob & Lucille "Don't let the stars get in your eyes"
12. John & Jackie "Little girl"
13. Stafford, Jo / Laine, Frankie "Settin' the woods on fire"
14. Cochran, Eddie / Cochran, Hank "Tired and sleepy"
15. Cliffy & Jerry "Go to sleep little Suzie"
16. Pirma, Louis / Smith, Keely "Hey boy, hey girl"
17. Neil, Freddie & friend "Listen kitten"
18. Bob & Lucille "Looking back to see"
19. Lane Brothers, The "Uh uh honey"
20. Everly Brothers, The "Donna donna"
Extra-Infos:
.. Rocking 50's
Description:
Duets & Duos Of The Rocking 50's is a compilation of 80 pop tracks released as 4-CD on 30 Jun 1990. Duets & Duos Of The Rocking 50's includes a.o. the following tracks: â??Anka, Paul / Marlo, Micki - What You've Done To Meâ?, â??Everly Brothers, The - Wake Up Little Susiâ?, â??George & Earl - Done Goneâ?, â??Lane Brothers - Little Brotherâ? and more. - .. ROCKING 50'S
"Duets and Duos" is a carefully curated CD release that celebrates the intimate art of musical partnership. As the title suggests, this compilation brings together a wide range of duo performances from "Various" artists, focusing on the special chemistry that emerges when just two musicians share a musical conversation. Whether vocal duets or purely instrumental pairings, the tracks showcase contrast and complement: tender ballads next to spirited, up-tempo exchanges, sparse arrangements beside richer, more lyrical pieces. The result is a listening experience that feels close, direct and emotionally engaging, ideal for quiet evenings, focused listening or as a refined backdrop for social occasions.
The stylistic selection on "Duets and Duos" emphasizes interplay, balance and dialogue rather than sheer volume or density. Across the CD, you encounter changing moods and colors: some tracks highlight lyrical melodies and warm harmonies, others thrive on rhythmic drive, playful call-and-response and spontaneous interaction. Because the compilation draws from different performers and sessions, it offers a broad spectrum of interpretations of the duo format, from understated and intimate to more technically dazzling and virtuosic. This diversity makes the album both coherent--through its duo theme--and varied enough to stay engaging from start to finish.
As a sampler, the album is also an invitation to discover or rediscover artists in a new light: familiar names may appear in unusual constellations, while lesser-known performers impress through their direct, uncluttered presence in a duo setting. The sequencing of the tracks is crafted to create a natural flow, guiding the listener through contrasting atmospheres without abrupt breaks. In this way, "Duets and Duos" works both as a continuous journey and as a collection of stand-alone highlights that reward repeated, attentive listening.
The CD is released by Documents, a label known for its carefully assembled compilations and catalog editions. Documents specializes in presenting thematically strong releases, often drawing on historically and artistically notable recordings and organizing them in a way that is accessible both to collectors and to curious newcomers. With a focus on good value and thoughtful programming, the label has established a solid reputation among listeners who appreciate well-researched, coherent collections rather than random anthologies. "Duets and Duos" fits neatly into this philosophy, offering a concentrated look at the duo as a musical form and underlining Documents' strength in putting together meaningful, stylistically rounded compilations.