Johnny Devlin, born John Lockett Devlin (11 May 1938), was an influential early New Zealand rock musician, sometimes called "New Zealand's answer to Elvis Presley". His cover of Lloyd Price's "Lawdy Miss Clawdy" in 1958 went number one in New Zealand, with sales of more than 100,000, launching a long-term career.
He spent much of his time in Australia from 1959 - touring in support of The Everley Brothers in that year, and often appearing on Australian television shows such as Bandstand and Six O'Clock Rock. In 1964 he toured Australia as a support act for The Beatles. This 31 track compilation showcases the best of his career.
1 Lawdy Miss Clawdy
2 Straight Skirt
3 Rocket In My Pocket
4 Susie Darlin'
5 The Watch
6 20 Flight Rock
7 Wild One
8 Doreen (With Intro By Johnny O'Keefe)
9 I Gotta Be True
10 Tiger
11 Lonely Boy
12 Turn The Lights Out Johnny
13 Koala Bear
14 Gigolo
15 Got A Zack In The Back Of My Pocket
16 Chi Chico Teek
17 Five Minutes More
18 Stayin' Up Late
19 Do It Right
20 I'm Gonna Love You
21 Please Teacher (Let Me Have My Apple Back)
22 Wicked Wicked Woman
23 Hey Little Angel
24 Stomp The Tumbarumba
25 I Beg Of You
26 Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On
27 Blue Suede Shoes
28 Be Bop A Lula
29 That's Alright Mama
30 Heartbreak Hotel
31 Rock And Roll (I Gave You All The Best Years Of My Life)
The last 8 or 9 tracks are missing
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