Eddie Cochran - Money Honey

[@Steam_City]

57 years ago today, we lost one of the greatest musician of all time. RIP Eddie.

[@HarryWebb46]

Eddie was America's Cultural ambassador to Great Britain in 1960. He did an everlasting job!

[@old65rocker]

I agree they were all good, all these silly discussions really get me going we all have our favourites. I was 12 when it all kicked off here in the UK so we have seen the best. Without these guys there would no Beatles etc etc. Take Care Bob.

[@paulowens8862]

He was breathtakingly AWESOME. I love this and have on dvd Town Hall Party 59' . Superb upload thank you. Majestic EDDIE COCHRAN 🎸🎸🎵🎵💥

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From a mad keen 76yo Aussie fan. Tango--I & a lot of others,would agree with you.

[@24lyne]

I agree with old 65rocker don't keep on about who was the First.. just enjoy,, they were all GOOD.. .never to be replaced. bob chapman

[@Bopalena]

It don't get any more punk than "Somethin' Else" and "Nervous Breakdown". The guy was waaaaay ahead of his time!

[@SpeedTriple59]

Thank you for posting this vid love these old clips,of one of the coolest people to ever hold a guitar..Cheers..

[@Bopalena]

Went to Eddie's grave yesterday to pay my respects. Rock on, Eddie!

[@24lyne]

No probs.. I do live in Bristoll I had to reply to you.. as I can't understand why people keep trying to run one singer down it just goes on and on.. every one was GOOD .some of the people go over the top on their comments I just remember the good times and like them all in their different ways take care bobc.

[@chyckberru]

My honey Eddie. For ever !

[@2009framat]

I have always in mind (and the hope) that some of the people are not only listening and watching the vids but get the idea of getting more and deeper interested in the music and artists (maybe inspired because of such friendly discussions - I know and I am realistic enough to know only very few people are reading this after it moved to page 2 or even page5. Bye have a nice weekend

[@HarryWebb46]

An American Legend!

[@manfredpersson8278]

HarryWebb46 yeah

[@giterdun77]

Nothing sounded like rock 'n roll before Black music from the turn of the prior century. I.E. "Country boogie" had its roots in said genre. No, Blacks certainly did not "'invent' music", but they did invent the roots of rock 'n roll. That's just a lucid fact.

[@moveonupcb]

what a brilliant performer!

[@ClintReno90]

GREAT Eddie!!

[@bravebelt67]

I Totally agree!!! If he would of lived a couple of more years he would have had the recognition the others had

[@giterdun77]

Great point. That's why punk rock happened in the 1970s - i.e. a release from stupid confines, and a return to music for music's sake. You'll note that Cochran's "Something Else" was covered by Sid Vicious ...

[@simonjtyleruk]

Now this is inspirational!

[@jbsports44]

Eddie is great.

[@markboller4313]

This guy is superb ❤❤❤

[@bellgardens53]

@The170460 Absolutely. And this was a GREAT time coming to the original Rockn'Roll

[@twoslices]

All those rythmns that were the mainstay of rock n roll came from the african drums.Africans had been boogieing to rock n roll rythmns for centuries,if they had guitars in the jungle 200 years ago rythmn and blues would have been around earlier.

[@Sretsej]

While you are correct that Rockabilly owed a lot of its influence to Bluegrass and traditional roots-style "white" gospel, it also drew equally from the old black gospel/blues musicians of the first half of the last century, like Blind Lemon Jefferson, Son House, Lightning Hopkins, Big Bill, and the like, and it didn't stop there. Rockabilly was a perfect blend of what "America" had to offer....and damn was it good.

[@Jim4979]

Cool Eddie!

[@bellgardens53]

I know Eddie was influenced by Elvis - he was about 3 yrs younger and that's a big difference in the formative years - but also influenced by Ray Charles, Little Richard and father of the modern/classic gtr, Andre Segovia - who played Bach on guitar. Eddie did that too. Eddie made his niche, found a musical personality, a kind of unique spokesman who captured that time so perfect; on what being a part of teenage America was all about. Berry here being the obvious exception which proves the rule

[@Fatsfriend]

This was the first hit for Clyde Mcphatter and the Drifters early 50ths.!

[@bellgardens53]

Cont..."Boogie Woogie Baby", "Hey La Bas" (Dec '49), "Every Night About This Time" ('50) etc, etc. can be called blues 'n' boogie. What you can say is that he developed from a local New Orleans blues artist, to R&B star, before hitting the international Rockn'Roll stage. Period. From my pov, the boogie woogie by such illuminaries as Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson and Meadux Lewis have very much the rockn'roll feeling and this is way back in the '30s. Ok... ;O)

[@CharlieRight]

Thomas2488 , You're exactly right Elvis is the greatest singer of all time. I made the "stole" comments for the benefit of those who are always complaining that the whites stole the music from blacks. I am actually a country and bluegrass player, I also play a lot of 50's Rock and Roll. Both Elvis and I started off as Electricians, that is the only place that my talent would even compare to Elvis.I was 13 when I saw Elvis on TV in 1956, I have been a fan ever since. Sorry that I mislead you

[@bumblebeemoi]

@MisterMasterShafter1 Though I agree with you that Elvis' version is brilliant, Eddie's version is an entirely different song, with a whole different feel and even many different lyrics. Elvis' has a strong blues feeling to it and Eddie's is an upbeat, fun song. Very different songs.

[@coupe662]

Edward cochrane Rock in peace man

[@24lyne]

Nice to hear from you how do you know I have a nice garden??? do I know you?? take care bob chapman

[@HarryWebb46]

Spread Eddie Far & Wide on KZbin etc. Let the Americans know what they let go!

[@2009framat]

However at the tail end of the Riley session he recorded some songs - the rest is history. Lewis refused at first to record Great Balls because he thought R&R was devil's music. Domino started recording in 1949 with FAT MAN (the tune was borrowed from JUNKER'S Blues by fellow piano player from N.O. Jack Dupree). Donino was a successful R&B star before becoming a pop star with only little changes in style. Little Richard recorded first in 1951 for Atlantic in some kind of Jump blues style.

[@CharlieRight]

Thomas2488 , Elvis first hits Blue moon of Kentucky on one side , that's alright Mama on the other. Elvis did each almost like the original. Elvis "stole" Blue suede shoes from Carl Perkins. What ever it was they were doing in jungle would still be there without The Boys from Memphis.

[@henryprzepiorka]

cool guy and a great rocker

[@jyriboy21]

Eddie once said Elvis can`t play guitar but I can!hehehe!

[@paulowens8862]

Did anyone ever play as good as eddie cochran. Oh man he was immense

[@ejbarkermusic]

@harvey1954 We can only go on Paul's word, he says that during the Rubber Soul sessions The Beatles were trying lots of new things in the studio, such as sitars and detuning his bass and putting a capo on it, he doesn't mention whether or not he used it on any recordings, so I don't think that a capo was used on the album, although it's possible.

[@rossimusicinc]

I like the version of the song. Eddie, Elvis, Gene Vincent, Carl Perkins, Bill Haley, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Big Joe, Johnny Burnette etc etc. Who cares they were ALL great in their own right. Its all good. Quit comparing and just listen to the music and appreciate it for what it was. It speaks for itself. What difference does it make who's version is better, who influenced who. The songs were great and the performers were just incredible. Period.

[@BIBOPELULA]

No matter who was first ! We get a kick from all of them, they all created REAL R and R. Deads rest in peace and livings be still a long time with us, anyway their songs will remain. For me, no preference, Chuck, Eddie, Elvis, Gene, Jerry Lee, Buddy, Little R... all were the best in the 50's. Just my 2 cents. Bill Halley was first ! Ain't it ?

[@djdaddym]

It was originally done by Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters in 1953 or 54

[@TheDJGrandPa]

@old65rocker (in order) Fats Domino, Bill Haley, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard etc. That might not be exact.

[@gogosimonadebisi]

Great performance by Raikov Shippam here

[@HarryWebb46]

Eddie OWNS this tune! Don't believe me? Watch Elvis's lame version!

[@WhiteCamry]

The hook sounds just like 'Smokin' in the Boys Room' by Brownsville Station

[@ejbarkermusic]

@harvey1954 Paul McCartney used one in the studio with The Beatles.

[@79goldmaster1]

smokin in the boy's room!

[@IgNaceus]

If you don'r know him, that's your problem Elvis was good on his first years of career, but Eddie was quite better

[@teetosh]

I never seen a bass player use a capo before. Straight out the trailer!

[@tedrmoore3]

@barnfresh60 Yeah man, the first cool guy ever!

[@ginger1959able]

The 17th of April is the 50th anniversary of this great mans death play his records loud all day.

[@JamesTKirkCobain]

Brian Stezer took so much from this guy, not only does he play the same guitar but his voice is virtually identical. What gets me is the Cochran-Beatles connection. Paul McCartney playing Twenty flight rock for Lennon which convinces Lennon to make McCartney a partner, George Harrison getting into guitar from Cochran and the taxi driver who killed Cochran was named George Martin.

[@BlindTom61]

@bellgardens53 Back in those days some guys would capo up to play a specific lick. Jimmie Vaughn did that a lot. I do for some songs..

[@donn409]

although elvis did covers people forget he did alot of originals as well. some people also forget that elvis did alot of covers better than the originals.

[@VeranzaTheKing2]

Why do you people even fight about if Elvis is better than Eddie or not? -.- Music is meant to be enjoyed and I'm pretty sure Eddie and Elvis didn't start their careers to see who's better.

[@paulowens8862]

Exactly... word perfect post. Just how I feel

[@old65rocker]

Nice garden 24lyne

[@analuizaluciano4]

Muito foda

[@plwblj]

mighty bo young on youtube Baby lets play HOUSE: Bo With You 1.4.11 "Speak Up Jam"

[@anna315]

really wow im such a fan what was he like?

[@maalaea]

doesn't matter if it'sthe 50's or now or whenever it about the moeny.

[@YRNGHFAN2]

UGH!

[@old65rocker]

Hi Bob. Sorry if I scared you,no as far as I am aware we do not know one another, I looked on your channel to see were you reside, could it be the Bristol area? I live in Ashford Kent and its awful this morning. We seem to have a common interest in Eddie.

[@2009framat]

Maybe some other people do not know but know now. I do not intend to put up borders like you said. But I am showing to you now an extreme example what I meant about socialisation: Robert Johnson plays a guitar riff - Keith Richards plays exactly the same riff 30 years later - in 2009 a talended 13-year old japanese teenager plays the same riff exactly in the same way. It is not technical or academic but considering the social background of people. It is not judging who is better. Thank you

[@bellgardens53]

I understand that it was not about judging from your side. I just said that I knew this BUT that doesn't mean that others do, so it's very, very ok, it's good that you type all that info. You write whatever you like of course. Because we might differ in some opinions or how I might view this or that and you don't...well it's very ok for me. Thank you.

[@lfscrazy]

Elvis was recording rock n roll before Eddie. Eddie was touring doing country at that time. Eddie is still great tho

[@bellgardens53]

Cont...same goes for Fats. They became so BIG that they grew out of any so callded 'specialised' music domain. Take for example Frankie Ford (white) on Specialty. His "Sea Cruise", "Roberta" or other stuff IS what most now consider early Rockn'roll. Cadillacs did Rockn'roll, fast stuff. Clovers, "Down in the Alley", what is that? Is it rockn'roll when Elvis do it or is it Doo-Woop when Clovers sings. Not excactly sweet harmonies there. I second that Ed didn't have the wide voice range El had.

[@salchez68]

@IgNaceus wasnt Edie copying Elvis?? n CarlPerk?

[@bellgardens53]

Ditto with weekend. Yes, on page 2 it will dissapear.

[@MrTrigga40]

tell these kids of today we had different sound editing then. So hold your diapers

[@bellgardens53]

@bellgardens53 Ahhh...Now I do understand that guy who said 'Guybo' had a capo around his neck. The neck of the GUITAR as now I can see it. Not easy to understand. As I said, I'm no musician but those pix I googled made me understand. Funny here on youtube sometimes...I mean people write things some have no clue about or I may get a comment after 1 year and the person is not hinting what it's about. Maybe some think it's cool. I think it's stupidity.

[@2009framat]

almost all mentioned artists started out in R&B, Gospel or C&W and were not straight rock&roll musicians with the exception of Berry and Lewis and the doowop groups (almost a special category for itself). I think Lewis was heavyly influenced by Elvis by trying to get a contract with sun and using Otis Blackwell (don't be cruel) as a songwriter (Great balls of fire, Breathless).

[@grabar20]

andreboogie,He would never have been greater than Elvis,thats a fact,he died in the uk,on tour,rock and roll was gone in the usa,thats why all the r n r singers came to the uk,when he died he did not make the front page news..............

[@theresesouthworth227]

To this day the Brits commemorate Eddie with receptions as well as having remembrances at the site of the accident and the hospital where he passed. A lot more than we've done here.I didnt even know that he passed until I started watching You Tube

[@bellgardens53]

Cont...record considered is "Rocket 88" by black musicians. Of course you can debate that to world ends. Rockn'Roll was black slang. BUT Domino and Richard IS commonly considered as '50s rockn'roll artists. Rock music has taken on many different forms since it first shook the world and has produced almost as many intellectual tomes as records. I can be nitpicing and, lets say about Fats: Fats in beginning, "The Fat Man" (from 49, on Billboard spring '50), "Careless Love",

[@bellgardens53]

@BlindTom61 Yes, but I'm no musician, so what excactly is a capo? My computer is F****D up tonight and Google doesn't work my way. I managed seeing some pics of 'capos' but it look like it can be a pen attached to the top neck of the gtr OR other contraptions. Though I know that a real Capo is the guy right under the Don ("caporegime") but you don't mean the mob here...I guess. OK, it's Friday and I'm off the common mans curse for a couple of days and feel good.

[@bellgardens53]

@vazon69 Connie 'Guybo' Smith having a "capo" around his neck? WTF is a "capo?" Is the broader/thicker part of the sling of the bs called a "capo?"

[@pimpinmidgetmonkey]

It's not Elvis' song. He only did a cover version. The original was done by Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters in 1953.

[@2009framat]

After Elvis had success Sun dropped all their black artists in favor for white "straight rock&roll muscicians" who had C&W background but who were R&B influenced. In fact you'll find only few black solo rock&rollers who started in the mid50's and made more than a few recordings in that style. The Clovers started inthe late 40's but were a group, Ike Turner recorded R&B and later soul but was never considered as a Rock&Roller like Richard,Berry

[@old65rocker]

@765tony Thanks

[@bellgardens53]

@bellgardens53 ...or in this case, the neck of the bass.

[@vazon69]

From a technical viewpoint - anybody else noticed the bassist has a capo onthe neck? That's certainly a first for me!

[@24lyne]

You can catch me on FaceBook .picture of me with Grand daughter and Snowman at Christmas in the usa..Bob chapman p.s i am 63 old rocker ..500cc Gold Star..take care bobc.

[@spacemonkey1463]

@beeroosterm Piracy shmiracy. When they say "it's all been done before", that includes ol' Eddie. Ask Jimmy Page how much of a debt Zepplin owes to Howlin' Wolf or Willie Dixon, or the Beatles owe Chuck Berry (or Eddie for that matter). It's not plagerism unless 8 bars of music or lyrics are exactly the same, and its that way for a reason. It's incredibly hard to come up with something that's truly original and doesn't 'remind' the listener of something else.

[@dedbusted]

@sso20101 You mean that blacks haven't stole any white culture?? Where did football come from? Basketball? The automobile? Where did electricity come from? The guitar? Western clothing? The English language? Etc. Etc. Think about what you say.

[@bellgardens53]

I kow all about this you have written here but I just don't put the borders as tecnically/academically as you tend to do. I don't mix up Clovers w/Cadillacs. I know about Coasters started as Robins but changed personell. I consider Frankie Ford as early in the context as its '50s RnRoll. The '50s is early/vintage Rnroll for me. Because Turner, Brown and Domino (played for black audience in beginning) don't make them less rockn'rollers or Larry Williams or Richard. By many the first Rockn'roll

[@tho2ea]

Why compare Eddie with Elvis?...both versions rock! It's true Elvis couldn't play the guitar like Eddie, I just know rockabilly rules!

[@salchez68]

hey "gang" U putin 2much creme on that salad. Carl, sure he rockt good, El, n Gene Vicent,TomySands,even I was 15 when El started w/Thas alrite Mama, how old are U?

[@dedbusted]

@DougPatton1 No need to explain to sso20101 about "whitey tunes". Without a guitar, a saxophone, etc. blacks would just have some wooden blocks to beat on.

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

@bumblebeemoi Yeah, they are different styles and that's cool, but Eddie mainly sticks to the same lyrics as Elvis. Eddie just skipped a verse or two.

[@bellgardens53]

Some that definitely DIDN't sound like Elvis or influenced by him were; Fats (started long before El), Chuck, JLL, Penniman, Clyde McPatter, Sam Cooke, Little Willie John, BB King, Ike Turner, Coaster, Clovers, Cadillacs, Chuck Willis, Everly Bros., Roy Brown, Big Bopper et al. Seriously, there were countless real original Rockers/R&B (difference not big) that had very different style vs. Elvis. Don't say that MOST all others at that time sounded like him. That is too much a generalisation.

[@kit1544]

Sad to think that a bad cab driver killed him at only 21!

[@2009framat]

I think Cochran was under strong influence of Elvis, too. But he knew he was a singer with limited range in his voice and had to find a different style (which he successfully found). For instance Gene Vincent was a more versatile with his voice and could do a wider range of styles (like Elvis did) but ill health kept him from going further.

[@IriannyRos3]

[@Thomas2488]

well damn now you made me feel bad =(... sorry for me sounding like a jerk. I just get defensive when I think someone is bad mouthing Elvis. Sorry again! I think I was 16 When I first saw a tape of him singing "Are you lonesome tonight?" I went to a music shop and bought like this 3 disc pack and loved every song. Now my room is covered with his face!

[@spacemonkey1463]

@beeroosterm

[@Distephano]

i never said it was Elvis' song. i only said i liked Elvis' singing better.

[@old65rocker]

@TheDJGrandPa Sorry the djgrandpa, I got the order wrong, now Ive gone and removed my comment by accident.

[@TnTKid54]

finobini this is obviously a bass ! look at 1:37 , it would be big tuners for a guitar ...

[@Distephano]

this is a pretty good version of the song. he has a good solo for this. i like elvis' singing better though.

[@giterdun77]

You're confusing things. I said Blacks didn't invent music itself, but they did invent what became rock 'n roll. Blacks didn't invent basketball (despite being good at it), and thus it's not a comparable analogy.

[@spacemonkey1463]

@beeroosterm Finding something truly original in any media is virtually impossible "it's all been done before" as we say in the biz. You want to talk rip off, ask Jimmy Page what Zep owes to Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon!