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The Ultimate School of Rock & Roll

Gene Summers · 1997

69 min · 32 tracks · country music

A vibrant blend of rockabilly and country rhythms delivers a lively nostalgia for the golden age of rock and roll.

Top tracks — play these first

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    School of Rock & Roll — This title track encapsulates the album's spirit, combining catchy hooks with playful lyrics that celebrate the joy of music education and youth.
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    Nervous — With its upbeat tempo and relatable themes, this track showcases Summers' knack for blending humor with heartfelt sentiments about youthful anxiety.
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    Dance Dance Dance — This infectious tune invites listeners to revel in carefree moments, exemplifying the album's overarching theme of joyous escapism through music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • quick bursts of energetic fun
  • nostalgic vibes for road trips
  • playful sing-alongs with friends
  • lighthearted tracks for gatherings
  • short, catchy tunes for dancing

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking deep lyrical introspection
  • prefer lengthy, immersive experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, The Ultimate School of Rock & Roll marked a significant moment in Gene Summers' career as he re-emerged after years away from the spotlight. Known for his energetic performances in the 1950s, this album reintroduces his sound to a new generation while showcasing a collection of previously unreleased tracks alongside new recordings.
Stylistic neighbors
Buddy Holly· Johnny Cash· Roy Orbison

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 School of Rock & Roll 2:03
  • 2 Nervous 2:23
  • 3 Straight Skirts 1:56
  • 4 Gotta Lotta That 2:04
  • 5 I'll Never Be Lonely 2:13
  • 6 Twixteen 1:52
  • 7 Someone Somewhere 2:35
  • 8 Alabama Shake (unreleased) 1:52
  • 9 Almost Persuaded (unreleased) 1:58
  • 10 You Said You Loved Me 2:05
  • 11 Dance Dance Dance 1:53
  • 12 If You Don't Come Home (unreleased) 1:43
  • 13 Just Because 2:01
  • 14 Fancy Dan (unreleased) 1:56
  • 15 Big Blue Diamonds 2:23
  • 16 Someone Somewhere (unreleased) 2:42
  • 17 Almost 12 O'Clock 3:40
  • 18 The Push (unreleased) 2:03
  • 19 The Great Pretender (unreleased) 2:04
  • 20 Broken Dreams (unreleased) 2:28
  • 21 Alabama Shake 1:42
  • 22 The Clown 2:03
  • 23 World of Illusion 2:24
  • 24 Cloudy Day 2:17
  • 25 Who Stole the Marker (From the Grave of Bonnie Parker)? 2:35
  • 26 Goodbye Priscilla (Bye Bye Baby Blue) 2:20
  • 27 Suzie Q 2:27
  • 28 Baby Are You Kiddin' 1:30
  • 29 Twixteen (unreleased) 2:11
  • 30 Nervous (unreleased) 2:24
  • 31 Rockaboogie Shake 1:34
  • 32 Gotta Lotta That (unreleased) 2:04

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