Uploaded by kitsjuke on Sep 13, 2009
Merrill Moore was a boogie woogie piano player from Iowa. He has been hailed as an influence on the development of Rock'n'Roll, particularly the music of Jerry Lee Lewis. Moore seems to have been less than keen on this association, "I didn't care much for rock and roll". He was influenced by Bob Wills ('the king of western swing') and the country boogie pianist, Moon Mullican. Other musicians that influenced him included the pianist and swing band leader, Freddie Slack.
Rock Island Line is a traditional song, first recorded by the folk/blues musician Huddie Ledbetter (Lead Belly). See: http://tinyurl.com/2le4tf
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Never heard of this Rockabilly Wizard before I came here to youtube. Heavens to Murgatroid...what a unique talent! This cat really knew how to swing....strictly from coolsville, daddy-o! THANKS so much for sharing this delightful "blast from the past" with us! :)
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This guy could be the most underrated performer in the history of Rock 'n' Roll/Rockcabilly.
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Thanks for posting the great Merrill E. Moore ! One of my heros ! I GREAT STUFF !
2 years ago 2
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i loove this version =)
2 years ago 3
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Nice one. Really swings.
maolchalium 2 years ago 5
Really different from the Lonnie Donnegan version,and...EXCELLENT.
Stewie1155 2 years ago 3