The Very Best of the Coasters

by The Coasters

Overview

The Coasters were the 1950s' (and early rock's) dominant novelty/comic R&B ensemble, benefiting from Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller's lyrical wit and inspired production. They weren't simply proficient clowns; the Coasters were a skilled vocal unit whose talents were utilized on slice-of-life narratives, prophetic youth manifestos, and even an occasional teen anthem, as well as the prototype humorous vehicles "Yakety Yak" and "Poison Ivy." Although Rhino has already given them the deluxe two-disc treatment, consumers who either don't want that much Coasters material or prefer only the hits are nicely served by this 16-track anthology. It contains every major release, plus valuable lesser-known selections such as "Shoppin' for Clothes" and "What About Us." ~ Ron Wynn

Product Details

Release Date:	07/28/2009
Label:	Rhino Flashback
UPC:	0081227985301
Rank:	29088

Tracks

1. Riot In Cell Block No. 9
2. Smokey Joe's Cafe
3. Down In Mexico
4. Searchin'
5. Idol With the Golden Head
6. Young Blood
7. Yakety Yak
8. Charlie Brown
9. Along Came Jones
10. That is Rock and Roll
11. I'm a Hog For You
12. Poison Ivy
13. What About Us
14. Run Red Run
15. Little Egypt
16. Shoppin' For Clothes

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Coasters   Primary Artist
The Robins   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Gary Stewart   Compilation Producer
Doc Pomus   Composer
Jerry Leiber   Composer,Producer
Kent Harris   Composer
Bill Inglot   Digital Remastering
Allen Collins   Composer
Patrick Milligan   Research
Daniel Hersch   Digital Remastering
Geoff Gans   Art Direction,Artwork
Randy Poe   Liner Notes
Laura Canellias   Project Assistant
Rachel Gutek   Design
Gary Peterson   Research
Ronnie Van Zant   Composer
Ted Myers   Project Assistant
Mike Stoller   Producer,Composer
Michael Mazzarella   Research