Jimmy Clanton And His Rockets - Just A Dream / You Aim To Please
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Jimmy Clanton & His Rockets – Just A Dream / You Aim To Please (1958)
A lovely double-sided slice of late-'50s New Orleans rock 'n' roll from Jimmy Clanton, one of the leading teenage vocal stars to emerge from the era's Southern music scene. Released on Ace Records in July 1958, the single captures the melodic, rhythmically infectious sound that helped bridge traditional rock 'n' roll, doo-wop and early R&B.
"Just A Dream" is a beautifully understated teen ballad, with Clanton's youthful vocal delivery supported by a gentle arrangement and backing harmonies. Written by Clanton and legendary New Orleans recording engineer and producer Cosimo Matassa, the song became his breakthrough hit, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping the US R&B chart.
The flip, "You Aim To Please", offers a livelier contrast, with a more upbeat rock 'n' roll feel that makes this a particularly enjoyable two-sider.
An important early release from the Ace Records catalogue, capturing the melodic charm and unmistakable New Orleans flavour of late-'50s American rock 'n' roll.