--- product_id: 6879978 title: "The Rock N Roll Years 1955-58 ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED SET" brand: "louis jordan" price: "$47.22" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/6879978-the-rock-n-roll-years-1955-58-original-recordings-remastered store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Rock N Roll Years 1955-58 ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED SET **Brand:** louis jordan **Price:** $47.22 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Rock N Roll Years 1955-58 ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED SET by louis jordan - **How much does it cost?** $47.22 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/6879978-the-rock-n-roll-years-1955-58-original-recordings-remastered) ## Best For - louis jordan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted louis jordan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Rock N Roll Years 1955-58 ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED SET ## Images ![The Rock N Roll Years 1955-58 ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED SET - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41LWpMjheDL.jpg) ![The Rock N Roll Years 1955-58 ORIGINAL RECORDINGS REMASTERED SET - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81nMECyJwCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not Jordan's best, but still great *by S***D on Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2014* Louis Jordan, who is now getting the praise as a rock and roll/R & B pioneer he should have gotten decades ago, was one of the most dynamic and brilliant groups of the 1940's, with a slew of number one hits, movies and a huge biracial following that adored his live performances with his group the Tympani 5, although tympani drums were abandoned after the first year or two, and the group usually numbered seven. Who knows - he may have been into numerology, which I doubt because he was a Baptist, or just plain liked the name. As the fifties came in, Jordan found himself struggling to retain his signature sound but tried to update it to hopefully appeal to the rock and roll craze, which wasn't that big of a step considering his emphasis on the beat and songwriting ability, not to mention a great ear for outside writer's tunes. Unfortunately for him, the public just never bought into his rock and roll sound. Possibly teenagers of the day may have considered him the music of their parents, and thus out of it, ignorant of how important a role he played, deeply influencing Bill Haley, Chuck Berry and Ray Charles. Whatever the cause, it was a sad thing to see his music go nowhere, and that is a loss because it sure wasn't because he didn't have the right stuff. The first disc is a collection of singles from the mid-50's. Jordan still has his trademark sense of humor, and tries mightily to show the world he can rock. "Rock Doc" is his affirmation of rock and roll with a spine curdling "WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT" showing off his humor. "Fire" is just that - a furious rocker at an equally furious pace. Maybe the best track though is a straight ballad that shows Jordan had a beautiful crooning voice is "A Day Away From You", an absolutely gorgeous song with a beautiful understated sax solo. Why this wasn't as huge as "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" or other popular ballad of the day is a mystery. The second CD is two albums, "Somebody Up There Likes Me" and "Man We're Wailin'". Here we get remakes of Jordan classics and several other unreleased tracks. Here is the possible rough spot. "Caldonia", the speedy remake of "Caldonia Boogie", doesn't have his classic yelp on the word "Caldonia", and the horns aren't as sharp, but guitar legend Mickey Baker offers some blistering guitar to make up for it. If one song doesn't cut it for me, it would have to be the remake of "Beware Brother Beware", taken at far too fast a tempo making the lyrical interplay almost moot. Plus, the overall production quality isn't as good as it could be, hence the one star deduction. Otherwise, it's still great Louis Jordan whether folks at the time dug it or not. Thankfully, his music is being rediscovered, thanks to a fine biography by Stephen Koch, which I recommend, and a London revue "Five Guys Named Moe" that helped rekindle interest in one of America's best ever. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Louis Jordan The Rock and Roll Years. *by B***M on Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2018* I like Louis Jordan's Music a lot, and this CD set contains some Music that I didn't hear before. So many Musicians that I like were influenced by Louis Jordan, BB King, Freddie King, and Chuck Berry to name a few. Whether this is Rock and Roll, and not Rhythm, and Blues could be debatable, but this is an overall great collection of Songs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best 1950s rock and roll album. *by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2017* If you like 1950s rock and roll this is as good as it gets. Take it from a musician who plays swing blues and swing jazz this is great stuff to listen to. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/6879978-the-rock-n-roll-years-1955-58-original-recordings-remastered](https://www.desertcart.us/products/6879978-the-rock-n-roll-years-1955-58-original-recordings-remastered) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*