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Despite his untimely death, his contributions to the music world continue to be celebrated by fans worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alligators-sprockets-and-bended-knees","title":"Alligators, Sprockets and Bended Knees","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlthough he remains perhaps best known for 'See You Later Alligator', a worldwide hit for Bill Haley \u0026amp; His Comets, Louisiana-born singer\/songwriter BOBBY CHARLES penned several other R\u0026amp;R\/R\u0026amp;B classics. He also enjoyed a parallel recording career in the 50s, during the course of which he registered national R\u0026amp;B hits like 'Later Alligator' and 'Time Will Tell', and regional successes like 'Why Did You Leave', 'Take It Easy, Greasy', and 'Laura Lee'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese sides are included on this compilation, which anthologises his early recording career, comprising everything that Bobby recorded for Chess and Imperial between 1955-62. Also included, by way of 'bonus tracks', are well-known covers of eight of his songs, by Bill Haley, Fats Domino, John Fred, Clarence 'Frogman' Henry and Johnnie Allan, all of which were significant hits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the most comprehensive collection of Bobby Charles' early career currently available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDisc 1 1. Later Alligator 2. On Bended Knee 3. Hey Good Lookin' 4. Why Did You Leave 5. Don't You Know I Love You 6. Watch It Sprocket 7. Time Will Tell 8. Take It Easy, Greasy 9. Ain't Got No Home 10. Laura Lee 11. No Use Knocking 12. Lonely Street 13. Mr Moon 14. I'm A Fool To Care 15. Over Yonder 16. I'll Turn Square For You 17. Put Your Arms Around Me Honey 18. Why Can't You 19. No More (I Ain't Gonna Do It) 20. You Can Suit Yourself 21. One Eyed Jack 22. Yea Yea Baby (Yeah Yeah) 23. Good Lovin' 24. Your Picture Disc 2 1. Since She's Gone 2. At The Jamboree 3. Since I Lost You 4. Oh! Yeah 5. What Can I Do 6. The Town Is Talking 7. 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The Bobby Charles Rarities collection includes material recorded during the sessions for his self-titled debut album on Bearsville and features contributions from members of the band, as well as Dr. John, Ben Keith and David Sanborn. 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The reissued compact disc edition also includes a bonus CD containing most of the tracks from the albums \u003cem\u003eWish You Were Here Right Now\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSecrets Of The Heart\u003c\/em\u003e. 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