Dale Hawkins
Louisiana guitarist Dale Hawkins' 1957 hit "Suzy Q," with its crackling bluesy guitar and insistent cowbell, was one of the most exciting early rockabilly singles. Recording for Chess (as one of its few white artists) between 1956 and 1961, Hawkins never quite duplicated its success, either commercially or artistically, but came close enough on a number of occasions to warrant respect as one of the better rockabilly singers. His drawling delivery, sense of humor, affinity for blues, and sharp guitar work (which was actually provided by such ace players as Roy Buchanan, Scotty Moore, and James Burton) are heard to good effect on his 1958 album and a number of non-hit singles. Hawkins went on to become a producer of some note in the 1960s, working with the Five Americans and Bruce Channel. In 1999 he released his first album of new material in 30 years, Wildcat Tamer, on Mystic Records. The impressive Back Down to Louisiana appeared in 2007 from Plumtone Records.
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Discography
11 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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L.A., Memphis & Tyler, Texas
Rock - Released by RCA - Legacy on Jan 1, 1969
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Presenting Dale Hawkins (65th Anniversary Edition)
Rockabilly - Released by Universal Digital Enterprises on Nov 26, 1956
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Wildcat Tamer
Reggae - Released by Mystic Records - Dale Hawkins Records on Aug 2, 2005
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Daredevil
Rockabilly - Released by Norton Records on Aug 2, 2005
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Daredevil
Rockabilly - Released by Norton Records - Dale Hawkins Records on Aug 2, 2005
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The First Cut is the Deepest
Country - Released by Paula Records on Sep 8, 1977
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Money Honey / The Same Old Way (Digital 45)
Pop - Released by Essential Media Group on Jul 8, 2014
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Number Nine Train
Rock - Released by Norton Records Inc. on Apr 19, 2017
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Hawk Blows Band Plays (Digital 45)
Pop - Released by Essential Media Group on Jul 8, 2014
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Bang Bang
Rock - Released by Plumtone Records - Dale Hawkins Records on Aug 2, 2005
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