This Is Fabian! (1959-61)

by Fabian

Overview

It's true that Fabian couldn't sing, but that's really beside the point. He worked with talented instrumentalists and songwriters (Mort Shuman and Doc Pomus to name a couple), rocked harder than the average teen idol, and stuck with material that didn't challenge his already challenged vocal talents. This Is Fabian collects 26 original recordings for the Chancellor label, including all ten of his Billboard hits. "Tiger," "Turn Me Loose," and "Hound Dog Man" are the ones people remember, but some of the non-hits are fine as well (check out the amazing guitar solo on "Mighty Cold" for one example). Collectables has issued an equally generous Fabian anthology domestically, but This is Fabian! remains a fine and comprehensive collection of his hit recordings.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/20/1993
Label:	Ace Records Uk
UPC:	0029667132121
catalogNumber:	321
Rank:	71249

Tracks

1. Tiger
2. Turn Me Loose
3. Got the Feeling
4. Mighty Cold (To a Warm Warm Heart)
5. Tomorrow
6. I'm a Man
7. Hypnotized
8. Come on and Get Me
9. Tongue Tied
10. Gonna Get You
11. Steady Date
12. King of Love
13. Stop Thief
14. Hound Dog Man
15. Lilly Lou
16. Long Before
17. Wild Party
18. Shivers
19. This Friendly World
20. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down (And Write Myself a Letter)
21. String Along
22. A Girl Like You
23. About This Thing Called Love
24. Kissin' and Twistin'
25. Love That I'm Giving to You
26. Grapevine

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Fabian   Primary Artist,Vocals
Peter DeAngelis   Conductor

Technical Credits

Jeff Beck   Composer
Grey   Composer
Fred E. Ahlert   Composer
Bob Marcucci   Producer
Joe Young   Composer
Monique Mosee   Composer
Stacy Fair   Composer
Don Covay   Composer